Canyon, Cormier lead ECMA noms
HALIFAX (CP) – Nova Scotia artists lead the way in nominations for the 2007 East Coast Music Awards.
Country singer George Canyon of Pictou County and roots artist J. P. Cormier of Cape Breton each received five nominations for the awards show to be held Feb. 18 in Halifax. Canyon picked up nods for recording of the year, entertainer of the year and male solo recording.
Cormier is nominated for bluegrass recording of the year, instrumental recording and folk recording.
Halifax-based band In-Flight Safety received four nominations, as did Halifax singer Jill Barber and Newfoundland’s Ron Hynes.
Nova Scotians Charlie A’Court, Joel Plaskett, Sloan and The Trews each picked up three nominations, as did P.E.I.’s The Chucky Danger Band.
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