The YYC Music Awards were held virtually this weekend, crowning Calgary’s top local talent.
The awards were unveiled via livestream on Saturday, September 20, with the usual gala being cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Still, the city’s music scene was able to come together to celebrate the winners of 23 different categories during the fifth annual event.
“Calgary’s music community is resilient, diverse, and always stands together. We have a lot to celebrate – each other, our amazing accomplishments, and the wonderful community of music makers and supporters,” a release from the event organizers stated.
Here’s a look at this year’s YYC Music Award winners:
Alternative Recording of the Year: Amelie Patterson – “The Patient Kind”
Blues Recording of the Year: Debra Power – “That’s How I Roll”
Country Recording of the Year: Jake Mathews – “Just Like a Country Song”
EDM Recording of the Year: Ginsong – “Waiting for You”
Folk Recording of the Year: Heather May – “For Mark”
Group of the Year: Northern Quarter – “Fighting for You”
Industry Person of the Year: Grant Howarth
Inspirational Recording of the Year: Two World Creatives – Zaire Ink & Afuhmbom – “Wait”
Jazz Recording of the Year: Illyrian – “The Entity, Unknown”
Music Video of the Year: Troy Kokol – “Lightbulb,” Director – Troy Kokol
People’s Choice: Brandon Lorenzo – “Spread Some Good Time Around”
Pop Recording of the Year: King Dylan – “In the Darkness, We Can Shine”
R&B Soul Recording of the Year: Kate Stevens – “Meant for Me”
Rap Recording of the Year: Tinywiings – “Ruthless”
Recording Studio of the Year: Ian Dillon (Calgary Recording Company, National Music Centre, Canadian Vinyl Records)
Rock Recording of the Year: Carlos Cruz Project – “The Only Reality (feat. Marco Minnemann)
Single of the Year: I Am the Mountain – “Denigrate”
Solo Artist of the Year: Kate Stevens – “Meant for Me”
Songwriter of the Year: Troy Kokol – “Lightbulb”
Venue/Presenter of the Year: JazzYYC
World/Cultural Recording of the Year: Notas de 4 – “Rosas y lirios (Roses & lilies)”
Zackariah and the Prophets Emerging Artist Award: Shuffalo – “Stay on Me”