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West Australian Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter Goes Virtual

BOYUP BROOK, WESTERN AUSTRALIA – The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook WA Inc. is very excited to announce that the 2022 West Australian Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter will now proceed and will be showcased live on Saturday 11 June, 2022 to thousands of country music enthusiasts.

“We are thrilled to be able to present the West Australian Country Music Awards online for the first time in the history of the event. The Club is especially proud to pay tribute to recognise the extraordinary achievements of West Australian country music artists, in the trying times,” said Jason Forsyth, Club President.

A total of 10 categories offers the finalists the chance to earn a place at the pinnacle of country music in WA and will be announced on the night. Categories include, best group/duo, male artist and female artist, best single, EP, album, video clip, songwriter, emerging artist and junior vocalist.

Healthway and Lotterywest Chief Executive Officer Ralph Addis said that Healthway is proud to partner with the Country Music Club of Boyup Brook through LiveLighter to present the virtual 2022 West Australian Country Music Awards.

“Through our partnership, we can connect with artists and audiences virtually to promote healthy lifestyles and celebrate the achievements of our talented country musicians,” Mr. Addis said.

Club Music Director, Sharon Winter said, “We are excited the awards will be presented and we are able to carry on our proud tradition of celebrating the very best on the WA country music scene. We invite fans to show their appreciation for their favourite awards finalist, by voting for them in our popular category of ‘People’s Choice’ award.”

For more information, contact the Country Music Club of Boyup brook WA Inc. on 9765 1657.

Welcome to the 2022 People’s Choice Award.

The 2022 West Australian Country Music Awards presented by LiveLighter will be virtual this year and will be held on Saturday June 11, 2022.

Below is a list of all the awards finalists for 2022.

All you have to do is vote for who you think should win this award. You may only vote ONCE.

Please visit their website and/or social media pages for more information, and pay a visit to those who may be new to you. We have some extremely talented artists in WA who, with your support, are destined for greater things. Please get to know them.

Good luck to all those nominated.

Survey closes 5pm Thursday May 26, 2022.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!

Group / Duo of the Year

Helen Townsend and the Wayward Hearts
Scarlet’s Way
The Little Lord Street Band

Male Artist of the Year

Chris Matthews
Jonny Reid
Mike Goodwin

Female Artist of the Year

Codee-Lee
Kate Hindle
Siobhan Cotchin

Single of the Year

Just the Way It Is – Siobhan Cotchin
Run to Me – Codee-Lee
Who I Am – Codee-Lee

Album of the Year

A Minute of Another Day – The Little Lord Street Band produced by The Little Lord Street Band
Little Bit Long Way – Chris Matthews produced by Chris Matthews and Benjy Pocock
Sleeping Rough – Ray Jones produced by Bill Chambers

EP of the Year

Clem – Kathy Carver produced by Mark Donohoe
Love Lies ‘n’ Leaving – Helen Townsend with Shannon Smith produced by Helen Townsend, Shannon Smith & Elliot Smith
Who I Am – Codee-Lee produced by James Newhouse

Video Clip of the Year

I Won’t Lie – Lincoln MacKinnon produced by Lincoln MacKinnon
Once You’re Wrapped Around Me – Lincoln MacKinnon produced by Lincoln MacKinnon
Sugarcane – Mike Goodwin produced by Mike Goodwin & Angela D’Arcy-Evans

Songwriter of the Year

Boy From Idaho – Written by Codee-Lee
Broken Mind – Written by Kate Hindle
Who I Am – Written by Codee-Lee & Katrina Burgoyne

Emerging Artist of the Year

Kate Hindle
Simon & Tammy London
Siobhan Cotchin

Junior Vocalist of the Year

Charlee Jones
Maddison Sheppard
Shae Digney

SATURDAY MAY 21ST

Rogue Pony playing at the Mega Rock Autumn Dance at the Hilton Bowling Club

Tickets $15.00 available at the door

LONG WEEKEND 23rd-26th SEPTEMBER

Mark your calendars, book your accommodation because there’s another great Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Weekend for you to look forward to September 23rd-26th 2022!

Once again the Manjimup Bluegrass & Oldtime Music Weekend will be held over the WA Queen’s Birthday long weekend. And this year it will feature both bluegrass & oldtime musicians to entertain you, jam with you and run workshops help you develop your musical skills.

You will be able to enjoy a weekend of music making in Manjimup enjoying learning from:
Donal Baylor, fiddle, ACT, Adam Gare, mandolin, WA, Tom Kendall, guitar, Victoria, Jeremy Marcotte, clawhammer banjo, Tasmania, Ian Simpson, banjo, WA and Craig Woodward, fiddle, Victoria