2017: Year in Review

Like 2016, 2017 was also a  was a mixed year. Many in the musical community (both local and international) passed away but there were a number of wonderful news items as well. This year, the Hamilton Blues Lovers also proudly won the very first ever George R. Robinson Award from the Hamilton Musicians' Guild. 

Local musicians who passed away in 2017 include: Skip Prokop of Lighthouse, Carl Horton,  Kathryn Stachyra (Whisky Concussion), Bill Crawford (Caledonia Folk Club Founder), music supporter Paul C Young, Herve Basset, Greg Peltz (local supporter), Hamilton superfan Gary DePodesta, Bryon Wapole (Backbeat Brian), David Gerry and Festival of Friends Volunteer Mosche Freedman

The rest of Canada also lost quite a few musical greats: Gord Downie, Former April Wine Bassist Steve Lang, Founding Steppenwolf Keyboardist Goldy McJohn, Streetheart Singer Kenny Shields, Terry Graves of Headframe, Jurgen Peter of the Haunted, Bobby Taylor (of the Vancouvers), Music Teacher (and Oscar Peterson's sister) Daisy Peterson Sweeny, Quebec songwriter Réjean Ducharme, Quebec Singer Tex Lecor, Johnny Burke, Jan V. Matejcek (First SOCAN CEO), Canada's 'Pet' Juliette (Cavazzi), Drummer Pentti 'Whitey' Glan, Patrick Bourgeois of Les BB, 

A number of international stars passed away this year as well: Tom Petty, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, James Cotton, Gregg Allman, Lonnie Brooks, Charles Bradley, Glen Campbell, Walter Becker (Steely Dan), Soundgarden Frontman Chris Cornell, Malcolm Young (AC/DC), David Cassidy (Partridge Family), Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, singer), John Wetton (Asia, King Crimson), Geoff Nicholls (Black Sabbath keyboardist), Jim Fuller (Surfaris guitarist), Sib Hashian (ex-Boston drummer), Col. Bruce Hampton, Jimmy Copley, Anita Pallenberg (Keith Richards' ex-girlfriend), Erik Cartwright (ex-Foghat guitarist), David Hlubek (Molly Hatchet), George Young (Easybeats member and AC/DC producer), Jimmy Beaumont (Skyliners singer), Michael "DikMik" Davies (Hawkwind), Johnny Halladay (French rocker), Vincent Nguini (Paul Simon Guitarist)

Most Popular Blog Posts

1. Herve Basset Passes
2. Global Music Award Winners
3. View Magazine Readers' Choice Award Winners
4. Carl Horton Passes
5. Hamilton Community News Reader's Choice Awards

Other Highlights of the Year

• Mo' Kauffey's Final Album
• Spencer Mackenzie Wins Maple Blues Award
• HMV Closes
• The 1st Jackie Washington Day
• Local Artists Win Junos
• Daniel Lanois Earns Order of Canada
• Local Independent Blues Award Winners
• Niagara Music Award Winners
• Mighty Duck Blues Band Debut CD

Our Top 3 Reviews

• Kirby
• Greg Moverley
• Michael Mudfoot McDonald

Our Top 3 Videos 



Links: Dave Rave, More Dave Rave Stories, Trickbag, More Trickbag Stories,  Les Smith, More Les Smith Stories, Sonny Del Rio, More Sonny Del Rio Stories, More Rick Andrew Strories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous



Links: More Dave Jensen Stories, More Cyndi Devereux Stories, More John Harris Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B.Lous



Links: Maggie Hamilton, More Maggie Hamilton Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton B. Lous

Here's to an ever better 2018!!!! It will be our 10th anniversary year!

Blast from the Past: 2016 in Review

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Christmas Videos! (Godboogie, Freedom Train, Charly Chiarelli, Caledonia Folk Club)

Merry Christmas from Hamilton Blues Lovers!

Links: Jerome Godboo, More Jerome Godboo Stories, Video above courtesy of rockynashfilms



Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train



Links: Charly Chiarelli, More Charlie Chiarelli Stories, Video above courtesy of Charly Chiarelli



Links: More Paul Young (R.I.P.) (1st performer) Stories, Video above courtesy of Brian Morton

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News

Local

• Barber Shop Podcast w Christopher Nguyen
  
  
  
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• Spec Story: Heather Bambrick makes HPO Debut
• New Piper Hayes CD
• Tim Hicks on Most Played Canadian Country Songs List

Canada

• SOCAN Presents Award to Canadian Music Publishers

CBC's Outstanding Canadian Jazz CD's of 2017 List

• Dave Young/Terry Promane Octet: Octet Vol. 2
• Gentiane MG: Eternal Cycle
• Chet Doxas: Rich in Symbols
• Chelsea McBride’s Socialist Night School: The Twilight Fall 
• Norman Marshall Villeneuve, Montreal Sessions
• Diana Krall: Turn up the Quiet
• Roddy Ellias: Sticks and Stones
• Cory Weeds: Let’s Groove
• Matthew Stevens: Preverbal
  
  
  
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• PJ Perry: Alto Gusto

Passings

• Vincent Nguini (Paul Simon Guitarist)
  

A Bonus Christmas Video

Links: Melissa Bel, More Melissa Bel Stories, Video above courtesy of Melissa Bel

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More FREE Amazing Valleyview Studios Christmas Albums

A few years ago, we wrote about the amazing FREE holiday music offered through Valleyview Studios.  It features incredible, multi-genre seasonal tracks from many talented local artists.

Here's what they've been up to since. Click the song title to listen and download.

2016 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - I've Been Away for a While
2. Dave Rave - Not Just Christmas Time
   
   
   
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3. Doug Feaver - All Because It's Christmas Time
4. Gary Pig Gold - East West
5. Hailee Rose - It's Christmas Time Again
6. Kris Kringle and The Jingled Bells - Santa's High (Above On Christmas Eve)
7. Kyle Kuchmey - Welcome Christmas
8. Rick Andrew - Long Way Down
9. Rocket and The Renegades - Lonely Jew At Christmas
10. Ruth Sutherland - The Coventry Carol
11. The Horsewig Singers - The Holidaze
12. Trickbag - Merry Christmas Baby
13. Vader's Raiders - Older By Year And Younger By Soul

2015 Compilation

1. Carl Didur and Mike McLean - O Christmas Tree
2. Chloe and Tom Forsyth - The Man With The Bag
3. Chris Wheeler, James Gannett and Matt Burns - Mr. Grinch Medley
4. Dave Rave - Come On Now (It's Christmas)
5. Doug Feaver - Christmas Night
6. Doug Feaver - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
7. Hailee Rose - I Cannot Wait
8. James Anthony - All I Want For Christmas
   
9. Kyle Kuchmey - Music from Edward Scissorhands
10. Lester Smith - Christmas Ain't Christmas (Without My Missus)
    
    
    
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11. Rick Andrew - Alone At Christmas Blues
12. Robin Magder (aka Rocket) - Lowdown Christmas
13. Ruth Sutherland - Carol of the Bells
14. Scott McLeod and Alistair Shields - Jelly of the Month
15. The Sheanderthals - Glasgow's Cryin' (Teenage Head cover)
16. Tim Gibbons - Like An Old Christmas Tree
17. Trickbag - Who Took The Merry Out Of Christmas? (Staples Singers cover)

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Hamilton's Piper Hayes Creates Beautiful Ethereal Soundscape on New Album

There's a lot of folky acoustic goodness in Piper and Carson, the latest album from Hamilton's Piper Hayes. The Hammertown songwriter teamed up with her partner Carson Ritcey-Thorpe and recorded the album live off the floor. The relaxed atmosphere gives the songs room to breathe and express themselves.

It's also a bit of a concept album as the tunes depict a full day from beginning to end. The storytelling is incredible featuring a tribute to her late mother, protest songs and more. The duo manage to tell their tale and create a beautiful, ethereal, organic soundscape.

Helping them along is Chris Bartos (producer, multiple instruments), Kevin Neal (pedal steel) and Leah Ritcey-Thorpe (backup vocals).

You can get this magical album from the online shop or Piper's Bandcamp page. Hamilton music shops Cheapies and Dr. Disc also carry it. It's also available through iTunes and cdbaby.

Stream the album below

Click here if you can't see the player above

Blast from the Past: Piper on Barber Shop Podcast + More Stories

Links: Piper Hayes, More Piper Hayes Stories, Videos above courtesy of Piper Hayes, More Releases

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St. Catharines Superstar Tim Hicks on The Top 10 Most Played Canadian Country Songs of 2017 List

St. Catharine Country Superstar Tim Hicks has not one but two songs on Americamusiccharts.com's Top 10 Most Played Canadian Country Songs of 2017 List. 

Here's the complete list.

1. Dean Brody: Time
   
   
   
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2. James Barker Band: Just Sayin'
3. Tim Hicks: Slow Burn
   
   
   
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4. James Barker Band: Chills
5. Dallas Smith: Side Effects
6. Chad Brownlee: Somethin’ We Shouldn’t Do
7. Aaron Goodvin: Woman in Love
8. High Valley: I Be U Be
9. Dallas Smith: Sky Stays This Blue
10. Tim Hicks: Slide Over
    
    
    
    Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of TimHicksVEVO

Blast from the Past: Tim Hicks Wins Country Music Association of Ontario Award

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Assorted Music Toons

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News

Local

• CHCH Videos: Kolton Stewart
  
  
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• The Spec's Graham Rockingham on the National
• David Gerry Passes
• Carl Horton Passes

Canada

• Sue Foley signs with Stony Plain Records
• Talkin' Blues Podcast w Ian de Sousa
• Dec 2017 issue of Maple Blues

Global Music Award Winners

Highlights below (click title or picture for complete list)

Gold Medal Winners

• John Daversa
• The Grasslands Ensemble & Daniel Ho
• Pance Pony
• Frank Gabriel Campos
• Xia Xia Zhang
• Amanda Abizaid
• Stephanie Bruning
• Steven Chesne
• ​Karlton Hester

Canadians

• Audrey Ochoa (Silver)
  
  
  
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• David Renaud (Silver)
  
  
  
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• Bob James (Bronze)
• Holly Blazina (Bronze)
• Matt Dusk (Bronze)

Links: Global Music Awards, More GMA Stories

Passings

• Johnny Halladay (French rocker)

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Hamilton's David Gerry Passes

Picture courtesy of David's website

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Hamilton flutist David Gerry (aka David Royce-Gerry), who passed away on December 4, 2017 after a brave fight with adenocarcinoma. Our condolences to his family, friends and fans. A memorial concert is being planned for 2018.

Before his passing, he was interviewed by the Hamilton Spectator. Click here for the story.

Click here for the Spectator obituary.

Here are a few reactions from Facebook:

Suzuki Method Northern Ireland

Thank you so much David Royce-Gerry for all your amazing work for SECE research and the whole of the Suzuki world. I had the pleasure of hearing David speak at the 2013 Convention in Matsumoto and he was incredibly inspirational. Sending lots of love to his family and friends.

Symphony on the Bay

Rest in peace, our dear friend and inspiration teacher and musician, David Royce-Gerry. There is a place in our orchestra-family heart that you will always occupy. We extend our sympathies to David's husband Jonathan Royce-Gerry, mother Lucy Gerry and all of David's family, friends, students, and colleagues.

David's career highlight include:

• Gold medal at Hamilton Kiwanis Music Festival (1978)
• Gold medal at the Royal Conservatory of Music (1983)
• Excellence in Teaching Award for the Humanities (McMaster Students’ Union) (2014)
• Grammy Foundation for excellence in the scientific study of music award (2008)
• BMus. Perf. and MMus degree from the University of Toronto
• PhD in music cognition from McMaster's School of Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour
• Graduate of Talent Education Institute in Japan  
• Music specialist at Trail Ridge Montessori School (Grimsby)
• Suzuki Association of the Americas (registered trainer)
• European Suzuki Association (registered trainer)
• Great Lakes Flute Centre (director)

Video above courtesy of Judith Shedden



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Yodelin' Slim Clark's 100th Birthday

Picture Courtesy of Athol Daily News

Today (December 11, 2017) would have been Yodelin' Slim Clark's 100th birthday.

From Wikipedia (abridged):

In 1936, he went on the air as "Wyoming Buck" and a few months later the radio station manager renamed him "Yodeling Slim Clark" - which was his trademark throughout his career. 

Though primarily known as a single act, Slim's bands included the "Red River Rangers", "The Trailriders" and "The Trailsmen". 

During his very active career, Slim recorded over 25 albums. Copies of his old 78s are in the Library at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and have become collector's items. After a partial retirement in the early 1970s, he recorded for Palomino Records and played many festivals during the summertime.

Slim won the World Yodeling Championship in 1947 and was inducted into the Yodeler's Hall of Fame, He was a member of the Western Music Association's Hall of Fame. 

Here's a comment from Tiny Bill Cody:

Yodelin' Slim Clark was one of a handful of people who introduced me to the novelty tune "She Taught Me to Yodel" (there is a superlative version by Kenny Roberts I think, but regardless).  I kind of love the postmodern edge of these kinds of songs.

I'm yodelling a song whose lyrics are about the fact that i'm yodelling (is there any other kind of singing that is so self-referential?). I also love the notion of someone being so entranced by yodelling that they wouldn't even attempt it without going to switzerland to be inititated.   These things give yodeling its otherworldly power--its status as a thing that is comical yet also enchanted--a kind of benevolent magic.

I don't consider myself a good yodeller, but I am good enough to understand its value as a kind of enchantment.  God bless Slim for being so committed to the form.

Here are some videos from the man himself:







Links: Yodelin' Slim Clark, Videos above courtesy of mrblindfreddy9999

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Hamilton's Carl Horton Passes

Picture courtesy of Carl's Facebook page

It is with sadness that we announce that Hamilton musician Carl Horton passed away recently.  Our condolences to his family, friends and fans.

UPDATE! Hamilton Spectator story about Carl's passing

UPDATE! A musical celebration of his life will be at the First Unitarian Church of Hamilton on Wednesday, December 13 (2 pm)
Carl started his professional music career in 1979. Highlights includes scoring numerous films/TV shows, creating over 450 advertising jingles, teaching, session work, arranging, directing and much more. He's performed for politicians and royalty.  Click here for more detailed bio.

Carl was beloved by many in the Hamilton music community. Here are a few comments from social media:

Jude Johnson (Carl's longtime musical partner): 

My heart is broken....my dear friend...musical partner for 35 yrs...my brother...Carl Horton....a King of a man...unbearable loss for his beloved Tina and daughters Ali and Annie ...our community has lost a great soul...there are no words....

Adrean Farrugia

Carl was one of my teachers at Mohawk College in the 90’s. He was a beloved teacher, and musician—always enthusiastic about music and supportive of others. I’m sad to hear that he’s gone. I’ll miss him. It’s a reminder to make the best of each day as we never know how long we’ll be here.
My condolences to his family. Rest In Peace Carl and thanks for the friendship and inspiration.

We will add more comments as we find them.



Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

To honour his legacy, here are some of his students performing an original tune they wrote.



Video above courtesy of Altheta Rutherford

Blast from the Past: Carl Horton and Friends Perform at Pine Street Gardens

Links: Carl Horton, More Carl Horton Stories, Jude Johnson, More Jude Johnson Stories,

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News Roundup, Part 2: Canada and World (Patrick Bourgeois, Awards, CBC's Top Albums, Passings)

Click here for News Roundup, Part 1: Local

Picture courtesy of SOCAN

Patrick Bourgeois of Les BB Passes

Links: Les BB, Video above courtesy of UnidiscMusic

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Canada

• FREE Neil Young Archive Online this Month
• Talkin Blues Podcast w Lance Anderson

GAMIQ (Gala alternatif de la musique indépendante du Québec) Award Winners

Highlights below. Click title above for complete winner list

• Artist: Alaclair Ensemble
• Song: Alaclair Ensemble - Ça que c’tait
• Video: Alaclair Ensemble - Ça que c’tait
  
  
  
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• People's Choice: Québec Redneck Bluegrass Project
• Breakout Artist: Lydia Képinski
• Pop Album: Peter Peter - Noir Éden
• Pop EP: Lydia Képinski - EP
• Folk Album: Leif Vollebekk - Twin Solitude
• Folk EP: Helena Deland - Drawing Room
• Rock Album: Chocolat - Rencontrer Looloo
• Rock EP: Jesse MacCormack - After the glow
• Folk-Bluegrass Album or EP: Canailles - Backflips
• World Music Album or EP: The Brooks - Pain & Bliss
• Jazz Album or EP: Parc X Trio - Dream
• Concert: L’Osstidtour

CBC's Top Canadian Albums of 2017 List

1. Daniel Caesar: Freudian
   
   
   
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2. Alvvays: Antisocialites
3. Drake: More Life
4. Feist: Pleasure
5. Gord Downie: Introduce Yerself
6. Jessie Reyez: Kiddo
7. Weaves: Wide Open
8. Broken Social Scene: Hug of Thunder
9. Partner: In Search of Lost Time
10. Land Of Talk: Life After Youth
11. Tei Shi: Crawl Space
12. Arcade Fire: Everything Now
13. Jackie Shane: Any Other Way
14. Majid Jordan: The Space Between
15. The Weather Station: The Weather Station
16. Vivek Shraya: Part-Time Woman
17. Colter Wall: Colter Wall

FYI Music News Stories

• Brad Saunders Wins Project WILD
• Warner Music's 50 Year History Now Online

Passings

• Jim Nabors (Gomer Pyle, singer)
• Robert De Cormier (Folk Revivalist)
• Mitch Margo (The Tokens)
• Mundell Lowe (Jazz guitarist)

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Marz Garage w Johannes Linstead

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News

Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Blaine Burnie
  
  
  
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• CHCH Videos: Liberty Silver
  
  
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• Bay City Music Hall To Close in New Year
• Toronto Star Article on Tom Wilson Bio
• November Issue of Libretto (Hamilton Musicians Guild)
• Help Local Artists Win the No Depression Readers Poll

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Help Local Artists Win the 2017 No Depression Readers Poll! VOTE! Deadline Dec 15

International Americana online magazine No Depression is holding their annual year-end readers poll (for best album) and a few local artists on on the ballot.

This includes:

• Whitehorse: Panther in the Dollhouse (Hamilton)
  
  
  
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• Blackie and the Rodeo Kings: Kings and Kings (ft Hamilton's Tom Wilson, Guelph's Stephen Fearing and Toronto's Colin Linden)
  
  
  
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• Stephen Fearing: Every Soul's A Sailor (Guelph)
  
  
  
  Links: Stephen Fearing, More Stephen Fearing Stories,  Video above courtesy of muziekpodium bakkeveen

• Ron Sexsmith: The Last Rider (St. Catharines)
  
  
  
  Links: Ron Sexsmith, More Ron Sexsmith Stories, Video above courtesy of Ron Sexsmith

Other Canadians on the ballot include:

• Jim Byrnes: Long Hot Summer Days
• Bruce Cockburn: Bone on Bone (released on Waterdown's True North Records)
• Rose Cousins: Natural Conclusion
• New Pornographers: Whiteout Conditions
• The Wailin' Jennys: Fifteen (released on Waterdown's True North Records)
• Neil Young: Hitchhiker
• Brock Zeman: The Carnival is Back in Town (released on Kitchener's Busted Flat Records)

Acts can also be added to the ballot during the voting process so if there are any artists you'd like recognized, this is your chance!

Click here to vote (you can pick the top ten)

Blast from the Past: 2015 No Depression Nominees

Links: No Depression, More No Depression Stories

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Photo By ©Elliott Landy, LandyVision Inc

The Band's 'This Wheel's on Fire' Inducted into Canadian Songwriting Hall of Fame

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Local

• Barbershop Podcast w Ben Bowman
  
  
  
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• CHCH Videos: Easy Lemon
  
  
  Links: Easy Lemon, Video above courtesy of CHCH, More CHCH Videos
  
  
• Slaight Music Teams Up With Hamilton's Hidden Pony
• Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 9
• Iskwe on CBC's q
• New Kevin Breit Album

FYI Music News Stories

• Michael Buble to Host 2018 Junos
• Feature on a Man Called Wrycraft
• CTV to Stream Neil Young Concert

Canadian Grammy Nominations

• Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Buble - Nobody But Me / Sarah McLachlan: Wonderland
• Rock Performance: Leonard Cohen - You Want It Darker
• American Roots Performance: Leonard Cohen - Steer Your Way
• Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical: Rose Cousins - Natural Conclusion
• Latin Jazz Album: Jane Bunnett & Maqueque -  Oddara
• Historical Album: Glenn Gould: The Goldberg Variations - The Complete Unreleased Recording Sessions June 1955
• Musical Theatre Album: Come From Away (developed by Oakville's Sheridan College)
• Regional Roots Music Album: Northern Cree -  Miyo Kekisepa, Make A Stand (Live)
• Latin Pop Album: Alex Cuba - Lo Unico Constante
• Alternative Music Album: Arcade Fire - Everything Now
• R&B Performance: Daniel Caesar - Get You ft Kali Uchis
• R&B Album: Daniel Caesar:  Freudian
• Song: Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (ft Justin Bieber) - Despacito / Logic: 1-800-273-8255 (ft Alessia Cara)
• New Artist: Alessia Cara
• Group Performance: Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (ft Justin Bieber) - Despacito / Zedd - Stay (ft Alessia Cara)
• Pop Duo: Zedd & Alessia Cara
• Music Video: Zedd  - Stay (ft Alessia Cara)
• Urban Contemporary Album: The Weeknd - Starboy
• Choral Performance: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir - Handel: Messiah

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