For Immediate Release
News Release
Saturday, December 4, 2021

For information contact:
Sarah Newell
(709) 754- 2574
sarah@musicnl.ca

ST. JOHN’S, NL – MusicNL announces the winners of the 2021 Music Awards. Taking home 2 awards each: Ofray Harnoy, Quote the Raven, Kelly McMicheal and Maria Cherwick . The Labrador band The Flummies walking away with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

Album of the Year
Presented by FACTOR
Sherman Downey – New Beautiful

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Alternative Artist of the Year
Clare Follett

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Celtic/Traditional Artist of the Year
Presented by O’Reilly’s Irish Newfoundland Pub
Maria Cherwick

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Classical Artist of the Year
Presented by MUN School of Music
Ofra Harnoy

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Country Artist of the Year
Presented by Due South Promotions
Carolina East

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Electronic Artist of the Year
Virginia Fudge

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Folk/Roots Group of the Year
Presented by The Citadel House
Quote the Raven

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Global Music Artist/ of the Year
Presented by McInnes Cooper
Ofra Harnoy

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Group of the Year
Presented by Yamaha
Quote the Raven
 

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Indigenous Artist of the Year
Presented by First Light
Jason Benoit

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Instrumental Artist of the Year
Duane Andrews

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Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year
Presented by Coast 101.1 FM
Ana Luisa Ramos

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Music Video of the Year
Presented by Up Sky Down Films
Mallory Johnson & Twin Kennedy – Wise Woman (Director: Cecil Johnson)

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Pop Artist of the Year
Presented by DC Design House Inc.
Rachel Cousins
 

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Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
Presented by HipHop NL
Winnie Churchill

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Rising Star of the Year
Presented by MDIIO
Matthew Hender

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Rock Artist of the Year
Presented by Bannerman Brewing Company
Kelly McMichael

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Side Musician of the Year
Presented by VOCM
Maria Cherwick

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Solo Artist of the Year
Presented by Cox & Palmer
Kelly McMichael

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Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year
Presented by SOCAN
Kellie Loder

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Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year
Presented by The Telegram
Rum Ragged
 

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Lifetime Achievement Award
The Flummies

Congratulations to all winners!
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