The nominations for the 2019 Alberta Country Music Awards were announced Monday, Nov. 18th! We are so excited to share who is nominated for what this weekend at 9am on Saturday, 3pm on Sunday on Made in Alberta!

Ben Chase is a 5x nominee himself this year! Congrats!! That's so exciting! Really lucky to have him as a co-host this weekend!

The weekend of January 25-26th is going to be lit! Such a fun weekend!

Here is a full list on nominees for the 2019 ACMA's!

Male Artist of the Year

Ben Chase
Dan Davidson
Drew Gregory
Sean Gristwood
Ryan Langlois

Female Artist of the Year
Hailey Benedict
Krissy Feniak
Lauren Mayell
Andrea Nixon
Mariya Stokes

Group/Duo of the Year
The Dungarees
Ghost Boy
Nice Horse
The Prairie States
Renegade Station

Fans Choice
Ben Chase
The Dungarees
Drew Gregory
Nice Horse
The Prairie States
Renegade Station

Industry Person of the Year
Johnny Gasparic / MCC Recording
Carla Hackman / Sakamoto Agency
Larry Mayell / LJVM Projects
Chard Morrison / Shattered Glass
Sarah Scott / Sun Country 99.7 - THAT'S ME!

Musician of the Year
Lisa Dodd (Bass)
Johnny Gasparic (Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Dobro,
Mandolin)
Cody Mack (Drums, Bass)
Josh Ruzycki (Guitar)
Brandi Sidoryk (Bass)

Album of the Year
“Juliet” / Dan Davidson
“Twenty Something” / The Dungarees
“Running on the Edge” / Tim Isberg
“It Was A Song” / Ryan Langlois
"Wild" / Ryan Lindsay


Single of the Year
“All Over It” / Ben Chase
“Twenty Something” / The Dungarees
“Better In a Bar” / Drew Gregory
“Just Maybe” / The Prairie States
“Along for the Ride” / Renegade Station


Country Venue of the Year
Boot Scootin Boogie – Edmonton
Cook County Saloon – Edmonton
Ranchmans Cookhouse and Dancehall – Calgary

Radio Station of the Year
840 CFCW – Edmonton
REAL COUNTRY 95.5 – Red Deer
SUN COUNTRY 99.7 – High River
THE ONE 88.1 – Parkland
WILD 95.3 – Calgary

Rising Star
Ben Chase
Karac Hendriks
Ryan Lindsay
Trevor Panczak
Brad Saunders

Talent Buyer of the Year
Carla Hackman / Sakamoto Agency
Natasha Mandrusiak – Calgary Stampede
Pat McGannon / PM Gigs
Chris Melnychuk – Trixstar
Angie Morris – Sirroma Entertainment
Adam Oppenheim / Stampede Entertainment

Horizon Youth
Hailey Benedict
Martina Dawn
Hanna Gazso
Anna Johnson
Jordan Leaf

Entertainer of the Year
Gord Bamford
Paul Brandt
Aaron Goodvin
High Valley
Brett Kissel
Tenille Townes

Video of the Year
“Twenty Something” / The Dungarees
“Suntans & Beer Cans” / Justin Hogg
“Lightbulb” / Troy Kokol
“Just Maybe” / Prairie States
“Along for the Ride” / Renegade Station
“Hands on My Body” / Mariya Stokes

Community Spirit Award
Hailey Benedict
Bob Donaldson
The Dungarees
Donny Lee
The Prairie States
Renegade Station
Kym Simon

Song of the Year
“All Over It” / Written by: Ben Chase, Matty McKay, Aaron Pollock, Adam Dowling
(Performed by: Ben Chase)
“Better in a Bar” / Written by: Drew Gregory, Aaron Goodvin (Performed by: Drew Gregory)
“Hands on My Body” / Written by: Mariya Stokes, Aaron Pollock, Michael Braun
(Performed by: Mariya Stokes)
“It Was A Song” / Written by: Ryan Langlois (Performed by: Ryan Langlois)
“Just Drive"  Written by: Justin Hogg, James Murdoch (Performed by: Justin Hogg)

I have to say thanks to my Alberta Country Music Association Members for officially nominating me in the "Industry Person of the Year" category. It means so much that they believe in Made in Alberta, 99.7 Sun Country and in my podcast Studio B. I truly believe in and have so much respect in what are Alberta music family does and who the are. The fact that they see me as a top 5 provicinal respresentative and advocate for a second year, for our work towards putting the spotlight on our very very talented individuals - is such an honour. I say 'our work', because the four other nominees in that category are HUGE names who have gone above and beyond to give our Alberta talent the best support and have been instrumental in our artists, musicans and other industry professionals careers. I really look up to Johnny, Carla, Chard and the late Larry Mayell and their work. So it's very humbling to be alongside them again! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.