Date November 17, 2012 Official website folkawards.ca | ||
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The 8th Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented in Saint John, New Brunswick on November 17, 2012, and streamed online on Roots Music Canada’s website. Winners were named in 17 categories, while recipients also were honored with special Innovator of the Year and Unsung Hero awards during a gala event at the Imperial Theatre that was hosted by Benoit Bourque of La Bottine Souriante.
Contents
- Nominees and Recipients
- Traditional Album of the Year
- Contemporary Album of the Year
- Childrens Album of the Year
- Traditional Singer of the Year
- Contemporary Singer of the Year
- Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year
- Instrumental Group of the Year
- English Songwriter of the Year
- French Songwriter of the Year
- Vocal Group of the Year
- Ensemble of the Year
- Solo Artist of the Year
- World Group of the Year
- NewEmerging Artist of the Year
- Producer of the Year
- Pushing the Boundaries
- Young Performer of the Year
- Other Special Awards
- References
Nominees and Recipients
Recipients are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Traditional Album of the Year
Contemporary Album of the Year
Children's Album of the Year
Traditional Singer of the Year
Contemporary Singer of the Year
Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year
Instrumental Group of the Year
English Songwriter of the Year
French Songwriter of the Year
Vocal Group of the Year
Ensemble of the Year
Solo Artist of the Year
World Group of the Year
New/Emerging Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
Pushing the Boundaries
Young Performer of the Year
Other Special Awards
Two other special presentations were made at the ceremony. Harmonica genius Mike Stevens was named Innovator of the Year for 2012 for his work founding and dedication to Arts Can Circle. This award was created and presented by Folk Music Canada. Also, Saint John, New Brunswick's Gerry Taylor was recognized as Atlantic Canada's Unsung Hero of folk music in the region, for his contribution for over half a century as a newspaper columnist, talent scout and judge.