Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys have been busy touring including last week's stop in Montreal. (Facebook/ Jake Vaadeland)

By Nigel Maxwell

Awards night

Vaadeland celebrates big night at SCMA awards

Dec 1, 2025 | 1:44 PM

Cut Knife’s Jake Vaadeland had a very big night at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Gala.

In addition to winning Male Artist of the Year, Vaadeland also won for Alternative Country Album of the Year; Interactive Artist of the Year; Record Producer of the Year; Fan’s Choice; and National/International Artist.

The awards gala was held Sunday night in Regina.

Spiritwood’s Shantaia took home awards for Female Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (What I Wouldn’t Do).

Beechy’s Evan Baxter was named Top Emerging Artist.

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Evan celebrates his award. (Facebook/ Evan Baxter)

Other award winners:

Group of the Year: Munro & Patrick

Indigenous Artist of the Year: Darryl Anderson

Songwriter of the Year: Adam Johnson

Country Album of the Year: For the Record, Artist: Adam Johnson

Video of the Year: For The Record, Artist Adam Johnson, Director Prehistoric Productions

Interactive Artist of the Year (TIE): Adam Johnson and Jake Vaadeland

Musician Awards

Bass Player of the Year: Luke Hunter

Drummer of the Year: Kurtis Kopp:

Guitar Player of the Year: Scott Patrick

Keyboard Player of the Year: Jeffrey Straker

Heidi Munro performed Sunday morning. (Facebook)

Industry Awards

Record Producer of the Year: Joel Rohs and Jake Vaadeland

Recording Studio of the Year: SkullCreek Studios

TV, Radio, or Online Show of the Year: 35th Saskatchewan Country Music Awards

Music Venue of the Year: Capitol Music Club Music

Festival of the Year: Country at the Creek

Unique Selection and Board Awards

Legend and Legacy Award: Heidi Munro

Humanitarian Awards: Kurtis Kopp and Justin LaBrash

Jess Moskaluke Youth Bursary: Kateryna Grace

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