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Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Rolf Kempf ’ s “ Hello , Hooray ”
ROLF KEMPF
The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame ( CSHF ) has announced the induction of “ Hello , Hooray ,” which was written by Canadian Rolf Kempf in 1968 and became a hit for both Alice Cooper and folksinger Judy Collins .
For more information , go to www . cshf . ca .
The Dungarees Win Project WILD : Country Artist Development Competition
RED MOON RUN PERFORMING AT THE CFMAS
Edmonton band The Dungarees took home the first place prize at the finale of the inaugural Project WILD : Country Artist Development competition , presented by Alberta Music and Calgary country station Wild 953 . The Dungarees earned the $ 100,953 top prize , while second place band Sykamore earned $ 75,000 and third place finalist Ken Stead took home a cheque for $ 50,000 .
Each band ’ s prize goes towards their ongoing musical career and development . Cumulatively , the program brings nearly $ 750,000 to the infrastructure of the music industry in Alberta each year .
For more information , go to www . projectwildcountry . com .
David Francey Takes Home Two Canadian Folk Music Awards
The 12 th annual Canadian Folk Music Awards ( CFMAs ) were held in early December in Toronto . The bilingual gala featured performances by Bruce Cockburn , Colin Linden , The Ennis Sisters , Sultans of String , Red Moon Road , and Klô Pelgag . Nineteen award categories were presented and Ontario songwriter and guitarist David Francey was the night ’ s only multiple-award winner , taking home two CFMAs for Solo Artist of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year for Empty Train .
Alongside Francey , Jadea Kelly was named Contemporary Singer of the Year for her album Love & Lust and Donovan Woods was lauded as English Songwriter of the Year for his record Hard Settle , Ain ’ t Troubled .
Additionally , Steve Edge , a founder of Vancouver ’ s Rogue Folk Club and influential figure within Western Canada ’ s folk and roots music scenes , was the recipient of the Slaight Music Unsung Hero Award .
For a full list of winners , go to www . folkawards . ca .
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THE DUNGAREES
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Canadian Music Week ( CMW ) has announced that Geddy Lee , Alex Lifeson , and Neil Peart of Rush will be the 2017 recipients of the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award . The award includes a $ 40,000 donation made to the recipient ’ s charity of choice , which the band has decided to direct to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research at Sunnybrook Hospital . The award will be presented at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala Dinner on April 20 , 2017 in Toronto .
“ Through Gord ’ s courageous efforts this cause is now getting the attention it desperately deserves . As a fellow musician and friend , it ’ s our turn to help support his efforts to fight brain cancer now ,” reads a statement from the band .
For more information , go to www . cmw . net .
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