Parkland residents are very prominent among the nominees for this year's Manitoba Country Music Association awards, which were announced on Friday.
Dauphin's Kate's Outlaw received six nominations, including group and album of the year, as well as the fan's choice award.
Guitarist Levi Winters also received an all-star guitarist nomination.
Binscarth's JR Charron and Dauphin's Desiree Dorion each got five nominations.
Charron is also up for the Fans Cchoice award along with male artist, song, and music video of the year, while Dorion's nominations include female artist, song, and album of the year.
Ethelbert's Jerry Sereda and Roblin's Austin Ryder each had three nominations, with Ryder competing against his dad Ryan Keown in the music video of the year award.
Keown collected two nominations, as did Elkhorn's Kendra Kay and CKDM Afternoon personality Kimberly Dawn.
Rounding out the list is Nelson Little of Winnipegosis and local tribute band Waylon, Willie and Cash, who each received one nomination.
