Wondering what SOCAN stands for? Well…. read this:
SOCAN, the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada, is the Canadian copyright collective for the communication and performance of musical works.
K-OS, Sarah Harmer, Nelly Furtado, Diana Krall, Sarah McLachlan, jacksoul, Nickelback and Finger Eleven were among SOCAN Award winners last night during a ceremony at The Carlu in Toronto hosted by R&B singer Jully Black.
K-OS’ Crabbuckit and jacksoul’s Shady Day won urban music awards, while Harmer’s Almost picked up the folk/roots music award.
Furtado’s Powerless (Say What You Want) and Try, and McLachlan’s Fallen and Stupid were among the pop music award winners.
Diana Krall picked up the Hagood Hardy Jazz Music Award while Finger Eleven’s One Thing won the rock music award.
Nickelback won the international achievement trophy and Valdy took home the national achievement award.
Canadian uber-managers Bruce Allen and Same Feldman were given the special achievement award for their contributions to Canada’s music industry.
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