Airdrie’s Kyle McKearney up for top Canadian country awards

Airdronian Kyle McKearney has earned a number of nominations for this year's Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA).

The nominations include:

• Alternative Country Album of the Year - To The River.
• Record Producer(s) of the year.
• Creative Team or Designer of the Year.

According to his social media post, he is excited to be nominated for the awards.

"I am humbled and grateful and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! Please keep me & the team in your votes for the final ballot round."

McKearney has had a busy summer so far, one show being at the Calgary Stampede on the Coca-Cola stage.

Earlier this year, at the 14th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards, McKearney won three awards:

• Fans' Choice Award
• Roots Artist of the Year
• Horizon Single of the Year - Broken Hearts Hide

He was also nominated for "Visual Creative(s) of the Year" and "Songwriter(s) of the Year with Wedding Day".

McKearney does have a busy summer ahead with lots of different shows throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

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