I am torn between Hedley and Theory of a Deadman… actually, Finger Eleven looks like a good choice too.  Argh!  How great is that, though?  When making a decision is tough, you know it’s been a good year in Canadian music. 

It’s also cool to see so many former Canadian Idol contestants nominated.  Carly Rae Jepsen is nominated for "Sunshine on my Shoulders," which is a nice cover of the John Denver classic but I really love her song "Tug of War."

Here are the nominees:

Rock                       
Age of Daze – "Afflicted"
Art of Dying – "Get Through This"
Daniel Wesley – "Ooo Ohh"
Die Mannequin – "Do it or Die"
Rides Again – "Infected"

CHR:                         
Addictiv- "Tonite"
Crash Parallel – "World We Know"
Danny Fernandes – "Curious"
Kreesha Turner – "Bounce with Me"
Lights – "Drive my Soul"

Urban:                                                                  
Danny Fernandes – "Curious"
Di’Ja – "Rock Steady"
Ish feat. Cory Lee – "Falling in Love with You"
Kreesha Turner – "Bounce with Me"

HOT Adult Contemporary:                   
Addictiv- "Tonite"
Crash Parallel – "World We Know"
Kreesha Turner – "Bounce with Me"
Lights – "Drive my Soul"
The Reason – "We’re so Beyond This"

MAINSTREAM Adult Contemporary:  
Carly Rae Jepsen – "Sunshine on my Shoulders"
Julie Crochetiere – "Precious Love"
Kreesha Turner – "Don’t Call Me Baby"
Lights – "Drive my Soul"
Simon Collins – "Unconditional"

Country:
Crystal Shawanda – "You Can Let Go"
Jaydee Bixby – "Old Fashioned Girl"
Ridley Bent – "Heartland Heartbreak"
Tara Oram – "Fly Girl"
The Higgins – "Flower Child"

Fan’s Choice:
Hedley
Finger Eleven
Kreesha Turner
State Of Shock
Theory of a Deadman

S.A.C. Song of the Year
Hedley – "For the Nights I Can’t Remember"
Finger Eleven – "I’ll Keep your Memory Vague"
Avril Lavigne – "Hot"
Kreesha Turner – "Don’t Call me Baby"
Kardinal Offishall – "Dangerous"

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Of course, Miley Cyrus is dominating the top spot with her new album “Breakout.”  I guess dominating the Disney market wasn’t enough for the erstwhile star of Hannah Montana. *sigh*

Top 5 Selling Albums in Canada as of July 30, 2008:

1. Miley Cyrus: Breakout
2. Various: Mamma Mia OST
3. Coldplay: Viva La Vida
4. Sugarland: Love On The Inside
5. Lost Fingers: Lost in the 80’s

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