She released her debut album in 2008 and has been nominated for 18 SCMA awards, opened for many Canadian stars (George Canyon, Terri Clark, Aaron Pritchett, etc.) and performed at notable events including the Craven Country Jamboree, Calgary Stampede and many more. This year’s champion will join the impressive ranks of previous winners: WYATT (2009), Chris Henderson (2010), Jess Moskaluke (2011), Myshel Pajuaar and The Midnight Roses (2012), and Alex Runions (2013).Īmy Nelson (Regina), Confident country-rock songstress, Amy Nelson is a force to be reckoned with and is often referred to as one of the hardest working independent artists in the Canadian country music scene. In what is sure to be a very close competition, the most outstanding artist of the night will receive a grand prize package valued at over $15,000, along with the title of “Next Big Thing 2014.” The winner will secure a mainstage performance spot at the 2014 Craven Country Jamboree and additional opportunities. Congratulations to Amy Nelson, Blake Berglund, and Tenille Arts, who will be performing live on Thursday, June 26 for the general public and a panel of national music industry jurists. We are pleased to announce the Top 3 Finalists in the running for this year’s Next Big Thing competition. Following impressive performances by the three artists, Amy Nelson was declared the winner. The Finals show of Big Dog 92-7/Bell Media's "The Next Big Thing" country talent competition was held last night at Eldorado Country Rock Bar in Regina, with Amy Nelson (Regina), Blake Berglund (Kennedy), and Tenille Arts(Weyburn) each performing in the hopes of convincing an esteemed panel of judges that they should be selected as this year's winner. "THE NEXT BIG THING" 2014 WINNER: AMY NELSON
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