JOEL PLASKETT Nets 3 Awards (photo by Nick Buczok-all rights reserved)

The Music Industry of Nova Scotia, announced its Awards on Sunday, Sept. 25 in Halifax. Joel Plaskett and Matts Mays were the Big Winners. Joel and Matt took home 3 Awards each. Here are the other winners in other major categories:

Joel Plaskett-Male Artist-Pop/Rock Artist-Album (Le De Da)

Matt Mays- Group Recording-Entertainer-Video (Cocaine Girl)

J.P. Cormier-Folk/Root Artist-Musician

Jill Barber-Female Artist

Meaghan Smith-New Artist

Forever-Aboriginal Artist/Group

Slowcoaster-Alternative Artist

Rylee Madison-Country/Bluegrass Artist

Grand Derangement-Francophone Artist

Gary Beals-Inspirational Artist

Shan Arsenault-Jazz/Blues Artist

Jesse Dangerously-Urban

Gordie Sampson-Socan Songwriter

East Coast Music Awards (Sydney) Event

Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay-Venue

Sheri Jones-Manager

Wendy Phillips-Media Professional

Shelly Nordstrom-Publicist