The 2021 Canadian Folk Music Nominees have been announced December 2, 2020.

The Awards will take place April 9-10, 2021 in a city to be determined. This will be the 16th annual awards taking place.There are 19 categories and 1 unsung hero award to a total of 20 awards to be given out.

Here are the nominations from Atlantic Canada:

The East Pointers from PEI received 4 nominations.

Coyote and Catherine MacLellan from PEI each received 3 nominations

Beolach from Cape Breton received 2 nominations

Natalie MacMaster from Cape Breton/Ontario received 1 nomination

Rum Ragged from Newfoundland received 2 nominations

Mike Bravener from New Brunswick received 1 nomination

Paige Penny from Newfoundland received 1 nomination

The Gilberts from Nova Scotia received 1 nomination

Mike McKenna from Cape Breton received 1 nomination

Leading all nominees:Pharis & Jason Romero from BC with 6 nominations

William Prince from Manitoba with 5 nominations

For other nominations go to the above posted website.