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East Coast Music Awards - Definition and Overview

The East Coast Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony based in Cape Breton for music appreciation on the East Coast of North America. Since its beginning in 1989, it has grown from the original five categories (Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Video of the Year) to over 25 categories in music and over 10 in industry.

Major Winners

The Awards have been dominated by several groups/artists over the years. The top ten by wins and then nominations are as follows:

  1. Great Big Sea - 18 wins, 27 nominations
  2. Lennie Gallant - 15 wins, 32 nominations
  3. Natalie MacMaster - 12 wins, 28 nominations
  4. Rita MacNeil - 10 wins, 25 nominations
  5. Rankin Family - 9 wins, 28 nominations
  6. Bruce Guthro - 9 wins, 17 nominations
  7. Gordie Sampson - 7 wins, 14 nominations
  8. Crush - 7 wins, 10 nominations
  9. Sarah McLachlen - 6 wins, 31 nominations
  10. Ashley MacIsaac - 6 wins, 15 nominations

External Links

East Coast Music Awards Official Website (http://www.ecma.ca/index.asp?section=Home|The)

Major Music Awards Shows

American Music Awards | Billboard Music Awards | Grammy Awards | East Coast Music Awards
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Example Usage of Awards

IHRTADAM: I am officially addicted to Adam Lambert and his! The Awards it'll win next Awards season is unfathonable! Thanx to all the collaborators!
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jediknight123: @PerezHilton Boris Peres Hilton went to Cuba to get a cheap and Tacky suit for the American Music Awards-at a Therft Store in Cuba!
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