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Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo

Bruce Cockburn’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2001 confirmed his status as a national musical treasure. Never one to rest on his laurels, this poetic and powerful singer/songwriter continues to create musically and lyrically relevant work. You’ve Never Seen Everything is the 27th studio album in a remarkable career that has brought him 20 gold and platinum awards in Canada. Its guest vocalists include Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris and Sarah Harmer.

Susan Crowe has been described as "a writer's writer," while Folk Roots praised "her rare ability to craft a lyric that stands scrutiny on its own terms." Her debut, 1994's This Far From Home, notched a JUNO nomination, and her fourth album, Book Of Days, has given the Halifax-based Crowe an ECMA nomination. Her collaboration with Cindy Church and Laura Smith, Brava, has become a folk circuit favourite.

David Francey is a Scottish-born, Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose lyrical power is matched by strong vocals. James Keelaghan termed Francey "the best Canadian folk writer I've heard in 20 years," and he, along with the likes of Del McCoury and Raylene Rankin, has covered Francey songs. David earned a JUNO victory in this category in 2002 for Far End Of Summer. Skating Rink is equally impressive, and a fourth CD, Waking Hour, will be released shortly.

Cape Breton Island-raised songwriter and fiddle virtuoso Natalie MacMaster made her mark on the Celtic music scene, but has proved herself capable of shining on a wide range of musical styles. On Blueprint, she tackles bluegrass, recruiting such stars of that genre as Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas and Sam Bush. Natalie's 2000 album, My Roots Are Showing, earned a Grammy nomination, and she has won a Best Instrumental Album JUNO.

Now living in Toronto, singer/songwriter Oh Susanna dives deep into the roots music pool, using folk, country and blues elements to arresting effect. Earlier albums Johnstown and Sleepy Little Sailor won her fans in the U.S. and England too, and her new self-titled disc has a more upbeat, sometimes rockin' feel. Such stellar players as Colin Cripps, Travis Good and Blue Rodeo's Bazil Donovan grace the album.