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Sto:lo Strong INEZ sweeps Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards
Pop sensation Inez swept the 2009 Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards on Friday night in Winnipeg Manitoba. Facing stiff competition from outstanding aboriginal artists across North America, the impressive number of wins confirms what many already felt – she’s an artist on the rise – big time.
Inez took home the trophy for Best Album Cover, Pop Album of the Year, Best New Artist and Single of theYear for her hit song Breathe beating out legendary artists such as Buffy St. Marie in the process.
Winning four awards is something few other artists have accomplished at the APCMAs. The victories place Inez in an elite category of artist; an honor shared with other well- known aboriginal artists such as Crystal Shawanda who swept the awards last year.
A highlight of the evening came when Inez was presented with Single of the Year. Inez brought her 9 month old son Zane to the podium with her. “It was completely natural for me to bring him with me to accept the award” states Inez. “He travels everywhere with me.”
During her acceptance speech Inez acknowledged the challenges moms face when balancing work and career and encouraged women to follow their dreams. Her husband and mother, who serve double duty as baby sitters while Inez is thrilling audiences on stage, were in the audience to cheer her on.
These wins build on an already impressive string of nominations and victories for the Chilliwack local. She already picked up a nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards this year, won the $10,000 top prize at the National Aboriginal Day Talent show in Ottawa in 2008 alongside being recognized as a National Aboriginal Role Model in 2008.
Inez is an artist to watch.
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Ry Moran Manager, Inez YellowTilt Productions Victoria 250.516.5358 ry@yellowtilt.com