The Royal Foundry are up for five awards as well, including group of the year and alternative recording of the year for Little High Little Low. McKearney is up for five awards, including country recording of the year for Mercy, music video of the year and songwriter of the year for Whispering Pines, single of the year for Mercy and solo artist of the year.
The YYC Music Awards Foundation announced the nominees in 27 categories earlier this week. Kyle McKearney, The Royal Foundry, ANNIKA and Jennie Harluk lead the nominations for the YYC Music Awards this year, which will be held Sept.