Goldie Boutilier, Maggie Andrew among winners at East Coast Music Awards
Cape Breton artists excelled at the East Coast Music Awards held in Sydney, N.S. Goldie Boutilier won both breakthrough artist of the year and album of the year for her work. Other notable winners included Maggie Andrew, Kellie Loder, and La Famille LeBlanc.
- ▪Goldie Boutilier won breakthrough artist of the year and album of the year.
- ▪The Barra MacNeils received a lifetime achievement award.
- ▪Maggie Andrew won pop release of the year, while Kellie Loder was named songwriter of the year.
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Open this photo in gallery:Goldie Boutilier performs at the BottleRock Napa Valley, in Calif., May, 2025.Amy Harris/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountCape Breton artists cleaned up at the East Coast Music Awards on Thursday night in Sydney, N.S., led by singer-songwriter Goldie Boutilier.Boutilier took home the awards for breakthrough artist of the year and album of the year, for her recording, Goldie Boutilier Presents … Goldie MontanBoutilier was emotional as she accepted the latter prize, saying Cape Breton gave her the grit and stubbornness to persevere.The Barra MacNeils, also from Cape Breton, were honoured with a lifetime achievement award.Maggie Andrew of Nova Scotia won pop release of the year, and Kellie Loder,…
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