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19th Annual SOCAN Awards
Toronto 2008 - Winners List

To view photos of award winners, simply click on the name of the winning song or person. Because photos displayed here are large files intended for media use, they may require a few seconds longer than usual to open. All photos from the award ceremonies are by Grant W. Martin photography.

Lifetime Achievement Award
International Achievement Award
National Achievement Award
Special Achievement Award
Pop Music Awards
Country Music Awards
Rock Music Award
Urban Music Award
Roots / Folk Music Award
Jan V. Matejcek Concert Music Award
Hagood Hardy Jazz Music Award
Children’s Music Award
Television and Film Music Awards
SOCAN Classics
Patron of Music


Lifetime Achievement Award

Ray Griff


The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to SOCAN members who have had outstanding success throughout their musical career.

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International Achievement Award

Nickelback


The International Achievement Award is given to SOCAN members who have brought international recognition to Canada through their music.

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National Achievement Award

Ron Hynes


The National Achievement Award is given to a SOCAN songwriter, lyricist, or composer for outstanding success predominantly in the Canadian music industry over the span of their career.

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Special Achievement Award

Oscar Peterson


The Special Achievement Award is given to people who have greatly contributed to Canada’s music industry and/or musical heritage over the course of their careers.

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Please note: Non-SOCAN members who collaborated on songs also received awards. The international performing rights organization to which they belong appears in brackets beside their name.

 
Pop Music Awards

The following received SOCAN Awards for their involvement in Pop Music songs that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio during 2006

"Everything" (Performed by Michael Bublé)
Composer: Michael Bublé
Alan Chang (BMI)
Amy Foster (BMI)
Publishers: I’m The Last Man Standing Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"All Good Things Come To An End" (Performed by Nelly Furtado)
Composers: Nelly Furtado
Nate Hills (SESAC)
Christopher Martin (PRS)
Timothy Mosley (ASCAP)
Publishers: Nelstar Publishing
 
"Say It Right" (Performed by Nelly Furtado)
Composers: Nelly Furtado
Nate Hills (SESAC)
Timothy Mosley (ASCAP)
Publishers: Nelstar Publishing
 
"Wonderful" (Performed by Chantal Kreviazuk)
Composers: Chantal Kreviazuk
Raine Maida
Publishers: Neverwouldathot Music
Sony ATV Music Publishing Canada
 
"Girlfriend" (Performed by Avril Lavigne)
Composers: Avril Lavigne
Lukasz Gottwalt (ASCAP)
Publishers: Avril Lavigne Publishing LLC
Almo Music of Canada
 
"Keep Holding On" (Performed by Avril Lavigne)
Composers: Avril Lavigne
Lukasz Gottwalt (ASCAP)
Publishers: Avril Lavigne Publishing LLC
Almo Music of Canada
 
"When You're Gone" (Performed by Avril Lavigne)
Composers: Avril Lavigne
Bradley "Butch" Walker (ASCAP)
Publishers: Avril Lavigne Publishing LLC
Almo Music of Canada
 
"Love You Lately" (Performed by Daniel Powter)
Composers: Daniel Powter
Publishers: Sony/ATV Melody Canada
 
"The Music" (Performed by David Usher)
Composers: David Usher
Julie Galiatsos
Jonathan Gallivan
Chris Taylor-Munro
Kevin Young
Publishers: Aranya Music
 

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Country Music Awards

The following received SOCAN Awards for their involvement in Country Music songs that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio during 2007.

"Life Is A Highway" (Performed by Rascal Flatts)
Composers: Tom Cochrane
Publisher: Sky Is Falling Entertainment Inc.
Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"Pick Up Truck" (Performed by Shane Yellowbird)
Composers: Joni Delaurier
Publisher: Frank (Troy) Kokol
 
"Cheaper To Keep Her" (Performed by Aaron Lines)
Composers: Aaron Lines
Jessica Maros
Christopher Lindsey (ASCAP)
Publisher: Aaron Lines Songs EMI April Music Canada Ltd.
 

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Rock Music Award

The following received SOCAN Awards for involvement in the Rock Music song that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio during 2007.

"Paralyzer" (Performed by Finger Eleven)
Composers: Scott Anderson
Sean Anderson
Rich Beddoe
James Black
Rick Jackett
Publishers: Finger Eleven Publishing Inc.
 

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Urban Music Award

The following received a SOCAN Award for their involvement in the Urban Music song that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio during 2007.

"Sunday Morning" (Performed by k-os)
Composers: Kevin Brereton
Sebastien Grainger
Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Canada
 

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Roots / Folk Music Award

The following received SOCAN Awards for their involvement in the Folk/Roots Music song that achieved the greatest number of performances on domestic radio during 2007.


David Francey

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Jan V. Matejcek Concert Music Award

Christos Hatzis

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Hagood Hardy Jazz Music Award

Brian Hughes

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The following received a SOCAN Award for their involvement in the television and/or cable program or film that achieved the greatest number of performances in their respective category during 2007.
Children's Music Award

Jack Grunsky

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Domestic Non-Animated Television Series
Music Award
"Sue Thomas F.B. Eye"
Composer: Jack Lenz
Publishers: Three Pebbles Music
Universal Music Publishing Canada

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Domestic Animated Television Series Music Award
"6teen"
Composers: Donald Breithaupt
Anthony Vanderburgh
Publishers: Cinesymphonie
ole

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International Television Series Music Award
"Ed, Edd n Eddy"
Composer: Patric Caird

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News & Sports Television Programming
Music Award

"Global News"
Composer: James Bowers
Publisher: Pizzicato Music

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Domestic Made For Television Film Music Award

"Tripping The Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery"
Composer: Christopher Dedrick
Publisher: Les Éditions Galafilm
Lamplighter Publishing Company

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Domestic Feature Film Music Award

"Fracture"
Composer: Mychael Danna
Jeff Danna

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International Film Music Award
"Resident Evil: Apocalypse"
Composer: Jeff Danna
Publisher: Warner Chappell Music Canada Limited

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Specialty Television Programming Music Award

"Plan Canada"
Composers: Daniel Friedman
Publisher: Eagle-Com Inc.

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SOCAN Classics

The following Canadian songs received SOCAN Classic Awards for achieving the 100,000-airplay mark on domestic radio:

"She’s So High" (Performed by Tal Bachman)
Composer: Tal Bachman
Publishers: EMI Blackwood Music (Canada) Ltd.
 
"Ain’t No Cure For Love" (Performed by Leonard Cohen)
Composers: Leonard Cohen
Publishers: Metatune Inc.
Sony/ATV Publishing Inc.
 
"First We Take Manhattan" (Performed by Leonard Cohen)
Composers: Leonard Cohen
Publishers: Sony/ATV Publishing Inc.
 
"Suzanne" (Performed by Leonard Cohen)
Composer: Leonard Cohen
Publisher: Sony/ATV Publishing Inc.
 
"Pop Goes The World" (Performed by Men Without Hats)
Composers: Ivan Doroschuck
Publishers: Betty Songs
Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"Safety Dance" (Performed by Men Without Hats)
Composers: Ivan Doroschuck
Publishers: Betty Songs
Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"I Do (Cherish You)" (Performed by 98 Degrees)
Composers: Dan Hill
Keith Stegall (BMI)
Publisher: If Dreams Had Wings Music
 
"Carmelia" (Performed by Dan Hill)
Composers: Dan Hill
John Capek
Publisher: If Dreams Had Wings Music
Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"Never Thought" (Performed by Dan Hill)
Composers: Dan Hill
Publishers: If Dreams Had Wings Music
 
"Constant Craving" (Performed by k.d. lang)
Composers: k.d. lang
Ben Mink
Publisher: Zavion Enterprises Inc.
Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"Dream Come True" (Performed by Frozen Ghost)
Composers: Arnold Lanni
Publishers: Lanni Tunes
 
"When I’m With You" (Performed by Sheriff)
Composers: Arnold Lanni
Publishers: Bananaree Publishing Ltd.
 
"Believe In You" (Performed by Amanda Marshall)
Composers: Amanda Marshall
Eric Bazilian (ASCAP)
Publishers: Metatune Inc.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
 
"Love Lift Me" (Performed by Amanda Marshall)
Composers: Amanda Marshall
Eric Bazilion (ASCAP)
John Bettis (ASCAP)
Randy Cantor (BMI)
Publishers: Metatune Inc.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
 
"Everybody’s Got A Story" (Performed by Amanda Marshall)
Composers: Amanda Marshall
Marvin Leonard (ASCAP)
William Mann (SESAC)
Publishers: Metatune Inc.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
 
"Sitting On Top Of The World" (Performed by Amanda Marshall)
Composers: Amanda Marshall
Publishers: Metatune Inc.
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
 
"Jane" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies)
Composers: Steven Page
Stephen Duffy (PRS)
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"It’s All Been Done" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies)
Composers: Steven Page
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"Pinch Me" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies)
Composers: Steven Page
Ed Robertson
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"If I Had A Million Dollars" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies )
Composers: Steven Page
Ed Robertson
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"Falling For The First Time" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies )
Composers: Steven Page
Ed Robertson
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"One Week" (Performed by Barenaked Ladies)
Composers: Ed Robertson
Publishers: Treat Baker Music Inc.
Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd.
 
"Superman’s Song" (Performed by Crash Test Dummies)
Composers: Brad Roberts
Publishers: Universal Music Publishing Canada
 
"Blue Collar" (Performed by Bachman Turner Overdrive)
Composers: Bachman Turner Overdrive
Publishers: Sony/ATV Songs
 
"Roll On Down The Highway" (Performed by Bachman Turner Overdrive )
Composers: Fred Turner
Robin Bachman
Publishers: Sony/ATV Songs.

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Patron of Music

Canadian Television Network (CTV)


The Patron of Music Award is given to the SOCAN customer who most recognizes the value and importance in paying SOCAN’s licence fee or to a representative of or advisor to music users who actively informs and educates other music users about the need to respect the rights of music creators and copyright owners.

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About SOCAN

At SOCAN, we understand that the Canadian music industry is only as strong as the sum of its parts. We are proud to play a leading role, working with other organizations to ensure the long-term health of our members’ livelihoods and the Canadian music industry as a whole. SOCAN is the Canadian copyright collective for the communication and performance of musical works. We administer these rights on behalf of our members (composers, lyricists, songwriters and their publishers) and those of affiliated international organizations by licensing this use of their music in Canada. The fees collected are distributed as royalties to our members and to affiliated organizations throughout the world. We also distribute royalties received from those organizations to our members for the use of their music worldwide. SOCAN has offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Edmonton and Dartmouth.

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