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Radio Starmaker Fund Annual Report

2021 / 2022

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Awards Won By Radio Starmaker Funded Artists

Success Fact: Don Amero

Don Amero

Starmaker funding has, quite simply, been a game-changer for me. It has allowed me to grow my business on both the marketing and tour support sides. We have seen significant growth in our online platforms, and fan engagement at our lives shows. The success of the songs we’ve sent to the radio and the push we can do via online marketing has led to much more excitement from both the media and the fans.

On the live side, Starmaker funding has allowed me to invest funds into my band and live show. As we saw the return to live music in 2022, I was thankful to have a full slate of performances, including numerous summer music festivals, a national tour as direct support for Tim & The Glory Boys, and additional one-off concerts throughout the year. This was also a career investment year for me as I had the resources to put money into professional sound equipment and expand my band and crew to bring a bigger, better live show to audiences across the country.

These were all steps I could take as a performer and entrepreneur, and I am grateful for the opportunities we can now explore because of the Starmaker program.

Don Amero
Artist

2022 Juno Awards
Artist Award
Charlotte Cardin Single of the Year - "Meaningless"
Album of the Year - Phoenix
Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year - Phoenix
Monowhales Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Brett Kissel Country Album of the Year - What Is Life?
Mustafa Alternative Album of the Year - When Smoke Rises
Haviah Mighty Rap Album/RP of the Year - Stock Exchange
DJ Shub Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year - War Club
The Color Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year - No Greater Love
Savannah Re Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year - 24hrs
Charmaine Rap Single of the Year - "Bold"
2022 Canadian Country Music Awards
Artist Award
The Reklaws Group or Duo of the Year
Jade Eagleson Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year - Honkeytonk Revival
The Reklaws Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year - "What the Truck" ft. Sacha
2022 Polaris Music Prize
Artist Award
Pierre Kwenders Polaris Music Prize - José Louis and the Paradox of Love