Music Man Up For Award

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By Todd Curran

The European Country Music Association has announced nominees for their 2010 Awards, including local musician, singer, songwriter Larry Vannatta.

Vannatta's most recent album, Red Neck Thoroughbred, has been nominated for Album of the Year alongside such country greats as George Strait, Randy Travis and Keith Urban. He also received a nomination for Band of the Year, with Zac Brown and Lady Antebellum helping round out the roster. As good things are said to come in threes, his other nomination is for Artist of the Year.

A native of Milo, Alberta, .....
Larry has played it all, from back porch steps, barns, dance halls, festivals across Western Canada, to balconied theatres. Graduating to international status, this local favourite's latest single “Country Junkie” has charted #1 in Germany, Sweden and Top 10 in the Netherlands, Austria, Norway, Belgium and France.

Bud Maynard is the bass player in Vannatta's band, singing and writing much of the original material. This former cattle boss of the famous OH ranch in Southern Alberta and former rodeo performer adds a very authentic dimension to the band, which continues to entertain country fans both at home and abroad.

For more information on upcoming Alberta performances visit the Calendar page at:
www.larryvannatta.com.