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| Canadian Music Week AnnouncesWinners for the 22nd Annual Jim Beam® INDIESCanadian Music Week announced the winners for the 22nd Anniversary of the Jim Beam® INDIES which took place June 8, 2023 at History in Toronto. The Jim Beam® INDIES are a celebration of new music, and the artists and teams who inspire the independent spirit, both nationally and internationally. Hosted by Shreya Khanna, on air correspondent for Entertainment Tonight ET Canada and host of Live Nation Fans, the Jim Beam® INDIES included performances by Jim Beam® Talent Search winners FKB, AR Paisley, Aysanabee, Brett Kissel, Maestro Fresh Wes, and a special guest concert by 2023 Video of the Year winner Charlotte Cardin.The 2023 Jim Beam® INDIES Winners are: Album of the Year – presented by SiriusXM July Talk – “Remember Never Before” Artist of the Year – presented by SiriusXM Alexisonfire Country Artist/Group or Duo of the Year Brett Kissel Electronic/Dance Artist/Group or Duo of the Year REZZ Francophone Artist/Group or Duo of the Year Sophia Bel Group or Duo of the Year Tegan and Sara Hip Hop/Rap Artist of the Year AR Paisley Independent Label of the Year 604 Records Indigenous Artist/Group or Duo of the Year – presented by SiriusXM Aysanabee Pop Artist/Group or Duo of the Year Grae Producer of the Year Ikky Publisher of the Year – Presented by CRMMA Arts & Crafts Music R&B Artist/Group or Duo of the Year Dylan Sinclair Rock Artist/Group or Duo of the Year Simple Plan Roots/Folk Artist of the Year The Dead South Song of the Year – Presented by SOCAN“We Could Get High” – Songwriter – Billy Raffoul – Performed by Billy Rafoul Video of the Year Charlotte Cardin & Lubalin – “Phoenix (Reprise)” “INDIES Hall Of Fame” Award Alexander Mair |

