The second annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards in Winnipeg saw Alberta country singer Shane Yellowbird and British Columbia singer-songwriter Cheryl Bear bring in the most trophies at the MTS centre on Friday night.

Yellowbird picked up best country CD for Life is Calling My Name, best music video for Pickup Truck and aboriginal entertainer of the year during the ceremony.

These achievements come at the end of a great year for Yellowbird. The artist nabbed five nominations for the 2007 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and took home the rising star trophy.

Though Bear did not attend the awards, she won coveted awards for best songwriter, single and best new artist.

Canadian and American acts can be nominated for the awards that are sponsored by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. Winners are chosen through online voting.






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