Finalists announced for next Edmonton Music Prize

Three local music acts received a new year’s boost to their careers Thursday after being announced as finalists for the 2017 Edmonton Music Prize.
Alternative soul singer Nuela Charles, country singer Dan Davidson and the transatlantic folk act 100 Mile House were picked from 28 initial nominations and a subsequent shortlist of 10 names released in December.
The first-place winner will receive $10,000, with the two runners-up getting $1,000 each. Winners will be announced at a recepti