The Poverty Plainsmen

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The Poverty Plainsmen is a Saskatchewan-based country music band; originating in smalltown Tilston, Manitoba by brothers Sean Smith and Mark Smith in October 1987. On April 24th, 2004, band member Sean Smith received a severe spinal cord injury. He is still currently in rehabilitation.[1]

They have had a number one single on the country charts for their performance of Sister Golden Hair, which is a remake of a pop hit from the 70's by the group America. It was in the top 10 for eight weeks, and became the number one song for two weeks in Canada.

Since 1994 with the releasal of their album Gotta Be a Believer, they have done two more albums: There's No Looking Back(1999) and Lap of Luxury(2005).[2]

[edit] Awards

Awards [3] 2006 Winners

SCMA Group of the Year

SCMA Backup Band of the Year

2005 Winners

SCMA Group or Duo of the Year

SCMA Single of the Year - "Everybody Say EH!"

2004 Winners

SCMA Achievement Award

2003 Winners

SCMA Group or Duo of the Year

2002 Winners

SCMA Group or Duo of the Year

SCMA Entertainers of the Year

SCMA Single of the Year - "Time Will Tell"

2001 Winners

CCMA Independent Vocal Group or Duo of the Year

SCMA Video of the Year - "Same Things"

CMW Independent Country Album

2000 Winners

PMW Outstanding Country Recording

1998 Winners

SCMA Group of the Year

1997 Winners

SCMA Group of the Year