By Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative, TimminsToday.com ATTAWAPISKAT – The bright lights of Los Angeles are shining on a Northern Ontario talent. Adrian Sutherland’s latest album, Precious Diamonds, was named Best Americana Album at the World Entertainment Awards (WEAs) in Los Angeles on Jan. 31. The win marks a major milestone in the Attawapiskat singer-songwriter’s career. “It’s the first time I’ve actually received an award for my sound recordings. So it felt really good to finally get the first award after doing it for so long and submitting for different awards. I couldn’t be more happy,” said Sutherland. The WEAs are held during Grammy weekend and celebrate musicians from around the world. Though Sutherland was at home in Attawapiskat at the time, fellow First Nations artist Rhonda Head from Opaskwayak…
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