EMERSON DRIVE is one oftheveryfewcountrybandswhohave the distinction of playing their own instruments on all of their albums. Their first Dreamworks album garnered numerous industry awards and nominations including ACM Â"Top New Vocal Group/Duo,Â" BillboardÂ’s Â"#1 Top Country Artist of the Year,Â" R&RÂ’s Â"New Artist MVlÂ"Â"Group of the YearÂ" (two consecutive years) from the Canadian Country Music Association, two Top 5 hits, and a #1 music video on CMTÂ’s Â"Top Twenty Countdown.Â" Most recently the band took home top honors at the 2005 Canadian Country Music Awards with coveted spots in the Â"2005 CCMA All Star Band.Â" Dale Wallace and David Pichette were awarded the distinction of being best on their respective instruments.