2023 Canadian Country Music Awards
Appearance
2023 Canadian Country Music Awards | |
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Date | September 16, 2023 |
Venue | FirstOntario Centre Hamilton, Ontario |
Hosted by | The Reklaws |
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Network | CTV |
The 2023 Canadian Country Music Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music, were presented on September 16, 2023, at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.[1] For the first time in 25 years they were broadcast by CTV instead of Global, under a new content partnership with Bell Media which included a listener contest on the Pure Country radio network to win tickets to attend the event.[2]
The ceremony was hosted by country duo The Reklaws. Performers included Sam Hunt, Jade Eagleson, James Barker Band, Dean Brody, Carly Pearce, Josh Ross, Dallas Smith, Train and Tenille Townes.[3]
Nominees were announced on July 13.[4] Jade Eagleson and Tenille Townes tied for the most awards, with each artist winning three.[5]
Nominees and winners
[edit]Music
[edit]Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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Male Artist of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
Group or Duo of the Year | Musical Collaboration of the Year |
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Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year | Fans' Choice |
Alternative Country Album of the Year | Single of the Year |
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Songwriter of the Year | Video of the Year |
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Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year | Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year |
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Guitar Player of the Year | Bass Player of the Year |
Steel Guitar Player of the Year | Drummer of the Year |
Fiddle Player of the Year | Keyboard Player of the Year |
Specialty Instrument Player of the Year | Top Selling International Album |
Radio
[edit]Radio Station of the Year, Large Market | Radio Station of the Year, Medium/Small Market |
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Radio Personality of the Year | |
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Industry
[edit]Booking Agency of the Year | Country Club of the Year |
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Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year | Country Music Program or Special of the year |
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Management Company of the Year | Music Publishing Company of the Year |
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Record Company of the Year | Industry Person of the Year |
Creative Team or Director of the Year | Recording Studio of the Year |
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Record Producer of the Year | Retailer of the Year |
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Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year | Video Director of the Year |
Innovative Campaign of the Year | Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award |
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ David Friend, "Dean Brody, the Reklaws set to play CCMA Awards as country show heads to CTV". Lakeland Today, June 20, 2023.
- ^ Connie Thiessen, "CCMA and Bell Media announce new content partnership". Broadcast Dialogue, June 20, 2023.
- ^ "2023 CCMA Awards Nominations, Performers Announced". iHeartRadio Canada, July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Josh Ross, The Reklaws lead the pack with most CCMA Award nominations". Toronto Star, July 13, 2023.
- ^ "OFFICIAL 2023 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD WINNERS". Canadian Country Music Association. September 16, 2023. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023.