2024 Canadian Country Music Awards Explained
The 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music, were presented on September 14, 2024, at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.[1] For the second year in a row, they were broadcast by CTV over its television network, website, and mobile app.[2] [3]
The ceremony was hosted by co-hosted by Canadian country singer and actress MacKenzie Porter and American country singer and songwriter Thomas Rhett, both of whom performed during the show.[4] There were also performances by Jade Eagleson, Brett Kissel, The Reklaws, Dallas Smith, Dasha, Madeline Merlo, Owen Riegling, Tenille Townes, Jake Worthington, and Josh Ross with Julia Michaels.[5] Additionally, k.d. lang and The Reclines performed together for the first time in 35 years in commemoration of lang's induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.[6] [7]
Nominees were announced on July 18. Jade Eagleson and MacKenzie Porter tied for the most nominations with six each.[8] [9] Josh Ross won the most awards, with five in total.[10]
Nominees and winners
Music
| Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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| Male Artist of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
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| Group or Duo of the Year | Single of the Year |
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| Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year | Fans' Choice |
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| Alternative Country Album of the Year | Musical Collaboration of the Year |
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| Songwriter of the Year | Video of the Year |
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- Owen Riegling — Owen Riegling, "Old Dirt Roads"
- Aaron Goodvin, Catt Gravitt, Skip Black — Aaron Goodvin, "Country Dance"
- Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss, Jake Saghi — Sacha, "Hey Mom I Made It"
- Jade Eagleson, Daryl Scott — Jade Eagleson, "Rodeo Queen"
- Tony Stevens, Dan Swinimer, Wes Mack, David Borys - Tony Stevens, "Whiskey in Colorado"
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| Guitar Player of the Year | Bass Player of the Year |
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- Chris Bray
- Brennan Wall
- Russell Broom
- Jay Buettner
- Ryan Davidson
| - Lisa Jacobs
- Lisa Dodd
- Justin Kudding
- Ben Miller
- Holt Stuart-Hitchcox
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| Steel Guitar Player of the Year | Drummer of the Year |
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- Matt McKay
- Chris Altmann
- Doug Johnson
- Kevin Neal
- Marcus Ramsay
| - Rich DaSilva
- Matthew Atkins
- Spencer Cheyne
- Flavio Cirillo
- Brendan Lyons
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| Fiddle Player of the Year | Keyboard Player of the Year |
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- Linsey Beckett
- Tyler Beckett
- Denis Dufresne
- Julie Kennedy
- Mike Sanyshyn
| - Brendan Waters
- Matt Koebel
- Brendon Schmidt
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| Specialty Instrument Player of the Year | Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year |
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- Shane Guse
- Denis Dufresne
- Johnny Gasparic
- Mitch Jay
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| Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year | Top Selling International Album |
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Radio
| 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
| Booking Agency of the Year | Country Club of the Year |
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- Paquin Entertainment Group
- Fame Group Agency
- The Feldman Agency
- Invictus Entertainment Group
- Sakamoto Agency
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| Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year | Country Music Program or Special of the year |
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| - Boomer's Canadian Club (Rogers Sports & Media)
- Heartstrings & Honkytonks (CFCW & SILVERFLOW Productions)
- Home for the Holidays with High Valley (Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.)
- Jess Moskaluke's Winter Wonderland Radio Special (Gunfighter Productions)
- A Washboard Union Christmas Special (Washboard Union Prod Inc)
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| Management Company of the Year | Music Publishing Company of the Year |
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- The Core Entertainment
- Big Loud Management
- Invictus Entertainment
- Starseed Entertainment
- Willing Entertainment
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| Record Company of the Year | Industry Person of the Year |
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| - Lindsay Hyslop (BBR Music Group)
- Warren Copnick (Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc)
- Amanda Kingsland (Universal Music Canada)
- Samantha Pickard (Strut Entertainment)
- Bobby Wills (Willing Entertainment)
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| Creative Team or Director of the Year | Recording Studio of the Year |
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- Bronwin Parks (Feisty Creative)
- Dan Davidson, Travis Nesbitt
- Kyle McKearney, Roberta Landreth, Chris Doi, Jeff Ojeda
- Mitchell Nevins
- Michelle Spice, Joanne Howard (Michelle Spice Photography & Small Dog Design)
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| Record Producer of the Year | Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year |
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- Joey Moi — Dallas Smith, Dallas Smith and Morgan Wallen, One Thing at a Time
- Jeff Dalziel — New Moon Junction, "Mind of Its Own" and Dan Davidson, "Won't Forget"
- Danick Dupelle — Tyler Joe Miller, Spillin' My Truth, "Broken Man" and Tebey, "Hold Your Horses"
- Gavin Slate — Karli June, "Feel Like Home"
- Dan Swinimer - Elyse Saunders, "Never Have I Ever" and Tony Stevens, "Whiskey in Colorado"
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| Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year | Video Director of the Year |
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- Brooke Dunford (Republic Live)
- Paul Biro (Sakamoto Agency)
- Dan Clapson (Blue Jay Sessions)
- Jim Cressman (Invictus Entertainment Group)
- Adam Oppenheim (Stampede Entertainment)
| - Ryan Nolan
- Stephano Barberis
- Ben Knechtel, Chad Tennies, Mac Grant
- Codi McIvor
- Travis Nesbitt
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| Innovative Campaign of the Year | Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award |
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See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Nominees, Performers, and more Announced for the 2024 CCMA Awards in Edmonton. September 8, 2024. Front Porch Music. September 11, 2024.
- Web site: FIRST ROUND OF PERFORMERS UNVEILED FOR THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD. Chloe. Wolchock. June 12, 2024. September 11, 2024. Canadian Country Music Association.
- Web site: THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION REVEALS THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD. Cision. July 18, 2024. September 11, 2024.
- American Country Star Thomas Rhett Will Host 2024 CCMA Awards with MacKenzie Porter. Billboard Canada. April 9, 2024. September 11, 2024.
- Web site: NEXT WAVE OF PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD. CTV. Cision. August 15, 2024. September 11, 2024.
- Web site: k.d. lang To Reunite With The Reclines For The 2024 CCMA Awards. iHeartRadio Canada. September 4, 2024. September 11, 2024.
- Web site: Alberta-born k.d. lang to reunite with Reclines for first time in 35 years at CCMA Awards. Dave. Friend. The Canadian Press. CBC News. September 4, 2024. September 11, 2024.
- Canadian Country Music Association Awards 2024 Nominations: Jade Eagleson, MacKenzie Porter Lead The Pack. Kerry. Doole. Billboard Canada. September 11, 2024. July 18, 2024.
- Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Nominees. September 11, 2024. Canadian Country Music Association. 18 July 2024 .
- Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Winners. Canadian Country Music Association. September 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915175950/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-winners/. September 15, 2024.
