Canadian Country Music Association, at their Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday night, celebrated with the best for the best in country music
Photo Credit: Nicole Wolfe
On Saturday, September 8, 2018, The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) Gala Dinner & Awards presented by SOCAN, was held in the Chedoke Room at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton. Ontario. This was the second of three award ceremonies this past weekend. Many awards were handed out and there were a few repeat wins for some. Those that took home the hardware were beyond delighted to do so.
2018 CCMA Award winners are:
2018 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee
Artist Inductee
Terri Clark
Stan Klees Builder Award – Builder Inductee
Jackie Rae Greening
CCMA Awards of Achievement
Slaight Music Humanitarian Award
Country Thunder Humboldt Broncos Tribute Concert
Leonard T. Rambeau International Award
Steven Goldmann
Artist Awards
Interactive Artist of the Year
Brett Kissel: this is his fifth consecutive win in this category
Roots Artist or Group of the Year (presented by CCS Rights Management)
The Washboard Union: this is their third consecutive win in this category
Songwriter(s) of the Year (presented by ole)
Skip Black, Aaron Goodvin, Catt Gravitt
Song: “Lonely Drum” (performed by Aaron Goodvin)
Top-Selling Canadian Single of the Year (presented by ACTRA RACS)
“Chills” – James Barker Band
Stingray Video of the Year
“Sky Stays This Blue” – Dallas Smith
Musician Awards
Guitar Player of the Year (presented by Yamaha)
Matt McKay: this is his second consecutive win in this category
Keyboard Player of the Year (presented by Yamaha)
Bart McKay: this is his second consecutive win in this category
Specialty Instrument Player of the Year (presented by Judy Marsales Real Estate)
Shane Guse – Mandolin
Radio Awards
Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
CISN-FM (Edmonton, AB)
Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market)
CHCQ FM (Belleville, ON)
Industry Awards
Music Publishing Company of the Year
ole
Record Company of the Year (presented by Music Canada)
Warner Music Canada
Record Company Person of the Year
Steve Coady, Vice President, Radio Promotions, Warner Music Canada
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year
Jim Cressman, Invictus Entertainment Group
Hi all. I’m Nanci Dagg. I am from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and have lived my entire life here. There is nothing I like better than supporting local artists followed by supporting Canadian artists. Although I was a classic rock gal, my go to genre is country. Something about this music that just makes me feel great. I can be found at most country music concerts and shows (from someone’s house to really large venues) taking lots of pictures. Music and photography are two of my passions. Add to this mix, writing about artists, well let’s say, life doesn’t get better than this.
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