(Vancouver, BC) September 13, 2009 – The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) celebrated another fantastic year in country music. Hosted by actor and director Jason Priestley, this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards took place in Vancouver, BC at GM Place, where country music fans were treated to amazing performances by such artists as Aaron Pritchett, Paul Brandt with High Valley, Reba McEntire, and Martina McBride, to name a few.
The big winner of the night was Johnny Reid, who took home five CCMA Awards. Also of note were newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram, who were each presented with their first award.
Recipients of a 2009 Canadian Country Music Association Award were as follows:
• Single of the Year: “Brothers” ~ Dean Brody
• Album of the Year: Dance With Me ~ Johnny Reid
• Songwriter(s) of the Year: Johnny Reid/Brent Maher for “A Woman Like You”
• CMT Video of the Year: “A Woman Like You” ~ Johnny Reid
• Female Artist of the Year: Crystal Shawanda
• Male Artist of the Year: Johnny Reid
• Group or Duo of the Year: Doc Walker
• Roots Artist or Group of the Year: Corb Lund
• Rising Star: Tara Oram
• Fans’ Choice Award: Johnny Reid
Congratulations to all of the artists! For more information and highlights from the 2009 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com.
