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Nominees Announced
July 28, 2010
Alberta Talent on CCMA Awards
June 21, 2010
(Edmonton, AB) June 21, 2010 – The Canadian Country Music Association has announced that three of our nation’s top male performers will be on stage this fall celebrating the best of country music during the CCMA Awards Show. Not only are these three award-winning, chart-topping singers and songwriters, but they also happen to call Alberta home.
On September 12, the crowd at the CCMA Awards show will go wild as Paul Brandt, Gord Bamford and Corb Lund each take their places and perform on the stage at Rexall Place in Edmonton.
Canada’s Country Elite Confirm Early for 2010 CCMA Awards
May 11, 2010
Tickets to go on sale Friday, May 14
After such a successful show in 2009, the Canadian Country Music Awards has had no problem receiving the green light for acts wanting to take part in this year’s awards show, set for Sunday September 12 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB.
It was announced today that the 2010 CCMA awards show will feature country all-stars George Canyon, Terri Clark, Doc Walker and Johnny Reid. From Fans’ Choice to Vocalist to Rising Star, these performers have over 50 CCMA wins under their belts – Canada’s country talent will be well represented.
"Canadian's country elite are thrilled to be part of our 2010 Country Music Celebration" said Executive Producer Scott Henuset of Corkscrew Media "Over the next few weeks the momentum around this tremendous celebration is only going to grow as the RSVP's continue to roll in"
George Canyon has been honoured with eight CCMA awards including the prestigious CCMA Humanitarian Award in 2008. Terri Clark, the seven-time Fans’ Choice Award winner, has made 17 trips to the CCMA podium. Also sitting at number 17 is one of the most celebrated country musical groups Doc Walker, who have just returned from a successful tour in Australia. And with his latest release being certified triple platinum in just three weeks, ten-time CCMA award winner Johnny Reid continues to break records and win the hearts of fans and critics.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14 @ 10AM and will be priced at $35, $70 and $95 and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations or online at ticketmaster.ca.
The 2010 CCMA Awards show is Sunday, September 12 at Rexall Place at 5 PM MST and will be broadcast nationally on CBC and CMT.
New Website
January 15, 2010
Counrty Music Week Edmonton’s new website launches where you can find the latest events and happening in Edmonton during Country Music Week, September 8-12, 2010. Check back often as we will be updating this site with all the new announcements!