2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards | |
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Date | September 13, 2025 |
Venue | Prospera Place Kelowna, British Columbia |
Hosted by | Tom Green |
Most wins | Josh Ross (5) |
Most nominations | (6 each) |
Television/radio coverage | |
Network | CTV |
The 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music, were presented on September 13, 2025, at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia. [1] For the third year in a row, they were broadcast by CTV over its television network, website, and mobile app. [2]
The ceremony was hosted by Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green. [3] The performers were Cameron Whitcomb, Madeline Merlo and Tyler Joe Miller, Dallas Smith with Alexandra Kay, Sacha with Restless Road, Thelma & James, Jade Eagleson, Noeline Hofmann, James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross. [4] [5]
Nominees were announced by the CCMA on July 17. [6] Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb, and Brett Kissel tied for the most nominations with six each. [7]
This year marks the first in which the Francophone Artist of the Year Award will be presented to a solo act, duo, or group that performs and records primarily in the French language. [8] The majority of awards were handed out at the CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards on September 12, 2025, with the remaining eight awards being reserved for the television broadcast. [9] [10]
Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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Male Artist of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
Francophone Artist of the Year | Group or Duo of the Year |
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Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year | Fans' Choice |
Single of the Year | Musical Collaboration of the Year |
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Songwriter of the Year | Video of the Year |
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Alternative Country Album of the Year | Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year |
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Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year | Top Selling Album of the Year |
Bass Player of the Year | Drummer Player of the Year |
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Fiddle Player of the Year | Guitar of the Year |
Keyboard Player of the Year | Specialty Instrument Player of the Year |
Steel Guitar Player of the Year | |
Radio Station of the Year, Large Market | Radio Station of the Year, Medium/Small Market |
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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 |
Record Company of the Year | Industry Person of the Year |
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Creative Team or Director of the Year | Recording Studio of the Year |
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Record Producer of the Year | Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year |
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Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year | Country Personality(ies) of the Year |
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Video Director of the Year | Innovative Campaign of the Year |
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Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award | |
Performer(s) | Song |
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James Barker Band | "Somebody I Know" |
Madeline Merlo Tyler Joe Miller | "Broken Heart Thing" |
Jade Eagleson | "Worth the Double" |
Thelma & James | "Happy Ever After You" |
Meghan Patrick | "Golden Child" |
Dallas Smith Alexandra Kay | "How Do You Miss Me" |
Noeline Hofmann | "Purple Gas" |
Sacha Restless Road | "Shooting Star" |
Josh Ross | "Hate How You Look" |
Cameron Whitcomb | "Quitter" |