Canadian Country Music Association Reveals CCMA Award Winners

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Josh Ross.

The Canadian Country Music Association hosted its 43rd annual CCMA Awards over the weekend.

Madeline Merlo & Tyler Joe Miller perform at the CCMA Awards

Josh Ross took home Entertainer of the Year and rounded out the night with a win for Single of the Year for “Single Again,” while MacKenzie Porter earned the title of Female Artist of the Year. Jade Eagleson claimed Male Artist of the Year, and the James Barker Band took home Group or Duo of the Year. The Fans’ Choice Award went to Cameron Whitcomb, who also captured Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year. Owen Riegling was recognized with Album of the Year for Bruce County (From The Beginning).

2025 CCMA Award Winners:

ARTIST AWARDS

Entertainer of the Year
Josh Ross

Ford F-150® Album of the Year
Bruce County (From The Beginning) – Owen Riegling

Fans’ Choice presented by Bud Light
Cameron Whitcomb

Female Artist of the Year
Mackenzie Porter

Francophone Artist of the Year presented by Spotify
Salebarbes

Group or Duo of the Year
James Barker Band

Musical Collaboration of the Year
Broken Heart Thing – Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch

Male Artist of the Year
Jade Eagleson

Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock
Cameron Whitcomb

Alternative Country Album of the Year presented by National Music Centre
One More Dollar To Go – Jake Vaadeland

Single of the Year
Single Again – Josh Ross

Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN
Kelly Archer, Travis Denning, Chris Stevens – I’m Gonna Love You (Artist: Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood)

Video of the Year
Single Again – Josh Ross

MUSICIAN AWARDS

Bass Player of the Year
Lisa Dodd
Ben Miller

Drummer of the Year
Rich DaSilva

Fiddle Player of the Year
Tyler Beckett

Guitar Player of the Year presented by PRS Guitars
Chris Bray

Keyboard Player of the Year
Brendan Waters

Specialty Instrument Player of the Year
Tyler Vollrath

Steel Guitar Player of the Year
Matt McKay

RADIO AWARDS

Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
CFCW (Edmonton, AB)

Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market)
CIGV-FM (Kelowna, BC)

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Booking Agency of the Year
Paquin Entertainment Group

Country Club of the Year
King Eddy (Calgary, AB)

Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year
Boots and Hearts Music Festival (Oro-Medonte, ON)

Country Music Program, Special, or Digital Feature of the Year
Pure Country Top 50 Countdown (iHeartRadio Canada)

Country Personality(ies) of the Year
Jason McCoy (CICX-FM)

Management Company of the Year
The Core Entertainment

Music Publishing Company of the Year presented by CMRRA
Anthem Entertainment Group

Record Company of the Year
Universal Music Canada

Industry Person of the Year
Lindsay Hyslop (BBR Music Group)

Creative Team or Designer of the Year
Design Team: Stephane Lamontagne, JF Galipeau – Album: All Night Longer (Artist: Matt Lang)

Recording Studio of the Year
Revolution Recording (Toronto, ON)

Record Producer(s) of the Year
Joey Moi – Album: Quit!! (Artist: HARDY)

Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year
SiriusXM Canada

Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year
Denise Ross (Live Nation Entertainment)

Video Director of the Year
Ben Knechtel – Outliving (Artist: The Reklaws), Remind Me Again (Artist: Zach McPhee), Youth (Artist: Sully Burrows)

Innovative Campaign of the Year presented by TD
Outliving (For Mom) EP Launch Campaign (The Reklaws, Starseed Entertainment)

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