First Round Of Performers Unveiled For 2026 CCMA Awards

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The all-Canadian first wave of performers has been revealed for the 2026 CCMA Awards on Sept. 19 in Saskatoon, SK.

Celebrating artists from coast to coast, the 2026 CCMA Awards will also shine the spotlight on the long-standing contributions Saskatchewan has made to the genre. Country music’s biggest night in Canada will feature Dean Brody, James Barker Band, The Reklaws and Owen Riegling.

Also on tap for the show are homegrown Saskatchewan stars including Tenille Arts, Hunter Brothers, Kalsey Kulyk and Jess Moskaluke.

“Unveiling the first wave of performers for the CCMA Awards is always a special moment, offering an exciting glimpse into what promises to be an incredibly memorable night for country music in Canada,” says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “This remarkable group of artists each bring something different to the stage, and we’re thrilled that fans across the country get to experience this extraordinary, one-night-only evening live from Sasktel Centre.”<

The 2026 CCMA Awards is returning to Saskatoon for the first time in nine years, the third time the City of Bridges has hosted and welcomed the CCMA, and will deliver an evening of live performances and country music’s biggest moments, marking a highlight of Country Music Week 2026. Available exclusively on CTV and streaming on Crave through the live CTV channel, the 2026 CCMA Awards bring the artistry, identity and creative spirit of Canadian country music to a national stage for an unforgettable night.

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