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CCMA Reveals Newly Appointed Directors To 2026–2027 Board

August 5, 2026/by Lorie Hollabaugh

Pictured (clockwise): Damon Whiteside, Kevin “Ice” White, Katie Cheesbrough and Chelsea O’Neill

The CCMA has unveiled its newly appointed directors to its 2026–2027 Board comprised of leaders from the Canadian music, entertainment, arts, and business sectors.

Newly appointed Board members include Kevin “Ice” White (Universal Music Canada), Chelsea O’Neill (Live Nation Canada), Katie Cheesbrough (SponsorPulse) and Damon Whiteside (ACM). They join the newly elected, re-elected, and returning members of the CCMA Board of Directors as the organization looks ahead to Country Music Week 2026 and the 2026 CCMA Awards in Saskatoon.

“It is an honor to serve alongside such passionate and dedicated leaders who help guide the CCMA and strengthen our connection with the Canadian country music community,” says Jenn Dalen, Chair of the CCMA Board. “We are incredibly grateful to our outgoing Board members for their commitment, expertise, and contributions, and we thank them for the lasting impact they have made on our organization. We are also thrilled to welcome our newly appointed directors, whose diverse perspectives, industry experience, and passion for country music will be invaluable as we continue to build new opportunities for artists, creators, and our community across Canada.”

Amy Jeninga, President of the CCMA adds, “The strength of the CCMA has always been the incredible people who generously dedicate their time, knowledge, and passion to advancing country music in Canada. I’d like to sincerely thank our outgoing Board members for their leadership, thoughtful guidance, and countless volunteer hours in helping shape our organization. As we welcome Damon, Kevin, Chelsea, and Katie, we’re excited to add their unique perspectives and expertise as we continue creating meaningful opportunities for artists, strengthening our industry, and celebrating Canadian country music both at home and around the world.”

The CCMA also extends its deepest gratitude to outgoing Board members Jackie Dean, Angelika Heim, Sharon Hinds, and Charlotte Thompson for their exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the organization and Canadian country music community.

The 2026–2027 CCMA Board of Directors:
Joel Baskin
Mary An Blom
Katie Cheesbrough
Jenn Dalen (Chair)
Kurt Dhal
Tera Lee Flaman
Lindsay Hyslop
Jeremy Johnson
Kerry Martin (Treasurer)
Madelaine Napoleone (Secretary)
Chelsea O’Neill
Adam Oppenheim
Casadie Pederson
Joelle Proulx
Julia Rambeau Smith (Vice-Chair)
Anne Stirk
Kevin “Ice” White
Damon Whiteside
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Lorie Hollabaugh
Lorie Hollabaugh
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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