The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) tonight celebrated the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry across 19 categories at the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Meghan Patrick from Bowmanville, Ontario lead with five wins, followed by Tim Hicks and The Reklaws with two wins each.
Hosted by Jason McCoy, the CMAOntario Awards included performances by Cold Creek County, Gabrielle Goulet, Jade Eagleson, Jason Blaine, Kira Isabella, Meghan Patrick, Ryan Langdon, Tebey, The Abrams, The Reklaws, The Washboard Union, The Western Swing Authority and Tim Hicks.
The Reklaws perform during the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
Multi-award winning country vocal group The Good Brothers were also honoured with the Impact Award for their enduring and indelibly positive footprint on the landscape of country music in Ontario. As a special surprise, all CMAOntario Award performers joined The Good Brothers on stage for a collaborative performance of their song “Fox On The Run” for a fantastic finale.
The Winners of the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards are:
SINGLE OF THE YEAR sponsored by PURE COUNTRY
“Feels Like That” – The Reklaws
Meghan Patrick at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
ALBUM OF THE YEAR sponsored by COUNTRY 93.5
Country Music Made Me Do It – Meghan Patrick
SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR sponsored by SOCAN
Meghan Patrick, Kelly Archer, Justin Weaver – “Walls Come Down”, Recorded by Meghan Patrick
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by Spring Tree Farm
Meghan Patrick
Tim Hicks performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by ECAO/IBEW
Tim Hicks
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR sponsored by Country 103
The Reklaws
The Abrams perform during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR sponsored by Skelton Truck Lines
The Abrams
Gabrielle Goulet performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
FRANCOPHONE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR sponsored by Desjardins
Gabrielle Goulet
Jade Eagleson performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
RISING STAR sponsored by Slaight Music
Jade Eagleson
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR sponsored by MNP
“Walls Come Down” – Meghan Patrick
FANS’ CHOICE sponsored by Ontario Creates
Meghan Patrick
Ryan Langdon performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR sponsored by Metalworks Studios
Jeff Dalziel – Ryan Langdon, “Leave Me Right”; The Washboard Union, “What We’re Made Of”
INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Seeds Chartered Professional Accountants
Ron Kitchener, RGK Entertainment
Amanda Kingsland of Country 101.1 at the CMAO Awards in Ottawa
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
CKBY Country 101.1, Ottawa
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET) sponsored by Lucknow’s Music in the Fields
CHCQ-FM Cool 100.1 FM, Belleville
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)
CICX PURE COUNTRY 106, Orillia
NIELSEN COMPASS AWARD
Tim Hicks
IMPACT AWARD
The Good Brothers
Cadence Grace at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
HOLLY & STEVE KASSAY GENEROUS SPIRIT AWARD
Cadence Grace
The CMAOntario Awards were presented by Slaight Music with support from Ontario Creates.
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More Photos
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- Meghan Patrick performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Washboard Union at the CMAO Awards in Ottawa – photo Renee Doiron
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- Amanda Kingsland of Country 101.1 at the CMAO Awards in Ottawa
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- Jade Eagleson performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Tim Hicks performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Gabrielle Goulet performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- The Abrams at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Gabrielle Goulet performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Ryan Langdon performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Jenna and Stewart Walker aka The Reklaws on the Red Carpet at the CMAO Awards in Ottawa photo Renee Doiron
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- Tebey performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- The Washboard Union performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Robyn Ottolini at the CMAO’s in Ottawa photo Renee Doiron
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- Mackenzie Leigh Meyer at the 2019 CMAO Awards Red Carpet in Ottawa photo Renee Doiron
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- Kira Isabella performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- The Reklaws at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- The Reklaws perform during the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Cold Creek County performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Cadence Grace at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- The Abrams perform during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Meghan Patrick at the CMAO Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
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- Jason McCoy performs during the CMAO at the National Arts Centre. Photo: Renée Doiron
