The dust has finally settled and I almost feel back to normal. The week long CCMA Hangover has subsided and we have managed to put together some amazing photos from the night. Both Bill and James did a fantastic job of capturing the nights moments. Let’s kick things off with what James captured.
James Bennett – Award Show Shots
Sam Hunt performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Jess Moskaluke accepts her Female Vocalist of the Year Award during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Tim Hicks performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Jess Cruikshank delivers during the CCMA Awards in London – Photo: James Bennett
Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Michelle Wright & Kristan Bush presenting at the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Madeline Merlo performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Johnny Reid and friends perform during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Dean Brody accepts one of his 4 CCMA Awards during the Show in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Kelsea Ballerini performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Brett Kissel accepts his CCMA Award during the broadcast from London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Jess Moskaluke performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Country 104 chatting up the crowd during a commercial break during a the CCMA 2016 Award show – Photo: James Bennett
Jess Moskaluke performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
Dean Brody performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett
BILL WOODCOCK – Award Show Shots
Johnny Reid performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Brett Kissel accepts Male Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 CCMA Awards in London – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Madeline Merlo performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Kelsea Ballarini and Fans Choice Presenter Winner announce the Fans Choice Award – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Dean Brody performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Dean Brody accepts one of his Four CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Gord Bamford performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
CCMA Awards 2016 – Photo Bill Woodcock
High Valley performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Jason Blaine & Meghan Patrick At the 2016 CCMA Awards – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Gord Bamford accepts his CCMA 2016 Award – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Sam Hunt performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Brett Kissel & Carolyn Dawn Johnson perform during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London,ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Chad Brownlee performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
Kelsey Ballarini performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock
We will have more images from some of the parties such as Open Road, Invictus, MDM Recordings and the Feldman Agency all coming later this week!
Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76
FULL LIST OF WINNERS…
2016 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
ARTIST INDUCTEE
Murray McLauchlan
STAN KLEES BUILDER AWARD – BUILDER INDUCTEE
Paul Mascioli
CCMA AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT
2016 SLAIGHT MUSIC HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Mike Stevens
ARTIST AWARDS
FANS’ CHOICE AWARD presented by SiriusXM
Brett Kissel
ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Jack Daniel’s
Tin Roof – Gord Bamford
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jess Moskaluke
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brett Kissel
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
High Valley
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody
CMT VIDEO OF THE YEAR presented by Coors Banquet
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR presented by ole
Dean Brody
Song: Bring Down The House (Performed By: Dean Brody)
ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Washboard Union
INTERACTIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brett Kissel
RISING STAR
The Washboard Union
CCMA DISCOVERY AWARD presented by Country 107.3
Eric Ethridge
MUSICIAN AWARDS
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Travis Switzer
DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Chad Melchert
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shane Guse
GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jason Barry*
KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mike Little
SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shane Guse – Mandolin
STEEL GUITER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ed “Pee Wee Charles” Ringwald*
*This is Jason and Ed’s fifth win in their respective musician categories. As such, they are now entered into the All-Star Band Hall of Honour. The Hall of Honour is reserved for musicians who have been awarded the same CCMA Musician Award five (5) or more times. Upon achieving their fifth award, their name is entered into the Hall in celebration of their great contribution to Canadian country music.
RADIO AWARDS
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
Amanda Kingsland – CKBY FM – Ottawa, ON
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
Paul Ferguson – CHCQ FM – Belleville, ON
ON-AIR PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
*TIE*
Leanne Cater (Boss Lady Leanne Cater)
QX104 – CFQX-FM – Winnipeg, MB
Chris Scheetz, Jacqueline Sweeney, Matt DeBeurs (CISN in the Mornings with Chris, Jack & Matt)
103.9 Country – CISN-FM – Edmonton, AB
ON-AIR PERSONALITY(IES) OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
Jack Latimer and Carey Moran (Jack & Carey)
105.9 KICX 106 – CICX-FM – Orillia, ON
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
103.9 Country – CISN-FM – Edmonton, AB
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
KG Country 95.5 – CKGY-FM – Red Deer, AB
INDUSTRY AWARDS
BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Invictus Entertainment Group
COUNTRY CLUB OF THE YEAR
Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall – Calgary, AB
COUNTRY FESTIVAL, FAIR OR EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR
Boots and Hearts Music Festival – Oro-Medonte, ON
COUNTRY MUSIC PROGRAM OR SPECIAL OF THE YEAR
Chevy Top 20 Countdown – CMT Canada
MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Invictus Entertainment Group
MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ole
RECORD COMPANY OF THE YEAR
MDM Recordings Inc.
RECORD COMPANY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Steve Coady – Warner Music Canada
RECORD PRODUCERS OF THE YEAR
Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Kissel, Bart McKay
Album: Pick Me Up (Artist: Brett Kissel)
RECORDING PACKAGE OF THE YEAR
Pick Me Up
Design Team: Patrick Duffy [Attention]; Photography: Juan Pont Lezica (Artist: Brett Kissel)
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR presented by Fanshawe College
Barrytone Studios – St. Clements, ON
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
iTunes Canada
RON SAKAMOTO TALENT BUYER OR PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment Group
TOP SELLING ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Arts & Entertainment Health Insurance Plan
Kill The Lights – Luke Bryan
TOP SELLING CANADIAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Music Canada
Yoan – Yoan
TOP SELLING CANADIAN SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Stephano Barberis
Video: Cheap Seats (Artist: Dallas Smith), Video: Don’t Let Her Be Gone (Artist: Gord Bamford),
Video: Hearts On Fire (Artist: Chad Brownlee), Video: So Much For Taking It Slow (Artist: Bobby Wills)
