Lindsay Ell. Photo: Courtesy of CCMA
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) celebrated wins in 29 categories at the CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards last night (Nov. 28).
The 2021 CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards, presented by Music Canada, celebrated the best in the industry, including industry executives, artist-driven companies, recognized songwriters, and performers. Hosted by Don Amero, JoJo Mason and Jess Moskaluke, the evening included performances from Jade Eagleson, Genevieve Fisher, Aaron Goodvin, Corb Lund with Katie Rox & Brandi Sidoryk (Nice Horse), Sacha, and Tim & The Glory Boys.
Brianne Deslippe. Photo: Courtesy of CCMA
This year, Lindsay Ell won the honor for Interactive Artist or Group of the Year. Big Loud Records’ Brianne Deslippe took home her first CCMA Award for Industry Person of the Year presented by MNP, while Stephano Barberis collected his twelfth win in the Video Director of the Year category. The ceremony also saw Ben Bradley and Matthew Atkins tie for a win in the Drummer of the Year category and Brett Kissel: Live At The Drive-In win the inaugural Live Innovation Award, which celebrates a virtual event or concert series that shared live Canadian country music during the global pandemic.
The evening’s Gala marked the first of two awards ceremonies being held in London, Ontario. The 2021 CCMA Awards, hosted by Lindsay Ell and Priyanka, will livestream exclusively on the Global TV App and Prime Video on Monday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. CT.
As announced last night, Calgary will host the 2022 CCMA Awards. Scheduled for next fall, Country Music Week 2022 will culminate with the CCMA Awards Show taking place at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Dallas Smith. Photo: Courtesy of CCMA
“We are thrilled that the Canadian Country Music Awards and Country Music Week will be returning once again to Calgary in 2022,” says Jeff Hessel, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Tourism Calgary. “Building on the success of the 2019 event, we are excited to showcase Calgary’s diverse music scene and growing reputation as the ultimate host city.”
2021 CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner + Awards Presented By Music Canada Winners:
Drummer of the Year: (Tie)
Matthew Atkins
Ben Bradley
Fiddle Player of the Year:
Tyler Vollrath
Specialty Instrument Player of the Year:
Mitch Jay
Creative Director(s) of the Year:
Bronwin Parks, Emma-Lee – Everbound (Album)
Country Music Program or Special of the Year:
Brett Kissel – Live at the Drive-In
Management Company of the Year:
MDM Artist Management Services
Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year presented by Music Canada:
Timeless — Dallas Smith
Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year:
“Can’t Help Myself” — Dean Brody and The Reklaws
Recording Studio of the Year:
MCC Recording Studio (Calgary)
Music Publishing Company of the Year presented by CMRRA:
Warner Chappell Music Canada
Music Director of the Year (Medium or Small Market):
Paul Ferguson (CHCQ-FM)
Music Director of the Year (Large Market):
Amanda Kingsland (CKBY-FM)
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year:
Paul Biro (Sakamoto Agency)
Interactive Artist or Group of the Year:
Lindsay Ell
Booking Agency of the Year:
Sakamoto Agency
Industry Person of the Year presented by MNP:
Brianne Deslippe (Big Loud Records)
Country Personality(ies) of the Year:
Jennifer Campbell (CIKZ-FM)
Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market): (Tie)
CHCQ-FM (Bellville)
CKGY-FM (Red Deer)
Radio Station of the Year (Large Market):
CFCW (Edmonton)
Alternative Country Album of the Year:
Agricultural Tragic — Corb Lund
Record Company of the Year presented by MRC Data:
Warner Music Canada
Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN:
Patricia Conroy, Ester Dean, Andrew DeRoberts, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Shane McAnally, Madeline Merlo, Tina Parol, Hillary Scott, Ryan Tedder, Dave Thomson — “Champagne Night”
Record Producer(s) of the Year:
Danick Dupelle (“Sometimes I Don’t, But Sometimes I Do,” Tyler Joe Miller)
Retailer of the Year:
Apple Music
Video Director of the Year:
Stephano Barberis
PRS Guitars Video of the Year:
“Make A Life, Not A Living” — Brett Kissel
Live Innovation Award:
Brett Kissel: Live At The Drive-In
Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award:
CP Holiday Train
CCMA Hall of Fame Inductions:
Patricia Conroy (Artist Inductee)
Randy Stark (Stan Klees Builder)
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