2025 CCMA NOMINEES AND EVENTS IN KELOWNA
The 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards are coming to Kelowna from September 10–13!
Wondering who’s up for the top honours? You’ve come to the right place. Here are the main categories and this year’s nominees:
Entertainer of the Year
Jade Eagleson
MacKenzie Porter
Owen Riegling
Josh Ross
Cameron Whitcomb
Female Artist of the Year
Hailey Benedict
Madeline Merlo
Jess Moskaluke
MacKenzie Porter
Sacha
Male Artist of the Year
Jade Eagleson
Brett Kissel
Tyler Joe Miller
Josh Ross
Cameron Whitcomb
Group or Duo of the Year
High Valley
James Barker Band
The Reklaws
Tim & The Glory Boys
The Washboard Union
Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year
Noeline Hofmann
Zach McPhee
Sacha
Tony Stevens
Cameron Whitcomb
Single of the Year
I Grew Up On A Farm – The Reklaws
Let Your Horses Run – Brett Kissel
Moonshines – Owen Riegling
Single Again – Josh Ross
Quitter – Cameron Whitcomb
Ford F-150® Album of the Year
All Night Longer – Matt Lang
Bruce County (From The Beginning) – Owen Riegling
Going Home – Tyler Joe Miller
Golden Child – Meghan Patrick
Let Your Horses Run – The Album – Brett Kissel
Alternative Country Album of the Year
Chandler – Wyatt C. Louis
One More Dollar To Go – Jake Vaadeland
Purple Gas – Noeline Hofmann
Story To Tell – Riley Taylor
To The River – Kyle McKearney
Video of the Year
Hey Mom I Made It – Sacha
Let Your Horses Run – Brett Kissel
Life for Me – Jess Moskaluke
Ride It Out – Alli Walker
Single Again – Josh Ross
Musical Collaboration of the Year
Broken Heart Thing – Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch
Do It Anyway – Jade Eagleson feat. Jake Worthington
Stoned Alone (feat. Caitlyn Smith) – Meghan Patrick, Caitlyn Smith
Want This Beer – Josh Ross feat. Julia Michaels
Won’t Forget – Dan Davidson, Tim Hicks & Max Jackson
Your Mama Would Hate Me – Dean Brody, James Barker Band
Fans’ Choice presented by Bud Light
Jade Eagleson
High Valley
Brett Kissel
Tyler Joe Miller
MacKenzie Porter
The Reklaws
Owen Riegling
Josh Ross
Dallas Smith
Cameron Whitcomb
Topping this year’s nominations with six nods each are Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb, while Brett Kissel and Owen Riegling each earn five. Jade Eagleson grabbed 4 nods while Madeline Merlo, Tyler Joe Miller, MacKenzie Porter, The Reklaws and Sacha picked up three.
As for performances you can expect to see, Madeline Merlo and Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha and Restless Road, Dallas Smith and Alexandra Kay, Thelma & James, and Cameron Whitcomb hit the stage!
CCMA Events You Don’t Want to Miss:
September 11: CCMA Legends Show — A special night featuring performances by iconic artists including Doc Walker and Carolyn Dawn Johnson.
Time: 7:30PM @ Kelowna Community Theatre
September 11: Sirius XM Top of the Country Finale — performances from finalists Jake Vaadeland, Noeline Hoffman, and Sully Burrows as they compete for the title and a $25,000 grand prize!
Tme: 8:00PM – 11:00PM @ Revelry Food + Music Hub
September 12 & 13: CCMA House x Denim on the Diamond — Two-Day Outdoor Concert at Waterfront Park — Enjoy performances by top country acts including Meghan Patrick, JoJo Mason, Jade Eagleson, MacKenzie Porter, and American trio Restless Road & more!
Time: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
September 13: CCMA Awards Show — Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Green
Time: 8:00PM @ Prospera Place