Friday, August 27, 2004
CCMA Awards Nominee Ballot Showcases Canada’s Stars
From the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association)
August 4, 2004 - Along with a stellar showing from Canada’s stars Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jason McCoy and Terri Clark – many new names are found on the Canadian Country Music Awards Nominee Ballot for 2004 indicating a strong year of growth and a major influx of newcomers to the Awards level.
Alberta’s Carolyn Dawn Johnson dominates the final ballot with a total of 6 nominations. Next is rising star band Doc Walker, with a total of 5 nominations, including the Manitoba group’s first in the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans’ Choice category – the coveted nomination that is the only CCMA Award decided on by the fans. Equaling Doc Walker’s number is Jason McCoy, who is also a 2004 Fans’ Choice nominee.
Multiple Fans’ Choice winner Terri Clark received 4 nominations including the Fans’ Choice category, tying in number with B.C. rising star Aaron Pritchett. Pritchett, a former CCMA talent contest finalist, had a strong year of performance in the format, along with 4 time nominee Ontario’s Beverley Mahood.
Host of the CCMA Awards show Paul Brandt earned 3 nominations, as did Shania Twain, who included the Fans’ Choice category among her nominations. Also with 3, Chevy Trucks Rising Star nominee Ontario’s Deric Ruttan, and Independent Edmonton band Corb Lund.
A full list of nominees for both the CCMA Awards and CCMA Industry Awards can be found at www.ccma.org. Beginning this month fans will be able to join in the voting for the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans’ Choice nominee of their choice at www.cmtcanada.com.
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The CCMA Awards close the annual Country Music Week conference, this year in the City of Edmonton from September 10 – 13, a part of that city’s 100th birthday celebrations.
August 4, 2004 - Along with a stellar showing from Canada’s stars Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jason McCoy and Terri Clark – many new names are found on the Canadian Country Music Awards Nominee Ballot for 2004 indicating a strong year of growth and a major influx of newcomers to the Awards level.
Alberta’s Carolyn Dawn Johnson dominates the final ballot with a total of 6 nominations. Next is rising star band Doc Walker, with a total of 5 nominations, including the Manitoba group’s first in the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans’ Choice category – the coveted nomination that is the only CCMA Award decided on by the fans. Equaling Doc Walker’s number is Jason McCoy, who is also a 2004 Fans’ Choice nominee.
Multiple Fans’ Choice winner Terri Clark received 4 nominations including the Fans’ Choice category, tying in number with B.C. rising star Aaron Pritchett. Pritchett, a former CCMA talent contest finalist, had a strong year of performance in the format, along with 4 time nominee Ontario’s Beverley Mahood.
Host of the CCMA Awards show Paul Brandt earned 3 nominations, as did Shania Twain, who included the Fans’ Choice category among her nominations. Also with 3, Chevy Trucks Rising Star nominee Ontario’s Deric Ruttan, and Independent Edmonton band Corb Lund.
A full list of nominees for both the CCMA Awards and CCMA Industry Awards can be found at www.ccma.org. Beginning this month fans will be able to join in the voting for the Kraft Cheez Whiz Fans’ Choice nominee of their choice at www.cmtcanada.com.
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The CCMA Awards close the annual Country Music Week conference, this year in the City of Edmonton from September 10 – 13, a part of that city’s 100th birthday celebrations.
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