2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Recap
On Monday night in Markham, the brightest talent in Ontario country music gathered to celebrate the industry and the achievements of 2014.
With 12 awards, and as many performances, the Flato Markham Theatre certainly was the place to be. As first time attendees and first time voters, both Trish and I were ready to celebrate with all of the friends we’ve made in the industry over the last few years – and we’re both happy to report that it was as awesome as we’d hoped.
Congratulations to all of the nominees and the winners. And high fives to all of the performers, there was a whole lot of talent on display Monday night. Also, we need to send a high five to Jason McCoy who handled hosting and performing duties – and he nailed it!
Thanks to Trish we have photos of award winners, performers, nominees and other awesome talent at the 2015 CMAOs. Have a look!
2015 CMAO Award Winners!
In the order they were handed out, here are the CMAO award winners.
Group or Duo of the Year
sponsored by The Remington Group
The Western Swing Authority
Rising Star Award
sponsored by Slaight Music
Leah Daniels
Record Producer of the Year
sponsored by Metal Works Studios
Jason Barry
Radio Station of the Year (Major Market)
sponsored by Canadian Country Spotlight
KX 94.7 – Hamilton
Radio Station of the Year (Secondary Market)
sponsored by Lucknow Music in the Fields
Country 107.3 – Tillsonburg
Music Video of the Year
sponsored by CMT
Small Town Pistols: I Only Smoke When I Drink
Roots Artist or Group of the Year
sponsored by Skelton Truck Lines Ltd.
Western Swing Authority
Songwriters of the Year
sponsored by SOCAN
Alyssa Bonagura/Patricia Conroy/Amanda Wilkinson/Tyler Wilkinson – I Only Smoke When I Drink
Female Artist of the Year
sponsored by Spring Tree Farm Garden Centre
Michelle Wright
Male Artist of the Year
sponsored by ticketbreak
Tim Hicks
Single of the Year
sponsored by Boots and Hearts
Small Town Pistols – I Only Smoke When I Drink
Album of the Year
sponsored by hmv
Tim Hicks – 5:01
2015 CMAO Award Performers!
High fives to all of the CMAO Awards performers. There were no misses, only hits – and it was awesome to see such a great selection of talent from Ontario taking the stage. This isn’t a complete list, but here are some of our fav snaps from the stage Monday night.
Leah Daniels
Autumn Hill
Russell deCarle Trio
Jason Blaine
Deric Ruttan
Small Town Pistols
Tebey
Tim Hicks
Jason McCoy
2015 CMAO Award Favs!
And while not everyone was a winner or performer, they looked great and we love them. Here are some more pics of the great talent we have in Ontario!
Runaway Angel
Lindsay Broughton
Tebey
Victoria Banks, Leah Daniels, Beverley Mahood, Giselle
Deric Ruttan
Riki Knox
The Lovelocks
Patricia Conroy
and… Joshua
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