2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Nominees & Fan Poll

NOTE: We love the passion and support that fans are showing for their favourite artists and industry members in these fan polls. But in light of some discussion online, we want to remind everyone that these are just that – fan polls and they do not count as votes for the official Country Music Association of Ontario Awards. Keep voting and sharing, show your love for your favourites, and have fun – we love them all too!

The 2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards nominees have been announced, giving fans, artists, industry members and voters a look at the final names vying for trophies at the eighth annual awards show in London, ON.

Unfortunately, the awards show has been postponed to October 4, 2020, because of the ongoing COVID-19 concerns and precautions. But, that shouldn’t take anything away from the excitement or pride the nominees across all 16 categories are feeling today. Special congratulations go out to Meghan Patrick and The Reklaws who lead the way with six nominations each, closely followed by James Barker Band (5) and Tebey and Tim Hicks (4) on the 2020 list.

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Note: There are three non-voting categories at the 2020 CMAO Awards as well, with the Impact Award, Nielsen Compass Award, and the Holly and Steve Kassay Generous Spirit Award. Congratulations go out to Carroll Baker, who has been named the 2020 Impact Award recipient.

We’ve taken each of the 16 voting categories for the 2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards and built polls for them because we want you to tell us who you think should win these awards. Scroll through and pick the best songs, albums, artists, songwriters, and more. And starting on May 1, click the link below the Fans’ Choice Award poll to cast your official vote for Jade Eagleson, James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, Tebey, The Reklaws, or Tim Hicks!

Congratulations to all of the nominees listed below, we know that it takes a lot of work to do what you do, and we hope that your nominations buoy your spirits in this weird upside-down time that is putting artists in tough spots. And to any artist that doesn’t see their name in these categories for 2020, we can’t wait to see you keep pushing and make the final ballot in coming years!

2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Fan Poll

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR OFFICIAL VOTE FOR THE 2020 FANS’ CHOICE AWARD FROM MAY 1 TO MAY 31!

Good luck to all of the nominees, their teams, and lots of love to the fans of Ontario country music!

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