Country Music Association of Ontario
2021 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Winners
September 7th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayOn Sunday night at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton, ON the 2021 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) presented their 9th annual awards. The drive-in show, hosted by Jason McCoy and Beverly Mahood, featured performances by Robyn Ottolini, Aaron Allen, Kelly Prescott, Tim Hicks, Sacha, Elyse Saunders, Buck Twenty, Susan Aglukark and more. And, it […]
2021 CMAO Awards Nominees & Fan Polls!
April 6th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayNOTE: We love the passion and support that fans show for their favourite artists and industry members in these fan polls. But as a reminder, 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 […]
2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Photos & Review!
October 5th, 2020 by Whitney SouthIt may have been a bit of a gloomy day, but that wasn’t enough to stop Ontario’s country music community from taking over London’s Western Fair District, celebrating both artists and industry leaders at this year’s very different CMAOntario Awards. Billed as the first awards show of its kind in the world, the Country Music […]
2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Winners!
October 5th, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Whitney SouthThe Country Music Association of Ontario gave away their annual awards on Sunday night in London with the first ever drive-in awards show. Hosted by Jason McCoy and with performances from Tim Hicks, The Reklaws, Kelsi Mayne, The Abrams, Les Rats D’Swompe, Nicole Rayy and more, the CMAO Awards show honoured winners across 17 categories. […]
2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Nominees & Fan Poll
April 22nd, 2020 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingNOTE: 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 […]
CMAOntario Tailgate Brings the Party to Sparks Street
June 18th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingIn the world of country music, there ain’t no party like a tailgate party. And what better way to kick off the big event than with a gig showcasing some of the province’s brightest young stars? On July 17, Ottawa’s Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario official tailgate party, with a slew of performers […]
New Faces Shine at CMAO Showcase Ottawa
June 16th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingOttawa was rocking Saturday night as Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario New Faces Showcase, giving fans a chance to take in some of the province’s best up and coming young talent. Kicking things off was Toronto-born Owen Barney, who has been strumming the guitar since he was 7-years-old. Known to find influence in […]
Their Songs, Their Stories — CMAOntario Talent Shines In Ottawa
June 15th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingYou know the songs, but do you know the stories? It’s a question I’ve asked myself numerous times. Better yet, do those stories even matter? Fact is, as country music continues to strengthen its grip on my day-to-day the simple answer is — heck yes. Last night CMAOntario hosted its annual Songs & Stories offering, […]
2019 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Fan Opinion Poll! [CMAO]
April 4th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayThe 2019 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Award nominations have officially been released, and we want to know who you think should take home the big awards this year! Meghan Patrick and Tim Hicks lead the field with six nominations each, with some great artists also picking up multiple nominations and the chance to […]
Hard To Get – Runaway Angel Single Release Interview
May 30th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayRunaway Angel has been working hard to make a name for themselves and spread their music for the last five years, and now they’re back at it with their newest single, Hard To Get on its way to Canadian country radio. Co-written by American country starlet RaeLynn, is a summer-time bop. It’s got just enough […]
2018 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Preview Q&A
May 29th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayQ&A with Tim Hicks, The Reklaws, Andrew Hyatt, The Lovelocks, Dani Strong, and Brad James The 2018 Country Music Association of Ontario awards will be handed out in London, ON on June 3, ending a weekend full of awesome festivities celebrating country music in the province. Artists, industry members, and fans will find themselves busy […]
2018 CMAO Awards Fan Poll & Contest
May 16th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 2018 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Show is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 in London, ON at Centennial Hall with 15 awards up for grabs and performances by Cold Creek County, Andrew Hyatt, Dan Davidson, Jason Blaine, Meaghan Patrick, The Reklaws, Tebey, Tim Hicks, The Western Swing Authority, and 2018 Impact Award recipient, […]
2018 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees
April 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 2018 final nominees for the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards have been announced! The awards will be handed out on Sunday, June 3 in London, ON at Centennial Hall, hosted by Jason McCoy. And along with the 15 awards up for grabs, Michelle Wright will be honoured with the Impact Award sponsored by […]
Moments: Jessica Mitchell, the Feature
June 24th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayLife isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, Jessica Mitchell knows that, she told us that. But in those moments when it seems darkest, inspiration is abundant, and art is made. One year ago Mitchell’s life presented two bright moments that changed the course of her career, and thrust her into a spotlight that she didn’t expect […]
2017 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Winner Recap!
June 12th, 2017 by Joshua MurrayOn a hot Sunday night in London, the Ontario country music community came together to recognize greatness in the genre over the last 12 months, and it was a party for everyone involved. The Country Music Association of Ontario awards were handed out at Centennial Hall, with host Jason McCoy (The Road Hammers) keeping the […]
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