2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards
Annual Canadian country music award ceremony
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The 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music, were presented on September 13, 2025, at Prospera Place in Kelowna, British Columbia.[1] For the third year in a row, they were broadcast by CTV over its television network, website, and mobile app.[2]
| 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards | |
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| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Venue | Prospera Place Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Hosted by | Tom Green |
| Most wins | Josh Ross (5) |
| Most nominations | (6 each) |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | CTV |
The ceremony was hosted by Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green.[3] The performers were Cameron Whitcomb, Madeline Merlo and Tyler Joe Miller, Dallas Smith with Alexandra Kay, Sacha with Restless Road, Thelma & James, Jade Eagleson, Noeline Hofmann, James Barker Band, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross.[4][5]
Nominees were announced by the CCMA on July 17.[6] Josh Ross, Cameron Whitcomb, and Brett Kissel tied for the most nominations with six each.[7]
This year marks the first in which the Francophone Artist of the Year Award was presented to a solo act, duo, or group that performs and records primarily in the French language.[8] The majority of awards were handed out at the CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards on September 12, 2025, with the remaining eight awards being reserved for the television broadcast.[9][10]
Nominees and winners
Artist
| Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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| Male Artist of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
| Francophone Artist of the Year | Group or Duo of the Year |
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| Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year | Fans' Choice |
| Single of the Year | Musical Collaboration of the Year |
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| Songwriter of the Year | Video of the Year |
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| Alternative Country Album of the Year | Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year |
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| Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year | Top Selling Album of the Year |
Musician
| Bass Player of the Year | Drummer Player of the Year |
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| Fiddle Player of the Year | Guitar of the Year |
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| Keyboard Player of the Year | Specialty Instrument Player of the Year |
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| Steel Guitar Player of the Year | |
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Radio
| Radio Station of the Year, Large Market | Radio Station of the Year, Medium/Small Market |
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Industry
| Booking Agency of the Year | Country Club of the Year |
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| Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year | Country Music Program or Special of the Year |
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| Management Company of the Year | Music Publishing Company of the Year |
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| Record Company of the Year | Industry Person of the Year |
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| Creative Team or Director of the Year | Recording Studio of the Year |
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| Record Producer of the Year | Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year |
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| Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year | Country Personality(ies) of the Year |
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| Video Director of the Year | Innovative Campaign of the Year |
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| Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award | |
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Performances
| Performer(s) | Song |
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| James Barker Band | "Somebody I Know" |
| Tom Green | "Get Er Done Tonight" |
| Madeline Merlo Tyler Joe Miller |
"Broken Heart Thing" |
| Jade Eagleson | "Worth the Double" |
| Thelma & James | "Happy Ever After You" |
| Meghan Patrick | "Golden Child" |
| Dallas Smith Alexandra Kay |
"How Do You Miss Me" |
| Noeline Hofmann | "Purple Gas" |
| Sacha Restless Road |
"Shooting Star" |
| Josh Ross | "Hate How You Look" |
| Cameron Whitcomb | "Quitter" |