The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) was founded in 1976

1976 in music

-January–February:*January 5 – Former Beatles road manager Mal Evans is shot dead by Los Angeles police after refusing to drop what police only later determine is an air rifle....

 as the Academy of Country Music Entertainment to organize, promote and develop a Canadian country music industry. The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987

1987 in music

This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1987.See also:Record labels established in 1987-January-February:*January 3 – Aretha Franklin becomes the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

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Awards

The CCMA held the first Canadian Country Music Awards ceremony in 1982

1982 in music

This is a list of notable events in music from 1982. 1982 was a big year in music with Madonna making her debut as well as the year that Michael Jackson released Thriller which became the world's best selling album and it still holds that title today....

. Information about the nomination process can be found at the CCMA's website.

Major awards

Year	Location	Fans' Choice Award	Male Artist of the Year	Female Artist of the Year	Group or Duo of the Year
2011	Hamilton Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton is a port city in the Canadian province of Ontario. Conceived by George Hamilton when he purchased the Durand farm shortly after the War of 1812, Hamilton has become the centre of a densely populated and industrialized region at the west end of Lake Ontario known as the Golden Horseshoe...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Hey Romeo Hey Romeo Hey Romeo is a Canadian country music group from Edmonton, Alberta composed of Stacie Roper , Darren Gusnowsky and Rob Shapiro . Their 2007 single "Second Hand News," a cover of the 1977 Fleetwood Mac song, reached the Top 50 on the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart...
2010	Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Gord Bamford Gord Bamford Gord Bamford is a Canadian country music singer. He has released four albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Canadian country charts from 2000 to present. This total includes 8 songs that have charted on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, which began publication in 2007.-Early years:Bamford was...	Victoria Banks Victoria Banks Victoria Wenonah Banks is a singer/songwriter from Port Carling, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Her self-produced debut CD When You Can Fly was released on the On Ramp/EMI Canada label in April 2009...	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
2009	Vancouver Vancouver Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Crystal Shawanda Crystal Shawanda Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian country music artist. CMT documented her rise to fame in the six-part series Crystal: Living the Dream, which aired in February 2008. Signed to RCA Records in 2007, she released her debut single, "You Can Let Go," in Canada in January 2008...	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
2008	Winnipeg Winnipeg Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...	Jessie Farrell Jessie Farrell Jessie Farrell is a Canadian country music singer. At the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards, Farrell was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and the Chevy Rising Star Award. Farrell's first country album, Nothing Fancy, was released on October 9, 2007. In 2008, Jessie Farrell won Female...	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
2007	Regina Regina, Saskatchewan Regina is the capital city of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. The city is the second-largest in the province and a cultural and commercial centre for southern Saskatchewan. It is governed by Regina City Council. Regina is the cathedral city of the Roman Catholic and Romanian Orthodox...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Brad Johner Brad Johner -Biography:Brad Johner grew up in Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he was 16, Brad won a National Talent Contest during Country Music Week in Hamilton in 1982. He spent 6 years maintaining his solo career before teaming up with his brother Ken to form The Johner Brothers in 1988...	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
2006	Saint John Saint John, New Brunswick City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...	The Road Hammers The Road Hammers The Road Hammers was a Canadian Country music group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album included remakes of several classic...
2005	Calgary Calgary Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	The Road Hammers The Road Hammers The Road Hammers was a Canadian Country music group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album included remakes of several classic...
2004	Edmonton	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
2003	Calgary	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Aaron Lines Aaron Lines Anthony Aaron Lines is a Canadian country musician. Active since 2001, he has recorded for RCA, BNA and On Ramp Records, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.-Love Changes Everything:...	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
2002	Calgary	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
2001	Calgary	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music...	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
2000	Edmonton	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
1999	Ottawa Ottawa Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
1998	Calgary	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Leahy Leahy Leahy is the name of a Canadian folk music group. The eight band members, all from the Leahy family of eleven siblings, are from Lakefield, Ontario and have been actively touring Canada and internationally since the early 1980s when they were known as The Leahy Family...
1997	Hamilton	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...	Farmer's Daughter
1996	Calgary	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1995	Edmonton	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1994	Calgary	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....	Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy is a Canadian country music singer. In her career, she has released five studio albums and a one compilation album. Several of her singles have charted on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, most notably her number one hits "Somebody's Leavin'" and "What Else Can I Do" from 1994...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1993	Hamilton	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	The Rankin Family The Rankin Family The Rankin Family is a Canadian musical family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The group has won many Canadian music awards, including 15 East Coast Music Awards, six Juno Awards, four SOCAN Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and two Big Country Music Awards.- Career...
1992	Calgary	Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil, CM, ONS is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country...	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1991	Hamilton	Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil, CM, ONS is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country...	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1990	Edmonton	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
1989	Ottawa	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1988	Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1987	Vancouver	K.D. Lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...	Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1986		Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...	Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1985		Dick Damron Dick Damron Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel...	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...	Carroll Baker Carroll Baker (singer) Carroll Baker, CM , , is a Juno Award winning Canadian country music singer and songwriter.-Biography:Carroll Baker was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia...	Mercey Brothers Mercey Brothers The Mercey Brothers was a Canadian country music group active from 1957 to 1989.-Before they were famous:The Mercey family grew up to music in their household at an early age. Brothers Larry, Ray, and Lloyd Mercey formed a country-infused musical group in 1966...
1984		Ronnie Prophet Ronnie Prophet Ronald Lawrence Victor Prophet is a Canadian-born country musician and comedy performer.In his childhood, Ronnie Prophet lived in Calumet, Quebec and began performing at local venues in his youth. His successful musical career in the United States began in the mid-1960s...	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...	Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Eighteen of Bottrell's singles made the RPM Country Tracks charts, including five which reached the Top Ten...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1983		Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...	Dick Damron Dick Damron Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel...	Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Eighteen of Bottrell's singles made the RPM Country Tracks charts, including five which reached the Top Ten...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
1982		Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...	Carroll Baker Carroll Baker (singer) Carroll Baker, CM , , is a Juno Award winning Canadian country music singer and songwriter.-Biography:Carroll Baker was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia...	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...

Awards by year

2011

Fans' Choice Award:	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...
Male Artist of the Year:	Johnny Reid
Female Artist of the Year:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Hey Romeo Hey Romeo Hey Romeo is a Canadian country music group from Edmonton, Alberta composed of Stacie Roper , Darren Gusnowsky and Rob Shapiro . Their 2007 single "Second Hand News," a cover of the 1977 Fleetwood Mac song, reached the Top 50 on the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart...
Songwriter(s) of the Year:	"Trail in Life Trail in Life (song) "Trail in Life" is the title of a song written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Dean Brody. It was released in October 2010 as the third single to his 2010 album Trail in Life... " - Dean Brody Dean Brody Dean Brody is a Canadian country music artist. Signed to Broken Bow Records in 2008, Brody made his debut later that year with the single "Brothers"...  (Dean Brody)
Single of the Year:	"Trail in Life" - Dean Brody
Album of the Year:	Trail in Life Trail in Life -Album:-Singles:^ Current single.-External links:*[ Train in Life] at Allmusic... - Dean Brody
Top Selling Album:	Speak Now Speak Now Speak Now is the third studio album by American singer–songwriter Taylor Swift, released on October 25, 2010 by Big Machine Records. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 at several recording studios, and was handled by Swift and country music producer Nathan Chapman... - Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
Top Selling Canadian Album:	A Place Called Love A Place Called Love (Johnny Reid album) A Place Called Love is the sixth studio album by Canadian country music artist Johnny Reid. It was released on August 31, 2010 by EMI Records.-Background:... - Johnny Reid
CMT Video of the Year:	"Today I'm Gonna Try and Change the World" - Johnny Reid
Rising Star:	Chad Brownlee Chad Brownlee Chad Brownlee is a Canadian country music artist and ice hockey defenceman. Brownlee was a draft pick for the Vancouver Canucks in 2003, going in the sixth round #190th overall...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Jimmy Rankin Jimmy Rankin Jimmy Rankin is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released four solo studio albums. As a solo artist, Rankin was named Roots Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Country Music Association...

2010

Fans' Choice Award:	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...
Male Artist of the Year:	Gord Bamford Gord Bamford Gord Bamford is a Canadian country music singer. He has released four albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Canadian country charts from 2000 to present. This total includes 8 songs that have charted on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, which began publication in 2007.-Early years:Bamford was...
Female Artist of the Year:	Victoria Banks Victoria Banks Victoria Wenonah Banks is a singer/songwriter from Port Carling, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. Her self-produced debut CD When You Can Fly was released on the On Ramp/EMI Canada label in April 2009...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
Songwriter(s) of the Year:	"Dance with Me" - Victoria Banks, Johnny Reid, Tia Sillers (Johnny Reid)
Single of the Year:	"Dance with Me" - Johnny Reid
Album of the Year:	Day Job Day Job (album) Day Job is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music artist Gord Bamford. It was released on April 6, 2010 by Royalty Records. Its first single was the title track.-Track listing:#"Day Job" – 2:31... - Gord Bamford
Top Selling Album:	Fearless Fearless (Taylor Swift album) Fearless has been well-received by music professionals, with many praising Swift for her introspective lyrics, as well as her mature sound. According to the music review aggregator Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an... - Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
Top Selling Canadian Album:	Dance with Me Dance with Me (Johnny Reid album) Dance with Me is the fifth studio album by the Canadian country music artist Johnny Reid. It was released on March 10, 2009, by Open Road Recordings. The first single, "A Woman Like You", reached the top 10 of the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart... - Johnny Reid
CMT Video of the Year:	"Day Job" - Gord Bamford
Rising Star:	One More Girl One More Girl One More Girl is a Canadian country music duo composed of actor-singers Carly McKillip and Britt McKillip, who are sisters. The duo signed to EMI Canada in 2008 and released their debut album, Big Sky, in 2009. In 2010, they won the Rising Star award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...

2009

Fans' Choice Award:	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...
Male Artist of the Year:	Johnny Reid
Female Artist of the Year:	Crystal Shawanda Crystal Shawanda Crystal Shawanda is a Canadian country music artist. CMT documented her rise to fame in the six-part series Crystal: Living the Dream, which aired in February 2008. Signed to RCA Records in 2007, she released her debut single, "You Can Let Go," in Canada in January 2008...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
Songwriter(s) of the Year:	"A Woman Like You" - Johnny Reid, Brent Maher (Johnny Reid)
Single of the Year:	"Brothers Brothers (Dean Brody song) "Brothers" is the debut single by Canadian country music artist Dean Brody. The song peaked in the Top 10 of the Radio & Records Country Singles chart in Canada and #76 on the Canadian Hot 100... " - Dean Brody Dean Brody Dean Brody is a Canadian country music artist. Signed to Broken Bow Records in 2008, Brody made his debut later that year with the single "Brothers"...
Album of the Year:	Dance with Me Dance with Me (Johnny Reid album) Dance with Me is the fifth studio album by the Canadian country music artist Johnny Reid. It was released on March 10, 2009, by Open Road Recordings. The first single, "A Woman Like You", reached the top 10 of the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart... - Johnny Reid
Top Selling Album:	Fearless Fearless (Taylor Swift album) Fearless has been well-received by music professionals, with many praising Swift for her introspective lyrics, as well as her mature sound. According to the music review aggregator Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an... - Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Taylor Alison Swift is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician and actress.In 2006, she released her debut single "Tim McGraw", then her self-titled debut album, which was subsequently certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...
Top Selling Canadian Album:	Dance with Me - Johnny Reid
CMT Video of the Year:	"A Woman Like You" - Johnny Reid
Rising Star:	Tara Oram Tara Oram Tara Oram is a Canadian country music recording artist and a top six finalist on the fifth season of Canadian Idol in 2007. In March 2009 Oram received an ECMA for Country Recording of the Year Award.-Early life:Oram was born in Gander, Newfoundland but moved frequently during her early years...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...

2008

Fans' Choice Award:	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
Male Artist of the Year:	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...
Female Artist of the Year:	Jessie Farrell Jessie Farrell Jessie Farrell is a Canadian country music singer. At the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards, Farrell was nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and the Chevy Rising Star Award. Farrell's first country album, Nothing Fancy, was released on October 9, 2007. In 2008, Jessie Farrell won Female...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Doc Walker
Songwriter(s) of the Year:	"Beautiful Life" - Murray Pulver, Chris Thorsteinson, Dave Wasyliw (Doc Walker)
Single of the Year:	"Beautiful Life" - Doc Walker
Album of the Year:	Beautiful Life Beautiful Life (Doc Walker album) Beautiful Life is the fifth studio album by Canadian country music group Doc Walker. The album was named Album of the Year at the 2008 Canadian Country Music Association Awards... - Doc Walker
Top Selling Album:	The Ultimate Hits The Ultimate Hits The Ultimate Hits is an album from country music artist Garth Brooks, released on November 6, 2007, comprising 34 songs over two compact discs, as well as a DVD containing his music videos.... - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
Top Selling Canadian Album:	Kicking Stones Kicking Stones Kicking Stones is the fourth studio album by the Canadian country music singer-songwriter Johnny Reid. It was released on April 10, 2007, by Open Road Recordings. "Love Sweet Love", "Kicking Stones", "Darlin'", "Thank You" and "Out of the Blue" were released as singles.Kicking Stones was nominated... - Johnny Reid
CMT Video of the Year:	"Beautiful Life" - Doc Walker
Top New Talent of the Year:	Jessie Farrell
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...
Top New Talent of the Year - Group or Duo:	Hey Romeo Hey Romeo Hey Romeo is a Canadian country music group from Edmonton, Alberta composed of Stacie Roper , Darren Gusnowsky and Rob Shapiro . Their 2007 single "Second Hand News," a cover of the 1977 Fleetwood Mac song, reached the Top 50 on the Radio & Records Canadian country singles chart...
Top Male Talent of the Year:	Gord Bamford Gord Bamford Gord Bamford is a Canadian country music singer. He has released four albums and charted more than 20 singles on the Canadian country charts from 2000 to present. This total includes 8 songs that have charted on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, which began publication in 2007.-Early years:Bamford was...
Top Female Talent of the Year:	Jessie Farrell

2007

Kraft Cheez Whiz Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Brad Johner Brad Johner -Biography:Brad Johner grew up in Saskatchewan playing music in his family band. When he was 16, Brad won a National Talent Contest during Country Music Week in Hamilton in 1982. He spent 6 years maintaining his solo career before teaming up with his brother Ken to form The Johner Brothers in 1988...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Hold My Beer" - Mitch Merrett, Aaron Pritchett Aaron Pritchett Aaron Pritchett is a Canadian country music singer. He was born in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.-Biography:... , Deric Ruttan Deric Ruttan Deric J. Ruttan is a Canadian country music artist from Bracebridge, Ontario. Signed to Lyric Street Records in 2003, he made his chart debut on the U.S. and Canadian country music charts that year with the release of his single "When You Come Around"...  (Aaron Pritchett)
Single of the Year:	"Moments Moments (Emerson Drive song) "Moments" is a song by Canadian country music band Emerson Drive. Released in both Canada and the United States, the song was a Top Five hit on the Canadian country music charts. It also reached Number One on the Billboard U.S. Hot Country Songs charts, becoming the first Number One single not only... " - Emerson Drive
Album of the Year:	Doc Walker Doc Walker (album) Doc Walker is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music group Doc Walker. The album was named Album of the Year in 2007 by the Canadian Country Music Association, and was also nominated for Country Recording of the Year at the 2007 Juno Awards.... - Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
Top Selling Album:	Taking the Long Way Taking the Long Way -Public reception:On May 31, 2006, the album took three number one spots on the charts of Billboard magazine. It was number one on the Hot Country Albums, Top Digital Albums, and on the Billboard 200 chart, going Gold in its first week with 526,000 units sold.... - Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
CMT Video of the Year:	"Moments" - Emerson Drive
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Shane Yellowbird Shane Yellowbird Shane Yellowbird is a Cree-Canadian country music singer/songwriter from Hobbema, Alberta. In 2007, Yellowbird was named the Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year at the Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards, Chevy Trucks Rising Star of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, and had one of...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...

2006

Kraft Cheez Whiz Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Road Hammers The Road Hammers The Road Hammers was a Canadian Country music group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album included remakes of several classic...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Jesus, Take the Wheel Jesus, Take the Wheel "Jesus, Take the Wheel" is a song written by Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie Sampson. It is the second single from Carrie Underwood's debut album, Some Hearts.... " - Brett James Brett James Brett James Cornelius is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Signed to Career Records as a solo artist in 1995, James charted three singles and released a self-titled debut album that year... , Hillary Lindsey Hillary Lindsey Hillary Lindsey is a country music singer-songwriter. As a songwriter, she has written songs with or for Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, and Tim McGraw. One of her compositions, Underwood's Number One hit "Jesus, Take the Wheel",... , Gordie Sampson Gordie Sampson Gordie Sampson is a singer-songwriter and producer from Big Pond, Nova Scotia, Canada.He has written songs for Carrie Underwood , Martina McBride , LeAnn Rimes , and George Canyon and produced and sound engineered...  (Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005... )
Single of the Year:	"Somebody Wrote Love" - George Canyon
Album of the Year:	Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer is the fourth album by Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans, released in 2005. The album was certified gold and named Album of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association in 2006.-Track listing:... - Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...
Top Selling Album:	The Legend Of Johnny Cash The Legend of Johnny Cash The Legend of Johnny Cash is a single-disc compilation album of country music legend Johnny Cash's career. It is the first such album to contain material from Cash’s American Recordings era in addition to songs from his time at Sun and Columbia... - Johnny Cash Johnny Cash John R. "Johnny" Cash was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century...
CMT Video of the Year:	"East Bound And Down" - The Road Hammers
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Johnny Reid Johnny Reid Johnny Reid is a country music artist who has charted several hit singles in Canada. Reid moved to Canada in July, 1988 when he was 13. His father, a diesel mechanic, wanted to give Reid and his brother opportunities he did not think they would have in Scotland...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund

2005

Kraft Cheez Whiz Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...  Fans' Choice Award:	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...
Male Artist of the Year:	George Canyon
Female Artist of the Year:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Road Hammers The Road Hammers The Road Hammers was a Canadian Country music group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. Formed by McCoy as a side project, the trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album included remakes of several classic...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"My Name" - George Canyon, Gordie Sampson Gordie Sampson Gordie Sampson is a singer-songwriter and producer from Big Pond, Nova Scotia, Canada.He has written songs for Carrie Underwood , Martina McBride , LeAnn Rimes , and George Canyon and produced and sound engineered...  (George Canyon)
Single of the Year:	"My Name" - George Canyon
Album of the Year:	This Time Around This Time Around (Paul Brandt album) This Time Around is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music singer Paul Brandt, released on Orange Music Canada, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, in 2004... - Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Top Selling Album:	Greatest Hits Greatest Hits (Shania Twain album) Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by Shania Twain, released in 2004 . The album contains 21 tracks from her three Diamond albums The Woman in Me, Come on Over and Up!. Also included are three new songs: "Party for Two" which hit the top ten at country in the U.S... - Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
CMT Video of the Year:	"Convoy Convoy A convoy is a group of vehicles, typically motor vehicles or ships, traveling together for mutual support and protection. Often, a convoy is organized with armed defensive support, though it may also be used in a non-military sense, for example when driving through remote areas.-Age of Sail:Naval... " - Paul Brandt
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Amanda Wilkinson Amanda Wilkinson Amanda Nichole Wilkinson was born January 17, 1982, in Belleville, Ontario, Canada and was raised in nearby Trenton, Ontario. She is a Canadian country music singer. She is also a member of country group The Wilkinsons, which includes her father Steve and brother Tyler. She began singing early. Her...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...

2004

Kraft Cheez Whiz Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music...
Female Artist of the Year:	Terri Clark
Group or Duo of the Year:	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Die Of A Broken Heart" - Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...  (Carolyn Dawn Johnson)
Single of the Year:	"Simple Life" - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Album of the Year:	Dress Rehearsal Dress Rehearsal (Carolyn Dawn Johnson album) Dress Rehearsal is the second studio album by Canadian country music singer-songwriter Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and was released on May 4, 2004 on Arista Nashville. It produced the singles "Simple Life" and "Die of a Broken Heart" in the U.S., which respectively reached #13 and #52 on the Hot Country... - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Top Selling Album:	Greatest Hits Volume II Greatest Hits Volume II (Alan Jackson album) Greatest Hits Volume II, also known as Greatest Hits Volume II... and Some Other Stuff, is the second compilation album by American country music artist Alan Jackson. The original version of this album was only available through December, 2003 and contained two discs: the first disc has 16 hits and... - Alan Jackson Alan Jackson Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
CMT Video of the Year:	"Simple Life" - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	George Canyon George Canyon George Canyon is a Canadian country music singer. He was runner up Nashville Star 2 in 2004. He grew up in Fox Brook, Pictou County, Nova Scotia and later lived in Hopewell, Nova Scotia before he moved west. He currently lives in High River, Alberta...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Corb Lund Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans Corb Lund and the Hurtin' Albertans are a Canadian country music band, formerly known as the Corb Lund Band.-Corb Lund:Corb Lund, the lead singer, grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family's farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary. He is proud of being an Albertan...

2003

Kraft Cheez Whiz Kraft Foods Kraft Foods Inc. is an American confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate. It markets many brands in more than 170 countries. 12 of its brands annually earn more than $1 billion worldwide: Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Trident, Tang...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Aaron Lines Aaron Lines Anthony Aaron Lines is a Canadian country musician. Active since 2001, he has recorded for RCA, BNA and On Ramp Records, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.-Love Changes Everything:...
Female Artist of the Year:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Rocket Girl" - Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music... , Denny Carr (Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve... )
Single of the Year:	"I Just Wanna Be Mad I Just Wanna Be Mad "I Just Wanna Be Mad" is a song written by Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller and recorded by Canadian country music artist Terri Clark. It was released in August 2002 as the first single released from Clark's 2003 album, Pain to Kill. It peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and... " - Terri Clark
Album of the Year:	Up! Up! (album) -Critical reception:Upon its release, the album received very positive reviews from most music critics, based on an aggregate score of 72/100 from Metacritic... - Shania Twain
Top Selling Album:	Up! - Shania Twain
CMT Video of the Year:	"I'm Gonna Getcha Good! I'm Gonna Getcha Good! "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the first single released from her 2002 album Up!. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Shania Twain. "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" was originally released to American radio on September 23, 2002... " - Shania Twain
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Aaron Lines Aaron Lines Anthony Aaron Lines is a Canadian country musician. Active since 2001, he has recorded for RCA, BNA and On Ramp Records, and has charted three singles on the Hot Country Songs charts in the United States.-Love Changes Everything:...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Sean Hogan Sean Hogan Sean Hogan is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter.-Biography:Born in Sarnia, Ontario, Hogan attended Fanshawe College in London, Ontario, studying music. In 2003 he won the Roots Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards and he has also won the Independent Male Artist of the...

2002

Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Ten Million Teardrops" - Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music... , Tim Taylor (Jason McCoy)
Single of the Year:	"I Don't Want You to Go I Don't Want You to Go "I Don't Want You to Go" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson. It is the third single from her 2001 debut album Room with a View. The song was also her third entry on two U.S... " - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Album of the Year:	Small Towns and Big Dreams Small Towns and Big Dreams Small Towns and Big Dreams is the first live album by Canadian country music singer Paul Brandt. "Canadian Man" is the track recorded in the studio... - Paul Brandt
Top Selling Album:	Scarecrow Scarecrow (Garth Brooks album) Scarecrow is the ninth studio album by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on November 13, 2001, and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and the Top Country Albums chart... - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
CMT Video of the Year:	"I Don't Want You to Go" - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Emerson Drive Emerson Drive Emerson Drive is a country music band founded in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada in 1995. The band is Brad Mates , Danick Dupelle , Mike Melancon , Dale Wallace , and David Pichette .Early on, the band found minor success in Canada, releasing two albums under the name of 12 Gauge, the first Open...
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Jimmy Rankin Jimmy Rankin Jimmy Rankin is a Canadian country and folk artist. A member of The Rankin Family, Rankin has also released four solo studio albums. As a solo artist, Rankin was named Roots Artist of the Year in 2002 by the Canadian Country Music Association...

2001

Telus Mobility TELUS Telus is a national telecommunications company in Canada that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services including internet access, voice, entertainment, video, and satellite television. The company is based in Burnaby, British Columbia, part of Greater Vancouver...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson Carolyn Dawn Johnson is a Canadian Juno Award winning country music singer-songwriter. Johnson first rose to fame by co-writing Chely Wright's 1999 Number One single, "Single White Female," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in September 1999...
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Complicated Complicated (Carolyn Dawn Johnson song) "Complicated" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Carolyn Dawn Johnson. It was released in April 2001 the second single from her 2001 debut album Room with a View. The song was also her second entry on two U.S... " - Carolyn Dawn Johnson (Carolyn Dawn Johnson)
Single of the Year:	"Complicated" - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Album of the Year:	Room With A View Room with a View (album) Room with a View is the debut album of Canadian country music artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and was released on August 7, 2001 on Arista Nashville. Certified gold by the CRIA, it produced two consecutive Number One hits for Johnson on the Canadian country singles charts in "Georgia" and... - Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Top Selling Album:	Breathe Breathe (Faith Hill album) -Personnel:*Faith Hill: Vocal*Dennis Wilson, Gene Miller, Stephanie Bentley, Lisa Bevill, Bekka Bramlett, Chris Rodriguez, Kim Parent, Lisa Cochran: Vocal Backing*Jerry McPherson, B... - Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
Video of the Year:	"No Fear" - Terri Clark
Chevy Trucks Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Rising Star Award:	Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Roots Artist or Group of the Year:	Natalie MacMaster Natalie MacMaster Natalie MacMaster, CM is an award-winning fiddler from the rural community of Troy in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada who plays Cape Breton fiddle music....

2000

Chevy Chevrolet Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...  Fans' Choice Award:	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
Male Artist of the Year:	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Female Artist of the Year:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Wilkinsons
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Daddy Won't Sell The Farm" - Steve Fox Steve Fox (musician) Steve Fox is a Canadian singer/songwriter. He was born in Brampton, Ontario and raised in Coquitlam, British Columbia, a suburb of Vancouver. He then moved to Toronto in the early 1980s to pursue a career in music... , Robin Branda (Montgomery Gentry Montgomery Gentry Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo composed of vocalists Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry. The two began performing in the 1990s as part of a band which also included Eddie Montgomery's brother John Michael Montgomery, and founded the existing duo in 1999.Signed to Columbia Records,... )
Single of the Year:	"Jimmy's Got A Girlfriend" - The Wilkinsons
Album of the Year:	Here and Now Here and Now (The Wilkinsons album) Here and Now is the second studio album by Canadian country music group The Wilkinsons, and was released on April 4, 2000. The album includes "Jimmy's Got a Girlfriend", which peaked at number 34 on the U.S. country charts.-Track listing:... - The Wilkinsons
Top Selling Album:	Fly - Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
Video of the Year:	"That's the Truth That's the Truth (song) "That's the Truth" is a single by Canadian country music artist Paul Brandt. Released in April 1999, it was the first single from Brandt's album That's the Truth... " - Paul Brandt
FACTOR FACTOR FACTOR is a "private non-profit organization, ... dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry" ....  Rising Star Award:	Tara Lyn Hart Tara Lyn Hart Tara Lyn Hart, born April 11, 1978 in Roblin, Manitoba, Canada, is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter.-Biography:Tara Lyn Hart has been singing since she was 5 years old. By the time she started junior high school, she was playing 80 dates a year, performing anywhere she could...
Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration of the Year:	"Get Me Through December" - Natalie MacMaster Natalie MacMaster Natalie MacMaster, CM is an award-winning fiddler from the rural community of Troy in Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada who plays Cape Breton fiddle music....  & Alison Krauss Alison Krauss Alison Maria Krauss is an American bluegrass-country singer, songwriter and fiddler. She entered the music industry at an early age, winning local contests by the age of ten and recording for the first time at fourteen. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in...

1999

CMT Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a major Canadian food processing company, founded in 1927 as a merger of several major Toronto meat packers.-History:The company was originally known as Canada Packers...  Fans' Choice Award:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Male Artist of the Year:	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Female Artist of the Year:	Shania Twain
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons The Wilkinsons is a country music trio from Trenton, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the group comprises lead singer Amanda Wilkinson, her brother Tyler Wilkinson, and their father, Steve Wilkinson. The Wilkinsons achieved success late in 1998 with the hit single "26 Cents", a Number One on the...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"26 Cents 26 Cents "26 Cents" is the title of a song recorded by Canadian country music group The Wilkinsons. It was released in June 1998, it was the first single from their album Nothing but Love. The song reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in August 1998 and number 3 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country... " - Steve Wilkinson, William Wallace (The Wilkinsons)
Single of the Year:	"26 Cents" - The Wilkinsons
Album of the Year:	Nothing But Love Nothing But Love (album) Nothing But Love is the first studio album by Canadian country music group The Wilkinsons. It was released on August 11, 1998. The album produced their first chart singles in "26 Cents" and "Fly ", which respectively reached #3 and #15 on the Hot Country Songs charts. Both songs were #1 country... - The Wilkinsons
Top Selling Album:	Wide Open Spaces Wide Open Spaces Wide Open Spaces is the major label debut of American country music band the Dixie Chicks, and the fourth studio album overall, released in 1998 . It was their first record with new lead vocalist Natalie Maines, and became their breakthrough commercial success... - Dixie Chicks Dixie Chicks The Dixie Chicks are an American country band which has also successfully crossed over into other genres. The band is composed of founding members Martie Erwin Maguire and Emily Erwin Robison, and lead singer Natalie Maines...
Video of the Year:	"That Don't Impress Me Much That Don't Impress Me Much That Don't Impress Me Much is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the sixth country single released from her 1997 album Come on Over. It was third to pop and fourth to international markets. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Shania Twain, and was originally released to... " - Shania Twain
Wrangler Wrangler Jeans Wrangler is a manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face, among others. Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, with production plants in a variety of locations throughout the world...  Rising Star Award:	The Wilkinsons
Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration of the Year:	"From This Moment On" - Shania Twain & Bryan White Bryan White Bryan White is an American country music artist. Signed to Asylum Records in 1994 at age 20, White released his self-titled debut album that year. Both it and its follow-up, 1996's Between Now and Forever, were certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and 1997's The...

1998

CMT Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a major Canadian food processing company, founded in 1927 as a merger of several major Toronto meat packers.-History:The company was originally known as Canada Packers...  Fans' Choice Award:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Male Artist of the Year:	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Female Artist of the Year:	Shania Twain
Group or Duo of the Year:	Leahy Leahy Leahy is the name of a Canadian folk music group. The eight band members, all from the Leahy family of eleven siblings, are from Lakefield, Ontario and have been actively touring Canada and internationally since the early 1980s when they were known as The Leahy Family...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Born Again in Dixieland Born Again in Dixieland "Born Again in Dixieland" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Jason McCoy. Released in June 1997, it was the lead single from his album Playin' for Keeps. The song reached #3 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in September 1997... " - Jason McCoy Jason McCoy Jason McCoy is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs country music.He was born in Barrie, Ontario and was raised for a time in Camrose, Alberta before his family settled in Anten Mills, Ontario.He has won many awards including the 2001 Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music... , Naoise Sheridan, Denny Carr (Jason McCoy)
Single of the Year:	"You're Still the One You're Still the One "You're Still the One" is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the third country single from Shania Twain's 1997 album, Come on Over, while it was the first to be released to pop and international markets. Released in 1998, the single peaked at number two becoming Twain's first top ten... " - Shania Twain
Album of the Year:	Come On Over Come on Over (Shania Twain album) Come On Over is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released on November 4, 1997. It became the world's best-selling country music album and the best-selling studio album ever released by a female artist in any genre... - Shania Twain
Top Selling Album:	Come On Over - Shania Twain
Video of the Year:	"Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You) Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You) "Don't Be Stupid " is a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was the second country single from Shania Twain's 1997 album, Come on Over, but was the seventh to be released to international markets. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Shania Twain... " - Shania Twain
Wrangler Wrangler Jeans Wrangler is a manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face, among others. Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, with production plants in a variety of locations throughout the world...  Rising Star Award:	Bruce Guthro Bruce Guthro Bruce Guthro is a Canadian singer / songwriter, from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Guthro has recorded as a solo artist, and in 1998 also joined Scottish folk rock band Runrig, whilst still pursuing his solo career...
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	"Your Love" - Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...  & Jim Brickman Jim Brickman Jim Brickman is an American songwriter and pianist. He has been named the most charted male Adult Contemporary artist to date, with six of his albums receiving Gold and Platinum status. He is known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with artists...

1997

CMT Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is a major Canadian food processing company, founded in 1927 as a merger of several major Toronto meat packers.-History:The company was originally known as Canada Packers...  Fans' Choice Award:	Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Male Artist of the Year:	Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
Female Artist of the Year:	Terri Clark
Group or Duo of the Year:	Farmer's Daughter Farmer's Daughter (band) Farmer's Daughter is a Canadian country music group. Farmer's Daughter recorded three studio albums and charted sixteen singles on the Canadian country music charts. Their highest charting single was the Number One song "Cornfields or Cadillacs."-Career:...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"I Do I Do (Paul Brandt song) "I Do", also known as Robin's Song, is the title of a song written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Paul Brandt for his 1996 debut album Calm Before the Storm. It was released as the second single from that album where it reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart... " - Paul Brandt (Paul Brandt)
Single of the Year:	"I Do" - Paul Brandt
Album of the Year:	Just the Same Just the Same Just the Same is the second studio album by Canadian country music singer Terri Clark. It was released in late 1996 on Mercury Records. In the U.S., this album produced the singles "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" , "Emotional Girl", and the title track, which respectively reached #5, #10 and #49 on the... - Terri Clark
Top Selling Album:	The Woman in Me - Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Video of the Year:	"I Do" - Paul Brandt
Wrangler Wrangler Jeans Wrangler is a manufacturer of jeans and other clothing items. The brand is owned by the VF Corporation, who also own Lee, JanSport and The North Face, among others. Its headquarters is in downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, with production plants in a variety of locations throughout the world...  Rising Star Award:	Julian Austin Julian Austin (musician) Julian Austin, born August 24, 1963 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, is a country music singer. He has released more than fifteen singles in his native Canada, including the Number One hit "Little Ol' Kisses"...
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	"Two Names On An Overpass" - Duane Steele Duane Steele Duane Steele, is a Canadian country music country music artist. He has released five studio albums and one greatest hits album, and has charted multiple singles on the Canadian country singles charts, including the Number One hit "Anita Got Married" in 1996....  & Lisa Brokop Lisa brokop Lisa Brokop is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter and actress. Active since 1990 in the country music field, she has released a total of six studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the country music charts in her native Canada...

1996

NCN Fans' Choice Award:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Male Artist of the Year:	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....
Female Artist of the Year:	Shania Twain
Group or Duo of the Year:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"My Heart Has a History My Heart Has a History "My Heart Has a History" is the title of a country music song written by Paul Brandt and Mark D. Sanders. Released as Brandt's debut single, it is the first single from his debut album, Calm Before the Storm... " - Paul Brandt Paul Brandt Paul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break... , Mark D. Sanders (Paul Brandt)
Single of the Year:	"Better Things to Do Better Things to Do "Better Things to Do" is the title of a song written by Tom Shapiro, Chris Waters, and co-written and recorded by Canadian country artist Terri Clark. It was released in July 1995 as her debut single and served as the lead-off single to her self-titled debut album. It was a Top 10 hit on both the U.S... " - Terri Clark Terri Clark Terri Lynn Sauson , known professionally as Terri Clark, is a Canadian country music artist who has had success in both Canada and the United States. Signed to Mercury Records in 1995, she released her self-titled debut that year...
Album of the Year:	Terri Clark Terri Clark (album) Terri Clark is the first studio album by Canadian country music singer Terri Clark, and was released on August 8, 1995 on Mercury Nashville Records. It was certified platinum by the RIAA and 3× Platinum by the CRIA. The album produced four singles in both Canada and the U.S.: "Better Things... - Terri Clark
Top Selling Album:	Fresh Horses Fresh Horses (album) Fresh Horses is the sixth studio album by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on November 21, 1995. Fresh Horses peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart , and #1 on the Top Country Albums chart.... - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
Video of the Year:	"(If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here! (If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here! " I'm Outta Here!" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music singer Shania Twain. It was released in November 1995 as the fourth single from her 1995 album The Woman in Me. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Twain. The song became Twain's second number-one hit at... " - Shania Twain
Vista Rising Star Award:	Terri Clark
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	Jim Witter Jim Witter Jim Witter, born November 2, 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is an award winning country music and Christian music singer/songwriter. Ten of Witter's songs reached the top 10 on Canadian country radio.-Biography:...  & Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik is a Canadian country singer/songwriter from Blenheim, Ontario. Vasik won the 1992 Canadian Country Music Association "Rising Star" award as well as the 1992 Juno Award for Best Country Female Vocalist.-Albums:- Singles :...

1995

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Male Artist of the Year:	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....
Female Artist of the Year:	Shania Twain Shania Twain Shania Twain, OC is a Canadian country pop singer-songwriter. Her album The Woman in Me , brought her fame and her 1997 album Come On Over, became the best-selling album of all time by a female musician in any genre, and the best-selling country album of all time. It has sold over 40 million...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under? "Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?" is the title of a song by Canadian singer Shania Twain. It was released in January 1995 as the first single released from her album The Woman in Me. The song was written by Mutt Lange and Twain. The song became Twain's first hit at country radio, peaking at... " - Shania Twain (Shania Twain)
Single of the Year:	"Any Man of Mine Any Man of Mine "Any Man of Mine" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Shania Twain. It was released in April 1995 as the second single from her 1995 album The Woman in Me. The song was written by Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Twain... " - Shania Twain
Album of the Year:	The Woman in Me - Shania Twain
Top Selling Album:	The Hits - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
Video of the Year:	"Any Man of Mine" - Shania Twain
Vista Rising Star Award:	Farmer's Daughter Farmer's Daughter (band) Farmer's Daughter is a Canadian country music group. Farmer's Daughter recorded three studio albums and charted sixteen singles on the Canadian country music charts. Their highest charting single was the Number One song "Cornfields or Cadillacs."-Career:...
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	Jim Witter Jim Witter Jim Witter, born November 2, 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is an award winning country music and Christian music singer/songwriter. Ten of Witter's songs reached the top 10 on Canadian country radio.-Biography:...  & Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik is a Canadian country singer/songwriter from Blenheim, Ontario. Vasik won the 1992 Canadian Country Music Association "Rising Star" award as well as the 1992 Juno Award for Best Country Female Vocalist.-Albums:- Singles :...

1994

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
Male Artist of the Year:	Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....
Female Artist of the Year:	Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy is a Canadian country music singer. In her career, she has released five studio albums and a one compilation album. Several of her singles have charted on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, most notably her number one hits "Somebody's Leavin'" and "What Else Can I Do" from 1994...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Prairie Oyster
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"I'm Gonna Drive You Out of My Mind I'm Gonna Drive You Out of My Mind "I'm Gonna Drive You Out of My Mind" is a single by Canadian country music artist Charlie Major. Released in 1993, it was the first single Major's debut album, The Other Side. The song reached #1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in September 1993.... " - Charlie Major, Barry Brown Barry Brown (Canadian musician) Barry Brown is a Canadian country music artist and songwriter. Brown, a former member of Family Brown and Prescott-Brown. Both bands included his sister, singer Tracey Brown.-Biography:...  (Charlie Major)
Single of the Year:	"I'm Gonna Drive You Out of My Mind" - Charlie Major
Album of the Year:	The Other Side The Other Side (Charlie Major album) The Other Side is the debut album of Canadian country music artist Charlie Major. All six singles released from the album went to #1 on the RPM Country chart... - Charlie Major
Top Selling Album:	In Pieces In Pieces In Pieces is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on August 31, 1993. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and the Top Country Albums chart. It was also a huge hit outside the United States. In Great Britain it was Brooks' highest placed album on... - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
Video of the Year:	"Stolen Moments" - Jim Witter Jim Witter Jim Witter, born November 2, 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is an award winning country music and Christian music singer/songwriter. Ten of Witter's songs reached the top 10 on Canadian country radio.-Biography:...
Vista Rising Star Award:	Susan Aglukark Susan Aglukark Susan Aglukark, OC , is an Inuk musician whose blend of Inuit folk music traditions with country and pop songwriting has made her a major recording star in Canada. Her most successful single is "O Siem", which reached #1 on the Canadian country and adult contemporary charts in 1995...
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	Quartette Quartette (band) Quartette is a Canadian country-folk group featuring Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick and Sylvia Tyson. Each of the four members also records as a solo artist in addition to their work as a group.-Biography:...

1993

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Male Artist of the Year:	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...
Female Artist of the Year:	Michelle Wright
Group or Duo of the Year:	The Rankin Family The Rankin Family The Rankin Family is a Canadian musical family group from Mabou, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. The group has won many Canadian music awards, including 15 East Coast Music Awards, six Juno Awards, four SOCAN Awards, three Canadian Country Music Awards and two Big Country Music Awards.- Career...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Backroads Backroads (song) "Backroads" is the title of a song written by Canadian country music artist Charlie Major, and recorded by American singer Ricky Van Shelton. Shelton included it on his album Backroads, and released it in early 1992 as the fourth and final single from it... " - Charlie Major Charlie Major Charlie Major is a Canadian country music artist. He has recorded six studio albums and released more than twenty singles....  (Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton Ricky Van Shelton is a currently retired American country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts... )
Single of the Year:	"He Would Be Sixteen" - Michelle Wright
Album of the Year:	Bad Day For Trains Bad Day for Trains Bad Day for Trains is the second studio album by Canadian country music singer/songwriter Patricia Conroy, and was released in 1992 by Warner Music Canada... - Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy is a Canadian country music singer. In her career, she has released five studio albums and a one compilation album. Several of her singles have charted on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, most notably her number one hits "Somebody's Leavin'" and "What Else Can I Do" from 1994...
Top Selling Album:	Some Gave All Some Gave All -Album:-End of decade charts:-Sales and Certifications:-Singles:-Other charted songs:- Personnel :*Billy Ray Cyrus - vocals, rhythm guitar*Greg Fletcher - drums*Corky Holbrook - bass, vocals*Michael J... - Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus William "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
Video of the Year:	"He Would Be Sixteen" - Michelle Wright
Vista Rising Star Award:	The Rankin Family
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik is a Canadian country singer/songwriter from Blenheim, Ontario. Vasik won the 1992 Canadian Country Music Association "Rising Star" award as well as the 1992 Juno Award for Best Country Female Vocalist.-Albums:- Singles :...  & Russell deCarle

1992

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil, CM, ONS is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country...
Male Artist of the Year:	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
Female Artist of the Year:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Group or Duo of the Year:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Did You Fall In Love With Me" - Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster)
Single of the Year:	"Take It Like a Man Take It Like a Man The Take It Like a Man EP was recorded by rock/blues singer/songwriter Shannon Curfman, and released, for Purdy Records label, in early 2006, as a heads up to her second album, which was due for release in 2007... " - Michelle Wright
Album of the Year:	Everybody Knows Everybody Knows (Prairie Oyster album) Everybody Knows is the third studio album by Canadian country music group Prairie Oyster, and was released on September 19, 1991 by RCA Records... - Prairie Oyster
Top Selling Album:	Ropin' the Wind Ropin' the Wind Ropin' the Wind is the third studio album by American country music artist Garth Brooks. It was released on September 10, 1991 and was his first studio album to debut at #1 the Billboard 200 chart and the Top Country Albums chart... - Garth Brooks Garth Brooks Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
Video of the Year:	"Take It Like a Man" - Michelle Wright
Vista Rising Star Award:	Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik Cassandra Vasik is a Canadian country singer/songwriter from Blenheim, Ontario. Vasik won the 1992 Canadian Country Music Association "Rising Star" award as well as the 1992 Juno Award for Best Country Female Vocalist.-Albums:- Singles :...
Vocal Collaboration of the Year:	Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...  & Linda Kidder

1991

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil, CM, ONS is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country...
Male Artist of the Year:	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...
Female Artist of the Year:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Group of the Year:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Lonely You, Lonely Me" - Joan Besen (Prairie Oyster)
Single of the Year:	"New Kind Of Love" - Michelle Wright
Album of the Year:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright (album) Michelle Wright is the second studio album by Canadian country music artist Michelle Wright, and was released on July 17, 1990 on Savannah Records... - Michelle Wright
Top Selling Album:	Home I'll Be - Rita MacNeil
Video of the Year:	"Springtime In Alberta" - Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
Vista Rising Star Award:	South Mountain South Mountain (band) South Mountain is a Canadian country music group. They received the 1991 Canadian Country Music Association Vista Rising Star Award. Their 1995 single "Radioland" reached the Top 20 of the RPM Country Tracks chart.-Albums:-Singles:...
Duo of the Year:	The Johner Brothers The Johner Brothers The Johner Brothers are a Canadian country music duo from Saskatchewan. They have won more than 40 awards from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association, including Entertainer of the Decade in 1999.-Biography:...

1990

Bud Country Fans' Choice Award:	k.d. lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
Male Artist of the Year:	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...
Female Artist of the Year:	Michelle Wright Michelle Wright Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the 1990s, winning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award twice...
Group of the Year:	Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster Prairie Oyster is an award-winning Canadian country music group from Ontario. They were named Country Group or Duo of the year six times by both the Canadian Country Music Association and the Juno Awards. The band also won the Bud Country Fans' Choice Award from the CCMA in 1994...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Pioneers" - Barry Brown Barry Brown (Canadian musician) Barry Brown is a Canadian country music artist and songwriter. Brown, a former member of Family Brown and Prescott-Brown. Both bands included his sister, singer Tracey Brown.-Biography:...  (Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States... )
Single of the Year:	"Goodbye, So Long, Hello" - Prairie Oyster
Album of the Year:	Absolute Torch and Twang Absolute Torch and Twang Absolute Torch and Twang is the third album by k.d. lang and the Reclines, released in 1989.-Track listing:#"Luck in My Eyes"  – 4:10#"Three Days"  – 3:17#"Trail of Broken Hearts"  – 3:24... - k.d. lang
Top Selling Album:	Rita - Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil Rita MacNeil, CM, ONS is a Canadian country and folk singer from the community of Big Pond on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Her biggest hit, "Flying On Your Own", was a crossover Top 40 hit in 1987 and was covered by Anne Murray the following year, although she has had hits on the country...
Video of the Year:	"Pioneers" - Family Brown
Vista Rising Star Award:	Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy Patricia Conroy is a Canadian country music singer. In her career, she has released five studio albums and a one compilation album. Several of her singles have charted on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart, most notably her number one hits "Somebody's Leavin'" and "What Else Can I Do" from 1994...
Duo of the Year:	Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...  & Linda Kidder

1989

Entertainer of the Year:	k.d. lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
Male Artist of the Year:	Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...
Female Artist of the Year:	k.d. lang
Group of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Town Of Tears" - Barry Brown Barry Brown (Canadian musician) Barry Brown is a Canadian country music artist and songwriter. Brown, a former member of Family Brown and Prescott-Brown. Both bands included his sister, singer Tracey Brown.-Biography:... , Randall Prescott, Bruce Campbell (Family Brown)
Single of the Year:	"Town Of Tears" - Family Brown
Album of the Year:	Shadowland - k.d. lang
Top Selling Album:	Old 8x10 - Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
Vista Rising Star Award:	George Fox George Fox (musician) George Fox is a country/western music singer/songwriter raised in Cochrane, Alberta, the son of cattle ranchers Bert and Gert Fox.His debut single “Angelina” reached #8 on Canadian country music charts...
Duo of the Year:	Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...  & Linda Kidder

1988

Entertainer of the Year:	k.d. lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
Male Artist of the Year:	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
Female Artist of the Year:	k.d. lang
Group of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"One Smokey Rose" - Tim Taylor (Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My... )
Single of the Year:	"One Smokey Rose" - Anita Perras
Album of the Year:	Shadowland - k.d. lang
Top Selling Album:	Always & Forever - Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
Vista Rising Star Award:	Blue Rodeo Blue Rodeo Blue Rodeo is a Canadian pop and country rock band, which was formed in 1984 in Toronto, Ontario. They have been signed with Warner Music Group since their debut album Outskirts in March 1987...
Duo of the Year:	Anita Perras & Tim Taylor

1987

Entertainer of the Year:	k.d. lang K.D. Lang Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC , known by her stage name k.d. lang, is a Canadian pop and country singer-songwriter and occasional actress...
Male Artist of the Year:	Ian Tyson Ian Tyson Ian Tyson CM, AOE is a Canadian singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Four Strong Winds". He was also one half of the duo Ian & Sylvia.-Career:Tyson was born to British immigrants in Victoria in 1933, and grew up in Duncan B.C...
Female Artist of the Year:	Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My...
Group of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Heroes" - Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...  (Mercey Brothers Mercey Brothers The Mercey Brothers was a Canadian country music group active from 1957 to 1989.-Before they were famous:The Mercey family grew up to music in their household at an early age. Brothers Larry, Ray, and Lloyd Mercey formed a country-infused musical group in 1966... )
Single of the Year:	"Navajo Rug" - Ian Tyson
Album of the Year:	Cowboyography - Ian Tyson
Top Selling Album:	Storms of Life Storms of Life Storms of Life is the debut album by country music star Randy Travis, and was released on June 6, 1986 by Warner Bros. Records Nashville. Certified 3× Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for American shipments of three million copies, it features the singles "On the Other Hand" Storms of Life is the... - Randy Travis Randy Travis Randy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
Vista Rising Star Award:	k.d. lang
Duo of the Year:	Anita Perras & Tim Taylor

1986

Entertainer(s) of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
Male Artist of the Year:	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...
Female Artist of the Year:	Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My...
Group of the Year:	Family Brown
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Now And Forever" - David Foster David Foster David Walter Foster, OC, OBC , is a Canadian musician, record producer, composer, singer, songwriter, and arranger, noted for discovering singers such as Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, and Charice Pempengco; and for producing some of the most successful artists in the world, such as Céline Dion, Toni... , Jim Vallance Jim Vallance James Douglas "Jim" Vallance, OC is a retired Canadian musician, songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the former songwriting partner of Canadian international recording artist Bryan Adams... , Charles Randolph Goodrum (Anne Murray Anne Murray Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies.... )
Single of the Year:	"Now And Forever" - Anne Murray
Album of the Year:	Feel The Fire - Family Brown
Top Selling Album:	Hymns Of Gold - Carroll Baker Carroll Baker (singer) Carroll Baker, CM , , is a Juno Award winning Canadian country music singer and songwriter.-Biography:Carroll Baker was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia...
Vista Rising Star Award:	J.K. Gulley
Duo of the Year:	Anita Perras & Tim Taylor

1985

Entertainer of the Year:	Dick Damron Dick Damron Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel...
Male Artist of the Year:	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carroll Baker Carroll Baker (singer) Carroll Baker, CM , , is a Juno Award winning Canadian country music singer and songwriter.-Biography:Carroll Baker was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia...
Group of the Year:	Mercey Brothers Mercey Brothers The Mercey Brothers was a Canadian country music group active from 1957 to 1989.-Before they were famous:The Mercey family grew up to music in their household at an early age. Brothers Larry, Ray, and Lloyd Mercey formed a country-infused musical group in 1966...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Counting The I Love You's" - Terry Carisse, Bruce Rawlins (Terry Carisse)
Single of the Year:	"Riding On The Wind" - Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard Gary Fjellgaard is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Fjellgaard has released fifteen albums and charted thirty-five songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1977 and 1996, including the Top 10 singles "Walk in the Rain Tonight" , "The Moon Is Out to Get Me" , "Cowboy in Your...
Album of the Year:	Closest Thing To You - Terry Carisse
Top Selling Album:	Once Upon a Christmas - Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...  & Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
Vista Rising Star Award:	Ginny Mitchell
Duo of the Year:	Anita Perras Anita Perras Anita Perras is a Canadian country music singer. Perras has released seven albums and charted twenty-six songs on the RPM Country Tracks chart between 1981 and 1995, including the Top 10 singles "Heads You Win, Tails I Lose" , "Isn't That the Strangest Thing" , "One Smokey Rose" , "The Tip of My...  & Tim Taylor

1984

Entertainer of the Year:	Ronnie Prophet Ronnie Prophet Ronald Lawrence Victor Prophet is a Canadian-born country musician and comedy performer.In his childhood, Ronnie Prophet lived in Calumet, Quebec and began performing at local venues in his youth. His successful musical career in the United States began in the mid-1960s...
Male Artist of the Year:	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...
Female Artist of the Year:	Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Eighteen of Bottrell's singles made the RPM Country Tracks charts, including five which reached the Top Ten...
Group of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Jesus It's Me Again" - Dick Damron Dick Damron Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel...  (Dick Damron)
Single of the Year:	"A Little Good News" - Anne Murray Anne Murray Morna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
Album of the Year:	Repeat After Me - Family Brown
Top Selling Album:	Eyes That See in the Dark Eyes That See in the Dark - Notes :The version of "I Will Always Love You" featured on this album was written by Barry and Maurice Gibb, and is hence not the same as the more famous song of the same name, which was written by Dolly Parton... - Kenny Rogers Kenny Rogers Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
Vista Rising Star Award:	Roni Summers
Duo of the Year:	Glory Anne Carriere & Ronnie Prophet

1983

Entertainer(s) of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
Male Artist of the Year:	Dick Damron Dick Damron Dick Damron, is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter. Guitar,Banjo,Violin and Blues Harp. Damron experimented with many musical styles in the country genre including: ‘Outlaw’, ‘Honkey tonk’ and Gospel...
Female Artist of the Year:	Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell Marie Bottrell is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter. Eighteen of Bottrell's singles made the RPM Country Tracks charts, including five which reached the Top Ten...
Group of the Year:	Family Brown
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Raised On Country Music" - Family Brown (Family Brown)
Single of the Year:	"Raised On Country Music" - Family Brown
Album of the Year:	Raised On Country Music - Family Brown
Vista Rising Star Award:	Kelita Haverland
Duo of the Year:	Donna & LeRoy Anderson

1982

Entertainer(s) of the Year:	Family Brown Family Brown Family Brown was a Canadian country music band founded in 1967 by Joe Brown , along with his son Barry and daughters Lawanda and Tracey , as well as Dave Dennison and Ron Sparling . Between 1967 and 1990, the band charted several singles in both Canada and the United States...
Male Artist of the Year:	Terry Carisse Terry Carisse Terrance Victor Carisse known as Terry Carisse, was one of Canadian Country Music's most awarded, decorated and popular singer-songwriters. He was nominated four times for a Juno Award.-Early life:...
Female Artist of the Year:	Carroll Baker Carroll Baker (singer) Carroll Baker, CM , , is a Juno Award winning Canadian country music singer and songwriter.-Biography:Carroll Baker was born in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia...
Group of the Year:	Family Brown
SOCAN Song of the Year:	"Some Never Stand A Chance" - Family Brown (Family Brown)
Single of the Year:	"Some Never Stand A Chance" - Family Brown
Album of the Year:	Raised On Country Music - Family Brown
Vista Rising Star Award:	Ruth Ann