THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATIONⓇ REVEALS THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2024 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD

JADE EAGLESON AND MACKENZIE PORTER LEAD THE PACK WITH SIX NOMINATIONS EACH, WHILE THE REKLAWS AND JOSH ROSS EARN FIVE

HIGH VALLEY, OWEN RIEGLING, AND DALLAS SMITH EACH CELEBRATE FOUR NOMINATIONS

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TORONTO, July 18, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is thrilled to reveal the official nominees for the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD. Returning to Edmonton for the first time in ten years, and marking their eighth time in the city, the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD, hosted by Thomas Rhett, an 8x ACM and 2x CMA Award winner with 16 No.1 hits at Canadian country radio, and 2x CCMA Award winner and global chart-topping Canadian country star and actor MacKenzie Porter, will broadcast live from Rogers Place in the heart of downtown. CTV is the exclusive home to catch Canada's biggest night in country music on Saturday, September 14 at 8:00 p.m. ET - watch on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. Visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times.

Leading the pack with six nominations each are Jade Eagleson (Entertainer of the Year presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year) and MacKenzie Porter (Entertainer of the Year presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice, Female Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Video of the Year), while The Reklaws (Entertainer of the Year presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, Fans' Choice, Group or Duo of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year) and Josh Ross (Entertainer of the Year presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year) each boast five. Celebrating four nominations each are High Valley (Fans' Choice, Group or Duo of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year, Video of the Year), Owen Riegling (Entertainer of the Year presented by Edmonton's Best Hotels, Male Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year), and Dallas Smith (Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year).

This year's Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year nominees include Hailey Benedict, Dax, Teigen Gayse, Matt Lang, and Owen Riegling. Country music fans across Canada can help choose the winner by casting their vote at ccmafanvote.com or by using the appropriate hashtag on X (formerly Twitter). The hashtags are:

#CCMAVoteHaileyBenedict
#CCMAVoteDax
#CCMAVoteTeigenGayse
#CCMAVoteMattLang
#CCMAVoteOwenRiegling

Also announced today are the 2024 Fans' Choice nominees, which include Dean Brody, Jade Eagleson, High Valley, James Barker Band, Tyler Joe Miller, Steven Lee Olsen, MacKenzie Porter, The Reklaws, Josh Ross, and Dallas Smith. Cast your votes for your favourite artist at ccmafanvote.com or by using the appropriate hashtag on X (formerly Twitter). The hashtags are:

#CCMAVoteDeanBrody
#CCMAVoteJadeEagleson
#CCMAVoteHighValley
#CCMAVoteJamesBarkerBand
#CCMAVoteTylerJoeMiller
#CCMAVoteStevenLeeOlsen
#CCMAVoteMacKenziePorter
#CCMAVoteTheReklaws
#CCMAVoteJoshRoss
#CCMAVoteDallasSmith

Country Music Week 2024 kicks off in Edmonton on Wednesday, September 11, offering fans the unique opportunity to celebrate the magic of country music and the genre's brightest homegrown stars, all culminating with the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD on September 14, featuring performances from Dasha, Jade Eagleson, Brett Kissel, The Reklaws, MacKenzie Porter, Thomas Rhett, and Dallas Smith with more exciting announcements to come.

Country Music Week 2024 is possible with the support of the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton, Explore Edmonton, and the 2024 Host Committee. With CTV as the exclusive broadcast partner for the 42^nd annual CCMA Awards presented by TD, Bell Media will deliver extensive multi-platform coverage and content across broadcast, radio, digital, and social media properties, including iHeartRadio Canada's PURE COUNTRY.

For the latest CCMA news, follow along at Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube or visit www.ccma.org.

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Media Accreditation for Country Music Week 2024 and the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD is now open - apply HERE.

The TD Ultimate Fan contest is now open for submissions. Fans can share a cherished country music memories on Meta, tag @CCMAOfficial with #TDMusic, and enter to win an unforgettable experience at Country Music Week in Edmonton, including co-presenting at the CCMA Awards on September 14. For more information on how to enter and official contest rules, please visit the contest page HERE.

About the Canadian Country Music Association^® (CCMA^®)

Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate, and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community, and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards presented by TD. Sponsors of Country Music Week 2024 and the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD include FACTOR, Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters, and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage's "Canada Music Fund".

About TD Bank Group

The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the "Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by assets and serves over 27.5 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust and TD Auto Finance Canada; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an investment in The Charles Schwab Corporation; Wealth Management and Insurance, including TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing, and TD Insurance; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities and TD Cowen. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 17 million active online and mobile customers. TD had $1.97 trillion in assets on April 30, 2024. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.

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CTV is Canada's #1 television brand. CTV provides unparalleled entertainment programming across two broadcast television networks; a powerful suite of specialty channels including CTV Comedy Channel, CTV Drama Channel, CTV Life Channel, and CTV Sci-Fi Channel; and digital channels CTV Throwback and CTV Movies, streaming on demand from CTV.ca and the CTV app. CTV has been Canada's most-watched conventional television network for the past 23 years in a row and features a wide range of sports and information programming, including CTV News, Canada's highest-rated national and local newscasts. CTV's parent company is Bell Media, Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and out-of-home advertising.

About the City of Edmonton

We're young, ambitious, and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of just over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. As Alberta's capital city, we proudly value our vibrant medley of cultures, languages, and religious backgrounds. Edmonton is a gathering place for the arts, and a thriving hub of live entertainment, visual art, and music. Our hundreds of festivals and events both big and small celebrate the incredible talent and passion for arts and music. We support and encourage the new and fresh, while also cherishing what our past has given us.   We're building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.

About Explore Edmonton

Explore Edmonton Corporation (EEC) is the Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO) for Edmonton. EEC tells our city's story, elevates the Edmonton experience, and generates inbound visitation. EEC manages the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. While EEC's mandate is focused on attracting visitors from beyond our city's limits, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians.

Media Contacts:

For the Canadian Country Music Association
Charlotte Thompson | [email protected] 

For CCMA Awards + Country Music Week Sponsorship Inquiries
Paquin Partnerships | [email protected] 

For TD Bank Group
Dominique Bomberry | [email protected] 

For CTV
Natalie Cole | [email protected] 

For Explore Edmonton
Sarah Jackson | [email protected]

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