Showing posts with label Jason Blaine. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Winners of the 2024 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards


A number of local acts took home some hardware at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards ceremony held in Mississauga on Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Here's a complete list of winners

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Monday, April 16, 2018

GOOD LUCK! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees


Many of our incredible area musicians will be heading down to London for the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards on June 3, 2018. There were quite a few local nominees and hopefully they'll pick up some hardware.

Hamilton boasts a few nominees: Blue Rodeo (which has Hamilton's Colin Cripps in its current lineup) and radio station KX 94.7 FM are up for awards.



Links: Blue Rodeo, More Blue Rodeo Stories, Video above courtesy of Blue Rodeo

The Halton region also has a few artists in the running: Burlington's Tianna Woods and Tebey along with Oakville's Nicole Rayy.



Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of Tianna Woods



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Nicole Rayy, More Nicole Rayy Stories, Video above courtesy of Nicole Rayy

As for Niagara, there's St. Catherines Country superstar Tim Hicks and CKYY Country 89 (Welland).

Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of TimHicksVEVO

Other local artists include The Western Swing Authority and Jason Barry from Waterloo, Shae Dupuy (Cambridge).



Links: Western Swing Authority, More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of TheWSAMusic



Links: Shae Dupuy, More Shae Dupuy Stories, Video above courtesy of Shae Dupuy

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

Leading the pack with nominations is the James Barker Band with 6.

Below is a complete list of nominees.

 Single
Female Artist
Male Artist
Group/Duo
Roots Artist/Group
Rising Star
Music Video
Fan's Choice
Record Producer(s)
Radio Station (Large Market)
Radio Station (Small Market)
Album
Industry Person
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Saturday, April 15, 2017

GOOD LUCK! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees


There are many repeat local nominees at 2017's Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.  Artists from across the province will be on hand June 11th at Centennial Hall in London and hopefully, many of our area artists will be bringing home some hardware.

Hamilton country station KX 94.7 FM is once again up for Radio Station (Major Market) of the Year.

Just like last year, Burlington musicians are nominated in a few categories. Tebey (Male Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice) and Tianna Woods (Female Artist of Year). Tianna's Producer Jason Barry (from Waterloo) was nominated as Record Producer of the Year for his work with her and other bands as well.



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Tianna Woods, More Tianna Woods Stories, Video above courtesy of Tianna Woods

Down St. Catherines way, Tim Hicks  was given the nod in four categories (Album of the Year, Male Artistm of the Year, Fan's Choice and Songwriter of the Year) and Marshall Dane  is also up for Male Artist of the Year)



Links: Marshall Dane, More Marshall Dane Stories, Video above courtesy of Marshall Dane

Other local nominees include The Western Swing Authority from Waterloo (Roots Artist or Group and Woodstock's Country 104 FM (Radio Station - Major Market).

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

Here's the complete list of nominees

Album
Songwriter(s)
Female Artist
Male Artist
Group or Duo
Music Video
Industry Person
Radio Station (Medium Market)
Radio Station (Small Market)
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Friday, June 24, 2016

CONGRATS! This Beat Goes On/Switchin' to Glide by Oakville's The Kings Honoured at SOCAN Awards


This Beat Goes On/Switchin' to Glide, the legendary Canadian music staple from Oakville's The Kings was honoured, along with many other performers and tunes at the SOCAN Awards on June 20, 2016.  The track received a Classic Music Award.



Links: The Kings, More Kings Stories, Video above courtesy of Dave Buco

The big winner of the night was dance artist The Weeknd, who brought home five awards.

Here are some highlights:

 Classic Music Awards
Country Music Awards
Misc Awards
Breakout Awards
Pop/Rock Music Awards
Urban Music Awards
Click here for a full list of winners (including TV and film awards)

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

 Links: SOCAN, More SOCAN Awards Stories
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Saturday, June 4, 2016

CONGRATS! Local Country Music Association of Ontario Award Winners!


A number of locals brought home Country Music Association of Ontario Awards on May 29, 2016 at the kickin' ceremony hosted by  Edward Village Hotel in Markham.

Hamilton country station KX 94.7 FM took home Radio Station of the Year (Major Market) for the second year in a row! Burlington's Tebey won for Single of the Year, thanks to his incredible tune, When the Buzz Wears Off. Record Producer of the Year, Jason Barry was another repeat winner.  He produces the Waterloo group The Western Swing Authority.



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of CISNFM

The big winners of the night were Jason Blaine and Cold Creek County, who won 3 awards each.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Here's a complete list of  winners:
Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

CONGRATS! City and Colour and Tim Hicks Bring SOCAN Awards to St. Catharines!


Photo courtesy of Grant W. Martin Photography

Two amazing St. Catharines performers took brought home SOCAN Awards!  Country superstar Tim Hicks and international sensation Dallas Green (aka City and Colour) both won hardware during the 26th annual awards ceremony on June 22, 2015.  Dallas received the National Achievement Award and Tim won a Country Music Award for his song Got A Feeling.



Links: City and Colour, More City and Colour Stories, Video above courtesy of Toronto's Light



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Christine Wiley

Also, Oshawa's Mars Bonfire, the writer of the classic Born to Wild (most famously sung by Waterloo's John Kay with his band Steppenwolf) was recognized with the Cultural Impact Award.

Here are a few other highlights:
CONGRATS EVERYONE!


Click here for the complete List of Winners

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: SOCAN, More SOCAN Awards Stories
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Local Stars on Top Country's Best 50 Songs of 2014 List! Vote for Your Faves!


TopCountry.ca have chosen their favourite 50 Songs of 2014 and they want you to chose the top 3!  Local country superstars from Burlington (Tebey), St. Catharines (Tim Hicks) and Guelph (The Reklaws) are just some of the picks.

Help our area artists out by clicking here and commenting on their post

Wake Me Up - Tebey ft. Emerson Drive



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories, Video above courtesy of Tebey

Here Comes The Thunder – Tim Hicks



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks

Seeing Stars – The Reklaws



Links: The Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Video above courtesy of the Reklaws

3-2-1 – Brett Kissel
Alive – Madeline Merlo
American Kids – Kenny Chesney
Another Man’s Gold – Dean Brody
Bartender – Lady Antebellum
Beachin’ – Jake Owen
Burnin’ It Down – Jason Aldean
Cheap Wine and Cigarettes – Jess Moskaluke
Cop Car – Keith Urban
County Line – High Valley
Dirt – Florida Georgia Line
Drunk Heart – One More Girl
Drunk On A Plane – Dierks Bentley
Dust – Eli Young Band
Fallin’ Over You – Chad Brownlee
Forever Summer – Paul Brandt
Friends of Mine – Jason Blaine
Girl In A Country Song – Maddie and Tae
Gravy – The Stellas
I Only Smoke When I Drink – Small Town Pistols
If She Wants This Town – Autumn Hill
If You Ask Me To – MacKenzie Porter
Leave The Night On – Sam Hunt
Like A Cowboy – Randy Houser
Lookin’ For That Girl – Tim McGraw
Mud – The Road Hammers
Never Didn’t Love You – Bobby Wills
Pass It Around – Deric Ruttan
Perfect Storm – Brad Paisley
Play It Again – Luke Bryan
Quarterback – Kira Isabella
Rock and Roll Again – Blackberry Smoke
Run – Blackjack Billy, The Road Hammers and Doc Walker
Shut Me Up – Lindsay Ell
Slow Rollin’ – Dallas Smith
Some Songs – Terri Clark
Somethin’ Bad – Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood
Something In The Water – Carrie Underwood
Take It On Back – Chase Bryant
Talladega – Eric Church
That’s How I Like It – Doc Walker
The Promise – Sturgill Simpson
Up All Night – Jon Pardi
Whatever She’s Got – David Nail
Where A Farm Used To Be – Gord Bamford
Whiskey In My Water – Tyler Farr
Yeah – Joe Nichols

Blast from the Past: Local Artists Nominated for Top Country Awards
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Local Performers Nominated in Every Category of the Top Country Music Awards

http://topcountry.ca/vote-2014-top-country-award-nominees/

Once again, there's proof that this region has some of the best country music artists around.  The Top Country Music Awards unveiled their nominations for 2014 and a there's at least one area musician in every category.  You can also help them by voting online!

St. Catharines's own Tim Hicks is up for Favourite Tour, Best Tweeter and Favourite Album.  Waterdown singer/songwriter Ty Baynton got the nod for Best New Act.  Burlington boy Tebey is also up for Best Tweeter and Favourite Album.  Last but not least, Cambridge duo, the Reklaws, will compete for Most Talented Family.

CONGRATULATIONS!



Links: The Reklaws, More Reklaws Stories, Video above courtesy of the Reklaws



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories,  Video above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Ty Baynton, More Ty Baynton Stories, Video above courtesy of Ty Baynton

Here is the complete nomination list:

Best New Act
Favourite Tour
Best Tweeter
Most Talented Family
Favourite Album or EP
Blast from the Past: Tim Hicks, Tebey and Western Swing Authority Win Country Music Association of Ontario Awards
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Local Country Stars Shine at CCMA Nominations

The 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Award nominations have been unveiled and a number of local country superstars will be up for some hardware.  On September 7, 2014 in Alberta, we'll see if they come home with the awards.

The Waterloo region was well represented thanks to the Western Swing Authority  who are in the running for Best Group, Best Roots Artist.  Band members Ed (Peewee Charles) Ringwald (Steel Guitar) and Shane Guse from (Fiddle, Special Instrument  - Mandolin) were also up for a few awards.



Links: Western Swing Authority , More WSA Stories, Video above courtesy of Miguel Angel Diaz

Burlington's Tebey (Rising Star) and St. Catharines boy Tim Hicks (Album, Songwriter, Video, Rising Star) were also up for some nominations.



Links: Tebey, More Tebey Stories , Video above courtesy of Tebey



Links: Tim Hicks, More Tim Hicks Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Hicks

GOOD LUCK!

Click here for the results

Here are some nominations highlights:

Album


Songwriter(s)
Fiddle

Special Instrument


Fans’ Choice Award

Single


Female Artist

Male Artist

Interactive Artist
Drums
Bass
Guitar
Keyboards
Links: Canadian Country Music Association, Full Nomination List,  More CCMA Stories,

Blast from the Past:  The 2013 CCMA Winners

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Country Music Association of Ontario Award Winners 2013

The local area was well-represented when the nominations for the 2013 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards came around. Burlington's Tebey received 3 nominations (Male Artist, Single and Songwriter). Another Burlington boy, Billy J. White was also up for Male Artist.  Rob Kirkham & Neon Rain got a nod for Group Or Duo. Steve Rivers was in the running for Rising Star.  Hamilton's CHKX – KX 94.7 was even up for Radio Station of the Year.

Unfortunately, none of them got to take home any hardware during the May 27 ceremony in Markham.

Below is a complete list of winners.


Video courtesy of Jason Blaine
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