The 2020 Canadian Country Music Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music in 2019 and 2020, were presented on September 27, 2020.[1] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, the event was presented as an outdoor ceremony from the Burl's Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
| 2020 Canadian Country Music Awards | |
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| Date | September 27, 2020 |
| Venue | Burl's Creek Event Grounds Oro-Medonte, Ontario |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Global |
Performers included Dean Brody, Brett Kissel, The Reklaws, Dallas Smith, Don Amero, Jade Eagleson, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jojo Mason, Jess Moskaluke, Tebey and Marie-Mai at Burl's Creek, and Lindsay Ell, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Meghan Patrick, MacKenzie Porter and Tenille Townes performing remotely from Nashville, as well as guest appearances by American country stars Tim McGraw, Kane Brown and Sam Hunt with Breland.[2]
The ceremony was broadcast by the Global Television Network, as well as on several country radio stations owned by Corus Entertainment.[3]
Nominees and winners edit
Nominations were announced on July 22, 2020.[4]
Music edit
| Entertainer of the Year | Album of the Year |
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| Male Artist of the Year | Female Artist of the Year |
| Group or Duo of the Year | Interactive Artist or Group of the Year |
| Rising Star | Fan Choice |
| Roots Album of the Year | Single of the Year |
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| Songwriter of the Year | Video of the Year |
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| Guitar Player of the Year | Bass Player of the Year |
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| Steel Guitar Player of the Year | Drummer of the Year |
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| Keyboard Player of the Year | Fiddle Player of the Year |
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| Specialty Instrument Player of the Year | Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year |
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| Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year | Top Selling International Album of the Year |
Radio edit
| Music Director of the Year, Large Market | Music Director of the Year, Medium/Small Market |
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| Radio Station of the Year, Large Market | Radio Station of the Year, Medium/Small Market |
| Radio Personality of the Year | |
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Industry edit
| Booking Agency of the Year | Country Music Program or Special of the year |
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| Country Club of the Year | Music Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year |
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| Management Company of the Year | Music Publishing Company of the Year |
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| Record Company of the Year | Industry Person of the Year |
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| Creative Director(s) of the Year | Recording Studio of the Year |
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| Record Producer of the Year | Retailer of the Year |
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| Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year | Video Director of the Year |
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References edit
- ^ Katie Colley, "2020 CCMA Awards: See The Complete Winners List". ET Canada, September 27, 2020.
- ^ Katie Colley, "Tim McGraw, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown & More To Perform At 2020 CCMA Awards". ET Canada, August 31, 2020.
- ^ Sawyer Bogdan, "Canadian Country Music Association Awards returning to the Forest City". Global News, September 25, 2020.
- ^ David Friend (July 22, 2020). "Alberta country singer Tenille Townes scores leading six CCMA Awards nominations". CTV Edmonton.