Canadian Country Music Awards 2009

Published on September 15, 2009

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The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) celebrated another fantastic year in Candian country music last weekend. Hosted by actor and director Jason Priestley, this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards took place in Vancouver, BC at GM Place, where country music fans were treated to amazing performances by such artists as Aaron Pritchett, Paul Brandt with High Valley, Reba McEntire, and Martina McBride, to name a few.

Television ratings were up 60% on the previous year!

The big winner of the night was Johnny Reid, who took home five CCMA Awards. Also of note were newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram, who were each presented with their first award.

Recipients of a 2009 Canadian Country Music Association Award were as follows:

Single of the Year: 'Brothers' - Dean Brody
Album of the Year: Dance With Me - Johnny Reid
Songwriter(s) of the Year: Johnny Reid/Brent Maher for “A Woman Like You”
CMT Video of the Year: 'A Woman Like You' - Johnny Reid
Female Artist of the Year: Crystal Shawanda
Male Artist of the Year: Johnny Reid
Group or Duo of the Year: Doc Walker
Roots Artist or Group of the Year: Corb Lund
Rising Star: Tara Oram
Fans’ Choice Award: Johnny Reid