The 2021 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Award nominees have been announced, bringing us one step closer to the annual awards show. This year, trophies will be handed out in London, ON at Budweiser Gardens on Monday, November 29.
Across 32 categories, there are some very very talented and deserving artists, musicians, and industry professionals nominated this year. So first of all, congratulations to every single one of them. We also hope that in 2022 we see the addition of the musician awards that will not be handed out this year.
From first time nominees to Canadian superstars, the 2021 CCMA nominees has some of everything. And after a year and a half of hard times for the industry and the fans, we're glad to be celebrating these achievements and the art.
We'll be back later to ask you all who you think should win the awards - but for now, check out the complete list of 2021 Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominees and congratulate your favourites on their social media channels.
Congrats again to all of the nominees and their teams.
2021 CCMA Award Nominees
Entertainer of the Year
Fans' Choice
Album of the Year
★ The Demos - Jess Moskaluke
★ heart theory - Lindsay Ell
★ The Lemonade Stand - Tenille Townes
★ Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do - Tyler Joe Miller
★ Timeless - Dallas Smith
★ What Is Life? - Brett Kissel
Female Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Group or Duo of the Year
Interactive Artist or Group of the Year
Rising Star
Single of the Year
Alternative Country Album of the Year
Songwriter(s) of the Year
Video of the Year
Drummer of the Year
Fiddle Player of the Year
★ Linsey Beckett
★ Tyler Beckett
★ Denis Dufresne
★ Tyler Vollrath
Specialty Instrument Player of the Year
★ Denis Dufrense
★ Mitch Jay
★ Connor Riddell
Music Director of the Year (Large Market)
Music Director of the Year (Medium/Small Market)
Country Personality(ies) of the Year
Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)
Radio Station of the Year (Medium/Small Market)
Booking Agency of the Year
Country Music Program or Special of the Year
Management Company of the Year
Music Publishing Company of the Year
Record Company of the Year
Industry Person of the Year
Creative Director(s) of the Year
Recording Studio of the Year
Record Producer(s) of the Year
Retailer of the Year
★ Amazon Music
★ Apple Music
★ Spotify Canada Inc.
