2012 CCMA Nominees Announced

Pictured (L-R): Johnny Reid, Dean Brody

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the nominees for its Sept. 9 Awards in Saskatoon, SK.

Johnny Reid leads the 2012 nominations with nods in eight categories. Dean Brody comes in a tight second, with seven nominations.

Recently announced performers Gord Bamford, Chad Brownlee, Terri Clark and High Valley join an existing lineup including Jason Aldean, Paul Brandt, Dean Brody, George Canyon, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Johnny Reid and Deric Ruttan.

Tickets for the CCMA Awards, priced at $45, $75 and $90, are available through Ticketmaster, online or phone at 306-938-7800.

2012 CCMA Award Nominees

FANS’ CHOICE AWARD
Gord Bamford
Dean Brody
Terri Clark
Hey Romeo
Johnny Reid

SINGLE
“Canadian Girls” Dean Brody
“Fire It Up” Johnny Reid
“Is It Friday Yet?” Gord Bamford
“Somebody Somewhere” Dallas Smith
“They Don’t Make Em’ Like That Anymore” Jason Blaine

ALBUM
16 & 1, Doc Walker
DIRT, Dean Brody
Fire It Up, Johnny Reid
Give It Away, Paul Brandt
Roots And Wings, Terri Clark

SONGWRITER(S)
“Canadian Girls” (written by Dean Brody; performed by Dean Brody)
“Fire It Up” (written by Marty Dodson/Alan Frew/Johnny Reid; performed by Johnny Reid)
“Is It Friday Yet?” (written by Gord Bamford/Roger Brown/Byron Hill; performed by Gord Bamford)
“Mainstreet, 1979” (written by Deric Ruttan; performed by Deric Ruttan)
“They Don’t Make Em’ Like That Anymore” (written by Jason Blaine/Deric Ruttan; performed by Jason Blaine

FEMALE ARTIST
Victoria Banks
Terri Clark
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Tara Oram
Michelle Wright

MALE ARTIST
Gord Bamford
Jason Blaine
Dean Brody
Chad Brownlee
Johnny Reid

GROUP OR DUO
Doc Walker
Emerson Drive
Hey Romeo
High Valley
The Stellas

CMT VIDEO
“Canadian Girls” Dean Brody
“Fire It Up” Johnny Reid
“Give It Away” Paul Brandt
“I’m Your Man” Ryan Laird
“In This House” The Stellas

MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Cache Entertainment Inc.
Hummel Entertainment
MDM Recordings Inc.
O’Reilly International Entertainment Management
RGK Entertainment Group Inc.

BOOKING AGENCY
The Agency Group
Big Air Entertainment
Cressman Sakamoto Agency
Paquin Entertainment

RON SAKAMOTO TALENT BUYER OR PROMOTER
Kelly Berehulka (Casinos of Winnipeg)
Jim Cressman (Cressman Sakamoto Agency)
Lindsay Ell/Rod Tate (Calgary Stampede)
Rob Waloschuk (Dauphin’s Countryfest/Performance Promotions)
Larry Werner (Big Valley Jamboree/Panhandle Productions)

VIDEO DIRECTOR
Stephano Barberis (“Is It Friday Yet?” Gord Bamford; “Somebody Somewhere”Dallas Smith)
Antonio Hrynchuk (“Carried Away” Chad Brownlee; “Down Dusty Roads” Bryce Pallister)
Margaret Malandruccolo (“I’m Your Man” Ryan Laird; “In This House” The Stellas; “Maybe” One More Girl)
Troy Niemans (“I’m Gone” Victoria Banks; “Honky Tonk Groupie” Codie Prevost; “I Will Wait” Six West)
Warren P. Sonoda (“Saddle Up” George Canyon)

MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY
EMI Music Publishing
Grand & Gee Music Group
ole
Royalty Music Publishing Inc.
Universal Music Publishing Group

RECORD PRODUCER(S)
Gord Bamford/Byron Hill (Is It Friday Yet? Gord Bamford)
Jason Blaine/Jason Barry (Life So Far Jason Blaine)
John Ellis (16 & 1 Doc Walker)
Bart McKay (Journey On Todd Richard)
Johnny Reid (Fire It Up Johnny Reid)

RECORD COMPANY
EMI Music Canada
On Ramp Records Inc.
Open Road Recordings
Royalty Records Inc.
Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Inc.

RECORD COMPANY PERSON
Warren Copnick (Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.)
Brianne Deslippe (Open Road Recordings)
Ron Harwood (EMI Music Canada)
Ron Kitchener (Open Road Recordings)
Rob Smith (Royalty Records Inc.)

COUNTRY FESTIVAL/FAIR/EXHIBITION
Big Valley Jamboree – Camrose, AB
Calgary Stampede – Calgary, AB
Dauphin’s Countryfest – Dauphin, MB
Manitoulin Country Fest – Little Current, ON
Summer Send Off – Ponoka, AB

Additional categories include Roots Artist/Group, Rising Star, Recording Studio, Country Club, Retailer, Album Design, Interactive Artist, Country Music Program/Special, All Star Band Award Nominees and Broadcast Award Nominees. For a full list, click here.