Canadian Country Music Awards Set for Vancouver in September 2009

Posted by Lisa L. Rollins Apr 21, 2009

Suite 101 country fans may be interested to know this year's 2009 Canadian Country Music Awards will be held Sept. 13 in Vancouver, concluding four days of music industry events known as Country Music Week.

According to an April 20, 2009, press release, Country Music Week, held Sept. 10-13 this year, is the annual celebration that brings together the country music industry and its fans for educational seminars, showcases, networking opportunities, awards and musical performances.

This year's events will include the Songwriter's Cafe, New Artist Showcase, Industry Brunch and Awards, Fanfest, Educational Panels, Gala Dinner and Awards, Gospel Showcase, Great Guitar Pull, All Star Band Awards and Jam Session, the 2009 CCMA Awards Show and more.

Registration and applications for the Songwriter's Cafe and showcase events may be submitted at www.rdrmusic.ca/ccmalinks.htm.

Performers at this year's awards show broadcast include 2008 Male Artist of the Year Johnny Reid, whose latest release, "Dance With Me," recently went gold. Last year's five-time award-winner Doc Walker and multiple CCMA Award winner Terri Clark will also perform.

Nominees for the 2009 CCMA Awards will be announced July 29 at a media conference in Toronto.