​Winners Announced For The 2025 CCMA Awards Presented By TD

Tonight, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) marked Canada’s biggest night in country music; the 43nd annual CCMA Awards presented by TD. Taking over Prospera Place in Kelowna for the first time, the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD showcased a powerhouse line-up of performers and presenters, celebrating the achievements of Canada’s country music community. 
 
Josh Ross was honored as Entertainer of the Year and rounded out the night with a win for Single of the Year for Single Again, while MacKenzie Porter earned the title of Female Artist of the Year. The coveted Fans’ Choice Award presented by Bud Light went to Cameron Whitcomb, and the rising star also captured Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock. Jade Eagleson claimed Male Artist of the Year, and James Barker Band took home Group or Duo of the Year, while Owen Riegling was recognized with the Ford F-150 Album of the Year for Bruce County (From The Beginning). ​

The previous night, ​the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) celebrated a memorable year, handing out 36 awards at the 2025 CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards. Kicking off the first of two evenings celebrating the best and brightest in the Canadian country music community, tonight’s gala also featured unforgettable performances from Hailey Benedict, Zach McPhee, Tony Stevens, and Jake Vaadeland, and a stunning in memoriam tribute from AHI. 
 
Hosted by Stingray’s Jackie Rae Greening, the 2025 CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards was full of special moments, including the 2025 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame® inductions of Lisa Brokop and Joe Wood, and Craig Senyk honoured as the 2025 Gary Slaight Humanitarian Award recipient. 
 
This year marked the inaugural presentation of the Francophone Artist of the Year Award, with Salesbarbes taking home the honour. Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch was also celebrated as winner of Musical Collaboration of the Year for Broken Heart Thing, while Denise Ross was recognized with the Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year Award.

​ARTIST AWARDS 
​Entertainer of the Year (Award #1)

• Josh Ross

Ford F-150® Album of the Year (Award #2)

• Bruce County (From The Beginning) – Owen Riegling

Fans’ Choice presented by Bud Light (Award #3)

• Cameron Whitcomb

Female Artist of the Year (Award #4)

• Mackenzie Porter

Francophone Artist of the Year presented by Spotify (Award #5)

• Salebarbes

Group or Duo of the Year (Award #6)

• James Barker Band

Musical Collaboration of the Year (Award #7)

• Broken Heart Thing – Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch

Male Artist of the Year (Award #8)

• Jade Eagleson

Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by Birkenstock (Award #9)

• Cameron Whitcomb

Alternative Country Album of the Year presented by National Music Centre (Award #10)

• One More Dollar To Go – Jake Vaadeland

Single of the Year (Award #11)

• Single Again – Josh Ross

Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN (Award #12)

• Kelly Archer, Travis Denning, Chris Stevens – I’m Gonna Love You (Artist: Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood)

Video of the Year (Award #16)

• Single Again – Josh Ross

MUSICIAN AWARDS
Bass Player of the Year (Award #17)

• Lisa Dodd
• Ben Miller

Drummer of the Year (Award #18)

• Rich DaSilva

Fiddle Player of the Year (Award #19)

• Tyler Beckett

Guitar Player of the Year presented by PRS Guitars (Award #20)

• Chris Bray

Keyboard Player of the Year (Award #21)

• Brendan Waters

Specialty Instrument Player of the Year (Award #22)

• Tyler Vollrath

Steel Guitar Player of the Year (Award #23)

• Matt McKay

RADIO AWARDS
​Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)(Award #24)

• CFCW (Edmonton, AB)

Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market)(Award #25)

• CIGV-FM (Kelowna, BC)

INDUSTRY AWARDS
​Booking Agency of the Year (Award #26)

• Paquin Entertainment Group

Country Club of the Year (Award #27)

• King Eddy (Calgary, AB)

Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year (Award #28)

• Boots and Hearts Music Festival (Oro-Medonte, ON)

Country Music Program, Special, or Digital Feature of the Year (Award #29)

• Pure Country Top 50 Countdown (iHeartRadio Canada)

Country Personality(ies) of the Year (Award #30)

• Jason McCoy (CICX-FM)

Management Company of the Year (Award #31)

• The Core Entertainment

Music Publishing Company of the Year presented by CMRRA (Award #32)

• Anthem Entertainment Group

Record Company of the Year (Award #33)

• Universal Music Canada

Industry Person of the Year (Award #34)

• Lindsay Hyslop (BBR Music Group)

Creative Team or Designer of the Year (Award #35)

• Design Team: Stephane Lamontagne, JF Galipeau  – Album: All Night Longer (Artist: Matt Lang)

Recording Studio of the Year (Award #36)

• Revolution Recording (Toronto, ON)

Record Producer(s) of the Year (Award #37)

• Joey Moi – Album: Quit!! (Artist: HARDY)

Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year (Award #38)

• SiriusXM Canada

Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year (Award #39)

• Denise Ross (Live Nation Entertainment)

Video Director of the Year (Award #40)

• Ben Knechtel – Outliving (Artist: The Reklaws), Remind Me Again (Artist: Zach McPhee), Youth (Artist: Sully Burrows)

Innovative Campaign of the Year presented by TD (Award #41)

• Outliving (For Mom) EP Launch Campaign (The Reklaws, Starseed Entertainment)