April 13, 2017
The fourth edition of the CMAOntario R2I Spring Tune Up Conference will feature a two-day program of learning, networking and showcasing on Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 2017, at the Delta London Armouries by Marriott in London, Ontario. Programming will cover artist development, navigating Nashville, songwriting, digital marketing, promotion, funding and more. Attendees will hear first-hand the stories that inspired some of today’s top hits during the perennial favourite Songwriters In The Round session. Registrants will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with industry personnel during the Mentor’s Breakfast on Saturday and the networking lunch on Sunday. Confirmed speakers include: Bruce Good (The Good Brothers); Brian Allen (Amplus Productions); Cathie Faint (Catherine Faint Entertainment); Kathryn Hummel (Royalty Records); Stefanie Purificati (United Talent Agency [UTA]); Ashley Sperling (MusiCounts); Samantha Pickard (Strut Entertainment); Allan Mamaril (M88 Management); Mike Denney (MDM […]
April 12, 2017
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is pleased to announce the nominees for the fifth annual CMAOntario Awards. Presented by Slaight Music, with support from the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the awards recognize the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry across 16 categories. Meghan Patrick leads the pack with seven nominations while James Barker Band, River Town Saints, Jessica Mitchell, Cold Creek County, Jason Blaine, Tim Hicks and The Abrams are among the multiple nominees being honoured at the ceremony on Sunday, June 11th at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario. See the full nominees listing for the 2017 CMAOntario Awards below. Voting for the awards is restricted to CMAOntario members, with the exception of the Fans’ Choice award, which is open to both public and membership voting. […]
March 9, 2017
Polls are now open for the Second Round of the 2017 CMAOntario Awards. Submit your ballot using the secure online voting system. Ballots are encrypted immediately upon receipt, and your vote will be completely confidential. The voting deadline for the Second Round of Balloting for the 2017 CMAOntario Awards is Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET. Please cast your vote now! From the list of nominees, please vote for ONE AND ONLY ONE nominee in each award category. You may choose not to vote in any particular category. The five (5) contenders receiving the most votes in each category will appear on the Third (Final) Ballot as nominees, providing they meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the CMAOntario Awards & Balloting Committee. PLEASE NOTE: Third Ballot Contenders are […]
March 9, 2017
CMAONTARIO ROADSHOW: LEARNING EXCHANGE & SHOWCASE IN OTTAWA Saturday, March 18, 2017 The Observatory at Algonquin College 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Ottawa, ON The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is pleased to announce the CMAOntario RoadShow: Learning Exchange and Showcase to be held at The Observatory at Algonquin College, on Saturday, March 18, 2017. The event will consist of a daylong program of educational seminars for aspiring industry professionals, artists and songwriters, featuring a truckload of experts, like: Legendary Canadian chart-topping artist and songwriter, Charlie Major Doug Oliver from the award-winning group, Cold Creek County UTA’s ace agent Stefanie Purificati, whose roster includes Alan Doyle, Paul Brandt, Bruce Cockburn and Sam Roberts Award-winning songwriter Tyler Wilkinson (Small Town Pistols, The Wilkinsons) Celebrated singer/songwriter Jeremy Fisher Award-winning songwriter and producer Brian Allen […]
March 9, 2017
The Country Music Association of Ontario is thrilled to reveal Jason Blaine and Cold Creek County as performers for the 2017 CMAOntario Awards. Hosted by renowned musician, entertainer and now radio broadcaster Jason McCoy, the awards show will take place at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario on Sunday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m. Jason Blaine is a multiple CMAOntario Awards winner as well as the recipient of three SOCAN Airplay Awards and a CCMA award. He’s had a string of radio hits including “Back To You” and “Country Side” from his latest album of the same name. Blaine recently completed a stint on the road with Tim Hicks on the Shake These Walls Tour throughout Ontario. Cold Creek County burst onto the scene with the […]
February 2, 2017
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH Nominate your favourite Ontario artists, releases, radio stations and industry personnel for the opportunity to be recognized at the 2022 CMAOntario Awards. Submissions are open to CMAOntario members in good standing only. To submit your nominations, click here – cmaontario.ca/awards/submissions/ – to access the submission site and enter your Member user name and password. Once you’ve logged in, select “Add a Nomination” and begin your submissions for the awards. All nominations must be submitted by February 16th in order to be considered. Important dates to remember for the 2022 CMAOntario Awards voting process: SUBMISSION BALLOT February 4th – Submissions Open February 16th – Submissions Close FIRST BALLOT March 1st – First Ballot Opens for Voting March 14th – First Ballot Closes SECOND/FINAL BALLOT March […]
January 30, 2017
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 10, 2017* The CMAO presents CMAO artist members with the opportunity to perform at Algonquin College’s Observatory as part of this annual regional event. Up to 4 acts will be selected by committee to showcase on Saturday, March 18th, as part of the CMAO RoadShow. Successful applicants will perform acoustically. To be eligible for consideration for this Showcase opportunity, you need to be a CMAO member in good standing and submit one link to a video of a live performance (please do not attach videos), one MP3, your social media links, a photo and a bio (maximum 50 words). Submit to info@cmaontario.ca and include “CMAO RoadShow Showcase” in the subject heading. Remember, the deadline for submissions is FEBRUARY 10, 2017*. *New deadline
January 30, 2017
As part of our popular Road to Independence (R2I) series, CMAO presents a daylong program of educational seminars for aspiring artists and songwriters. Hear expert panelists’ advice on how to develop an artist’s support team, imaging, marketing and branding tools to help you cut through the noise. You will also hear from experts in performance technique and songwriters who have written real hit songs. Watch your inbox – we’ll announce their names in the coming weeks. Registration for the CMAO RoadShow is $25.00 for CMAO members and $30.00 for non-members – THIS INCLUDES LUNCH! To register for the seminars, please email info@cmaontario.ca with CMAO R2I Ottawa in the subject heading.
December 21, 2016
The acts selected to open for award winning country artist, Brett Kissel, on the Ontario leg of his upcoming tour have been announced. The winners were selected from close to 100 entries vying to perform with Kissel through the “Kick It With Kissel” contest. Participants were asked to record a video of them performing their favourite original, cover, or Kissel songs and to post it to social media using the “#KickItWithKissel” hashtag. The winners were chosen by a panel comprised of Country Music Association of Ontario board members, Invictus Entertainment, and Kissel himself. “The response to the contest was tremendous,” commented Kissel. “I wish I had room to add more talent.” The winners include: Kansas Stone January 12, 2017 Kiwanis Community Theatre Sault St Marie, […]