CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC TALENT SHINES BRIGHT IN THE PARIS OF THE PRAIRIES AS WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE 2026 CCMA AWARDS

CAMERON WHITCOMB NAMED ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AND MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR, AND TAKES HOME THE FORD F-150 ALBUM OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR THE HARD WAY
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2026 CCMA AWARDS HOSTS JAMES BARKER BAND SCORE THE COVETED FANS' CHOICE AWARD, AND ARE NAMED GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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MEGHAN PATRICK EARNS FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
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BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY FACTOR GOES TO SULLY BURROWS
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 NATE HALLER AND TENILLE TOWNES WIN FOR MUSICAL COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR WITH BACKFIRE
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THELMA & JAMES TAKE HOME THE TROPHY FOR VIDEO OF THE YEAR FOR PARKING LOT PRAYERS
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JOSH ROSS CELEBRATES WITH SINGLE OF THE YEAR FOR "HATE HOW YOU LOOK"

The 2026 CCMA Awards Is Streaming On Crave

Visit CCMA.org For A Full List Of The 2026 CCMA Awards Winners

SASKATOON, SK, Sept. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Tonight, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) marked country music's biggest night in Canada; the 44th annual CCMA Awards. Taking over SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon for the third time, the 2026 CCMA Awards showcased a powerhouse line-up of performers and presenters, celebrating the achievements of Canada's country music community over the last year. For those who want to relive the magic of the evening, or watch for the first time, the 2026 CCMA Awards are streaming on Crave.

Cameron Whitcomb was the big winner of the night, taking home Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, while also earning the Ford F-150 Album of the Year award for The Hard Way. Hosts James Barker Band claimed the coveted Fans' Choice award and were named Group or Duo of the Year for the fourth consecutive year, while Meghan Patrick earned her third Female Artist of the Year Award. Sully Burrows was recognized as Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by FACTOR, with Nate Haller and Tenille Townes taking home Musical Collaboration of the Year for "Backfire." Thelma & James were awarded Video of the Year for "Parking Lot Prayers," and Josh Ross celebrated his third-consecutive win for Single of the Year for "Hate How You Look."

MEDIA NOTE: The most up-to-date list of 2026 CCMA Award winners can be found at ccma.org throughout Country Music Week 2026. Photos can be found via the folder HERE and winner graphics can be found HERE.

OFFICIAL 2026 CCMA AWARDS 

Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year presented by FACTOR
Sully Burrows

Video of the Year
Parking Lot Prayers - Thelma & James

Ford F-150 Album of the Year
The Hard Way - Cameron Whitcomb

Male Artist of the Year
Cameron Whitcomb

Female Artist of the Year
Meghan Patrick

Musical Collaboration of the Year
Backfire - Nate Haller x Tenille Townes

Single of the Year
Hate How You Look - Josh Ross

Fans' Choice
James Barker Band

Group or Duo of the Year
James Barker Band 

Entertainer of the Year
Cameron Whitcomb

About The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®)
Established in 1976, the CCMA® is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to promoting and recognizing Canadian country music. Now in its 50th year, the CCMA celebrates the spirit, community, and creativity fostered by country music through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.

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