CCMA Awards Initial Talent Release - Tickets On Sale Friday!
May 11, 2010
Canada’s Country Elite Confirm Early for 2010 CCMA Awards
Tickets to go on sale Friday, May 14
(Edmonton, AB) May 11, 2010 – After such a successful show in 2009, the Canadian Country Music Awards has had no problem receiving the green light for acts wanting to take part in this year’s awards show, set for Sunday September 12 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB.
It was announced today that the 2010 CCMA awards show will feature country all-stars George Canyon, Terri Clark, Doc Walker and Johnny Reid. From Fans’ Choice to Vocalist to Rising Star, these performers have over 50 CCMA wins under their belts – Canada’s country talent will be well represented.
"Canadian's country elite are thrilled to be part of our 2010 Country Music Celebration" said Executive Producer Scott Henuset of Corkscrew Media "Over the next few weeks the momentum around this tremendous celebration is only going to grow as the RSVP's continue to roll in"
George Canyon has been honoured with eight CCMA awards including the prestigious CCMA Humanitarian Award in 2008. Terri Clark, the seven-time Fans’ Choice Award winner, has made 17 trips to the CCMA podium. Also sitting at number 17 is one of the most celebrated country musical groups Doc Walker, who have just returned from a successful tour in Australia. And with his latest release being certified triple platinum in just three weeks, ten-time CCMA award winner Johnny Reid continues to break records and win the hearts of fans and critics.
Tickets go on sale Friday, May 14 @ 10AM and will be priced at $35, $70 and $95 and will be available at all Ticketmaster locations or online at ticketmaster.ca.
The 2010 CCMA Awards show is Sunday, September 12 at Rexall Place at 5 PM MST and will be broadcast nationally on CBC and CMT.
For more information about the 2010 CCMA Awards, visit www.countrymusicedmonton.com or www.ccma.org. Nominees for the 2010 CCMA Awards will be announced July 28 at a media conference in Edmonton.
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