CCMA AWARDS ADD MARTINA MCBRIDE TO LINE-UP
May 27, 2009
CCMA AWARDS ADD MARTINA MCBRIDE
TO LINE-UP
(Toronto, ON) May 27, 2009 – The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced today that multi-platinum recording artist; Martina McBride will take the stage at the 2009 Canadian Country Music Awards to be held at General Motors Place in Vancouver, BC, September 13. Broadcast nationally on CBC with encore airings on CMT in Canada, the 2009 CCMA Awards show promises to be a colossal country music party for fans across Canada.
“Fans are in for a real treat this year at the CCMA Awards,” said Executive Producer, Scott Henuset of Corkscrew Media. “Whether you’re attending the show at GM Place or watching from the comfort of your own living room, having the powerhouse vocals of Martina McBride on the show along with the stars of Canadian country music will be a night for the record books!”
Martina McBride’s awe-inspiring vocals have earned her more than 18 million in album sales, garnered 22 Top 10 singles and awarded her multiple honours, including a record-tying four CMA Female Vocalist of the Year trophies. This will be the first time that McBride has been a guest at the CCMA Awards.
Stars also performing on this year’s CCMA Awards broadcast include 2008 CCMA Male Artist of the Year, Johnny Reid, one of Canada’s most successful country exports, Terri Clark and six time 2008 CCMA Award winners and 2009 JUNO recipients, Doc Walker with more stars to be added in the coming weeks.
Tickets to the CCMA Awards are on sale through all ticket master locations, online at www.ticketmaster.ca and by phone at 604-280-4444. There are tickets priced for all budgets with prices ranging from $20 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges) for those SuperFans who want to get even closer to the stars in our general admission area.
For more details about the 2009 CCMA Awards, visit www.countrymusicvancouver.com or www.ccma.org. Nominees for the 2009 CCMA Awards will be announced July 29 at a media conference in Toronto.
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Media Contacts:
Brandi Mills
Canadian Country Music Association
416-947-1331 ext.211
Sean Cordner
Sony Music Entertainment Canada
416-589-3048
