CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AND GLOBAL ANNOUNCE
THIRD ROUND OF PERFORMERS FOR 2019 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD, LIVE FROM CALGARY ON SEPTEMBER 8
WATCH THE 2019 CCMA AWARDS LIVE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
BEGINNING AT 9 P.M. EST/PST ON GLOBAL, CORUS RADIO, AND TWITTER
August 20, 2019 (Calgary, AB) — The 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD is getting even louder! The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) and Global are thrilled to announce the third round of performers for the 2019 CCMA Awards. Hosted by Dallas Smith and Billy Ray Cyrus, the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD will air live on Global on September 8 at 9 p.m. EST/PST, stream on Twitter, and broadcast live on Corus radio stations Country 105 (Calgary), CISN Country 103.9 (Edmonton), and Country 104 (London/Woodstock).
Stepping onto the CCMA Awards Show stage for the first time is 2019 Rising Star nominee Jade Eagleson. He will be joined by four-time 2019 CCMA Awards nominee and Calgary native Lindsay Ell, reigning Album of The Year powerhouse Jess Moskaluke, CCMA Award winner and 2019 nominee Aaron Goodvin and Alberta’s celebrated country duo High Valley.
Platinum selling artist Tim Hicks will get loud at the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD while chart-topping brother-sister duo The Reklaws and breakthrough country star Morgan Wallen will deliver the high-energy performances they are known for, making for an unforgettable evening.
Tickets to the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD are available for purchase at ticketmaster.ca. For each ticket sold, $1 will go directly to the music education charity MusiCounts, and help put instruments into the hands of kids who need them most.
Fans are encouraged to follow along for Country Music Week 2019 updates Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information on the CCMA and the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD please visit ccma.org.
Global is a Corus Entertainment Network and is available through all major TV distributors, including: Shaw, Shaw Direct, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, Cogeco, Eastlink, SaskTel and the new STACKTV, streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
About the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Sponsors of Country Music Week and the 2019 CCMA Awards Show include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund”, Radio Starmaker, the Government of Alberta, The City of Calgary and Tourism Calgary.
About TD Music
Since 2013, TD is proud to sponsor over 80 music festivals and 100 community music programs from coast to coast. From national stages that bring thousands of music fans together, to classrooms and resources that give the next generation a platform for education, expression, collaboration and inclusion, we strive to create opportunities for people to come together to experience the power of music.
With an interest in creating opportunities for people to come together and emerging artists to thrive, TD invests in music to help build more connected communities and open doors for an inclusive tomorrow.
About Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. The company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 37 specialty television services, 39 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, a suite of digital assets, animation software, technology and media services. Corus is also an established creator of globally distributed content through Nelvana animation studio, Corus Studios, and children’s book publishing house Kids Can Press. The company also owns innovative full-service social digital agency so.da, and lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, HISTORY®, Showcase, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV and Nickelodeon Canada, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX. Visit Corus atwww.corusent.com.
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For Jade Eagleson:
Ally Bottero | [email protected]
For Lindsay Ell and Morgan Wallen:
Richelle Umali | [email protected] | 647.383.8857
For Aaron Goodvin:
Adam Gonshor | [email protected] | 416.758.1196
For Tim Hicks and Jess Moskaluke:
Charlotte Thompson | [email protected] | 416.464.8220
For The Reklaws:
Valerie Burnatowski | [email protected]
For High Valley:
Adam Gonshor | [email protected] | 416.758.1196
For the Canadian Country Music Association:
Tiffany Astle | [email protected] | 416.554.7329
For TD Bank Group:
Heather Reinsborough | [email protected] | 416.413.3433
For Global TV:
Michelle McTeague | [email protected] | 416.966.7724
