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THREE DAYS OF FREE PROGRAMMING FOR CALGARIANS

GET READY CALGARY!
CCMA FAN VILLAGE DELIVERS THREE DAYS OF FREE PROGRAMMING FOR CALGARIANS KICKING OFF ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

FAN VILLAGE TO TAKE OVER COWBOY’S TENT FOR
THREE DAYS, DELIVERING PERFORMANCES BY SOME OF THE GENRE’S BIGGEST ARTISTS

SECOND YEAR OF FAN-DRIVEN EVENT WILL BE BIGGER THAN
EVER AND WILL INCLUDE BIG BROTHER CANADA’S
DANE RUPERT AND ANTHONY DOUGLAS,
SATURDAY’S PURE COUNTRY TAKEOVER AND THE
2019 CCMA AWARDS SHOW TD COUNTDOWN CONCERT

August 28, 2019 (Calgary, AB) — With Country Music Week 2019 only ONE WEEK away, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is excited to announce the details surrounding Fan Village. Back for its second year, Fan Village will see the Cowboy’s Tent (321 – 11th Ave SE) come to life with three, completely free days of unforgettable programming — artist meet & greets, LIVE COUNTRY pop-up shop, appearances by Big Brother Canada Season 7 winner Dane Rupert, runner-up Anthony Douglas and Pure Country’s Shannon Ella — all while hosting a stage filled with performances by the best country music has to offer.

“Calgary has hosted the Canadian Country Music Awards more than any other Canadian city and with good reason: the heart of country music truly beats in Alberta. This reputation owes, in part, to the phenomenal level of community support the province’s country music industry has long enjoyed. The Fan Village is the perfect place to celebrate this legacy, the Awards and Country Music Week.” — Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.

“In Calgary, country music is in our veins. Fan Village is an incredible opportunity for all Calgarians to enjoy the spirit of the Country Music Week and take in some top-tier country music,” said Mayor Nenshi. “Making these performances free to attend is a great initiative by the CCMAs. I know come September 6, Calgarians will be there with their dancing boots on!”

Brought to life with the support of Pure Country and TD, Fan Village will see more than 30 artists perform between September 6-8, giving fans hours of music from their favourite artists, meet and greet opportunities, games, live-band karaoke competition, yoga with goats, daily giveaways and so much more!

CCMA Fan Village Location
Cowboy’s Tent (321 – 11th Ave SE)

OFFICIAL CCMA FAN VILLAGE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019
Opening at 5:00 p.m. sharp, the Cowboy’s Tent will be transformed into the biggest party of Country Music Week 2019. The first evening of CCMA Fan Village programming will kick off with Canadian country radio’s most-spun group for the past three years James Barker Band and culminate with a performance by certified PLATINUM-selling breakthrough artist Morgan Wallen.

5:00 p.m.
Doors and bars open

7:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m.
YYC Country Friday Night (Fan Village Official Kick-Off Party)
Get the weekend started off right. Grab a drink (and a friend!) and get ready to lose yourself in the first EPIC night of Fan Village. Performances by James Barker Band, Madison Kozak, MacKenzie Porter, HARDY and Morgan Wallen.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
There’s no party like a Pure Country party! Hosted by Shannon Ella, Saturday’s Fan Village presented by iHeartRadio Canada’s Pure Country activities will be the hottest ticket in town. Stretching out over the course of 14 hours, the day will kick off with Yoga With Goats, hosted by Granary Road. After warming up, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with artists such as Dean Brody, Hunter Brothers, Tim Hicks, Jess Moskaluke, Meghan Patrick, The Reklaws, Tenille Townes, Dallas Smith and The Washboard Union.

Fan Village presented by iHeartRadio Canada’s Pure Country will see some of Canada’s favourite artists put to the rapid-fire questions test via a Q&A with prizes for those who know their country music trivia best and be host to performances from 2:30 p.m. through to midnight. A full list of appearing performers can be found below.

10:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m.
Yoga With Goats
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or are new to the practice, add an extra layer to your zen-time with animal therapy from the cutest goats, provided by Granary Road. Special guests include Hunter Brothers, Shannon Ella, Cheryl Hickey, Andrew Hyatt, Madeline Merlo, Jess Moskaluke and Erica Wiebe (Olympic Gold Medalist).

12:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
CCMA FanFest
Grab your cowboy boots! Fan Village attendees will get the chance to take photos with some of Canada’s brightest country music stars. Photo opportunities include Dean Brody, Hunter Brothers, Tim Hicks, Jess Moskaluke, Meghan Patrick, The Reklaws, Tenille Townes, Dallas Smith and The Washboard Union.

2:30 p.m. — 5:30 p.m.
Country Happy Hour(s)
Live performances by Don Amero, Shawn Austin, Kristin Carter, Kadooh, David James, Tyler Joe Miller and Bobby Wills.

5:30 p.m. — 7:15 p.m.
Live Band Karaoke Competition
Participants will have the opportunity to perform alongside a live band with the best performance winning tickets to the 2019 CCMA Awards. Perform live with a band, bring your friends, hosted by Dane Rupert and Anthony Douglas.

9:00 p.m. — 12:00 a.m.
YYC Country Saturday Night
Live performances by Owen Barney, Hunter Brothers, Chad Brownlee, Jade Eagleson, Tim Hicks, Emily Reid and The Reklaws.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
The countdown is on! Big Brother Canada Season 7 winner Dane Rupert and his fellow houseguest and runner-up Anthony Douglas kick-off the final day of Fan Village presented by TD. Warming up with acoustic performances by a handful of Canada’s favourite country stars, Sunday’s Fan Village presented by TD will be chock-full of excitement and conclude with the TD Countdown Concert. Fans are encouraged to arrive early so they don’t miss a thing.

10:30 a.m.
Tent Opens

11:00 a.m. — 1:45 p.m.
Acoustic Country Brunch
By now we’re sure you’ve worked up an appetite! Get ready for the final day of Country Music Week by indulging in some of the best Calgary Food Trucks alongside the acoustic sounds of The Abrams, Eric Ethridge, Aaron Goodvin, Kalsey Kulyk, KIRA and PETRIC.

2:15 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.
TD Countdown Concert
Performances by Sons of Daughters, Dan Davidson, Andrew Hyatt, JoJo Mason, Madeline Merlo, Aaron Pritchett, Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion and The Washboard Union.

5:00 p.m.
Fan Village presented by TD wraps for 2019 (tent closes)

Fan Village would not be possible without the support of sponsors such as Pure Country, TD, Ford, Purpose Vodka, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Longshot Wine.

Can’t make it to Calgary? Watch the 2019 CCMA Awards live on Global beginning at 9 p.m. EST/PST, stream on Global’s YouTube channel, and broadcast live on Corus radio stations Country 105 (Calgary), CISN Country 103.9 (Edmonton), and Country 104 (London/Woodstock).

Fans are encouraged to follow along for Country Music Week 2019 updates on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

For more information on the CCMA and the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD please visit c cma.org.

Please note that all Fan Village schedules are subject to change.

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 at www.corusent.com.

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2019 RATINGS GROWTH ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS

THE CCMA CELEBRATES THE 2019 CCMA AWARDS PRESENTED BY TD

WITH RATINGS GROWTH ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS

First-ever live radio broadcast wins the night on Country 105

in Calgary ranking #1 with adults 18+ and 25-54

TV broadcast grows 53% amongst females 25-54 compared to 2018

Potential social reach during Country Music Week 2019 hits a record-breaking 84.3M

September 20, 2019 (Toronto, ON) — Finally unpacked from its week-long stay in Calgary, AB, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) is celebrating the incredible outcomes surrounding the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD. Working alongside new partners this year — Corus Entertainment’s Global TV and TD Bank — the 2019 CCMA Awards charted significant year over year audience growth in coveted key demos with a confirmed audience increase of 19% for Ind. 2+, 15% for adults 25-54, and an incredible 53% increase amongst females 25-54* for its broadcast on Global.

2019 also saw the CCMA take new initiative to increase the platform for Canadian artists. As part of their multi-year partnership with Global TV, the CCMA saw this year’s Awards Show simulcast live via three Canadian country radio stations — Corus’ Country 105 (Calgary), CISN Country 103.9 (Edmonton), and Country 104 (London/Woodstock). Calgary’s Country 105 claimed top spot with its broadcast of the CCMA Awards, ranking #1 with adults 18+ and 25-54**.

With the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD stage being brought to life by co-hosts Dallas Smith and Billy Ray Cyrus and performances by Tenille Townes, Lindsay Ell and The Reklaws, it was clear that the CCMA’s continued focus on digital reach was a top priority. In an effort to increase last year’s potential social reach exponentially, the CCMA worked alongside production partner Notable Life and the Country Music Week 2019 Host Committee to ensure top-level content creators had access to some of the show’s most memorable moments. These efforts, alongside three full days of Country Music Week events, resulted in a record 84.3M impressions across social.

In addition, in only its second year, CCMA Fan Village saw over 7,500 country music fans make their way through the Cowboys’ Tent from September 6th to 8th for a weekend of free performances, Yoga with Goats, Food Trucks, Karaoke and much more. Fans were able to catch Canadian favourites James Barker Band, Tim Hicks, MacKenzie Porter, Jess Moskaluke as well as international acts such as Morgan Wallen, among others, over the course of the weekend.

Celebrating the best in country music, the CCMA Awards presented by TD will return to Hamilton in 2020.

If you missed this year’s show, the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD broadcast is available to stream on GlobalTV.com and the Global TV App.

For a complete list of winners at the 2019 CCMA Awards, 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.

*Source: Numeris PPM Data, Sep 9/18 vs. Sep 8/19, confirmed data, AMA(000), Global Total, CBC Total, Total Canada

**Source: Numeris PPM Data Calgary, Sep 8/19

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 at www.corusent.com.

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For the Canadian Country Music Association:

Tiffany Astle | [email protected] | 416.554.7329

Richelle Umali | [email protected] | 647.383.8857

For TD Bank Group:

Heather Reinsborough | [email protected] | 416.413.3433

For Global TV:

Michelle McTeague | [email protected] | 416.966.7724

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2020 SIRIUSXM TOP OF THE COUNTRY

SIRIUSXM’S SEARCH FOR CANADA’S NEXT COUNTRY MUSIC STAR RETURNS

SiriusXM and the CCMA announce the third annual Top of the Country competition

Registration opens today

TORONTO – February 10, 2020 – SiriusXM Canada, the country’s leading audio entertainment company, today announced the kick-off of the third annual SiriusXM Top of the Country in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA). This coast-to-coast search provides emerging Canadian country artists with a national platform, opportunities to perform on some of Canada’s biggest country music stages, SOCAN songwriting camps, and once-in-a-lifetime mentorship opportunities from some of the industry’s best. The winner of SiriusXM’s Top of the Country will win one of the biggest music prizes in Canada – $25,000 cash.

Canadian country solo artists and groups can register for SiriusXM Top of the Country starting February 10 at 10 am ET until 12 pm ET on February 28 at topcountry.siriusxm.ca.

“After the success of last year’s SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, we are thrilled to be back for our third year,” said Jeff Leake, Director, Music Programming, SiriusXM Canada. “We are excited to see this year’s group of talented artists, along with providing them with invaluable exposure within the country music industry and the country, mentorship and artist development opportunities.”

“We’re so proud of the continued success of Top of the Country and our past winners Andrew Hyatt and Matt Lang,” said Tracy Martin, President, CCMA. “This is always one of the events I really look forward to during Country Music Week and we’re excited to partner with SiriusXM again in Hamilton, where we hosted the inaugural contest just two years ago. This program with SiriusXM furthers our commitment to the development of new Canadian country talent and we want to wish all of this year’s participants the best of luck in the competition journey!”

Following registration, eight semi-finalists will be chosen by a jury of industry experts to record original tracks and in-studio videos for the Canada-wide online vote, taking place in June. Once voting is complete, the top three acts will emerge as Top Country finalists, receiving a performance spot at one of Canada’s largest country music festivals. Finalists will also attend a SOCAN songwriting camp in Nashville and an exclusive mentorship session and industry showcase in Toronto.

The grand prize winner will be chosen live during the Country Music Week 2020 in Hamilton, ON from September 10-13. Finalists will battle it out on stage at the SiriusXM Top of the Country Finale, airing live on SiriusXM Canada, with industry professionals deciding the winner of the $25,000, plus attendance at an additional SOCAN songwriting camp.

SiriusXM Top of the Country in partnership with the CCMA is part of SiriusXM’s ongoing tradition of promoting and elevating the best emerging Canadian music. SiriusXM continues to offer a leading platform for Canadian artists through its significant financial contributions and North American-wide reach of over 60 million listeners.

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About SiriusXM Canada

Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country’s leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as online at siriusxm.ca.

Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook at facebook.com/siriusxmcanada, on Twitter at @siriusxmcanada, on Instagram at @siriusxmcanada and on YouTube at youtube.com/siriusxmcanada.

SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies ten years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member.

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 2020 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 Ontario, The City of Hamilton and Tourism Hamilton.

Media Contacts:

Kristine Moshonas, NATIONAL Public Relations, [email protected], 416-523-3207

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2020 SUMMER JOB POSTINGS

POSITION: Marketing Coordinator (Contract Position) – 2020

ROLE OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an incredible hands-on experience in the music and entertainment industry? Keep reading if that’s YOU!

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) is currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the Head of Brand with all marketing, digital and communications initiatives associated with Country Music Week 2020, the 2020 CCMA Awards and other CCMA programs. The ideal candidate has exceptional communications skills (especially writing), digital and social media marketing experience, community management, some graphic and video skills and is a dependable self-starter. This position will assist with the development and implementation of marketing and communications tactical plans and best suits an individual with an upbeat and flexible attitude with a desire to work in a small, fast-paced, not-for-profit environment that demands a team player approach.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to Hamilton, Ontario for Country Music Week 2020 from September 7 through September 14, 2020. The term of this contracted position is to commence May 4, 2020 and end September 14, 2020, and is located in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Support the development and implementation of marketing and communications strategies and tactical plans
Support the planning and execution of social media content calendars on various platforms
Maintain current database of industry partners and stakeholders
Be point-of-contact for Media Row event as part of Country Music Week
Oversee paid distribution service for the CCMA Awards Program
Manage contest fulfillment packages and promotional ticketing for Country Music Week events
Respond to and track requests for donations
Track social media exposure, growth and engagement, and compile website analytics
Respond to general inquiries about the CCMA, CCMA Awards and Country Music Week
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of media releases and CCMA member announcements and other communications deliverables
Research, fact check and gather communications materials as needed
Assist with media relations and communications at events prior to and during Country Music Week
Professionally and effectively interface with members, media, key stakeholders and the public
Other administration and general office tasks as required

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have the following qualifications:

Team player and self-starter– it’s all hands-on deck at the CCMA
Presently working towards a diploma in communications, marketing, public relations, music management, or other applicable fields (preferred but not required)
Proficient with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
Professional written and verbal communications skills; ability to produce a variety of written materials
Excellent editing and proofreading skills
Experience in digital marketing is an asset
Working knowledge of Canadian media landscape
Highly organized with the ability to multitask and effectively manage duties as assigned
Problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in a team environment with constantly shifting priorities
Proven ability to work with confidential information
Willingness to work flexible hours
Strong attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point) and comfortable learning new technical applications
Passion for Country music or music

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 broadcast live on Global TV.

The CCMA office is located in downtown Toronto and prides itself on its inclusive, casual and friendly environment. We are pet friendly and have fabulous canine collogues!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Please note that only those accepted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or visits please.

Posting closes Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

POSITION: Ticketing and Administration Coordinator (Contract Position) 2020

Are you looking for an incredible hands-on experience in the music and entertainment industry? Keep reading if that’s YOU!

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) is currently seeking a Ticketing + Administration Coordinator. Reporting to the Head of Operations + Administration, this position will be primarily responsible for managing the Country Music Week Registration Desk and providing a high level of customer service to CCMA members and industry professionals throughout the registration process. The ideal candidate will have previous customer service experience with an upbeat and flexible attitude with the desire to work in a small, fast-paced, not-for-profit environment that demands a team player approach.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Country Music Week Registration

Responding to queries and providing assistance to CCMA members registering for Country Music Week 2020 via telephone and email
Assist with seating requirements for delegates, artists and VIPs for Country Music Week 2020 events
Providing daily/weekly registration reports to senior management as required
Act as on-site Registration Manager during Country Music Week 2020, providing training and support for volunteers working the Country Music Week 2020 Registration Desk
Ensuring delegate registration packages include appropriate tickets and passes

Administration

General administration duties as required; including but not limited to: filing, couriering, invoice tracking and supply management, bank deposits
Data entry and collection
Assistance with content collection for the CCMA database as required
Assist other CCMA staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have the following qualifications:

Customer service-oriented individual with strong problem-solving skills
Experience with data entry is an asset
Strong attention to detail and above average organizational skills
Cash management and inventory analysis experience is an asset
Highly organized with the ability to multitask and effectively manage duties as assigned
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and comfortable learning new technical applications
Ability to work well in a team environment with constantly shifting priorities
Proven ability to work with confidential information
Willingness to work flexible hours

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.

The CCMA office is located in downtown Toronto and prides itself on its inclusive, casual and friendly environment. We are pet friendly and have fabulous canine collogues!

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Please note that only those accepted for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or visits please.

Posting closes Friday, March 6, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020 CCMA SONGWRITERS’ SERIES

It’s a longstanding event as part of Country Music Week, and one of the most beloved. It’s where we hear the stories behind the songs, and get inspired by the artistry behind the craft. It’s the CCMA Songwriters’ Series – and you could be a part of it.

Each year, the CCMA solicits submissions from its members who excel at the craft of songwriting and want to share their stories with audiences during our annual event.

The 2020 CCMA Songwriters’ Series, as part of Country Music Week in Hamilton, will feature three sessions: Thursday, September 10; Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12. Each session will showcase eight (8) artists; four (4) of whom will be selected from submissions received, and four (4) of whom will be decided upon by a CCMA-appointed talent advisory committee made up of impartial industry members.

Submissions received for the 2020 CCMA Songwriters’ Series will be reviewed by an impartial industry-led jury and successful applicants will be notified of their opportunity to showcase as part of the event this spring.

Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET (no exceptions).

APPLY NOW

THREE DAYS OF FREE PROGRAMMING FOR CALGARIANS

2019 RATINGS GROWTH ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS

2020 SIRIUSXM TOP OF THE COUNTRY

SIRIUSXM’S SEARCH FOR CANADA’S NEXT COUNTRY MUSIC STAR RETURNS

2020 SUMMER JOB POSTINGS

SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020 CCMA SONGWRITERS’ SERIES

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