If you’re a Country Music Week veteran or attendee, you’re welcome too! Come share your knowledge, experiences, and tips with those experiencing CMW for the first time and help make the week feel a little more welcoming. ✨

Performances by:
Noah Derksen, Parker Graye, Brittany Kennell, Brock Phillips, Taylor-Rae, Shantaia, Catie St. Germain, and TANAEYA

Panelists:

Carleton Stone, East Coast Ambassador, SOCAN
Tanya Van Luven, Director of Publisher Relations, SOCAN

The perfect way to set the tone for the week ahead, this high-energy evening brings together long-time industry members and new faces for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.

Moderators & Paenlists: TBD

This panel will explore opportunities for partnership, artist exchange, audience growth, and how both markets can continue to support and grow alongside one another.

Moderator:
Justin Thomson

Panelists:
Tyla Rodrigues, Natalie Waller, Mark Duckworth, Frank Varrasso,

Don’t miss this unique chance to build relationships, exchange ideas, and expand your global network.

Performances by:
Sully Burrows, Andrew Hyatt, Kyle McKearney, Madeline Merlo, Sacha, Tebey, Tim Neufeld of Tim and the Glory Boys, and Adam Wendler.

Performances by:
Fred Dionne, Vince Lemire, and Laurence St-Martin.

Open to CCMA members, industry professionals, and the wider Saskatoon community, this event creates space for authenticity, artistry, and belonging to take centre stage. Whether you’re here to discover new talent, connect with peers, or stand in solidarity, join us as we celebrate the artists, voices, and perspectives helping shape country music.

Performances by:
Shawnee Kish & Elise Leblanc

An unforgettable evening brings together iconic trailblazers, today’s chart-topping stars, and rising talent for powerful, collaborative performances that bridge generations and honour the legacy and future of the genre. Experience the magic as past and present share the spotlight in one of the week’s most beloved events.

Performances by:
Tenille Arts, Patricia Conroy, George Fox, Hunter Brothers, Jess Moskaluke, Brett Kissel, Kalsey Kulyk, Jason McCoy, The Wilkinsons, and Michelle Wright.

Performances by:
Hailey Benedict, Sully Burrows, Teigen Gayse, Nate Haller, James Barker Band, Matt Lang, JoJo Mason, Zach McPhee, Madeline Merlo, Tyler Joe Miller, Jess Moskaluke, The Prairie States, Shantaia, Josh Stumpf, and The Washboard Union, along with international artists Dalton Davis, James Johnston, and Tyla Rodrigues.

The session will examine how country music fans discover, consume, and engage with music, and how that information can help artists strengthen audience connections, expand their reach, and identify new growth opportunities. There will also be a focus on global markets and the ways Canadian artists can use fan data and industry insights to connect with audiences beyond our borders.

Moderator:
LeigAnn Rodd

Panelists:
Denise Ross,  Johnno Keetels, Baylen Leonard, Dayna Bourgoin

Presenters:
Kerry Martin & Shantel Noel

Performances by:
Dean Brody, John Morgan, Tenille Townes, and Parker Welling.

The formal sit-down dinner and awards reception promises a night of glitz and glamour, and will also feature the presentation of the CCMA Awards of Achievement and this year’s Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductions.

Each year, fans, artists, and industry members come together to celebrate Canada’s biggest night in country music, the CCMA Awards.

Now in its 44th year, this iconic live awards show honours the outstanding talent and achievements of the genre’s brightest homegrown stars with unforgettable performances from Tenille Arts, Dean Brody, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Kalsey Kulyk, Jess Moskaluke, The Reklaws, and Owen Riegling, alongside special appearances and the presentation of eight major awards.