The 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music in 2021, were presented November 29, 2021, at Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario.Melissa Couto Zuber and Noushin Ziafati, "Dallas Smith named entertainer of the year, takes three trophies at CCMA Awards". CTV News, November 29, 2021. Hosted by Lindsay Ell and Priyanka, the ceremony was presented in-person, although due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada the venue maintained vaccination and social distancing mandates.David Friend, "‘Drag Race’ winner Priyanka to co-host Canada’s country music awards with Lindsay Ell". Toronto Star, November 8, 2021. The top winner of the night was Dallas Smith, who won three awards.Joe Belanger and Calvi Leon, "Dallas Smith cleans up at Canadian country music awards on historic night". London Free Press, November 29, 2021.
The event was webcast live on the Global Television Network's streaming app and Amazon Prime Video, with a repeat broadcast on Global's terrestrial television stations on December 3.
Nominations were announced on September 22, 2021.
Nominees and winners
Music Entertainer of the Year Album of the Year Dallas Smith Dean Brody Brett Kissel MacKenzie Porter The Reklaws Tenille Townes, The Lemonade Stand Lindsay Ell, Heart Theory Brett Kissel, What Is Life? Tyler Joe Miller, Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do Jess Moskaluke, The Demos Dallas Smith, Timeless Male Artist of the Year Female Artist of the Year Dallas Smith Dean Brody Jade Eagleson Brett Kissel Tyler Joe Miller Tenille Townes Tenille Arts Lindsay Ell Jess Moskaluke MacKenzie Porter Group or Duo of the Year Interactive Artist or Group of the Year The Reklaws High Valley Hunter Brothers Tim and the Glory Boys The Washboard Union Lindsay Ell Aaron Goodvin James Barker Band Nice Horse The Reklaws Rising Star Fan Choice Robyn Ottolini Shawn Austin Andrew Hyatt Tyler Joe Miller Tim and the Glory Boys Brett Kissel Tenille Arts Dean Brody Jade Eagleson High Valley Tyler Joe Miller MacKenzie Porter The Reklaws Dallas Smith Tenille Townes Alternative Country Album of the Year Single of the Year Corb Lund, Agricultural Tragic Ryan Lindsay, The Ride Cory Marks, Who I Am Callie McCullough, After Midnight Donovan Woods, Without People Dallas Smith, "Like a Man" Dean Brody and The Reklaws, "Can’t Help Myself" Tim Hicks, "No Truck Song" High Valley, "Grew Up On That" The Reklaws, "Where I'm From" Songwriter of the Year Video of the Year Patricia Conroy, Ester Dean, Andrew DeRoberts, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Shane McAnally, Madeline Merlo, Tina Parol, Hillary Scott, Ryan Tedder, Dave Thomson - "Champagne Night" (Lady A) Marc Beeson, Daniel Tashian, Tenille Townes - "Come As You Are" (Tenille Townes) Aaron Goodvin, Ed Hill, Jimmy Ritchey - "Every Time You Take Your Time" (Aaron Goodvin) Lindsay Ell, Sam Ellis, Micah Premnath - "Good on You" (Lindsay Ell) Zach Abend, Jess Moskaluke, Liz Rose - "Mapdot" (Jess Moskaluke) Brett Kissel, "Make a Life, Not a Living" Lindsay Ell, "Want Me Back" Hunter Brothers, "Hard Dirt" Jess Moskaluke, "Mapdot" MacKenzie Porter, "Drinkin' Songs" Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year Dallas Smith, Timeless Dean Brody and The Reklaws, "Can't Help Myself" Drummer of the Year Fiddle Player of the Year Matthew Atkins Ben Bradley Spencer Cheyne Brendan Lyons Greg Williamson Tyler Vollrath Linsey Beckett Tyler Beckett Denis Dufresne Specialty Instrument Player of the Year Mitch Jay Denis Dufresne Connor Riddell
Radio Music Director of the Year, Large Market Music Director of the Year, Medium/Small Market Amanda Kingsland – CKBY-FM Dayna Bourgoin – CKKL-FM Stephanie Dunham – CISN-FM/CKRY-FM A.J. Keller – CFCW Peter Walker – CJKX-FM/CHKX-FM Paul Ferguson – CHCQ-FM Shilo Bellis – CJXL-FM Lance Doll – CHAT-FM Mike Sadavoy – CHSJ-FM Barry Stewart – CFWC-FM Radio Station of the Year, Large Market Radio Station of the Year, Medium/Small Market CFCW (Edmonton, AB) CHKX-FM (Hamilton, ON) CJJR-FM (Vancouver, BC) CKKL-FM (Ottawa, ON) CKRY-FM (Calgary, AB) CHCQ-FM (Belleville, ON) CKGY-FM (Red Deer, AB) CHSJ-FM (Saint John, NB) CICX-FM (Orillia, ON) CILG-FM (Moose Jaw, SK) Radio Personality of the Year Jennifer Campbell – CIKZ-FM Shannon Ella – Pure Country Jason McCoy – Pure Country Paul McGuire – Stingray Music Greg Shannon, Stella Stevens – CFCW
Industry Booking Agency of the Year Country Music Program or Special of the year Sakamoto Agency The Feldman Agency Invictus Entertainment Group Livestar Entertainment Canada Paquin Artists Agency Brett Kissel: Live at the Drive-In Christmas Time with Tenille Townes Gord Bamford’s Real Country Livin’ Father’s Day Special Paul McGuire’s Country Countdown The Road Less Travelled Management Company of the Year Music Publishing Company of the Year MDM Artist Management Services Big Loud Management Jayward Artist Group On Ramp Entertainment Starseed Entertainment Warner Chappell Music Canada Anthem Entertainment Big Loud Publishing BMG Rights Management (Canada) Inc. Sony / ATV Music Publishing Record Company of the Year Industry Person of the Year Warner Music Canada Big Loud Records MDM Recordings Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Universal Music Canada Brianne Deslippe, Big Loud Records Steve Coady, Warner Music Canada Warren Copnick, Sony Music Entertainment (Canada) Mike Denney, MDM Recordings Anya Wilson, Anya Wilson Promotion Creative Director(s) of the Year Recording Studio of the Year Bronwin Parks, Emma-Lee (The Washboard Union, Everbound, Stage Banner) Stephane Lamontagne, Matt Lang, Denis Desro, Carl Lessard (Matt Lang, Socials and Ad Material) Ben Dartnell, Brett Kissel, Erica Perreaux (Brett Kissel, Single package for "Make a Life, Not a Living") Antoine Moonen (Jess Moskaluke, Socials and Promotional Graphics for The Demos) Shae Dupuy, Ceci Mula (Shae Dupuy, Single: "Selfish", Music Video, Social and Promotional Material) MCC Recording Studio Barrytone Studios Noble Street Studios OCL Studios Revolution Recording Record Producer of the Year Retailer of the Year Danick Dupelle - Tyler Joe Miller, Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do Danick Dupelle and Tebey Ottoh - Tebey, The Good Ones Jesse Frasure, Brett Kissel and Bart McKay - Brett Kissel, What Is Life? Karen Kosowski, Thomas Salter and Gordie Sampson - The Washboard Union, Everbound Joey Moi and Dave Cohen - Dallas Smith, Timeless Apple Music Amazon Music Spotify Canada Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year Video Director of the Year Paul Biro – Sakamoto Agency Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment Group Rob Cyrynowski – Livestar Entertainment Canada/Hotels Live Canada Brooke Dunford – Republic Live Adam Oppenheim – Stampede Entertainment Inc. Stephano Barberis - Dallas Smith, "Classic" and "Some Things Never Change"; Gord Bamford, "Diamonds in a Whiskey Glass"; The Washboard Union, "If She Only Knew" and "Never Run Outta Road" Ben Knechtel - Jade Eagleson, "All Night to Figure It Out" and "Close"; Robyn Ottolini, "F-150"; The Reklaws, "Not Gonna Not" and "Where I'm From" Travis Nesbitt - Dan Davidson, "No Last Call" and "Role Models"; The Road Hammers, "The Boys Are Back At It"; Tim and the Glory Boys, "Without a Prayer" Carl Sheldon - Tyler Joe Miller, "Fighting" and "I Would Be Over Me Too" Brandi Sidoryk and Krista Wodelet - Nice Horse, "High School" and "Ugly Christmas Sweater"
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