CMAOntario Reveals 2020 Winners
The Reklaws perform at the 8th Annual CMAOntario Awards. Photo by Grant W. Martin
Last night in London, Ontario the Country Music Association of Ontario celebrated the province’s country music industry with their 8th Annual CMAOntario Awards. This historic event was the first ever, live drive-in country awards show in the world.
Meghan Patrick, who was unable to attend, lead with three wins for Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Female Artist of the Year. Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, and The Reklaws each nabbed two wins in addition to their live performances as part of the show.
The 8th Annual CMAOntario Awards took place at the Western Fairgrounds, and was hosted by Jason McCoy, with a drive-in audience of 225 vehicles.
THE WINNERS OF THE 8TH ANNUAL CMAONTARIO AWARDS ARE:
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
“Keep it Simple” – James Barker Band
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Wild As Me – Meghan Patrick
SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR
Meghan Patrick, Jordan Rager, Michael Whitworth – “Wild As Me”, Recorded by Meghan Patrick
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Meghan Patrick
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Tim Hicks
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
The Reklaws
ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Abrams
FRANCOPHONE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Les Rats d’Swompe
RISING STAR
Aaron Allen
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Keep It Simple” – James Barker Band
FANS' CHOICE
The Reklaws
RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Jeff Dalziel – Aaron Allen, The Abrams, Dan Davidson, Chris Labelle, Ryan Langdon
INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Shannon Ella, Pure Country/Complete Country
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
CKBY Country 101.1, Ottawa
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET)
CHCQ-FM Cool 100.1 FM, Belleville
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)
COUNTRY 106, Orillia
NIELSEN COMPASS AWARD
Tim Hicks
Official video for Meghan Patrick's "Wild As Me"
Featuring original songs by Ken Harrower and Johnny Spence performed live alongside a country band.