Canadian
Country Music Association Awards 2015
2015 CCMA Winners, Report, Videos, photos, links and Green Carpet
Fashion
Updated: Sept 16, 2015
Updated: Sept 16, 2015
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September 13, 2015 (Halifax, NS) – The 2015 Canadian Country Music
Association® (CCMA®) Awards Show, hosted by television personality Jessi Cruickshank, who kept the
audience in stitches, celebrated eight CCMA Award categories in a televised
ceremony this evening.
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| Jessi Cruickshank |
"I am so excited to be
hosting the CCMA Awards! I have long admired country music artists and secretly
wish I was one," said Cruickshank. "I guarantee a wild night filled with laughs, surprises and men in tight
jeans."
Host of CBC-TV's Canada's Smartest Person and etalk
correspondent, Cruickshank is one of Canada's most beloved TV personalities.
She became a household name as the face of MTV Canada, hosting the daily comedy
show MTV Live and smash hit The Hills After Show.
The 2015 CCMA Awards Show took place at the newly renovated Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, and was broadcast across Canada on CBC-TV at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT) and
CMT (Canada) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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| CCMA Awards 2015 Winners Montage CLICk to ENLARGE |
- The coveted CCMA Fan’s Choice Award was presented to Johnny Reid off the top of the show. This is Reid’s sixth time winning this specific award.
- Gord Bamford took home CCMA Awards for both Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for his song, “Where A Farm Used To Be”. Bamford took home the hardware in these two categories last year as well.
- Also on a repeat was Jess Moskaluke, who was crowned Female Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year.
- High Valley were named Group or Duo of the Year
- Madeline Merlo was bestowed with the Rising Star award.
- Local fan-favourite, Dean Brody, took home the CCMA Award for Video of the Year
- Dallas Smith took home the prestigious CCMA Award for Album of the Year.
2015
CCMA Performers
The 2015 CCMA Awards Show delivered a collection of high energy and high
impact performances by an array of
Canadian country music’s brightest stars, including Autumn Hill ("Blame"), Gord Bamford (“Don't Let Her Be Gone"), Paul Brandt with Jess
Moskaluke (“I’m An Open Road”), Dean
Brody (banjo-techno hit “Bring Down the House”, looking cool in a pool of
dry ice vapour), Tim Hicks (“Yail”; vibrant
summer anthem Young, Alive and in Love), High
Valley (“She’s With Me”), Kira
Isabella and MacKenzie Porter (“Shake It If You Got It”; giving
bro country a boot in the jeans), Brett
Kissel, Wes Mack, Steven Lee Olsen, Johnny Reid (“What Love Is All About”) and Dallas Smith (“Cheap Seats”; with a pounding drumline and high
fives for the fans).
International guests Florida
George Line performed their fan-favourite, “Anything Goes”, while Thomas Rhett sang his latest hit, #1
single, “Crash and Burn”.
The 2016 CCMA Awards Show will take place in London, Ontario. Tickets go
on sale later in 2015.
Over 20 CCMA Awards Presented At Two Awards Ceremonies In Halifax
The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced the winners in
over 20 award categories at the CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards and the CCMA
All-Star Band Awards. These are the second and third of four awards ceremonies which
took place over the weekend In Halifax
as part of Country Music Week® and the 2015 CCMA Awards Program.
Award presentations were made for the 2015 CCMA Awards of Achievement
recipients. MusiCounts,
which received the Slaight Music
Humanitarian Award and Robert Ott, who received the Leonard T. Rambeau International Award, were both paid touching
tributes.
Dianne
Leigh was inducted into the Canadian
Country Music Hall of Fame in the artist category, while Elizabeth
"Ma" Henning was posthumously honoured with the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Stan
Klees Builder Award.
Both women, known as leaders and trailblazers in the industry, joined a
prestigious list of cherished artists and professionals who comprise the
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.
- Among the many award winners this evening was Brett Kissel, who took home the award for Interactive Artist or Group of the Year, which he also won last year.
- Likewise, Lindi Ortega was named Roots Artist of the Year, a title she was also bestowed with in 2014.
- Gord Bamford, Buddy Owens and Phil O'Donnell took home the hardware for Songwriter(s) of the Year, with the hit "Where A Farm Used To Be".
- Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year went to Yoan for his SELF-TITLED work, Yoan, while Top Selling Album of the Year went to Luke Bryan for CRASH MY PARTY.
- Raquel Cole, from Vernon, BC, took home this year's CCMA Discovery Award. The award is bestowed upon one of six finalists in the CCMA Discovery Program based upon compiled scores from several major milestones of the program: a panel interview, a written essay, and a showcase performance from Thursday night as part of Country Music Week. The CCMA Discovery Program was developed to educate and support Canadian country music artists in their pursuit of a career in the music industry.
Gord Bamford was the big winner for the night.
Country fans across Canada had their eyes on the Halifax stage, as
Calgary singer Gord
Bamford emerged as the weekend's big winner, taking home his third Male Artist Of The Year award. He also
saw his song “Where a Farm Used to Be” named Single Of The Year, while on Saturday it earned him a songwriter of
the year award, along with co-writers Buddy Owens
and New Brunswick-born Phil O'Donnell.
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| Gord Bamford |
"It's a reflection of the
evolution of what's going on," said Bamford of the song, which clearly
touched a nerve with listeners across Canada, in the city as well as the
country.
"Growth is always good, but
what we wrote about is real, and people really related to it." Bamford
performed his strong new single ‘Don't Let Her Be Gone’ on the CCMA broadcast,
and backstage he dropped a hint about an upcoming tour announcement,
co-headlining with a major American performer.
He also talked about his visit
to the IWK Health Centre on Friday, where he donated $10,000 from his
charitable foundation to the children's hospital's music therapy program.
"Those experiences have
changed my life forever," said the singer, who also shows his support
for MusiCounts, which provides musical equipment to public schools. "Not every kid wakes up and wants to play
hockey or baseball," said Bamford. "I've seen what music can do
and how it can heal, and I'm proud to be able to help make that dream come
true."
The 39-year-old Bamford, who was born in Australia but moved to Canada
as a young boy, said he attributes his continued success to his hard-working
attitude, instilled by his family upbringing in Alberta.
"I was
always taught to work really hard and be very respectful to people, but told
that when you go do something, try to do it at the best of your ability. That's
all I've tried to do," said Bamford in an oversized black cowboy
hat, just after debuting his new single Don't Let Her Be Gone for thousands.
Jess
Moskaluke, 25, won Female Artist of the Year for the second year in a row. The
pop-country singer from Langenburg, Sask., is gearing up for the release of her
new EP Kiss Me Quiet out on Friday, September 25, 2015.
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| Female Artist Of The Year Jess Moslaluke |
"I cannot believe that this
happened," said an emotional Moskaluke in a floor-length red dress as
she accepted the award. "You have no
idea how much this means to me as a girl from small town Saskatchewan."
Jess shared n Facebook: OMG!! Seriously?!
Again?! I'm not sure what I'm doing to deserve this, but I sure am grateful!
Thank you so much to anyone and everyone who has played a role in my career
(big or small). You will never know what this means to a small town girl like
me. Now if you'll excuse me, there's whiskey calling my name.
This has been a career milestone year for Jess Moskaluke, with a
consecutive win in the CCMA® Awards Female Artist of the Year category. For
year-to-date (2015), she is currently the #1 most played Canadian female artist
at Country format, and recently reached over 1 billion YouTube views.
Exclaims Moskaluke, "This
award is such an incredible honour, I cannot believe it! I would like to share this award with my
fans, as it is their love and support that helped create this amazing moment
and unforgettable year! See you on the
road!"
Now her first arena show is this fall!
In October, Moskaluke will join Paul Brandt and Dean Brody’s Road Trip
Tour and has released new single “Kiss Me Quiet” on September 14th. (Via Press Release)
Scottish-born veteran vocalist Johnny Reid claimed the Fans' Choice Award for the sixth time in the past seven
years. He said being recognized by the people who listen to your music is an
honour. "The bigger thing for me is
to stand up there and say thanks to them," said Reid, standing out
against his cowboy hat-clad colleagues in a black suit and tie. "It was a very humbling experience for
me, yet again."
Not a dry eye in the house after Johnny Reid's performance backed by a
Halifax gospel choir! #CCMAawards
Johnny Reid's last studio album of a sort was 2012's Platinum+ Fire It
Up, followed by a second Christmas album, A Christmas Gift To You—released in
October 2012 and certified Platinum by December. It has subsequently sold about
200,000 albums in Canada.
Reid has quietly been working on his supersized
return with producer Bob Ezrin who came on board for the last Christmas album.
On Sunday, Reid stepped back into the limelight, at the CCMA Awards in Halifax,
to perform the title track and lead single from his upcoming November 13th
album, >> WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT – Cover Art
As it so happened, being off the road and not releasing any new material
for a couple of years hasn't diminished his celebrity with his Tartan Army an
iota. Reid also took to the stage to receive the Fans Choice Award, his sixth
consecutive win.
Read More: Wee Johnny Has Big Bob Ezrin On The Big One
(fyi music news)
The Nova Scotia-based Dean Brody, who was poised to win big having
received seven nominations, won Video of
the Year for “Upside Down”. The 40-year-old B.C.-born singer, who moved to
Nova Scotia six years ago after a stint in Nashville, said it felt great
winning the award in his new home."We
really feel embraced by the East Coast community," said Brody, whose
young family currently lives in Windsor, N.S., but will soon move to the
Halifax area. "It's just a great
community and it suites me as a person. I'm hoping we're here to stay."
2015
CCMA’s Nominees & Winners
Fans’ Choice Award
Album Of The Year
5:01
(Tim Hicks), County Line (High Valley), Gypsy Road (Dean Brody), Lifted (Dallas Smith) **
Winner **,,
Light Up The Night (Jess Moskaluke)
Female Artist Of The Year
Terri
Clark, Kira Isabella, Beverley Mahood, Jess
Moskaluke ** Winner **, MacKenzie Porter
Male Artist Of The Year
Gord Bamford ** Winner **, Dean Brody, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, Dallas Smith
Group Or Duo Of The Year
Autumn
Hill, The Boom Chucka Boys, High Valley ** Winner **, The Road Hammers, Small Town Pistols
Single Of The Year
3-2-1
(Brett Kissel), Another Man's Gold (Dean Brody), Cheap Wine and Cigarettes
(Jess Moskaluke)
Wastin'
Gas (Dallas Smith), Where A Farm Used To Be (Gord Bamford) ** Winner **
Video Of The Year
Country
Side (Jason Blaine), If You Ask Me To (MacKenzie Porter), Tough People Do (Brett
Kissel)
Upside Down (Dean Brody) ** Winner **, Where A Farm Used To Be
(Gord Bamford)
Rising Star
Jason
Benoit, Lindsay Broughton, Leah Daniels, Lindsay Ell, Tristan Horncastle,
Jordan McIntosh
Madeline Merlo ** Winner **, Steven Lee Olsen
The
eligibility period was March 1, 2014
through to April 30, 2015;
The
artist must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant; All final nominees were
required to be members of the CCMA (industry level) in good standing. CCMA Awards - Rules & Regulations
The
Awards handed out during the CCMA Gala and Dinner were!
2015
CCMA Award winners (organized by award categories, in alphabetical order):
2015 Canadian Country Music
Hall Of Fame Inductees Artist Inductee
Dianne
Leigh
Stan Klees Builder Award -
Builder Inductee
Elizabeth
"Ma" Henning
CCMA Awards Of Achievement
2015
Slaight Music Humanitarian Award: MusiCounts
Leonard
T. Rambeau International Award: Robert Ott
Songwriter(S) Of The Year
Before
You Drive Me Crazy (Written By: Wes Mack, Micah Wilshire, Rick Ferrell,
Performed By: Wes Mack)
Country
Side (Written By: Jason Blaine, Deric Ruttan, Performed By: Jason Blaine)
Never
Didn't Love You (Written By: Walt Aldridge, Michael Pyle, Bobby Wills,
Performed By: Bobby Wills)
Upside
Down (Written By: Dean Brody, Performed By: Dean Brody)
Where A Farm Used To Be (Written By: Gord Bamford,
Buddy Owens, Phil O'Donnell, Performed By: Gord Bamford) ** Winner **
Listen
“Where A Farm Used To Be”:
ARTIST
AWARDS
CCMA Discovery Award: Raquel Cole
Interactive Artist Or Group
Of The Year
Leah
Daniels, Tim Hicks, High Valley, Brett Kissel ** Winner **, Twin Kennedy
Roots Artist Of The Year
The
Bros. Landreth, Tim Chaisson, The Lovelocks, Lindi Ortega ** Winner **, The Western Swing Authority
MUSICIAN
AWARDS
All
Star Band – BASS
Chris
Byrne, Scott Cooke, Lisa Dodd ** Winner **, Justin Kudding, Travis Switzer
All
Star Band – DRUMS
Ben
Bradley, Stephen Broadhurst, Corbett Frasz, Chad
Melchert ** Winner **, Ben Shillabeer
All
Star Band – FIDDLE
Denis Dufresne ** Winner **, Shane Guse, MacKenzie Porter, Ali Raney, Tyler Vollrath
All
Star Band – GUITAR
Jason
Barry, Ryan Davidson ** Winner **, Matt McKay, Mitch Merrett, Darren Savard
All
Star Band – KEYBOARDS
Scott
Galloway, Mike Little, Bart McKay ** Tie Winners **,, Carly McKillip, Dale Wallace
All Star Band - Special
Instrument
Dave
Barber (Banjo), Shane Chisholm (Gastank Bass), Shane Guse (Mandolin), Robin Pelletier (Mandolin) **
Winner **,
Tyler Vollrath (Mandolin)
All Star Band – Steel Guitar
Darrek
Anderson, John Ellis, Smokey Fennell, Doug Johnson, Ed (Peewee
Charles) Ringwald **
Winner **
RADIO
AWARDS
Radio Station Of The Year -
Large Market:
KX 94.7, New Country FM - Hamilton, ON
Radio Station Of The Year -
Medium Or Small Market: CKGY 95.5, KG Country - Red Deer, AB
INDUSTRY
AWARDS
Music Publishing Company Of
The Year:
ole
Record Company Of The Year: MDM Recordings Inc.
Record Company Person Of The
Year: Mike
Denney - MDM Recordings Inc.
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer Or
Promoter Of The Year: Jim Cressman/ Rob Cyrynowski - Invictus Entertainment Group
Top Selling Album Of The
Year: Crash
My Party - Luke Bryan
Top Selling Canadian Album
Of The Year:
Yoan - Yoan
Jess
Moskaluke Wins CCMA® Female Artist of the Year for a Second Consecutive Time
MDM
Sweeps with Major Industry Wins Including Record Company of the Year
Following
last night's exhilarating broadcast, which included appearances by presenters Chad
Brownlee, Bobby Wills and performances from the industry's
greatest,Country Music Awards® in Halifax marks another
year of remarkable achievements for MDM
Recordings Inc. (MDM) and its artists. As the weekend concluded,
MDM took home 3 awards, across both, artist and industry categories:
- Jess Moskaluke - Female Artist of the Year
(second consecutive title)
- MDM
Recordings Inc. - Record Label of the Year
- Mike Denney -
Record Person of the Year (second consecutive title)
Remarks
Mike Denney, "As we kicked off
Country Music Week this year, I never could have anticipated what was to come.
Not one, but two consecutive wins for both Jess Moskaluke and myself, as
well as a fantastic honour for our entire Road Family as Record Company of the Year.
I am so proud of our entire crew I can’t even come close to describing
it! Congratulations to everyone!" (Via Press Release)
In addition to receiving a bevy of accolades, MDM proudly introduced a new addition
to the "road family" this weekend during their annual CCMA® Showcase. A
2015 CCMA® Female Artist of the Year nominee, Beverly
Mahood joins MDM, signing a three year licensing deal.
OPEN
ROAD RECORDINGS & RGK ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATE 2015 CCMA AWARD WINS: Dean Brody, High Valley and
Madeline Merlo win In Halifax
Open
Road Recordings and RGK are celebrating as roster members Dean Brody, High Valley and Madeline
Merlo take home three 2015 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. With
wins in Video of the Year, Group or Duo
of the Year and Rising Star
categories. Performing his GOLD single 'Bring Down The House' in front of
11,000 of his fellow Nova Scotians at the Scotiabank Centre, Dean Brody is no
stranger to the Canadian country music industry. In fact, some may say that
with the release of his latest album, GYPSY ROAD, he is the genre's leading
man. His win for Video of the Year marked his 14th CCMA Award and kicks off the
extensive Road Trip Tour, which sees him making stops in 22 cities across the
country alongside Paul Brandt as of September 24. (Source: Country Aircheck)
The Chronicle
Herald: Gord Bamford big winner at CCMA awards
2015
CCMA’s AUDIO
Live at the 2015 CCMAs: Madeline Merlo
Live At the 2015 CCMAs: David James & The Lovelocks
Live at the 2015 CCMAs 2015: Gord Bamford
2015
CCMA’s VIDEO
Watch the CBC background to Dean Brody’s “Upside Down” >> YouTube
CCMA
Country Stars Love Halifax >> YouTube
The Canadian Country Music
Association’s Annual Country Music Week
Overview
Country
Music Week began in 1977 as an annual event created to heighten awareness and
increase exposure for Canada’s country music artists. Today, Country Music Week
is made up of three components:a music festival, which includes a Songwriters’
Series, talent showcases, a full-day FanFest and a Countdown Concert prior to
the awards show; the CCMA Awards Show, which is a 2-hour live, television
special highlighting a year in country music; as well as an industry conference
which allows the Canadian country music industry to honour those working behind
the scenes via educational workshops, networking receptions, awards ceremonies and
more.
Country
Music Week 2015 was held in Halifax, NS from September 10 – 13.
CCMA
2015 EVENTS
The
CCMA Songwriters' Series celebrated
the crafting of original songs and the talent behind their memorable words.
Acoustic, in-the-round performances took place by both emerging and established
songwriters: The Heartbroken, Sykamore, Tim Chaisson, Aaron Pritchett, Patricia
Conroy, JJ Shiplett, Andrew Hyatt and Dan Swinimer
CCMA
LEGENDS SHOW: A TRIBUTE TO YESTERDAY AND TODAY
When:
Friday, September 11
Where:
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre
Presented by The Berkeley Hosted
by Beverley Mahood
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At
this once-in-a-lifetime event it paid tribute to Canadian country hits of the
past by pairing some of Canada’s most cherished country artists, including Hall
of Fame inductees, with rising and current stars of the industry.
Featured
performances by: Gord Bamford, Tim Chaisson, Patricia Conroy, Tracey Brown and
Randall Prescott from The Family Brown, The Good Brothers, Kira Isabella, Joan
Kennedy, Beverley Mahood, Charlie
Major, Danielle Marie and Jess Moskaluke.
(PHOTO) Jess
Moskaluke with publicist/ event/ manager Carmen Choney (L), Beverley Mahood and
Patricia Conroy (R) Backstage at the Legends Show at CCMAS.
IRVING
OIL FANFEST
When:
Saturday September 12, 2015
Where:
Cunard Centre Presented by: CMT
(Canada) Official Retail Sponsor:
HMV Hosted by: FX 101.9
At
the Cunard Centre for a line-up of some of Canada's brightest country music
stars! The FREE afternoon music festival featured back-to-back live
performances by a collection of fan-favourite artists. Attendees had the
opportunity to get their picture taken with country music celebs at the CCMA
FanFest photo wall.
Featuring
Performances By: Autumn Hill, Gord Bamford, Paul Brandt & Dean Brody, Chad
Brownlee, Emerson Drive, Tim Hicks, High Valley, Brett Kissel, Wes Mack, Jess
Moskaluke, Steven Lee Olsen, MacKenzie Porter, Tebey, Bobby Wills
CCMA
ALL-STAR BAND AWARDS
When:
Saturday September 12, 2015
Where:
Casino Nova Scotia, Schooner Room Hosted by: Wendell Ferguson
This
took place at the Casino Nova Scotia, Schooner Room and was hosted by Wendell
Ferguson
Sat Gala Menu (JPG)
The
third ceremony in the awards series, the CCMA All Star Band Awards honoured the
heart and soul of the music industry - the hardworking musicians who spend
hours perfecting their skills and supporting artists both on stage and behind
the scenes. Starting upon the finish of the CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards, fans
could kick back and party the night away with some of the best and most
appreciated musicians Canada has to offer. Featured performances by: Lindsay
Broughton, Leah Daniels, Tristan Horncastle, The Lovelocks, Jordan McIntosh and
Madeline Merlo
CCMA
SONGWRITERS’ SERIES – SESSION
When:
Sunday September 13, 2015
Where:
Casino Nova Scotia, Schooner Room
Presented by: SOCAN and ole
Hosted by: Ralph Murphy
The
CCMA Songwriters’ Series culminated with a session that features masterclass
songwriters from both sides of the border in a guitar pull setting. Notable songwriters
from Canada and the U.S. will share the stories behind country music’s biggest
hits. Accomplished and celebrated hit makers Paul Brandt, Phil O’Donnell,
Johnny Reid and Craig Wiseman will be hosted by Canadian Country Music Hall of
Fame inductee (2012), musician, record producer and songwriter, Ralph Murphy.
Experience this unique and one-time-only stage event with the names behind the
country songs you know and love.
Performers
include: Ralph Murphy, Paul Brandt, Phil O'Donnell, Johnny Reid and Craig
Wiseman
JOHN
DEERE GREEN CARPET
When:
Sunday September 13, 2015
Where:
Argyle Street, alongside Grand Parade Hosted by: FX 101.9
The
perfect opportunity to star gaze: If you’re a fan of Canadian country artists
and personalities, the Green Carpet was the place to be. Nominated artists,
performers, presenters and special guests walked the carpet and interacted with
fans and media along the way. Fans were encouraged to get to the FanZone early
for prime bleacher seating to get a glimpse of, and cheer on, their favourite
stars.
Watch
the CCMA John Deere Green Carpet Experience with Brett Kissel
2015
CCMA AWARDS SHOW 7:45-10PM
When:
Sunday September 13, 2015
Where:
Scotiabank Centre Broadcast Partners:
CBC-TV and CMT (Canada) Hosted by: Jessi Cruickshank
2015
CCMA’s Carpet Fashion
CCMA Awards Green Carpet; (free)
Ashley Diana Morris – The 26-year old Toronto,
Ontario actress, model and CMT Canada Host was on hand interviewing some of her
favourite country stars for #chevytop20.
She
simply sparkled in a ivory Dollhaus Couture (Fashion E-Boutique For
Dolls - Web) mini dress showing off her enviable toned pins and wore matching
cream Jimmy Choo heels ( see Instagram)
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| CCMA Awards 2015 - Ashley Diana Morris-Montage CLICK to ENLARGE |
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| Ashley Diana Morris Model photoshoots |
The
Vancouver model Ashley with looks of Anna Nicole Smith was named the face of
Guess Lingerie in 2013. She no doubt broke hearts when she married West
Vancouver cosmetic dentist Dr. Geoffrey Gillespie in the Bahamas in 2013 (Image)
Last year she was seen having fun hanging out with CanCountry stars Aaron Pritchett and Dallas Smith shooting Aaron's music video for “Boat On The Water” Twitter Image
Jess Moskaluke – The 2014 Female Vocalist
was a lady in red wearing an embroidered off the shoulder floor length gown
that had a side slit and sported a small train.
She later performed live wearing a white Free People dress featuring a sweetheart cut and floral lace overlay Image
She later performed live wearing a white Free People dress featuring a sweetheart cut and floral lace overlay Image
Jess
has enjoyed a record-breaking year.
Crowned the Female Artist at the 2014 CCMA Awards and a a multiple 2015 CCMA Award nominee.
2015 continued to be a year of many firsts for Moskaluke, including her first JUNO nominations; a cross-Canada tour, having joined Chad Brownlee's When The Lights Go Down Tour and now her first arena shows this fall.
Crowned the Female Artist at the 2014 CCMA Awards and a a multiple 2015 CCMA Award nominee.
2015 continued to be a year of many firsts for Moskaluke, including her first JUNO nominations; a cross-Canada tour, having joined Chad Brownlee's When The Lights Go Down Tour and now her first arena shows this fall.
Kira Isabella – The 2015 Female Artist
Of The Year nominee wore a sleeveless BCBGMAXAZRIA Pink Jumpsuit - Rossana
Cutout Back which added a need-now, seventies-inspired wide leg to an
ultra-chic modern shape complete with back cutouts.
It had a round neck, wide flared leg with a concealed back zip closure. (Product – Product) She also gave a shout-out to her Hair & & Makeup artist Justine Sslymua.
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| Kira (L) backstage with MacKenzie (R) |
It had a round neck, wide flared leg with a concealed back zip closure. (Product – Product) She also gave a shout-out to her Hair & & Makeup artist Justine Sslymua.
Canada's
Carrie & Miranda!: She later changed into a sexy black strapless sequined
bodice/ corset and black pants and boots. She was joined by “Rodeo” fiddle
player MacKenzie Porter who
co-ordinated rocking a beaded corset, sparkly striped shorts, boots and donned
a swept black furry gown. The “Shake It If You Got It” performance somewhat
mirrored Somethin’ Bad by Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
MacKenzie Porter - The Medicine Hat AB native and 2015 Female Artist Of The Year nominee
looked hot on the green carpet wearing a low cut sleeveless mini dress which
had an eye-catching silver stud pattern detailing. She added high suede boots
and a nude lippie to complete her #StudsAndThighHighs CCMA look. MacKenzie shared
that she sourced the dress in a small boutique store in her home town called
Twinkle Dolls (102-156 3rd Street South East Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0H3 Image – Facebook)
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| #ShakeItIfYouGotIt Kira (L) with MacKenzie (R) perform live |
The Lovelocks – Last years Discovery Award winners Ali Raney and Zoe Neuman had
Shawna Floral-Embroidered Sequined Gown with a concealed back zipper closure allows glamour to take a dark, enchanting turn when alluring sheer lace and a fluid hem create edgy romance, while the beautifully embroidered chrysanthemums are adorned with sequins for a subtle statement. The floor-sweeping silhouette could be styled with simple heels or sandals (£473.00; Product)
The
romantic sleeveless Kiley Striped Floral panelled lace gown with graceful
floor-sweeping hemline offered both grace and elegance, featuring a split
V-neckline and a center back keyhole with button closure (£616.00; BKL69E35-001;
Product Detail)
They
also thanked their “glam squad” Mac Cosmetics (website) and Janine Gerrits a
licensed makeup artist located in the Halifax area (Facebook; wedding, boudoir, fashion,
photography)
Brittany
Kielbratowski and Janine also had the pleasure of doing makeup and hair for the
wives of Florida Georgia Line. Janine
worked with Tyler Hubbard’s 2015 bride Hayley
Stommel (right) going with a natural bronzed look! Brian brought his wife Brittney Marie Cole along. Brian Kelley
and Tyler Hubbard stayed sharp in a dark palette of monochromatics for shirts,
waistcoats and pants.
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| FGL + wifes at the 2015 CCMAs |
Leah Daniels - The CCMA 2015 Rising Star nominee simply dazzled on the green carpet wearing a sleeveless Badgley Mischka Sequin Boat Neck Evening Gown ($795.00; EG1687; Product Detail) which she sourced from Rent Frock Repeat.com
The
unique blend of colored sequins is anchored by sheer black trim and a black
banded waist. 100% nylon. It showcased a boat neckline and ended with a small
train. A beautiful dress that clings to the curves that surely impressed at the
formal CCMA carpet affair.
Halifax!! You are amazing! Can't wait for the show to start! @CCMAofficial #CCMAawards tune in on CBC! pic.twitter.com/tqPk6b7cHB
— Leah Daniels (@LeahDaniels) September 13, 2015
Madeline Merlo
Just a little excited for the @CCMAofficial tonight!! pic.twitter.com/tWtVtPbvzU
— Madeline Merlo (@madelinemerlo) September 13, 2015
The
2015 CCMA Rising Star winner wass seen wearing a Greta
Constantine
Full Length Evening Gown from Wardrobe Apparel ($773.50 $910.00; Product Detail) This dress is a easy to wear, but absolutely
chic gown. Microfibre knit is a comfortable fabric and it’s Fabric milled in
Italy and manufactured in Toronto.
This
Greta Constantine dress is designed to flatter the bust and waist, the cinched
style creates a flattering silhouette.
The
CCMA weekend had been a dream for Madeline playing the CCMA All Star Band
Awards was a definite highlight for her and then having a Disney princess
moment backstage dressed in a Greta Constantine 1/2 Sleeve Skater Dress ($1,100.00;
Product Detail) with a shout-out to her stylist Crystal
Carson.
She
shared that the CCMA Awards night was a “complete
roller coaster of emotions” and still in a daze said “I have hands down never been so shocked in my life. I am confident in
my abilities but I really did believe it wasn’t my year to win, and was more
then okay with that. To have won this prestigious award from the votes of my
peers in the Canadian Country Music Community means so much to me its hard to
even put into words. I was so flustered, I had no speech prepared, so in shock
that I even forgot hug my mother (LOL) and cried on national television” Her
journey started for her when she stepped on stage at 6 years old. As a 12 year
old Madeline lost 99.9% of talent competitions she went in: The ups and downs are all part of the beauty
of life but please never give up on your dreams just because someone else is
afraid to follow theirs. My fellow nominees, it was an honour to be considered
amongst you guys.
2015
CCMA’s Pictures:
CCMA Awards 2015: Backstage Gord Bamford & Carolyn Dawn Johnstone
Gord
Bamford & two young Fans!
Alyssa
Morrissey (L), Alessia Cohle, Dave Woods and Elyse Saunders enjoy good timesin
Halifax
On Sept 13th Ontario singer/songwriter Elyse Saunders released a live barn session performing her song >> "That's Where I'm Comin' From" from her new I’M ON MY WAY released worldwide on iTunes on April 24th (UK iTunes and iTunes.ca) and on CD Baby © Copyright - Elyse Saunders / Elyse Saunders (013964729443) >> Test Drive on SPOTIFY
The video was shot and recorded live at LTS Ranch in Ontario,
Canada. for self
Bragging Rights: For those Indie artists that attended CCMA Music Week and showcased and met with PD's and MD's it was a great week. Brea Lawrenson showcased in various venues and in the shot above was interviewed by Country 101.1. The CCMA's are over and if you are an award winning artist, you SHOULD brag about it!! Mark Rheaume of the CBC explains why you should be proud of the awards you won, and why it's perfectly
okay to brag about them, CLICK HERE!!
If you did not attend you should budget now for next year which will be held in London Ontario. Try and get on as many showcases as possible and show your talent to the industry (Aircheck News)
Bragging Rights: For those Indie artists that attended CCMA Music Week and showcased and met with PD's and MD's it was a great week. Brea Lawrenson showcased in various venues and in the shot above was interviewed by Country 101.1. The CCMA's are over and if you are an award winning artist, you SHOULD brag about it!! Mark Rheaume of the CBC explains why you should be proud of the awards you won, and why it's perfectly
okay to brag about them, CLICK HERE!!
If you did not attend you should budget now for next year which will be held in London Ontario. Try and get on as many showcases as possible and show your talent to the industry (Aircheck News)
Articles:
Music.cbc.ca (Sept 13, 2015)
Lindi
Ortega and Kira Isabella on why we still need to talk about women in country
music.
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