TORONTO, ON - The Country Music Association of Ontario is
thrilled to reveal Jason Blaine and Cold Creek County as performers for the
2017 CMA Ontario Awards. Hosted by renowned musician, entertainer and now radio
broadcaster Jason McCoy, the awards show will take place at Centennial Hall in
London, Ontario on Sunday, June 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Jason Blaine is a multiple CMA Ontario Awards winner as well
as the recipient of three SOCAN Airplay Awards and a CCMA award. He's had a
string of radio hits including "Back To You" and "Country
Side" from his latest album of the same name. Blaine recently completed a
stint on the road with Tim Hicks on the Shake These Walls Tour throughout
Ontario.
Cold Creek County burst onto the scene with the release of
their debut album Till The Wheels Come Off in late 2015 winning over audiences
and industry with their riveting live performances and popular radio hits
"Our Town" and "Till The Wheels Come Off". In less than a
year, their talents have already been rewarded with three 2016 CMA Ontario
Awards, a 2016 Canadian Radio Music Award, three 2016 CCMA Awards nominations
and a JUNO Award nomination.
Blaine and Cold Creek County join previously announced The
Western Swing Authority who will be supporting the evening's performances as
the show's house band.
"We are very excited to hear the first of many
announcements from the CMAO for performers and presenters that will be in
London on June 11. This is an amazing
opportunity for our region to experience the incredible talent that Ontario has
to showcase in the country music industry. We are working closely with the CMAO
and are very excited for many more announcements to follow in the coming
months," said Chris Campbell,
Director of Culture and Entertainment Tourism at Tourism London.
The CMA Ontario Awards will also host a bevy of guest
presenters, including Ontario country artists Marshall Dane, Leah Daniels, Cory
Marquardt, and Jessica Mitchell.
Presented by Slaight Music, with support from the Ontario
Media Development Corporation, the awards show will recognize honorees in 16
categories spanning talent and industry while featuring performances from some
of Ontario's biggest country music acts. Additional performers and presenters
will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the CMA Ontario Awards are available for
purchase through the Centennial Hall box office - online at
www.centennialhall.london.ca, by calling 1.888.999.8990, or in person at the
venue (550 Wellington St.). Pricing ranges from $59.95 (plus taxes and
service fees) for regular reserved seating to $250.00 (plus taxes and service
fees) for fan VIP packages. Details for corporate and group rates are available
on the venue's website.
About The CMA Ontario:
CMA Ontario was formed in 2007 by Rob MacArthur, founding
patron Linda Wright, and a number of interested and enthusiastic individuals
who thought it was time to have a voice for country music in Ontario. The
Association brings together the talent and the industry professionals. Its
mandate is to foster and support the growth and development of Ontario's
country music and its industry, provincially, nationally and internationally.
CMA Ontario has now hosted four annual Awards Shows with the assistance of
presenting sponsor Slaight Music. These sold-out events featured performances
from Ontario's top talent, including:
Jason McCoy, Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine, Tim Hicks, Tebey, Autumn Hill,
Small Town Pistols, Michelle Wright, Marshall Dane and many more. CMA Ontario
is also proud to have presented three highly successful two-day Road to
Independence educational conferences, with the financial contribution of the
OMDC and presenting sponsor Slaight Music. www.cmaontario.ca
About Slaight Music:
Slaight Music was started in 2011 with a mandate to support
the Canadian music community through a variety of initiatives, and to develop
Canadian talent via strategic partnerships with industry peers. We work with
artists from across the country and across the musical spectrum, helping to
further careers and get great music heard. We're also invested in the
technology sphere, helping Canadian music entrepreneurs develop the next
generation of digital platforms and services. And, we support a variety of
music-related events, causes and charities. www.slaightmusic.com
About OMDC:
The Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC), an agency
of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport that facilitates economic
development opportunities for Ontario's cultural media industries including
book and magazine publishing, film and television, music and interactive
digital media industries. www.omdc.on.ca
