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"