Show takes place Sept 11th
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has announced that 7x 2022 CCMA nominee Tenille Townes and multi-platinum selling artist Blanco Brown will be hosting the 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD, live from Calgary’s iconic Scotiabank Saddledome. Returning to Calgary live and in-person this fall, the 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD will take centre stage on Global, broadcasting live Sunday, September 11th at 8 pm ET and on Corus radio stations Country 104 in London, Country 105 in Calgary and CISN 103.9 in Edmonton. Fans are encouraged to check local listings for details.
Leading the 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD nominations, Townes has quickly become one of North America’s fastest-rising stars. A Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, 2x Academy of Country Music Award and JUNO Award winner, Townes will take to the stage in Calgary to premiere her new single “The Last Time,” which is slated for release on September 2nd.
“I can’t even describe how surreal it feels not only to be co-hosting the CCMAs but to do so in my home province of Alberta is beyond my wildest dreams,” states Townes. “I grew up watching this show and my 12-year-old self would not believe this is real. I can’t wait to celebrate 40 years of Canadian country music!”
Recognized as the creator behind the 11x platinum track “The Git Up,” Brown signed his first record deal at seven years of age. Since then, the genre-bending, chart-topping artist has spent 12 consecutive weeks atop Billboard’s Hot Country songs chart in 2019, earned more than two-billion global career streams and a second No. 1 single alongside Parmalee, “Just The Way.” Creating a clear voice for himself as the originator of “TrailerTrap,” this singer, songwriter, producer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist will premiere his brand new, forthcoming single “I’ll Never” on the 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD broadcast, making it his national broadcast debut.
“I am honored to co-host the CCMA Awards, I never could have dreamt of this moment,” shares Brown. “The love from Canada has been strong since day one, and I can’t wait to be back in Calgary to celebrate with everyone!”
Adding to the excitement, the CCMA announced the confirmed list of presenters for the show including Lindsay Ell, Robyn Ottolini and more. Performers include James Barker Band, Lindsay Ell, High Valley, Brett Kissel ft. 98°, MacKenzie Porter, and others. The evening promises to deliver never-before-seen performances, unexpected collaborations and opportunities for fans to experience their favourite artists like never before.
Tickets for the 2022 CCMA Awards presented by TD are available now via Ticketmaster starting at $50 CDN plus fees with a portion of each sale going directly to the CCMA Foundation to support its year-round music initiatives.
