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Shania Twain will host the 2018 CCMAs

CBC Music | April 23, 2018

The Canadian Country Music Association has announced today that Canadian country icon Shania Twain will take the stage as host of the 2018 CCMA Awards in Hamilton.

Taking place at the FirstOntario Centre on Sunday, Sept. 9, the 2018 CCMA Awards will celebrate some of the biggest names and emerging talent in country music.

“I’m so excited to host the CCMA Awards this year. It’s such a pivotal moment in country music as the industry evolves we’re seeing a new generation of deeply talented artists emerge. I look forward to being a part of the celebration of them and also celebrating some of the trailblazers before them,” explained Twain. “I’m also deeply honoured to be receiving The Generation Award this year. If I inspire anyone to embrace their creative liberty and write what they really think and feel without limitation, then that is all I can hope for. Music can bridge gaps and bring people together and we should all work together to ensure that everyone has the freedom to sing and express their truth.”

As well as hosting the awards, the five-time Grammy winner and 24-time CCMA Award winner will also accept the second-ever Generation Award, which is given to an artist who has had significant impact on the country music industry and awareness of country music around the world.

You can purchase pre-sale tickets for the 2018 CCMAs this Wednesday, April 25 at 10 a.m. through this Thursday, April 26 at 10 p.m. using the code CBCCOUNTRY.

Tickets for the 2018 CCMA Awards officially go on sale this Friday, April 27 at 10 a.m. ET at ticketmaster.ca 

To watch the 2018 CCMAs on Sept. 9, tune in to cbcmusic.ca/ccmas and awards will be broadcast across Canada at 8 p.m. on both CBC and cbcmusic.ca/ccmas.

https://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/19869/shania-twain-host-2018-ccmas-hamilton

Shania Twain to host Canadian Country Music Awards in Hamilton

By David Friend | The Canadian Press | April 23, 2018

TORONTO — Shania Twain has long been a darling of the Canadian Country Music Awards, but this year she’s taking the reins as host of the big event.

The Timmins, Ont.-raised country singer has signed up to oversee the music industry celebration in Hamilton on Sept. 9.

She’ll also accept the CCMA’s Generation Award for her contributions to the country music industry.

The honour has been handed out only once before to American singer Taylor Swift, who showed up to accept the trophy in 2012.

Twain has long been a favourite of the CCMAs, garnering her first nomination in the rising star category in 1993.

A decade later she dominated the awards with her album “Up!” grabbing seven nominations in every major membership-voted category, including two for video of the year.

While this year’s nominees won’t be announced until July 11, it’s possible that Twain could grab the spotlight as a leading nominee again.

Her most recent album, “Now,” was released in September and marked her return to the studio after 15 years without a full-length release of new material.

Twain is also set to embark on her first international album tour in as many years. She starts with dates in Vancouver on May 5 and 6 before swinging by most other major Canadian cities, the United states, Europe and Australia.

The singer ignited some anger over the weekend after she claimed that she would’ve supported Donald Trump, if she was able to vote in the U.S. election.

British newspaper the Guardian ran an interview where Twain said “even though he was offensive, he seemed honest.”

After a quick backlash from some fans, she posted an apology on Twitter saying she regrets not answering with more context, and that she does “not hold any common moral beliefs with the current president.”

She said the question caught her off guard, and that she is “passionately against discrimination of any kind.”

http://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/shania-twain-to-host-canadian-country-music-awards-in-hamilton

She's hosting the awards show and getting a huge award honor as well. So naturally she should preform. Smart move on her end :)

In a Video clip Shania twain did say there would be some surprises for the CCMA Awards I wonder what that could be? Maybe a new single for another album? Duet maybe something else. I think she's stopped focusing on The Now album and stopped releasing songs and videos because like Tommy said the hits just ain't there. I dunno if another album late this year or next year is a good possibility.

CCMA Country Music Week 2018

Tourism Hamilton

Celebrate the best of Country: Canadian Country Music Week Returns to Hamilton Sept. 6-9

It’s time to break in those cowboy boots. Canadian Country Music Week is back in Hamilton September 6 to 9, 2018. We can’t wait to welcome country music mega stars and fans once again for a serious celebration of all things county.

Here are just some of the events planned:

• CCMA Songwriters’ Series – Sept. 6, 7, 8
• SIRIUSXM top of the Country Showdown – Sept. 7
• CCMA Legends Show – Sept. 7
• 2018 CCMA Awards Show (hosted by Shania Twain) – Sept. 9

2018 Canadian Country Music Awards Show

The night we’ve all been waiting for arrives Sunday, Sept. 9 with a star studded live broadcast from Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre hosted by Shania Twain with performances by

• Keith Urban
• Lindsay Eli
• High Valley
• Terri Clark
• Dallas Smith
• Mason Ramsey

Don’t miss the biggest country music event of the year. Get your tickets here!

https://tourismhamilton.com/ccmas

***It's still unclear whether Shania will be performing or not.

ET Canada To Announce 2018 CCMA Awards Nominees

ET Canada | July 10, 2018

Entertainment Tonight Canada is partnering with the Canadian Country Music Association to announce this year’s CCMA Awards nominees.

Kicking things off on Tuesday night on ET Canada, we will announce the nominees for the Apple Music Fans’ Choice Award at 7:30 p.m. ET on Global.

The remainder of the award nominations will be unveiled on ET Canada Live on Facebook, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 11. Fans can stream the announcement and engage with it by using the official hashtag #CCMANomDay.

This year’s categories will include: Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group or Duo of the Year, Interactive Artist or Group of the Year, SiriusXM Rising Star Award, Roots Artist or Group of the Year, Single of the Year and Video of the Year.

As previously announced, Shania Twain will be hosting this year’s awards show on Sept. 9.

https://etcanada.com/news/346075/et-canada-to-announce-2018-ccma-awards-nominees/

The rest of the categories and nominees were just announced. Shania is also nominated for Female Artist of the Year.

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Shout out to all the ladies nominated for this year’s Female Artist of the Year Award! @lindsayell @madelinemerlo @jessmoskaluke @MegPatrickMusic @ShaniaTwain #CCMAnomday #CCMAawards

https://twitter.com/CCMAofficial/status/1017087483648073734

12:45 PM ET - 11 Jul 18

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***Click Links Below For Complete List Of Categories & Nominees.

https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2018/07/11/moskaluke-and-kissel-lead-ccma-nominations

https://etcanada.com/photos/346353/2018-ccma-awards-nominees

Tanya wrote:

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I don't understand... You can vote as many times as you want on Fans' Choice?

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Yes. That's correct. Shania will definitely win. Especially since she is hosting the awards. https://ccmafanvote.com 

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You can now vote for me in the @AppleMusic Fan's Choice Award at this year's @CCMAofficial. I'm forever grateful for your continued support and love ❤️ Vote here: ccmafanvote.com

10:30 AM ET - 17 Jul 18

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THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES JESSICA MULRONEY WILL WORK WITH SHANIA TWAIN TO HIGHLIGHT CANADIAN DESIGNER AT THE 2018 CCMA AWARDS

Twain to wear designs from selected designer on the 2018 CCMA Red Carpet and CCMA Awards live broadcast

CCMA Press Release | August 8, 2018

August 8, 2018 (Toronto, ON) - Canada, get your cameras ready! The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) has just announced that Canadian fashion expert Jessica Mulroney will be working with a celebrated Canadian designer to create 4 unique looks for the 2018 CCMA Awards show host Shania Twain. Making her first red carpet appearance in over a decade, Twain will select one Canadian designer to create show-stopping looks that will be revealed one by one during the 2018 CCMA Awards, broadcast live from Hamilton on Sunday, September 9 nationwide on CBC and cbcmusic.ca/ccmas at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

Mulroney continues to make efforts to promote Canadian fashion on a national and international scale. An expert on all things fashion and bridal, Mulroney works as an independent consultant with several companies in Canada, including  Kleinfeld and Hudson Bay. Jessica is also the co-founder of The Shoebox Project, a charitable organization that distributes gifts to women who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness in communities across Canada and the US to enhance self-esteem and reduce feelings of isolation for women in crisis. 

Over the course of the next month Mulroney will work with one of Canada’s most celebrated designers to create unforgettable ensembles for Twain. Each outfit will be presented for consideration and review in advance of Canada’s biggest night of country music, the 2018 CCMA Awards.

Who will Shania be wearing this year on the red carpet? Follow along via the CCMA social channels -- Twitter, Instagram and Facebook -- to see which designer is selected to dress Canada’s Queen of Country Music for her return to the CCMA Awards stage.

For more information on the CCMA and the 2018 CCMA Awards please visit ccma.org.

https://www.ccma.org/cgi/page.cgi/_article.html?aid=356

***Jessica is the wife of "eTalk" (Canada) host Ben Mulroney who has interviewed Shania several times over the years.

Shania Twain

I’m deeply honoured to be receiving The Generation Award at Canadian Country Music Association this September. If I inspire anyone to embrace their creative liberty and write what they really think and feel without limitation, then that is all I can hope for. Music can bridge gaps and bring people together and we should all work together to ensure that everyone has the freedom to sing and express their truth. http://ccmafanvote.com

2:30 PM ET - 11 Aug 18

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Female country singers to open CCMA Awards show with Shania Twain tribute

By David Friend | The Canadian Press | August 21, 2018

TORONTO — Three of Canadian country music’s new generation of female voices are gearing up for a tribute to Shania Twain.

Jess Moskaluke, Kira Isabella and Madeline Merlo will open next month’s Canadian Country Music Association Awards with an homage to the Timmins, Ont. native, organizers announced on Tuesday.

The trio of singers will each perform one of Twain’s songs before the superstar joins them onstage to begin her hosting duties for the live broadcast. The event takes place at Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre on Sept. 9.

It’s a “girl power” moment Moskaluke says she never dreamed would happen. She’s been a longtime Twain fan and regularly credits the country singer with giving her the confidence to pursue a music career.

“I had every album, I know every word to every song — whether it was a single or not,” Moskaluke says.

“I remember her music always being a part of my life.”

Over the past few weeks Moskaluke has been texting with Isabella and Merlo to iron out the details of their collaboration. They’ve discussed their outfits, the songs they’ll sing, and how excited they are to meet Twain for the first time.

Moskaluke will perform “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” while Merlo is down for a rendition of “Life’s About to Get Good,” Twain’s comeback single released last year. Isabella is set to offer her take on “Whose Bed Have Your Boots Been Under?” one of the singer’s earlier tracks.

They’ll unite to sing “Honey, I’m Home,” a foot-stomping finish to their set.

Moskaluke, 28, grew up in Saskatchewan during the 1990s when she says artists like Twain, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes ruled over the country music airwaves.

“For me, Shania was the one really paving the way,” she says.

Moskaluke has a few other things to be excited about at this year’s show. She’s tied with Brett Kissel for the most CCMA nominations — they each have six. Merlo is nominated for female artist of the year.

“Brett always cleans house,” Moskaluke says of her friend. “Year after year he has a fantastic career.”

But Moskaluke’s country stardom, which includes three consecutive female artist wins at the CCMA Awards, is opening new doors in Nashville.

She’s been working on a number of collaborations she’s keeping under wraps, and this summer recorded a Christmas album that’ll be released later this year.

“I always thought I’d have to work really hard to get into the Christmas spirit,” she says of her studio time in July.

“But you can’t hear Christmas spirit, you just have to sing the song… We put up a Christmas tree and that’s it.”

Moskaluke also plans to get married this weekend at her Saskatchewan farm, which she says added another layer of complications to her busy schedule.

“I haven’t had time to breathe. I don’t eat anymore, or sleep, because there’s no time for that,” she jokes.

“I guess I’m overwhelmed with excitement.”

The CCMA Awards will broadcast live on the CBC and cbcmusic.ca/ccmas at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

https://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/female-country-singers-to-open-ccma-awards-show-with-shania-twain-tribute

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11:54 AM ET - 23 Aug 18

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***The Red Carpet pre-show will be streamed online at http://cbcmusic.ca

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GRAMMY Award winner @alessiacara will present @ShaniaTwain with the 2018 Generation Award! How has Shania influenced your generation? #CCMAawards #HamOnt

9:30 AM ET - 4 Sep 18

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Not only is Raina Douris, Host of Mornings on @CBCMusic, presenting on the #CCMAawards, she’s also the host of our Red Carpet live stream! Catch all the action at 7pm ET this Sunday at CBCMusic.ca/ccmas @RahRahRaina

9:45 AM ET - 4 Sep 18

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I have the best fans in the WORLD! ❤️❤️❤️ You can now vote for me in the @AppleMusic Fan's Choice Award at this year's @CCMAofficial. Vote for me by tweeting #FansChoiceShania. Retweets count as a vote too! 😘 I'm so grateful for your support after all this time.

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12:02 PM ET - 6 Sep 18

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***You can also vote for Shania here: ccmafanvote.com

‘Shania did everything’: how the record-breaking singer shaped Canadian country music

CBC Music | September 6, 2018

Hit play on “Any Man of Mine” at karaoke, and you’ll have a roomful of people singing “better walk the line” by the time the chorus hits. It’s been 25 years since Shania Twain’s self-titled debut album was released, and there’s a reason the Timmins, Ontario-born singer remains the top-selling female country artist of all time.

From 1993 to 2002, Twain made country-pop crossover its own genre, winning five Grammys, 13 Junos and topping plenty of charts, paving the way for artists sitting atop those same charts every year since. This year, Twain will be hosting the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Hamilton, while also receiving the CCMA Generation Award, which recognizes artists who have pushed country music to new audiences internationally.

After making a comeback last year with her first solo album in 15 years — and celebrating a quarter-century since her debut — we thought it was time to ask some of this year's CCMA Award nominees how Twain has influenced their music. From Jess Moskaluke and Dean Brody to Lindi Ortega and Brett Kissel and more, their answers are below.

Tenille Arts

"Shania Twain was one of my biggest influences growing up, and she is the reason I started voice lessons. When I was seven years old, a neighbour overheard me singing ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman’ in my backyard and she came over and told my mom that I had a great voice. Ever since that day I have dreamed about being a singer and followed in her footsteps by going to Nashville."

Brett Kissel

“Shania, to me, is kind of like Elvis. When I was at Graceland in Memphis, there's this massive sign that said, 'Before anyone did anything — Elvis did everything.' So, to me, that's what Shania has meant to me — and all Canadian country artists. Before any of us did anything, Shania did everything. She's an amazing singer. An amazing songwriter. And an amazing entertainer. Shania is 'everything.'"

Jessica Mitchell

“Shania broke barriers from day 1 of her career by being herself and not being afraid to sing about things she wanted to, empowering women through lyrics and melody and bending genres to appeal to a widespread fanbase. That was something that always spoke volumes to me because I try to follow that same fearless path and do what makes me happy. She paved the way for many of us trying to carve our own path through the entertainment industry, and I’m grateful I had her music as a guide to never be afraid to do what I want to do musically.”

Dean Brody

"The thing I love and appreciate about Shania is that she wasn’t confined to the 'rules' of Nashville at the time. She was a trailblazer. Artists like her show that being yourself and being true to your own vision can be a breath of fresh air to a sometimes confining genre. Fans love authenticity. Especially country music fans. She, much like Taylor Swift, has helped me see that."

Madeline Merlo

"Shania has influenced my music immensely because she changed the landscape of country music at the time of her explosion into the scene. She brought so many pop and rock elements into her classic country roots, and although it pushed boundaries it became absolutely huge internationally. Shania taught me to push boundaries, not be afraid to be different and follow your heart."

Tim Hicks

“I think for me, the way that Shania's music was produced, especially early on, really changed the way I thought of country music. Bringing in those rock and pop elements kicked down a lot of doors and opened the whole thing up for a guy like me to find a home as an artist.”

Jess Moskaluke

“Shania has paved the way for so many country music artists to be who they really are. She’s bridged the gap between pop and country stylings and is largely a part of the reason I can be the pop country artist I want to be!”

Brandi Caroline (Nice Horse)

"Shania is, hands down, one of the biggest influences in my music career. I remember her first record, the self-titled album. It was one of the first CDs I ever owned — I loved Shania with the wolf on the front cover! I had that CD on non-stop. I would listen to 'Dance With the One That Brought You' over and over. I would sing harmonies to that album in the car. I am pretty sure there isn't a single lyric on that album that I still don't know 'til this day.

"I was so inspired by Shania that as a young, 10-year-old girl, I wrote her a letter. I had just moved to a new town, and I was having a hard time moving in. Music was the only thing that made me feel better during that time, her record in particular — I would just sit in my room and listen to that CD. I wrote her telling her all of that. You wouldn't believe my complete joy and shock when I received a reply back! She told me in the letter that she had a hard time growing up, too. Hearing that from Shania Twain helped me through that tough time, and as a young aspiring musician, that letter definitely fuelled my passion. I still have that letter to this day."

Lindi Ortega

"Shania Twain blazed a trail for a lot of modern-day country artists. She was one of the first to cross over. Her music went beyond the genre 'country' and became popular to all. Many have followed in her footsteps. She also never bent to Nashville norms; it was considered racy for her to show her midriff in her videos, but she didn’t care. She owned her style and didn’t compromise her vision for who she wanted to be as an artist."

Donovan Woods

"What Shania did was forge a path for Canadian women in Nashville. There will now forever be a narrative of a Canadian woman succeeding enormously in the U.S., at the highest levels, and no one can say it can't happen again.

“Shania's trailblazing is observable in Canadian artists like Terri Clark and Lindsay Ell and now, Tenille Townes. In a town where they'll use any old excuse to reject you (even your Canadian citizenship) Shania's success means it's possible. Country music is a format built on the backs of strong female performers. Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill — that list isn't complete without Shania. That's so hugely inspiring."

Lindsay Ell

"Shania was my role model as a little girl. I knew every word to every song and remember growing up running around all the rooms in my house with a plastic microphone thinking I would be her one day. Shania inspired me to fall in love with performing at a really young age, and helped me believe that anything is possible."

The Reklaws

"Shania has influenced us in bigger ways than ever. Her music has spoken to so many across the world and has given us a way to sing and share! There is not one country artist that has not covered one of her songs and felt the way the room changes when you do. On top of her music, her life story — as a woman and as a Canadian making huge waves across the world — she has set bars and has shown bravery that artists of every gender and age will look up to."

Hunter Brothers

“Shania Twain truly is a legend. She has always been ahead of her time musically, and exudes a great measure of energy with every song, recording and performance she puts her hands to. We grew up with one radio station in our little town and Shania dominated the airwaves. Her progressive pop leanings have no doubt held an effect on our musical direction and we are thankful for the pioneer she has been in the country format.”

https://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/20346/how-shania-twain-shaped-canadian-country-music

I wonder why they keep on telling it's her first red carpet appearance in over a decade when she attended a number of those during this time. Even Junos in 2011. Didn't they study Maths at school? What's wrong with the calculations?

With two major noms at Sunday's Canadian Country Music Awards, Lindsay Ell is more focused on fangirling Shania Twain

ABC News Radio | September 7, 2018

Newcomer Lindsay Ell is up for two trophies at the Canadian Country Music Awards in her homeland this weekend. But the "Criminal" hitmaker is less focused on her potential wins than on meeting the ceremony's host, country/pop icon Shania Twain.

"I still have never met Shania, just for whatever circumstance," Lindsay explains. "Whenever she's in town, I'm on the road. And so I'm so excited, to first off, get to meet my idol. She's hosting the awards show that I'm getting to perform at."

"I just had a #1 in Canada and was -- oddly enough -- the first female to have a #1 on Canadian country radio for 10 years, since Terri Clark in 2008," she continues. "So it's just gonna be such an incredible night -- slash -- I might fangirl on Shania, but I'm really excited."

Lindsay's nominated for Album of the Year for The Project, but she'll also compete against the icon for Female Artist of the Year. So what will she say when she meets her hero?

"I need to rehearse this, because I probably will choke up," she admits, "and I'll just be like -- I won't even know what to say. But I will just tell her that she's inspired me. I mean, I ran around the house singing Shania songs all of my childhood," Lindsay laughs.

Ever the fashionista, Lindsay will be bringing the glam for Sunday night's show.

"We have something special planned, for carpet and performance," she reveals. "Of course, I'm performing 'Criminal,' so we might be getting a little creative... sort of a spinoff of the music video where I dressed up as a prisoner."

Keith Urban and High Valley will also appear on the CCMAs, which are set to air on the CBC in Canada.

http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2018/9/7/with-two-major-noms-at-sundays-canadian-country-music-awards.html

REMINDER: Shania Hosting Canadian Country Music Awards Tonight!

***Don't forget! Shania will be hosting the 2018 Canadian Country Music Awards tonight in Hamilton, Ontario and will be honored with the Generation Award (presented by Alessia Cara).

***The CCMAs will air live from FirstOntario Centre at 8:00pm ET across Canada on CBC-TV and worldwide at cbcmusic.ca/ccmaawards, youtube.com/cbcmusic and facebook.com/CBCMusic (Red Carpet pre-show begins at 7:00pm ET - Online only).

***Kira Isabella, Madeline Merlo and Jess Moskaluke will open the awards show with a Shania Twain tribute.

***Shania is nominated for Female Artist of the Year (up against Lindsay Ell, Madeline Merlo, Jess Moskaluke and Meghan Patrick) and Fans' Choice Award which you can vote for Shania here: ccmafanvote.com or by tweeting #FansChoiceShania.

Shania has arrived!

VIDEO - https://twitter.com/HamOntMusic/status/1038912310847459334

Meghan Patrick won Female Artist of the Year.

Shania won the Apple Music Fans' Choice Award!