The Canadian Music Week (CMW) Broadcast Jury has released the list of nominees for this year’s Canadian Radio Music Awards. The winners of the CRMA’s are chosen by the combined votes of On-Air Staff, Program Directors and Music Directors.
Online voting will open next week with the awards to be handed out Thursday, May 9 at Rebel nightclub in Toronto. Here’s the complete list of nominees in the Broadcast and Industry categories:
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR MAJOR MARKET
Amy “Race” Ballard – The New Hot 89.9 – Ottawa
Matt Berry – X92.9 – Calgary
Brad Challoner – 103.5 QM-FM – Vancouver
Lisa Grossi – CHUM FM – Toronto
Julie James – 98.1 CHFI – Toronto
Michael Religa – Indie 88 – Toronto
Jeremy Slattery – Kiss 92.5 – Toronto
Brandy Taylor – Sonic 102.9 – Edmonton
Brittany Van Hemert – CFOX 99.3 – Vancouver
Wayne Webster – Boom 97.3 – Toronto I
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR SECONDARY MARKET
Bryan Capistrano – The Zone @91.3 – Victoria
Sarah Christie – 105.3 Virgin – Kitchener
Elle D – 91.5 The Beat – Kitchener
Gary Grivich- BX93 – London
Kendra Helm – 96.3 Cruz FM – Saskatoon
Mark Munroe – EZ Rock 1057- St. Catharines
Emily Szabo – Energy 95.3 (Fresh) – Hamilton
Barry Stewart – Hot Country 103.5/Jewel 105 – Halifax
Siobhan Woodrow – 97.7 HTZ-FM – St. Catharines
MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR SMALL MARKET
Shilo Bellis – New Country 92.3 – Fredericton
James Cormier – Capital FM 106.9 – Fredericton
Tyler Holowchuk – Mix 103.7 – Fort McMurray
Danny Ismond – GX94 – Yorkton
Danny Kid – 103-1Beach Radio – Kelowna
Graham Mosimann – X100.7 – Red Deer
Andrew Murdoch – 99.9 Sun FM – Kelowna
Curtis Pope – Country 107.1 – Abbotsford
Mike Thomas – KIXX Country – St. John’s
ON AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR MAJOR MARKET
Beckler & Seanna – X929 – Calgary
Darren & Mo – 98.1 CHFI – Toronto
Garner Andrews – Sonic 102.9 – Edmonton
The Jeff O’Neil Show – CFOX – Vancouver
Mauler, Rush & Jenni (The Morning Hot Tub) – The New Hot 89.9 – Ottawa
Nat & Drew – 103.5 QM/FM – Vancouver
Pepper & Dylan – Kiss 91.7 – Edmonton
Roger & Marilyn w. Jamar – CHUM FM – Toronto
Roz & Mocha – Kiss 92.5 – Toronto
Stu Jeffries – Boom 97.3 – Toronto
ON AIR TALENT SECONDARY MARKET
Biggs & Barr Show – 97.7 HTZ-FM – St. Catharines
Brady & Tara – CHYM – Kitchener
Griff & Caroline – Jack 92.9 – Halifax
Jeff & Rachel – 97.5 Virgin – London
Matt Soper – K-Rock 105.7 – Kingston
Robin Farrell & AJ Cruze – 98.5 Ocean – Victoria
Scotty & Tony – New Country 92.3 – Fredericton
Sunni & Hayes – 102.9 K Lite – Hamilton
Taz & Jim Kelly – FM96 – London
Vinnie & Randi – Real Country 95.5 – Red Deer
PROGRAM DIRECTOR MAJOR MARKET
Paul Awad – The Beat 92.5 – Montreal
Dustin Collins – CFOX/Rock 101 – Vancouver
Sarah Cummings – CHUM FM – Toronto
Wendy Duff – 91.1 CHFI – Toronto
Al Ford – Sonic 102.9 – Edmonton
Christian Hall – X929 – Calgary
Phil Kalssen – Country 105 – Calgary
Troy McCallum – Boom 97.3 – Toronto
Karen Steele – Virgin 99.9 – Toronto
Curtis Strange – QMFM/Virgin – Vancouver
PROGRAM DIRECTOR SECONDARY MARKET
Mark Addams – 100.3 The Q – Victoria
Brad Gibb – FM96/Fresh –London
Brady Kingsbury – CHYM – Kitchener
Susan Knight – 98.5 Ocean – Victoria
Earle Mader – Jack 92.9 – Halifax
Jim McCourtie – 89X/93.9 The River – Windsor
Peter McKeown – 106.7 Country – Kitchener
Andy Ross/Zoe Vassos – 96.3 Cruz – Saskatoon
Trevor Wallworth – Q104 – Halifax
Dan Wylie – Free 98.1 – London
PROGRAM DIRECTOR SMALL MARKET
Brad Bazin – GX94 – Yorkton
Matt Cleveland – Capital FM 106.9 – Fredericton
Jenn Dalen – Real Country 95.5 – Red Deer
Russell James – 103-1 Beach Radio – Kelowna
Adam McLaren – XL96.9 – Moncton
Rob Michaels – 98.3 Star FM – Chilliwack
Michelle Russell – Kiss 105.3 – Sudbury
Brittany Thompson – Star 96.7 – Pembroke
Mike Shannon – Ocean 100 – Charlottetown
Sideshow – K-Rock 105.7 – Kingston
PROMOTION OF YEAR
$1000 Make a Wish Minute – Boom 97.3 – Toronto
Baby It’s Cold Outside – Hot 107 – Edmonton
Citywide 50/50 – Kiss 91.7 – Edmonton
Destroy Your Debt – 99.9 Virgin – Toronto
Flight to the North Pole – KIXX Country – St. John’s
Kiss Your Ashby Goodbye – CHUM FM – Toronto
Live Like a Pop Star – 97.5 Virgin – London
Made in Toronto Takeover – Flow 93-5 – Toronto
One Weekend Only – X929 – Calgary
A Very Merry Mumford – 102.1 The Edge – Toronto
STATION MEDIUM MARKET
91.5 The Beat – Kitchener
96.3 Cruz-FM – Saskatoon
97.5 Virgin – London
97.7 HTZ-FM – St. Catharines
105.3 Virgin – Kitchener
BX 93 – London
CHYM – Kitchener
FM96 – London
Jack 92.9 – Halifax
The Zone @91.3 – Victoria
STATION A/C
98.1 CHFI – Toronto
102.9 K-Lite – Hamilton
103.1 Fresh – London
103.5 QM/FM – Vancouver
The Beat 92.5 – Montreal
C100 – Halifax
CHUM FM – Toronto
CHYM – Kitchener
Kiss 95.9 – Calgary
Kiss 105.3 – Sudbury
STATION CHR
94.5 Virgin – Vancouver
97.5 Virgin – London
98.5 Virgin – Calgary
99.9 Virgin – Toronto
Kiss 91.7 – Edmonton
Kiss 92.5 – Toronto
Kiss 102.3 – Winnipeg
Kiss 105.3 – Ottawa
The New Hot 899 – Ottawa
Z103.5 – Toronto
STATION CLASSIC GOLD
95.7 Cruz – Edmonton
Boom 97.3 – Toronto
Boom 99.7 – Ottawa
Jack 92.9 – Halifax
Jack 96.9 – Vancouver
Q107 – Toronto
Rock 101 – Vancouver
XL103 – Calgary
STATION COUNTRY
Big Dog 92.7 – Regina
BX93 – London
CISN Country – Edmonton
Country 101 – Ottawa
Country 104 – Woodstock
Country 105 – Calgary
Country 107.1 – Abbotsford
Hot Country 103.5 – Halifax
JR Country – Vancouver
KX96 – Oshawa
Real Country 95.5 – Red Deer
STATION MULTICULTURAL
CHIN – Toronto
101.7 World FM – Edmonton
CHKF Fairchild Radio – Calgary
Radio Centre-Ville 102.3 – Montreal
CIRV-FM 88.9 – Toronto
Red FM – Vancouver
Red FM – Calgary
CKJS – Winnipeg
CHKG Fairchild Radio – Vancouver
STATION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS
630 CHED – Edmonton
680 News – Toronto
980 CFPL – London
AM 980 – Vancouver
CJAD 800 – Montreal
News 1130 – Vancouver
Newstalk 610 CKTB – St. Catharines
Newstalk 770 – Calgary
Newstalk 1010 – Toronto
TSN 1260 – Edmonton
STATION ROCK
89X – Windsor
92.1 CITI – Winnipeg
94.9 The Rock – Toronto
97.7 HTZ-FM – St. Catharines
100.3 The Bear – Edmonton
CFOX – Vancouver
CJAY 92 – Calgary
Indie 88 – Toronto
Rebel 101.7 – Ottawa
Sonic 102.9 – Edmonton
X929 – Calgary
STATION SMALL
101.5 The Wolf – Peterborough
102.1 CJCY – Medicine Hat
103-1 Beach Radio – Kelowna
Capital FM 106.9 – Fredericton
Country 104 – Woodstock
KIXX Country – St. John’s
K-Rock 105.7 – Kingston
93.1 Moose FM – Timmins
New Country 96-9 – Fredericton
Ocean 100 – Charlottetown
Star 98.3 – Chilliwack
X100.7 – Red Deer
INDUSTRY AWARDS
BOOKING AGENCY
APA
Canadian Classic Rock
The Feldman Agency
Invictus Entertainment Group
Paquin Artists Agency
Paradigm Talent Agency
Sakamoto Agency
CASINO/SPECIALTY VENUE
Caesar’s Windsor
Casino New Brunswick, Moncton
Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax
Casino Rama Resort, Orillia
Casino Regina
Club Regent, Winnipeg
Fallsview Casino Resort, Niagara Falls
Grey Eagle Casino, Calgary
River Cree, Edmonton
DIGITAL MUSIC STREAMING SERVICE
Amazon Prime Music
Apple Music
CBC Music
Google Play Music
iHeartRADIO
Radio Player Canada
SiriusXM
Soundcloud
Spotify
Stingray Music
Youtube Music
INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR
Believe
eOne Music
Fontana North
IDLA
Indie Pool
Isotope Music
The Orchard
Outside Music
Select Distribution
INDEPENDENT LABEL
604 Records
Arts and Crafts
Black Box Music
Bon Sound
Cadence Music
Dine Alone Records
eOne Music
Last Gang Records
MDM Recordings
Nettwerk Records
New Damage Records
Open Road Recordings
Royal Mountain Records
Secret City Records
Six Shooter Records
True North
INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE
Aux 33 Tours, Montreal
Cheapies, Hamilton
Compact Music, Ottawa
Dine Alone Store/Wax on Wheels, Toronto
Dr. Disc, Hamilton
Fred’s Records St. John’s NF
Rotate This, Toronto
Sloth Records, Calgary
Sonic Boom, Toronto
Soundscapes, Toronto
Taz Records, Halifax
Zulu Records, Vancouver
MUSIC JOURNALIST
Stuart Berman, Pitchfork
Karen Bliss, Billboard/Samaritan
David Farrell, fyi Music News
Carla Gillis, Now Magazine
Andrew King, Canadian Musician
Sarah Murphy, Exclaim
Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
Graham Rockingham, The Hamilton Spectator
Keith Sharp, Music Express
Connie Thiessen – Broadcast Dialogue
Mike Usinger, The Georgia Strait
MAJOR FACILITY (OVER 8000)
Avenir Centre, Moncton
Bell Centre, Montreal
Bell MTS, Winnipeg
Budweiser Gardens, London
Budweiser Stage, Toronto
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Centre Videotron, Quebec City
Memorial Auditorium, Kitchener
Rogers Arena Vancouver
Rogers Place, Edmonton
Sask Place, Saskatoon
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
Scotiabank Centre, Halifax
MAJOR FACILITY (UNDER 8000)
Abbotsford Centre, Abbotsford
Brandt Centre, Regina
Leon’s Centre, Kingston
Meridian Centre, St Catharines
Molson Centre, Barrie
PNE Agrodome, Vancouver
Prospera Place, Kelowna
Revolution Place, Grande Prairie
Tribute Community Centre, Oshawa
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Bedlam Music Management
Bernie Breen Management
Bruce Allen Management
Chris Smith Management
Coalition Management
eOne Management
Invictus Entertainment Group
Last Gang Management
Macklam Feldman
RGK Entertainment Group
Sonic Entertainment Group
MAJOR RETAILER
7digital
Amazon.Ca
Google Play Music
Groupe Archambault
iTunes
London Drugs
Sunrise Records
Walmart
MUSIC PUBLISHER
Arts & Crafts Music Publishing
Casablanca Media Publishing
Cymba Music PublishingHyvetown Music
Nettwerk Music
ole
peermusic Canada
Red Brick
Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada
Third Side Music
Universal Music Publishing
Warner Chappell Music Inc.
MUSIC SCHOOL
Durham College – Oshawa
Fanshawe College – London
Harris Institute – Toronto
Humber College – Toronto
Metalworks Institute – Mississauga
Nimbus School Of Recording – Vancouver
OIART – London
Trebas Institute – Montreal/Toronto
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (over 1500)
Centre in the Square – Kitchener
FirstOntario Concert Hall – Hamilton
Francis Winspear Centre – Edmonton
Jack Singer Concert Hall, Calgary
Northern Jubilee, Edmonton
Orpheum – Vancouver
Place Des Arts, Montreal
Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Vancouver
Sony Centre, Toronto
Southern Jubilee, Calgary
Thunder Bay Auditorium, Thunder Bay
PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (under 1500)
Broadway Theatre, Saskatoon
Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville
The Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
Conexus, Regina
Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
Flato Theatre, Markham
Koerner Hall, Toronto
Performing Arts Centre, Burlington
Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax
Rose Theatre, Brampton
Theatre Capitole, Quebec City
Vogue Theatre, Vancouver
PROMOTER
AEG Live
Blueprint Live
Collective Concerts
Embrace
Evenko
Invictus Entertainment
Live Nation
MRG
Sonic Concerts
Timbre Concerts
PUBLICIST
Eric Alper, That Eric Alper
Jasper Anson, NovaCurrent Public Relations
Julie Booth – Freshly Pressed PR
Cristina Fernandes – Listen Harder
Adam Gonshor, Warner Music Canada
Jesse Lock, Hive Mind PR
Sacha Miller, Worklate
Damien Nelson, We Are Able
Joanne Setterington, Indoor Recess
Rebecca Webster, Webster Media Consulting
RECORDING STUDIO
The Canterbury Music Company, Toronto
Dreamhouse Studios, Toronto
Metalworks Studios, Mississauga
Noble Street Studios, Toronto
The Orange Lounge Recording Studio, Toronto
Revolution Recording, Toronto
Studio Fast Forward, Montreal
Taurus Recording, Toronto
Union Sound Company, Toronto
The Warehouse Studio – Vancouver
MAJOR LABEL
Sony Music
Universal Music
Warner Music
