Published September 16, 2023, 7:14 am ET
Updated September 16, 2023, 7:16 a.m. ET
Country crooner Josh Ross arrives at the 58th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the Ford Center on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Frisco, Texas. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeffrey McWhorter
Rising country star Josh Rosh leads the nominees at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Hamilton tonight.
The singer-songwriter behind the hit single “Trouble” goes to the show with awards in six categories, including Breakthrough Artist, Songwriter and Video of the Year, as well as the Fan Award.
Ross is also one of the performers, joining a list that also includes US country singer Sam Hunt, Brett Kissel, Matt Lang and the James Barker Band.
Several duets are also planned, including singer Tenille Townes, who joins the “Drops of Jupiter” band Train to perform their new song, and pop singer Tyler Shaw, who sings alongside country newcomer Sacha.
Other top contenders include country sibling pair Reklaws, who have five nominations while also serving as hosts of this year’s show from the FirstOntario Centre.
The CCMA Awards air live on CTV at 8 p.m. ET.
Many of the country music awards are presented at a gala dinner on Friday.
Dallas Smith is up for five awards, including Entertainer of the Year and the Fan Choice Award, while Townes is in the running for Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year.
Shania Twain is nominated for entertainer of the year and artist of the year, while Orville Peck is vying for breakthrough artist.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 16, 2023.
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