Hosted by
Tom Green
Canada, meet your 2025 SiriusXM Top of the Country finalists and WINNER!
The top three have earned exclusive mentorship opportunities and performed at major live events across the country, culminating at Country Music Week 2025 in September. Finalists performed live on stage, and one was crowned this year’s SiriusXM Top of the Country champion, awarded a grand prize of $25,000, with the two runners-up taking home $10,000 each. Winner is: Noeline Hofmann was crowned the 2025 SiriusXM Top of the Country champion, winning the $25,000 grand prize, while runners-up Sully Burrows and Jake Vaadeland each received $10,000. The celebration was followed by a performance from BC's own Cameron Whitcomb.
The 2025 SiriusXM Top of the Country finalists are: Sully Burrows – Parry Sound, Ontario; Noeline Hofmann – Bow Island, Alberta; Jake Vaadeland – Cut Knife, Saskatchewan
The finalists continued their journey with a trip to the capital of country music—Nashville—for CMA Fest June 2025, where they connected with top industry experts and prepared for their upcoming live performances. In August, they took the stage at Montréal’s LASSO country music festival—a key moment on the road to crowning the 2025 SiriusXM Top of the Country champion in Kelowna, BC during Country Music Week 2025.
Broadcasted live on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country Radio with the finale featuring unforgettable performances from all three finalists — but only one took home the crown! Congrat Noeline Hofmann.
SiriusXM’s Top of the Country was in partnership with the CCMA and is part of SiriusXM’s ongoing tradition of promoting and elevating the best emerging Canadian music. SiriusXM continues to offer a leading platform for Canadian artists through its significant financial contributions and North American-wide reach. siriusxm.ca.
Established in 1976, the CCMA® is a membership-based,
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and recognition
of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate,
elevate, and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds
the spirit, community, and creativity that country music fosters through
year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week
and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. 
COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK CAME TO KELOWNA B.C for the first time September 10-13, 2025.
It began in 1977 as an annual event created to heighten awareness and increase exposure for Canada’s country music artists. Today, Country Music Week is made up of three components:a music festival, which includes CCMA Fan Village, a Songwriters’ Series, talent showcases, FanFest, and the Legends Show; the CCMA Awards Show, which is a two-hour live, television special highlighting a year in country music; as well as an industry conference which allows the Canadian country music industry to honour those working behind the scenes via educational workshops and seminars, networking receptions, awards ceremonies and much more!
2025 CCMA AWARDS WINNERS ARE........
ARTIST AWARDS Entertainer of the Year (Award #1)
- Jade Eagleson
- MacKenzie Porter
- Owen Riegling
- Josh Ross
- Cameron Whitcomb
Ford F-150 ® Album of the Year (Award #2)
- All Night Longer – Matt Lang
- Bruce County (From The Beginning) – Owen Riegling
- Going Home – Tyler Joe Miller
- Golden Child – Meghan Patrick
- Let Your Horses Run – The Album – Brett Kissel
Fans’ Choice presented by Bud Light (Award #3)
- Jade Eagleson
- High Valley
- Brett Kissel
- Tyler Joe Miller
- MacKenzie Porter
- The Reklaws
- Owen Riegling
- Josh Ross
- Dallas Smith
- Cameron Whitcomb
Female Artist of the Year (Award #4)
- Hailey Benedict
- Madeline Merlo
- Jess Moskaluke
- MacKenzie Porter
- Sacha
Francophone Artist of the Year (Award #5)
- Francis Degrandpré
- Fred Dionne
- Sara Dufour
- Vince Lemire
- Salebarbes
Group or Duo of the Year (Award #6)
- High Valley
- James Barker Band
- The Reklaws
- Tim & The Glory Boys
- The Washboard Union
Top Selling Album of the Year presented by Luminate
-F1 Trillion – Post Malone
Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year
Single Again – Josh Ross
Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year presented by AdmitONE
Complicated – Josh Ross
Musical Collaboration of the Year (Award #7)
- Broken Heart Thing – Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch
- Do It Anyway – Jade Eagleson feat. Jake Worthington
- Stoned Alone (feat. Caitlyn Smith) – Meghan Patrick, Caitlyn Smith
- Want This Beer – Josh Ross feat. Julia Michaels
- Won’t Forget – Dan Davidson, Tim Hicks & Max Jackson
- Your Mama Would Hate Me – Dean Brody, James Barker Band
Male Artist of the Year (Award #8)
- Jade Eagleson
- Brett Kissel
- Tyler Joe Miller
- Josh Ross
- Cameron Whitcomb
Breakthrough Artist/Group Year presented by Birkenstock (Award #9)
- Noeline Hofmann
- Zach McPhee
- Sacha
- Tony Stevens
- Cameron Whitcomb
- Alternative Country Album Year presented by National Music Centre (Award #10)
- Chandler – Wyatt C. Louis
- One More Dollar To Go – JaDe Vaadeland
- Purple Gas – Noeline Hofmann
- Story To Tell – Riley Taylor
- To The River – Kyle McKearney
Single of the Year (Award #11)
- I Grew Up On A Farm – The Reklaws
- Let Your Horses Run – Brett Kissel
- Moonshines – Owen Riegling
- Single Again – Josh Ross
- Quitter – Cameron Whitcomb
Songwriter(s) of the Year presented by SOCAN (Award #12)
- Kelly Archer, Travis Denning, Chris Stevens – I’m Gonna Love You (Artist: Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood)
- Ryan Beatty, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Leven Kali, Raphael Saadiq, Shawntoni Ajanae Nichols – BODYGUARD (Artist: Beyoncé)
- Ben Cottrill, David Schaeman, Nolan Sipe, Cameron Whitcomb – Quitter (Artist: Cameron Whitcomb)
- Zach Crowell, Lalo Guzman, James McNair, Madeline Merlo, Michael Tyler – Broken Heart Thing (Artist: Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch)
- Owen Riegling, Daryl Scott, Jesse Slack – Moonshines (Artist: Owen Riegling)
Video of the Year (Award #16)
- Hey Mom I Made It – Sacha
- Let Your Horses Run – Brett Kissel
- Life for Me – Jess Moskaluke
- Ride It Out – Alli Walker
- Single Again – Josh Ross
MUSICIAN AWARDS
Bass Player of the Year (Award #17) TIE
- Lisa Dodd
- Lisa Jacobs
- Ben Miller
- Brandi Sidoryk
- Holt Stuart-Hitchcox
Drummer of the Year (Award #18)
- Matt Atkins
- Flavio Cirillo
- Rich DaSilva
- Brendan Lyons
- Joseph Poulin
- Greg Williamson
Fiddle Player of the Year (Award #19)
- Linsey Beckett
- Tyler Beckett
- Denis Dufresne
- Jesse Grandmont
- Catherine Robertson
Guitar Player of the Year presented by PRS Guitars (Award #20)
- Chris Bray
- Russell Broom
- Ryan Davidson
- Marcus Ramsay
- Brennan Wall
Keyboard Player of the Year (Award #21)
- Ben Cottrill
- Matt Koebel
- Brendon Schmidt
- Brendan Waters
Specialty Instrument Player of the Year (Award #22)
- Denis Dufresne
- Johnny Gasparic
- Shane Guse
- Tyler Vollrath
Steel Guitar Player of the Year (Award #23)
- Michael Eckert
- Bruce Hoffman
- Matt McKay
- Kevin Neal
- Marcus Ramsay
RADIO AWARDS
Radio Station of the Year (Large Market)(Award #24)
- CFCW (Edmonton, AB)
- CHKX-FM (Hamilton ON)
- CISN-FM (Edmonton, AB)
- CJJR-FM (Vancouver, BC)
- CKKL-FM (Ottawa, ON)
Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market)(Award #25)
- CFCH-FM (North Bay, ON)
- CHAT-FM (Medicine Hat, AB)
- CHCQ-FM (Belleville, ON)
- CICX-FM (Orillia, ON)
- CIGV-FM (Kelowna, BC)
INDUSTRY AWARDS
Booking Agency of the Year (Award #26)
- Action Entertainment Collaborative
- Fame Group Agency
- The Feldman Agency
- Invictus Entertainment Group
- Paquin Entertainment Group
Country Club of the Year (Award #27)
- Cook County Saloon (Edmonton, AB)
- King Eddy (Calgary, AB)
- Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall (Calgary, AB)
Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year (Award #28)
- Big Valley Jamboree (Camrose, AB)
- Boots and Hearts Music Festival (Oro-Medonte, ON)
- Calgary Stampede (Calgary, AB)
- Cavendish Beach Music Festival (Cavendish, PEI)
- LASSO Montréal (Montréal, QC)
Country Music Program, Special, or Digital Feature of the Year (Award #29)
- Heartstrings & Honky Tonks (CFCW, Silverplow Productions & Design Co.)
- A Kane Brown Christmas Special (Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.)
- A Kissel Country Christmas (Brett Kissel, Abbey White)
- On the Porch with Front Porch Music (Front Porch Music)
- Pure Country Top 50 Countdown (iHeartRadio Canada)
Country Personality(ies) of the Year (Award #30)
- Dan Davidson & Stella Stevens (CFCW)
- Tracy Lynn (CFWC-FM)
- Jason McCoy (CICX-FM)
- Sam McDaid (CIKZ-FM)
- Paul McGuire (CFXJ-FM)
Management Company of the Year (Award #31)
- The Core Entertainment
- MDM Artist Management Services
- RLive Management
- Starseed Entertainment
- Willing Entertainment
Music Publishing Company of the Year presented by CMRRA (Award #32)
- Anthem Entertainment Group
- Big Loud Publishing
- Sony Music Publishing Canada
- Universal Music Publishing Group
- Warner Chappell Music Canada
Record Company of the Year (Award #33)
- Big Loud Records
- Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.
- Starseed Records
- Universal Music Canada
- Willing Records
Industry Person of the Year (Award #34)
- Justin Clark (Big Loud Records)
- Warren Copnick (Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.)
- Lindsay Hyslop (BBR Music Group)
- Joelle Proulx (Agence Ranch)
- Kevin White (Universal Music Canada)
Creative Team or Designer of the Year (Award #35)
- Design Team: Robert Adam, Bryan Francisco, Brandynn L.P, Alyssa Gibson (Duotone Studio) – Single: Bailing Twine (Artist: Robert Adam)
- Design Team: Austin Chaffe – 3 Pack Single: All The Time, If I Drink Enough, One Beer Away (Artist: The Reklaws), EP: Outliving (For Mom)(Artist: The Reklaws), Single: Worth The Double (Artist:Jade Eagleson), Single: Silverado-si-do (Artist:Jade Eagleson), Single: Race To The Bottom (Artist: Nate Haller), Single: Drive (Artist: Nate Haller), Brand Identity: Country Rising, Promotional Material: Lucknow’s Music In The Fields
- Design Team: Stephane Lamontagne, JF Galipeau – Album: All Night Longer (Artist: Matt Lang)
- Design Team: Kyle McKearney, Jeff Ojeda, Roberta Landreth – Album: To The River (Artist: Kyle McKearney), Single: Tomorrow (Artist: Kyle McKearney), Single: Hold On Goodbye (Artist: Kyle McKearney), Single: Fight This Fire (Artist: Kyle McKearney)
- Design Team: Connor Scheffler, Andrew Parry – Single: Life For Me (Artist: Jess Moskaluke)
Recording Studio of the Year (Award #36)
- 80A Studios (Toronto, ON)
- Manicdown Studios (Vancouver, BC)
- MCC Recording Studio (Calgary, AB)
- OCL Studios (Chestermere, AB)
- Revolution Recording (Toronto, ON)
Record Producer(s) of the Year (Award #37)
- Russell Broom, Kyle McKearney – Album: To The River (Artist: Kyle McKearney)
- Danick Dupelle – Album: All Night Longer (Artist: Matt Lang)
- Karen Kosowski – Single: First Time Living (feat. Gretchen Wilson)(Artist: Alli Walker), Single: Whether You Love Me or Not (Artist: Meghan Patrick)
- Joey Moi – Album: Quit!! (Artist: HARDY)
- Dan Swinimer – Single: He’s The One (Artist: Savannah Jade), Single: When I Hear That Song (Artist: Tony Stevens)
Retailer or Commercial Platform of the Year (Award #38)
- Amazon Music
- Apple Music
- SiriusXM Canada
- Spotify Canada Inc.
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year (Award #39)
- Paul Biro (Sakamoto Agency)
- Jim Cressman (Invictus Entertainment Group)
- Brooke Dunford (Republic Live)
- Adam Oppenheim (Stampede Entertainment Inc.)
- Denise Ross (Live Nation Entertainment)
Video Director of the Year (Award #40)
- Gord Bamford, Codi McIvor – Just Getting’ Started (Artist: Gord Bamford)
- Alexandre Blais, Alexandre Charron – He’s the One (Artist: Savannah Jade)
- Ben Knechtel – Outliving (Artist: The Reklaws), Remind Me Again (Artist: Zach McPhee), Youth (Artist: Sully Burrows)
- Travis Nesbitt – Won’t Forget (Artist: Dan Davidson, Tim Hicks & Max Jackson)
- Alex P. Smith – You Didn’t Hear It From Me (Artist: James Barker Band)
Innovative Campaign of the Year presented by TD (Award #41)
- “Wheels of Steel”- A Cross Canada Journey on the Open Rails (Cameron Nickerson)
- “Golden Child: The Making of” (Meghan Patrick)
- “SOUTHERN DRAW(L)” The Broadway Interviews (Paige Penney and W/FRNDS)
- Outliving (For Mom) EP Launch Campaign (The Reklaws, Starseed Entertainment)
- “Ride It Out” – A Cultural Moment, Not Just a Song (Alli Walker)
PERFORMANCES were stellar featuring Madeline Merlo, Sacha, MacKenzie Porter, Jake Etheridge, Noeline Hofmann, James Barker Band, Tyler Joe Miller, Meghan Patrick, Josh Ross, Restless Road, Dallas Smith & Alexandra Kay, Thelma and James, and Cameron Whitcomb
The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) Awards presented by TD. A dynamic mix of country’s brightest stars including Platinum-certified #1 songwriter and CCMA Award winner Madeline Merlo and chart-topping, Gold-certified, multiple JUNO and CCMA Award nominee Tyler Joe Miller, CCMA Award winner and trail blazer Sacha and 2x ACM Award nominated country powerhouse Restless Road, 3x CCMA Entertainer of the Year and 2x JUNO Award winner Dallas Smith and fan-favourite Billboard charting country starlet and The Coffee Girl entrepreneur Alexandra Kay, acclaimed Nashville-based duo known for their standout harmonies and intricate songwriting Thelma & James, and acclaimed singer-songwriter and rising star Cameron Whitcomb, came together for a memorable night that celebrates the talent, collaboration, and creativity at the heart of Canada’s country music community, hosted by comedian, actor, and cultural icon Tom Green. As well, Lisa Brokup, Joe Wood, Jake vaadeland, Noeline Hoffman and Sully Burrows performed. Stepping on the stage as newly announced presenters for the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD were Hailey Benedict, Ty Bentli, Lisa Brokop, Dax, Shannon Ella, Jillian Harris + Justin Pasutto, James Barker Band, Alexandra Kay, Zach McPhee, Jess Moskaluke, MuchMusic VJ’s, Owen Riegling, Restless Road, Tony Stevens, Alli Walker, The Washboard Union, Joe Wood, and Xana.
36 Awards given on Saturday Awards Gala hosted by Stingray’s Jackie Rae Greening. The 2025 CCMA Music Industry Gala Dinner & Awards was full of special moments, including the 2025 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame® inductions of Lisa Brokop and Joe Wood, and Craig Senyk honoured as the 2025 Gary Slaight Humanitarian Award recipient.
This year marked the inaugural presentation of the Francophone Artist of the Year Award, with Salesbarbes taking home the honour. Madeline Merlo feat. Dustin Lynch was also celebrated as winner of Musical Collaboration of the Year for Broken Heart Thing, while Denise Ross was recognized with the Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year Award.
Kelowna September 10–13, was buzzing with the unmistakable rhythm of Country Music Week 2025
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 10 – 13, 2025 | KELOWNA, BC
The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) has been honouring Canadian Artists and Builders who have made long-term contributions to the growth and development of Canadian country music since 1984. Inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (Hall of Fame) are selected annually by their Canadian peers in the industry. The Hall of Fame is managed by the CCMA Board of Directors’ appointed Hall of Fame Management Committee (Management Committee).
In 2025, there will be two (2) Hall of Fame Inductees selected: one (1) Artist and one (1) Builder.
An Artist (solo, duo, or group) is a professional performer (Canadian singer/musician) who has recorded and released music that has contributed significantly to the advancement of country music in Canada.
A Builder is an individual who has contributed significantly to the advancement of country music in Canada. These individuals could include, but are not limited to: artist manager, booking agent, consultant, distributor, event and venue management, media, music publisher, producer, public relations, publication, publicity, radio, record company person, retailer, talent buyer/promoter and television/video.
The information below is an overview of the Hall of Fame induction process and criteria for evaluating Artists and Builders for this honour.
THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION® TO INDUCT LISA BROKOP AND JOE WOOD INTO THE 2025 CANADIAN COUNTRY
MUSIC HALL OF FAME™
BROKOP AND WOOD TO BE HONOURED IN SPECIAL INDUCTION CEREMONY
DURING COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK 2025, SEPTEMBER 10-13 IN KELOWNA, BC
TORONTO, ON (June 2, 2025) – The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is proud to announce Lisa Brokop (Artist) and Joe Wood (Stan Klees Builder) as the 2025 inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame™. Both will be formally inducted during an exclusive ceremony taking place as part of Country Music Week 2025, scheduled for September 10–13 in Kelowna, British Columbia.
“Country Music Week is a celebration of the talent, passion, and perseverance that define our industry, and this year we are proud to honour Lisa and Joe for their remarkable contributions,” said Amy Jeninga, President of the Canadian Country Music Association. “Lisa’s unforgettable voice and artistry has helped shape the sound of Canadian country music for generations, while Joe’s unwavering advocacy for independent artists and his visionary leadership through RDR Music Group have laid the groundwork for so many careers. Their induction is both a celebration of all they have accomplished and a tribute to the legacy they continue to build.”
Celebrating 35 years in country music, Lisa Brokop continues to capture hearts with her powerful voice and deep emotional connection to every lyric she sings. Her latest album, Who’s Gonna Fill Their Heels? is a powerful blend of homage and originality – showcasing both beloved classics and stirring new songs, including the title track and the standout single “Come Back Bobbie Gentry.”
Over the past decade, Brokop has kept the spotlight on country music’s female trailblazers through her touring shows The Legendary Ladies of Country Music and The Patsy Cline Project. A three-time CCMA (Independent) Female Artist of the Year winner, her body of work includes Gold-certified albums, U.S. charting singles, and hits recorded by Reba McEntire, Pam Tillis, and Terri Clark.
Her musical journey began in Vancouver, BC, performing with her family before going solo as a teenager. She rose quickly through the ranks, landing a starring role in Harmony Cats, signing with Capitol and Sony/Columbia Records, and earning an ACM nomination. Through all the changes, Brokop’s passion, voice, and songwriting have remained her trademarks.
“What an honour to be chosen to be included in the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame,” says Brokop. “I feel so grateful and blessed for the career I’ve been given, and I’m truly humbled to be added to the list of all of our Hall of Fame greats!”
With a legacy spanning nearly five decades, Joe Wood has been a tireless champion for Canadian country music – particularly its independent artists. A former touring musician, Wood transitioned in the early 1980s, under the mentorship of Rich Dodson, to become a record industry entrepreneur and visionary behind RDR Music Group, a company he co-founded with Trudy Wood. Over the last 35+ years, RDR has become synonymous with independent country music in Canada, adapting to every shift in format and technology.
From pressing vinyl and cassettes and CD’s to pioneering digital delivery via Yangaroo/DMDS, Wood has been at the forefront of innovation. He was among the first to create a compilation CD (Country Pak) of indie artists for radio and launched one of the earliest toll-free services to help artists market their work. Today, RDR has helped deliver more than 10,000 songs to Canadian radio – supporting artists such as Gord Bamford, Tenille Townes, The Reklaws, Michelle Wright, Ian Tyson, Brett Kissel, and even Garth Brooks.
Wood’s deep relationship with the CCMA began in 1991. He served on the Board of Directors from 1992 – 1996 and was instrumental in establishing the CCMA Independent Awards in 1997. For over 20 years, he has conducted Round Table Workshops during Country Music Week and has served as a juror, volunteer, sponsor, and passionate advocate for the Canadian country community
“I am honoured to be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame,” shares Wood. “Stan Klees, for whom this award is named, was a close friend and mentor. I know he would be proud, and that means the world to me.”
Now 71, Wood remains active in the industry. “I’ve been lucky to work with two generations of artists – and if I stick around long enough, maybe even their grandkids!” he laughs.
The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame™ was established in 1984 to honour Canadian Artists and Builders who have made long-term contributions to the growth and development of Canadian country music. Its permanent physical home is located at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, in Calgary and consists of over 3,000 artifacts, including instruments and memorabilia. Inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame™ (Hall of Fame™) are selected annually by their Canadian peers in the industry. The Hall of Fame™ is managed by the CCMA Board of Directors’ appointed Hall of Fame Management Committee (Management Committee). The Stan Klees Builder Award was established in recognition of RPM Magazine co-founder, Mr. Stan Klees, and his pioneering efforts in creating the CCMA Awards Program.
As the custodian of the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame™, the National Music Centre will celebrate the legacies of the 2025 inductees and past honourees with a new exhibition opening on September 10, 2025. More details will be announced closer to its opening.
GARY SLAIGHT HUMANITARIAN AWARD -
Craig Senyk
GARY SLAIGHT HUMANITARIAN AWARD - recognizing his extraordinary philanthropic contributions and unwavering support of the Canadian country music community. Awarded annually, the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual(s) and/or event(s) that have made an outstanding contribution of time and energy in the support of humanitarian causes through country music. Since 2013, Senyk—alongside his wife Cara and cornerstone partner Mawer Investment Management—has hosted the Jamboree for Charity, an intimate country music event that has raised millions of dollars for community-based charities in Calgary and Toronto. With 100% of funds raised going directly to organizations that support health, education, children, and Canadian champions, with recent recipients that include Kids Help Phone, Discovery House, and the Radiance Society, the Jamboree is a powerful reflection of Senyk’s deep commitment to giving back while shining the spotlight on Canadian country music. He is also the founder of Craig Senyk Initiatives, which amplifies Canadian musicians and advances charitable efforts through strategic partnerships and event sponsorships, including the Country Music Alberta Awards, YYC Music Awards, and the National Music Centre. A passionate community leader, Senyk serves on the boards of the Stampede Foundation, Theatre Calgary, Arts Commons, and Classroom Champions, advancing projects that foster accessibility, mentorship, and thriving communities nationwide. In his professional life, Senyk is a Chartered Financial Analyst and serves as Board Chair at Mawer Investment Management, where he has brought over 25 years of leadership and integrity to the Canadian investment industry. He has been recognized as one of Calgary’s Top 40 under 40 and in 2022, received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for his philanthropic impact.
“This recognition is very unexpected; I am incredibly blessed to be acknowledged by those in the music industry,” says Senyk. “While I am not formally a part of the industry, I am immensely grateful to be aligned and recognized by its community of talented artists, producers, and leaders. This acknowledgment inspires me to continue working diligently to elevate Canadian country music and help bring its remarkable talent to an even broader global audience.”
Gary Slaight, President and CEO of The Slaight Family Foundation adds, “Craig’s genuine passion for giving back, along with his commitment to supporting Canadian musicians and the country music industry, is directly aligned with the work we do at The Slaight Family Foundation. This recognition is well-earned and well-deserved — congratulations, Craig!”
“Craig’s philanthropic leadership and support for country music and community initiatives set a powerful example,” shares Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “From creating space for artists to shine, to driving meaningful impact through financial support, Craig’s contributions reflect the very spirit of this award. We’re proud to honour his efforts with the 2025 Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award and look forward to celebrating him in Kelowna this September.” The Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award of Achievement is named in recognition of generous donations made by Slaight Music & The Slaight Family Foundation. The 2025 Award will be presented to Craig Senyk during a private industry event as part of Country Music Week 2025, taking place September 10-13 in Kelowna, BC.
This award recognizes an individual(s) and/or event(s) that have made an outstanding contribution of time and energy in the support of humanitarian causes through country music. This award is currently named the Gary Slaight Humanitarian Award in recognition of a generous donation by Slaight Music.
WINNER IS: Craig Senyk
