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6 days ago
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Nanaimo singer Cameron Whitcomb tops 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards nominations
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Nanaimo country singer Cameron Whitcomb has topped the nominations list at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards with nods in six categories including entertainer, songwriter and male artist of the year. Whitcomb is tied with Waterdown, Ont., singer Josh Ross, who also has six nominations. Ross recently apologized to fans after facing criticism for calling the U.S. 'the best country in the world'. He and Whitcomb are up against each other in three categories. Whitcomb, whose career kicked off when he began posting videos of himself singing on Reddit, was spotted by an American Idol producer who invited him to audition for the program. Whitcomb competed on Season 20 of Idol in 2022, reaching the top 20 before being eliminated. The experience led him to decide to pursue a music career. He released his debut single Shoot Me Dead in 2023, inking a deal with Atlantic Records. His 2024 single Quitter was serviced to radio in Australia, Canada and the U.K., where it received favourable reviews. He has been steadily touring across North America over the past two years, building a solid fan base for his high-energy live show. Whitcomb's most recent EP Options was released on March 17. It includes singles such as the rocking Gasoline & Matches, and Bad Apple. Other B.C.-based acts in the running for awards include Surrey's Tyler Joe Miller with four nominations. Perennial favourite Dallas Smith has one nomination in the Fans Choice category. Smith has won eight CCMAs. New to this year's CCMA Awards is the francophone Artist of the Year award to be presented to a solo, duo or group act demonstrating exceptional achievements within the nomination time frame. This year's nominees are: Francis Degrandpré, Fred Dionne, Sara Dufour, Vince Lemire, and Salebarbes. The full list of 2025 CCMA Awards nominees can be found at Local fans will have two opportunities to put Whitcomb in first place as they can vote in both the Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, and Fans Choice awards by casting their ballot at It says a lot about the explosion of country music into the mainstream that the Breakthrough Artist Award is presented by Birkenstock. Socks or not, the comfort shoe brand is not likely anyone's first go-to when thinking about big hats and buckles. The Fans Choice Award is presented by Bud Light, which seems much more 'on brand.' Country Music Week kicks off on Sept. 10 in Kelowna. The four-day-long event includes an industry conference, fan events, country crawl and the big awards show. That event will include performances from Madeline Merlo, Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha and Restless Road, Smith and Alexandra Kay, Thelma & James, Whitcomb and more act announcements to come. The 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD take place on Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. at Prospera Place. Tickets are on sale now at selectyourtickets. sderdeyn@ Related The best Vancouver concerts in July: The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Paul Simon and more Vancouver Folk Festival: A classic Neil Young album reimagined, plus 5 must-see performers Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
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17-07-2025
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Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA nominations
Breakout country singer Josh Ross and "American Idol" star Cameron Whitcomb are the leading nominees heading into this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards. (July 17, 2025)
Winnipeg Free Press
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Country singer Josh Ross, ‘American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms
TORONTO – Breakout country singer Josh Ross and 'American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb are the leading nominees heading into this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Both musicians picked up six nods each, including for fans' choice, male artist, entertainer and single of the year. They're trailed by Brett Kissel and Owen Riegling, who both nabbed five nominations, while Jade Eagleson picked up four. Ross, a Burlington, Ont. native who lives in Nashville, already has four CCMA trophies on his mantle and led the winners at last year's celebration. Whitcomb is a first-time nominee. The Nanaimo, B.C.-raised 22-year-old catapulted to fame after winning over 'American Idol' judges three years ago with his backflips and vocal acrobatics. He placed in the Top 20 finalists. Whitcomb was recently announced as one of the performers at the awards show this year, alongside Madeline Merlo, Dallas Smith and Tyler Joe Miller. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. Comedian Tom Green will host the proceedings, which air live Sept. 13 from Kelowna, B.C., on CTV and its online platforms. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025.
CTV News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Award nominees
Josh Ross poses on the red carpet at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Hamilton, Ont., on Sept. 16, 2023. (Nick Iwanyshyn / The Canadian Press) Country singers Josh Ross and Cameron Whitcomb are the top nominees at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with six nods each. Both are up for fans' choice, male artist, entertainer and single of the year. More coming. The Canadian Press
Toronto Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Canadian country star Josh Ross apologizes for calling the U.S. the ‘best country' in the world
'I'm as proud of establishing myself in the U.S. as I am being Canadian' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Josh Ross poses for photos after winning the Juno for Country Album of the Year at the 2025 Juno Awards in Vancouver. Photo by RICH LAM / Postmedia Network Canadian country singer Josh Ross is offering up an apology after catching social media heat for declaring his love for America at a recent show in Indiana. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Ross, who is slated to perform during Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa, went viral after he waved an American flag during his set at the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival last month. 'I'm Canadian, but you want to know fun fact? I moved to the best country in the world and I love it very much,' the Juno winner said as the crowd in Bloomington broke out into chants of 'U.S.A! U.S.A!' After the Trouble hitmaker caught flak for his declaration he was forced to explain himself telling his followers he was 'sorry to anybody who was offended by what I said.' 'I'm grateful I get to tour all over the world. I feel like I'm always representing Canada no matter where I go,' Ross said in his response, which he recorded from his car in Nashville and posted to TikTok. 'Born and raised in Canada, but I've been living in Nashville for the last five plus years. Half my family lives in Canada, the other half is here in the U.S., and I'm as proud of establishing myself in the U.S. as I am being Canadian.' The Waterdown, Ont., native said, 'both sides were not communicated in the clip you guys are seeing and I'm sorry that that wasn't clear.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 🚨WATCHCansdian Country artist Josh Ross, performing in the USA says: "I'm Canadian, but I moved to the best country in the world." — Tablesalt 🇨🇦 (@Tablesalt13) June 29, 2025 Despite his apology, the Canadian Country Music Award winner's excuse wasn't accepted by many viewers. 'The fact that you first brought up Canada, then said the U.S. is the best (is) an insult and disrespectful,' one person commented. 'Apology not accepted.' 'As a fan of yours before you even moved to the States, I'm ticked!' another added. 'You're a traitor. There's a ton of Canadian artists that live and perform in the States, but none of them would say anything this douchy. Good luck at your Canada Day performance.' 'Canadian taxpayers are paying Josh Ross to perform in Ottawa on Canada Day for broadcast across the country on @CBC,' a third person swiped, tagging Steven Guilbeault, the federal minister of identity and culture. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ' I am sure that Mike Myers feels the same way. They just come to Canada once in a while to get a medal or get paid for a fake campaign,' a fourth person wrote dismissively. Country artist Josh Ross performs at the Saddledome in Calgary. Postmedia But Ross wasn't without his supporters. ' I hate to say it, I'm Canadian and I'm starting to feel that way also! Canada was so great 15 years ago! How can people fall for it?' one fan asked. ' He's happy with his new home, nothing wrong with that,' another backer wrote. Ross won best country album of the year for his debut album Complicated at this year's Junos. When accepting the award, he said he was ' proud to be Canadian,' but urged viewers to avoid getting into an economic battle with the U.S. amid President Donald Trump's calls for his birth country to become a 51st state. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. ' I think it's time that we get back to our Canadian roots and remember that friends are better than enemies,' said Ross, who recently released Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na) with Akon. mdaniell@ Read More Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Ontario Toronto Blue Jays World Toronto Maple Leafs Canada
