It began in 1977 as an annual event created to heighten awareness and increase exposure for Canada’s country music artists. This year, the 2025 CCMA Awards will take place at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC. Tom Green will host the show that will include performances by Madeline Merlo & Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha & Restless Road, Dallas Smith & Alexandra Kay, Thelma and James, and Cameron Whitcomb.