CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINEES

Thursday March 6, 2008

6:15PM-6:45PM - The Canadian Music Industry Awards Reception

7:00PM-9:30PM - The Canadian Music Industry Awards Gala

CMW Release

CMW'S most storied event is the “can't miss” soiree on your calendar. Over the years, the Music Industry Awards has been “buzz central” with media attention, feuds started and friendships cemented. And, oh yeah, it has handed out countless kudos to the legends and pioneers of the industry. Join our host, comedienne Carla Collins for an electric evening as we pay tribute to Hall of Fame inductees Terry McBride and John Brunton.

NOMINEES

Broadcast

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET up to 199,999)

• Bruce Leperre, CKDM 730, Dauphin
• Darren Robertson, CHSU-FM 99.9 Sun FM, Kelowna
• JD Anderson, CKLM-FM 106.1 FM The Goat, Lloydminster
• Jody Hug, CIHR-FM 104.7 Heart FM, Woodstock (ON)
• Poncho Parker, CFNA-FM The Goat, Bonnyville
• J.C. Coutts, CKPT-FM Energy 99.3 FM, Peterborough
• Scott McGregor, CJRX-FM Rock 106 The Rock, Lethbridge

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM SIZE MARKET 200,000 – 499,999)

• Anna Zee, CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
• Brad Gibb, CFPL-FM FM 96, London
• Chris Harding, CJBX-FM BX93, London
• Earle Mader, CIOO-FM C100, Halifax
• Jeremy Slattery (DJ NO LUV), CKHZ-FM Z103.5, Halifax
• Mark Shoemaker, CFWF-FM 104.9 The Wolf, Regina
• Neil Beaumont, CHYM-FM 96.7 CHYM FM, Kitchener
• Paul Morris, CHTZ-FM HTZ FM, St. Catharines

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET 500,000+)

• Barry Stewart, CHUM-FM 104.5 CHUM FM, Toronto
• Cory Price, CFOX-FM 99.3 The Fox, Vancouver
• Jaxon Hawks, CFBT-FM The Beat 94.5, Vancouver
• Kath Thompson, CKQB-FM 106.9 The Bear, Ottawa
• Mark Patric, CJJR-FM 93.7 JRFM, Vancouver
• Matt Wreggitt, CIDC-FM Z103.5, Toronto
• Park Warden, CFBR-FM The Bear, Edmonton
• Steve Colwill, CHEZ-FM CHEZ 106, Ottawa

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET up to 199,999)

• Tom Blizzard, CFXY-FM The Fox, Fredericton
• Ted Roop, CICZ-FM KICX 104, Midland
• Rob Johnson, CKQK-FM K-Rock 105.5, Charlottetown
• Poncho Parker, CFNA-FM The Goat, Bonnyville
• Mike Fry, CFBG-FM Moose FM, Bracebridge
• Ken Geiger, CKSR-FM Star FM, Chilliwack
• Bruce Leperre, CKDM 730, Dauphin
• Brian Young, CKQM-FM Country 105, Peterborough

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM SIZE MARKET 200,000 – 499,999)

• Bruce Gilbert, CHTZ-FM HTZ FM 97.7, St. Catharines
• Daryl Holien, CHMX-FM Lite 92, Regina
• Dawn Kaysoe, CIOC-FM The Ocean, Victoria
• J.C. Douglas, CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
• Jim McCourtie, CFPL-FM FM 96, London
• Mark Burley, CHSU-FM 99.9, Kelowna
• Vince Cannova, CIMX-FM 89X, Windsor

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET 500,000+)

• Al Ford, CHDI-FM Sonic 102.9, Edmonton
• Alan Cross, CFNY-FM The Edge 102.1, Toronto
• David Corey, CHUM-FM 104.5 CHUM FM, Toronto
• Drew Keith, CKLH-FM 102.9 K-LITE, Hamilton
• Dunner, CFOX-FM 99.3 The Fox, Vancouver
• Gord Eno, CJJR-FM 93.7 JRFM, Vancouver
• Julie Adam, CHFI-FM 98.1 CHFI, Toronto
• Ryan Zimmerman, CFBR-FM The Bear, Edmonton

ON-AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR

• Derringer in the Morning, CILQ-FM Q107, Toronto
• Erin Davis & Mike Cooper, CHFI-FM 98.1, Toronto
• Kid Carson Show with Nira Aroroa & Amy Beema, CFBT-FM The Beat 94.5, Vancouver
• Larry & Willy, CKLG-FM Jack FM, Vancouver
• Morning Hot Tub with Mauler, Rush, Laura & Josie, CIHT-FM Hot 89.9, Ottawa
• Roger, Rick & Marilyn, CHUM-FM 104.5 CHUM FM, Toronto
• The Brother Jake Show, CFMI-FM Rock 101, Vancouver
• The Paul Brown Show, CFBR-FM The Bear Edmonton

STATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)

• CKPT-FM Energy 99.3, Peterborough
• CKDK-FM 103.9 The Hawk, Woodstock
• CFXY-FM The Fox 105.3, Fredericton
• CJOC-FM The Lounge, Lethbridge
• CKLM-FM 106.1 The Goat, Lloydminster
• CKQK-FM K-Rock 105.5, Charlottetown
• CFXN-FM The Moose 106.3, North Bay
• CHKS-FM K106.3, Sarnia

STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET)

• CFPL-FM FM96, London
• CJBX-FM BX93, London
• CIOO-FM C100, Halifax
• CFJB-FM Rock 95, Barrie
• CIOC-FM 98.5 The Ocean, Victoria
• CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
• CHTZ-FM 97.7 HTZFM, St. Catharines
• CHSU-FM 99.9 Sun FM, Kelowna

STATION OF THE YEAR COUNTRY

• CFCW 790, Edmonton
• CFQX-FM QX104, Winnipeg
• CICZ-FM KICX 104, Midland
• CJBX-FM BX93, London
• CJJR-FM 93.7 JRFM, Vancouver
• CKDM 730, Dauphin
• CKRM 620, Regina
• CKRY-FM Country 105, Calgary

STATION OF THE YEAR CHR

• CFBT-FM The Beat 94.5, Vancouver
• CHBN-FM 91.7 The Bounce, Edmonton
• CIBK-FM The Vibe 985, Calgary
• CIDC-FM Z103.5, Toronto
• CIHT-FM Hot 899, Ottawa
• CJFX-FM The New Flow 93.5, Toronto
• CKHZ-FM Z103.5, Halifax
• CKMM-FM Hot 103, Winnipeg

STATION OF THE YEAR MAINSTREAM AC

• CFMG-FM 104.9 EZ Rock, Edmonton
• CFQR-FM Q92, Montreal
• CHFI-FM 98.1, Toronto
• CHMX-FM Lite 92, Regina
• CIQM-FM 97.5 EZ Rock, London
• CKCL-FM 104.9 Clear FM, Vancouver
• CKLH-FM 102.9 K-Lite, Hamilton

STATION OF THE YEAR HOT A/C

• CFHK-FM Fresh 103.1, London
• CHIQ-FM Q94 FM, Winnipeg
• CHUM-FM 104.5, Toronto
• CISS-FM 105.3 KISS FM, Ottawa
• CJFM-FM Mix 96, Montreal
• CKFM-FM Mix 99.9, Toronto

STATION OF THE YEAR ROCK

• CFBR-FM 100.3 The Bear, Edmonton
• CFNY-FM 102.1 The Edge, Toronto
• CFOX-FM 99.3 The Fox, Vancouver
• CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
• CHDI-FM Sonic 102.9, Edmonton
• CIMX-FM 89X, Windsor
• CJKR-FM Power 97, Winnipeg
• CKQB-FM 106.9 The Bear, Ottawa

STATION OF THE YEAR CLASSIC/GOLD

• CJAQ-FM 92.5 JackFM, Toronto
• CFWM-FM Bob FM, Winnipeg
• CHEZ-FM CHEZ 106, Ottawa
• CITI-FM 92 Citi FM, Winnipeg
• CKKL-FM 939 BobFM, Ottawa
• CILQ-FM Q107, Toronto
• CFMI-FM Rock 101, Vancouver
• CKLG-FM 96.9 Jack FM, Vancouver

STATION OF THE YEAR MULTICULTURAL

• CINQ-FM 102.3 Radio Centre-Ville, Montreal
• CHIN AM/FM, Toronto
• CJLL-FM 97.9, Ottawa
• CKAV-1-FM AVRN, Toronto
• CKER-FM World FM 101.7, Edmonton
• CIAO 530, Toronto
• CHKG-FM 96.1 FM, Vancouver
• CKYE-FM Red 93.1, Vancouver

STATION OF THE YEAR NEWS/TALK

• CFMJ AM640, Toronto
• CFRA 580, Ottawa
• CFRB Newstalk 1010, Toronto
• CFTR 680 News, Toronto
• CJAD 800, Montreal
• CJCL The Fan 590, Toronto
• CKTB Newstalk 610, St. Catharines

PROMOTION OF THE YEAR

• Go Sens Go Anthem, CIHT-FM Hot 89.9, Ottawa
• Hot Stars and Hyundai Cars, CHUM-FM 104.5, Toronto
• Jack & Lori's Kids Kamp Out, CHRE-FM 105.7 Easy Rock, St. Catharines
• Led Zeppelin Live, CJAQ-FM Jack FM, Toronto
• Live Like a Legend, CJCL The Fan 590, Toronto
• Paul vs Yukon $10 000 Charity Challenge, CFBR-FM The Bear, Edmonton
• The Brother Jake $20 000 Gong Show, CFMI-FM Rock 101, Vancouver
• Wear the Fox Hat, CFOX-FM The Fox 99.3, Vancouver

Live Touring

PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR (over 1,500 capacity)

• Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg
• Centre in the Square, Kitchener
• Francis Winspear Centre, Edmonton
• National Arts Centre, Ottawa
• Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver
• Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto
• Southern Alberta Jubilee, Calgary

PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR (under 1,500 capacity)

• Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
• Royal Theatre, Victoria
• Dalhousie Arts Centre, Halifax
• Capitol Theatre, Moncton
• Arden Theatre, St. Albert
• Centrepointe Theatre, Ottawa

MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR (over 8,000 capacity)

• Bell Centre, Montreal
• GM Place, Vancouver
• Harbour Station, Saint John (NB)
• John Labatt Centre, London
• MTS Centre, Winnipeg
• Northlands Rexall Place, Edmonton
• Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary
• The Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto

MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR (under 8,000 capacity)

• Grand Prairie Arena, Grand Prairie
• CN Centre, Prince George
• Ricoh Coliseum, Toronto
• Brant Centre, Regina
• Enmax Centre, Lethbridge
• Steelback Centre, Sault Ste. Marie

MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

• Bruce Allen Talent, Vancouver
• Coalition Entertainment, Toronto
• Eggplant Entertainment, Toronto
• Macklam/Feldman, Vancouver
• Nettwerk Management, Vancouver
• Sonic Entertainment Group, Halifax
• RGK Entertainment Group, Toronto

BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR

• C.S.A
• Paquin Entertainment
• S.L. Feldman Agency
• The Agency Group
• Live Tour Artists

PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

• Riley O'Connor, Live Nation
• Emmanuel Patterson, Live Nation
• Paul Haagenson, Live Nation
• Jacob Smid, Emerge Entertainment
• Jeff Parry, Jeff Parry Promotion
• Nick Farkas, Gillett Entertainment Group
• Jeff Cohen, Against The Grain

CASINO/SPECIALTY VENUE OF THE YEAR

• Vancouver Casino, Vancouver
• Casino Montreal, Montreal
• Casino Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia
• Casino Rama, Orillia
• Club Regent Casino, Winnipeg
• Niagara Fallsview Casino, Niagara Falls

Retail

INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE OF THE YEAR

• Mega Tunes, Calgary
• Zulu Records, Vancouver
• Sound City, Toronto
• CD Warehouse, Ottawa
• Rotate This, Toronto
• Criminal Records, Toronto
• Compact Music, Ottawa
• SoundScapes, Toronto

RACK JOBBER OF THE YEAR

• Entertainment One
• Handleman Company of Canada
• Walden Music Distributors
• Outside Music
• Jmac Music

MASS MERCHANT/SPECIALTY RETAILER OF THE YEAR

• Chapters/Indigo
• Future Shop
• Best Buy
• London Drugs
• Costco Canada
• Sam's Club
• Wal Mart

RETAIL CHAIN OF THE YEAR

• CD Plus
• Groupe Archambault
• HMV Canada
• Sunrise Records
• A&B Sound

Recording Industry

RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR

• Woodshed Studios, Montreal
• The Factory Studios, Toronto
• Armoury Studios, Vancouver
• Chemical Sound, Toronto
• Metalworks Recording & Mastering Studio, Mississauga
• The Warehouse Studio, Vancouver
• Sundae Sound Recording Studio, Calgary

CANADIAN INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR

• Arts & Crafts Productions
• Last Gang Records
• Maple Music
• True North Records
• Secret City
• Aquarius Tacca Records
• Orange Record Label
• Dine Alone Records

INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR

• Select Distribution
• Koch Entertainment
• Outside Music
• Sonic Unyon Distribution
• Festival Distribution Inc.
• Fontana North Distribution
• Fusion3
• Red Distribution

MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR

• EMI Music Publishing
• Peermusic
• Ole Music Publishing
• Warner Chappell Publishing
• Sony ATV Music Publishing Canada
• Casablanca Music Publishing
• Universal Music Publishing

MAJOR LABEL OF THE YEAR

• Universal Music Canada
• Sony BMG
• EMI Music Canada
• Warner Music Canada

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