Johnny Reid Rules 2009 Canadian Country Music Awards

This year’s Canadian Country Music Awards, hosted by Jason Priestley, featured a star-studded performance lineup and recipient list led by Johnny Reid, who took home five CCMA Awards.

Aaron Pritchett, Paul Brandt with High Valley, Reba McEntire and Martina McBride treated the Country fans at GM Place in Vancouver to special performances alongside the award presentations.

Johnny Reid took home five CCMA Awards and newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram took home their first awards.

Award recipients included:

•    Single of the Year:  "Brothers" ~ Dean Brody

•    Album of the Year:  Dance With Me ~ Johnny Reid

•    Songwriter(s) of the Year:  Johnny Reid/Brent Maher for "A Woman Like You"

•    CMT Video of the Year:  "A Woman Like You" ~ Johnny Reid

•    Female Artist of the Year:  Crystal Shawanda

•    Male Artist of the Year:  Johnny Reid

•    Group or Duo of the Year:  Doc Walker

•    Roots Artist or Group of the Year:  Corb Lund

•    Rising Star:  Tara Oram
 
Fans' Choice Award:  Johnny Reid

For more highlights from the 2009 CCMA Awards, visit www.ccma.org.