With six each, Meghan Patrick and The Reklaws top the list of nominations for the 2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards.
Both are competing in major categories like Single of the Year and Album of the Year. Patrick is up for Female Artist and The Reklaws are vying for Group or Duo of the Year.
James Barker Band earned five noms and Tim Hicks and Tebey are each up for four.
All five acts, along with Jade Eagleson, are in the running for the Fans' Choice award. Voting takes place here all May.
In the inudstry categories, Pure Country stations in London, Orillia and Sudbury are nominated, as well as Pure Country personality Shannon Ella.
The 8th annual CMAOntario Awards, hosted by Jason McCoy and Jennifer Campbell, will be handed out Oct. 4 in London. Canadian country music icon Carroll Baker, 88, will be honoured with the Impact Award.
Check out the full list of nominations below:
SINGLE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Pure Country 106
“If You Met Me First” – Eric Ethridge“Keep it Simple” – James Barker Band“Old Country Soul” – The Reklaws“What A Song Should Do” – Tim Hicks“Wild As Me” – Meghan Patrick
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Big Deal – The Western Swing AuthorityCain – Andrew HyattFreshman Year – The ReklawsSingles Only – James Barker BandWild As Me – Meghan Patrick
SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR
Jessica Mitchell – “Somebody Gonna Get Hurt”, recorded by Jessica Mitchell ft. Tim HicksMeghan Patrick, Jordan Rager, Michael Whitworth – “Wild As Me”, recorded by Meghan PatrickStuart Walker, Jenna Walker, Brad Rempel, Ben Stennis – “I Do Too”, recorded by The ReklawsTebey Ottoh, Kylie Sackley, Matt Rogers – “The Good Ones”, recorded by Tebey & Marie MaiTim Hicks, Emma-Lee, Karen Kosowski – “What A Song Should Do”, recorded by Tim Hicks
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Genevieve FisherJessica MitchellLeah DanielsMeghan PatrickNicole RayyTianna Woods
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Aaron AllenAndrew HyattEric EthridgeJade EaglesonJim CuddyTim Hicks
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
James Barker BandJess and TayThe AbramsThe ReklawsThe Western Swing Authority
ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Jessica MitchellKelly PrescottThe AbramsThe Redhill ValleysThe Western Swing Authority
FRANCOPHONE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Edouard LandryKristine St-PierreLes Rats D’SwompeReney RayStef Paquette
RISING STAR AWARD
Aaron AllenAlli WalkerDavid Boyd JanesDustin BirdKelsi Mayne
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Feels Like That” – The Reklaws“If You Met Me First” – Eric Ethridge“Keep It Simple” – James Barker Band“The Good Ones” – Tebey & Marie Mai“ToGetHer” – Leah Daniels“Wild as Me” – Meghan Patrick
FANS’ CHOICE
Jade EaglesonJames Barker BandMeghan PatrickTebeyThe ReklawsTim Hicks
RECORD PRODUCER(S) OF THE YEAR
J.R. Hutt – Giselle Sanderson, Jamie Warren, Rebekah Stevens, Sean Hogan, Tianna WoodsJason Barry – Amanda Jordan, Charlie Major, Josh David, Western Swing Authority, Billy Ray CyrusJeff Dalziel – Aaron Allen, The Abrams, Dan Davidson, Chris Labelle, Ryan LangdonMark Schroor & Erik Fintelman – David Boyd Janes, Robyn Ottolini, Emily ClairTebey Ottoh & Danick Dupelle – Tebey & Marie Mai