Finger Eleven, The Trews, George Canyon, Gary Beals, Kalan Porter Top 2005 Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards Nominations
Toronto, Ontario (January 13, 2005) - Canada's hottest music stars will be honoured at the 8th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA) on March 5, 2005. Finger Eleven, The Trews, George Canyon, Gary Beals and Kalan Porter are among the artists nominated in seven categories honouring the hottest new radio music stars in Canada. In previous years, the CRMAs introduced rookies such as Avril Lavigne, Sam Roberts, Nickelback and Sum 41.
Presented by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), the 8th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards will be handed out at a gala luncheon on Saturday, March 5, 2005, 12:30 p.m. at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, as part of Canadian Music Week celebrations.
"It is remarkable to see year after year the rise of such musical talent," said Glenn O'Farrell, President and CEO of the CAB. "This year's nominees have to be congratulated for their achievements made possible in part by the relentless support and encouragement of Canada's private radio broadcasters."
"The CRMA nominees for 2005 represent Canada's rich musical talent and the dedication of private radio broadcasters to promote these up and coming music stars," said Gary Slaight, President and CEO of Standard Broadcasting Corporation and one of the founders of the awards. "We welcome this opportunity to celebrate the important relationship between music artists and Canadian private radio at this premiere entertainment and broadcasting event."
Again this year, the CRMA Fans' Choice Award will be presented. Radio listeners from across the country can vote online for their favourite radio artist at the Canadian Music Week Web site (www.cmw.net).
This year's Canadian Radio Music Awards gala luncheon is hosted by radio personality Carla Collins and includes live performances by George Canyon, Matt Dusk, Simon Wilcox and K-OS, as well as a special tribute to Broadcasting Hall of Fame Inductee, Gordon Lightfoot. Ticket and registration information is available at http://www.cmw.net/.
CRMA nominees include artists who have hit the Canadian charts for the first time and who have achieved top airplay in different formats based on radio "spins" as recorded by Nielson Broadcast Data Systems (BDS) in 2004. Votes cast by music directors, program directors and on-air personalities determine the winners. Three additional non-voting awards will also be presented at this year's ceremony: The FACTOR Breakthrough Award for top airplay for a new FACTORsupported artist; The Songwriter Award sponsored by SOCAN for top airplay for a songwriter; and The Chart Topper Award for top overall airplay.
2005 CRMA NOMINEES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (ROCK):
THE TREWS - NOT READY TO GO
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
THORNLEY - SO FAR SO GOOD
STABILO - EVERYBODY
HIGH HOLY DAYS - ALL MY REAL FRIENDS
THE WAKING EYES – WATCH YOUR MONEY
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (CHR):
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
K-OS - CRABBUCKIT
SWEATSHOP UNION - BETTER DAYS
RAY ROBINSON - MISSED YOUR CHANCE
IVANA SANTILLI - DESERVE
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (COUNTRY):
AARON PRITCHETT - NEW FRONTIER
GEORGE CANYON - GOOD DAY TO RIDE
WAILIN' JENNYS - OLD MAN
LISA HEWITT - ONE OF THESE GOODBYES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (HOT AC):
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
SIMON WILCOX - MOMMIES & DADDIES
STABILO - EVERYBODY
K-OS - CRABBUCKIT
JADE - LAY ME DOWN
RON SEXSMITH – WHATEVER IT TAKES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (MAINSTREAM AC):
FINGER ELEVEN - ONE THING
KALAN PORTER - AWAKE IN A DREAM
SHAWN SMITH - FLY
CHRISTINE EVANS - TAKE ME HOME
MATT DUSK - TWO SHOTS
RON SEXSMITH – WHATEVER IT TAKES
BEST NEW GROUP or SOLO ARTIST (DANCE URBAN RHYTHMIC):
K-OS - CRABBUCKIT
SWEATSHOP UNION - BETTER DAYS
CARL HENRY FEAT. CECILE - BARE AS SHE DARE
KYPRIOS - THIS IS MY HIT
GARY BEALS - SUMMER NIGHTS
FANS' CHOICE AWARD: (Radio Listeners Vote Online)
CELINE DION
FINGER ELEVEN
AVRIL LAVIGNE
SARAH MCLACHLAN
SHANIA TWAIN