Country Music Week 2011 Detailed Events Listing
August 25, 2011
Country Music Week 2011 Detailed Events Listing *
Saturday, September 10
CCMA Industry Brunch & Awards Presented by CMT & FACTOR
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Chedoke Ballroom, Hamilton Convention Centre
This year's Industry Brunch & Awards finds the country community in Hamilton, Ontario in recognition of those who have distinguished themselves through their efforts in the industry. The 2011 CCMA Industry Brunch & Awards includes performances by Jason Blaine, Hey Romeo, Tara Oram, Pear, Codie Prevost and Aaron Pritchett. The collaborative hosting team of Tara Oram and Aaron Pritchett sets the tone for morning of award presentations, performances and food while collectively acknowledging the efforts of leaders and professionals in the industry. Awards to be presented at the 2011 CCMA Industry Brunch & Awards include the following:
Country Club of the Year
Album Design of the Year
Recording Studio of the Year
Record Producer(s) of the Year
Management Company of the Year
Retailer of the Year
Website of the Year
Booking Agency of the Year
Music Director of the Year (Major Market)
Music Director of the Year (Secondary Market)
On-Air Personality(s) of the Year (Major Market)
On-Air Personality(s) of the Year (Secondary Market)
Video Director of the Year
Country Festival, Fair, or Exhibition of the Year
Country Music Program or Special of the Year
CCMA FanFest 2011 Presented by TD Bank Group
Event Sponsors: CMT and HMV
Community Sponsor: OLG
Host Sponsor: Jackson Square
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jackson Square Rooftop Plaza
Hosted by: The Wilsons
Avid country music fans will be delighted by the stellar line up boasted at FanFest, a free larger than life festival held in honour of our biggest and brightest country music stars and the fans that hoisted them to the top.
11:00am
Charlie Major
One More Girl
Deric Ruttan
*CCMA Final Spot Race Winner TBD*
12:00pm
Chad Brownlee
Terri Clark
High Valley
Michelle Wright
1:00pm
Gord Bamford
Victoria Banks
Jason Blaine
Aaron Pritchett
2:00pm
Dean Brody
George Canyon
Doc Walker
Tara Oram
Country Music Week Seminars
If You've Got The Time, We've Got The Money: A Country Music Guide to FACTOR Funding Presented by FACTOR
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Webster A, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Phil Gumbley, FACTOR
FACTOR offers a wide range of financial support to Canadian artists and music companies. Over the past 2 years FACTOR has offered over $1.5 million to support Canadian country music projects. Join FACTOR's Director of Operations, Phil Gumbley, along with special industry guests Kelly Resler (Gord Bamford) and Kathryn Hummel (Hey Romeo) for an interactive Q&A session. Hear how these guests have leveraged FACTOR funding to launch their artists' careers. Learn how FACTOR can help you record in Nashville, showcase at Country Music Week and tour your music around the world.
Get in the Van: Touring for the Country Music Artist Presented by SOCAN
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Webster C, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Rodney Murphy, SOCAN
Touring Canada can be intimidating to say the least, especially if you are about to do it for the first time! At this SOCAN event, this "Get in the Van" panel of experts will explain the who, what, when, where, why, and how of touring for musicians. This in-depth session will deliver practical and effective information on routing, budgeting, logistics, audience building and what life looks like from the road. Perspectives from the artist, booking agent, festival programmer and SOCAN will all be represented here to ensure that you have a fighting chance to have success on the road.
Panelists:
Jack Ross - Booking Agent (The Agency Group)
Ridley Bent - Artist
Ryan Cook - Artist
Larry Werner - Talent Buyer (Big Valley Jamboree)
Hitsville Presented by ole
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Room 314, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Gilles Godard, ole
This is your chance to sign a music publishing contract - on the spot - with ole. Bring in your best song (only one) - high quality CD only, your ID and lyric sheet. As time allows, random songs will be chosen to get to first base which is where your song and materials will be checked. If everything checks out, you move on to second and if not - You're Out! At second base, a member of the ole Creative team will listen to your song. If it's judged to be of great quality, you then head to 3rd base and if not - You're Out! At third base, your song gets a listen from another ole Creative team member. If it's judged to be hit material, you go immediately to home for one last listen and if you make it, you go on to sign a publishing deal for your song with ole CEO and Chairman, Robert Ott.
Panelists:
Chad Richardson, ole Creative Manager, Los Angeles
Chris Taylor, Entertainment Lawyer
Arthur Buenahora, ole General Manager, Creative, Nashville
Robert Ott, ole CEO
Michael McCarty, ole President
This is your chance to work with the aggressive Creative team at ole and get your song in front of key Artists and the World! Register now at www.majorlyindie.com/hitsville/
Song Spotting...Tips & Tricks for Placement & Plugging Presented by Songwriters Association of Canada (SAC)
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Webster B, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Shannon O'Neill, SAC
Inspiring, unique and original music is a hot commodity and if you've got it, this seminar will help you spot it! Whether you're an established professional or a developing songwriter, Song Spotting will help you take your career to the next level by providing you with progressive and innovative information from leading industry experts on music placement and getting your songs plugged into Film and Television series.
Panelists:
Sherrill Blackman, Nashville Songplugger
Andrea Higgins, Arpix
Chad Richardson, ole
Sunday, September 11
CCMA Round Tables Presented by rdr music group
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Webster B & C, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Joe Wood, rdr music group
There really is nothing more informative and intimate for the knowledge-thirsty country crusader than a CCMA Round Table session. With ten tables, each featuring affluent industry professionals and a series of artists around the room to keep things relevant to you, there's no telling whose endless expertise you might benefit from. The CCMA Round Tables present the advice of experts in various areas, from radio to record production and beyond, in a comfortable environment that invites everyone to take advantage of years of experience and the wisdom that these pros have to offer.
This year's Tables include:
Social Networking...Social Networking 101
Singing their Praises...Your vocals are everything
Approaching Radio...why your friends should never call radio
Let's Male A Deal...Major or Indie?
Imaging/Stage Presence...You are, what we see!
Video Hits...Youtube or My Tube?
Pickin' the Right Song for Radio...What's the secret?
Writers Block...20% Imagination, 80% Perspiration
Publicity Here & Abroad...From far and wide
CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by CMT with FACTOR
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Chedoke Ballroom, Hamilton Convention Centre
The CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards maintains and even elevates its profile in 2011 as one of the most prestigious gatherings of Canadian country elite. Hosted by CMT personality, Paul Mcguire and featuring performances by Chad Brownlee, Shane Chisholm, High Valley, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Jimmy Rankin, The Band Perry and special performances by Victoria Banks, Terri Clark and Katie Love Hess this evening is a cumulative celebration of some of the year's most influential country contributors over the finest, carefully selected culinary creations that Hamilton and the surrounding community has to offer. Awards to be presented at the 2011 CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards include the following:
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year
Music Publishing Company of the Year
Record Company of the Year
Record Company Person of the Year
Radio Station of the Year (Major Market)
Radio Station of the Year (Secondary Market)
Artist Hall of Fame Induction
Builder Hall of Fame Induction
Roots Artist or Group of the Year
Slaight Music Humanitarian Award
Songwriter(s) of the Year
Top Selling Canadian Album
Top Selling Album
CCMA All-Star Band Awards & Jam Session Presented by Catherine Faint Entertainment
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Studio Theatre at Hamilton Place
Awards Ceremony hosted by: Wendell Ferguson
Jam Session hosted by: Jaydee Bixby
The third ceremony in our Awards series; the All-Star Band Awards honour those hard working musicians who spend hours on end perfecting their skills behind the scenes to make our artists sound good onstage, in the studio and on your favorite album. After an elaborate evening of commemoration, slip into something more comfortable and party with the best of the best in the world of musicianship at the CCMA All-Star Band Awards, featuring performances by Marie Bottrell, Patricia Conroy and Michelle Wright. If all Awards have been handed out and you're still ready for more, stick around for the star-studded jam session where you'll hear some of the best songs and collaborations of the week. To see a full listing of which Awards will be presented on this stage, see the inside back cover.
Monday, September 12
CCMA Keynote Address with Jay Frank
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webster B & C, Hamilton Convention Centre
Moderator: Ted Ellis, CMT
THE FUTURE OF COUNTRY MUSIC: Jay Frank, the SVP of Music Strategy for CMT (US) and the author of Futurehit.DNA will discuss the trends he sees for the next five years of Country music. Find out how digital growth affects the creation and marketing of country music, where artists can find new opportunities, and what role video will play in making country music hits. By combining his experience on the Nashville frontlines with his years of digital experience, Jay will bring an outlook to the direction of the industry that you can't miss.
CCMA Great Guitar Pull Presented by Sakamoto Management
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Studio Theatre, Hamilton Place
Hosted by: Ralph Murphy
Featuring performances by:
Patricia Conroy
Marty Dodson
Jimmy Rankin
Bob Regan
If you've ever pondered the penning of some of the greatest hits that country music has to offer, look no further, the Great Guitar Pull will put your mind at ease! This truly unique collaborative performance is filled with some of the biggest names in songwriting and will let you in on the inspiration behind some of the most equally famous songs. The only thing better than hearing your favourite songs performed as they were originally intended to be heard in an intimate, acoustic in-the-round setting is hearing the stories behind these hits. This musically flavourful performance is always a Country Music Week treat that will certainly leave you wanting more.
Friday, September 9 & Sunday September 11
ole's songshop Presented by ole
*Event times and locations are subject to change
