Congratulations to the following FACTOR supported artists for their achievement at this years’ CCMA awards show held Monday September 8, 2008 in Winnipeg Manitoba;
Female Artist of the Year – Jessie Farrell
Male Artist of the Year – Johnny Reid
Album of the Year – Doc Walker
SOCAN Songwriter(s) of the Year – Murray Pulver, Chris Thorsteinson, Dave Wasyliw (Doc Walker
Top Female Talent of the Year – Jessie Farrell
Top Male Talent of the Year – Gord Bamford
Top Talent of the Year, Group or Duo - Hey Romeo
Group or Duo of the Year - Doc Walker
Roots Artist/Group of the Year – Corb Lund
Rising Star Award - Jessie Farell
Top Selling Canadian Album - Johnny Reid (Kicking Stones)
Fans Choice Award - Doc Walker
Single of the Year - Doc Walker (It's a Beautiful Life)
CMT Video of the Year - Doc Walker (It's a Beautiful Life)
Humanitarian Award - George Canyon
Hall of fame Inductee – Prairie Oyster
About FACTOR: FACTOR is a private non-profit organization, dedicated to providing financial assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry. Funding comes from two components of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Canada Music fund and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.
About the CCMA’s: The CCMA is a non profit trade association dedicated to the growth and development of Canadian country music. For 30 years the CCMA has marked each September with Country Music Week, a four day conference and celebration culminating in the broadcast CCMA Awards (established 1983). Country Music Week is one of the largest music events in Canada with a combination of activities for both community and industry including showcase opportunities for newcomers, educational seminars and an all day FanFest that delivers Canada’s stars to the community.