Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hottest Rising Radio Stars Honoured
Nominations for the 2004 Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards Announced
Toronto, Ontario (January 6, 2004) ‚ Canada's
hottest music stars will be honoured at the 7th Annual Canadian
Radio Music Awards (CRMA) on March 6, 2004. Billy Talent, In
Essence, Fefe Dobson, Michael BublÈ, Lillix and Ryan Malcolm
are only some of the hot artists nominated in many categories honouring
the best new radio music stars in Canada. In previous years, the
CRMAs introduced rookies such as Avril Lavigne, Remy Shand, Nickleback
and Sum 41.
Presented by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), the
7th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards honour Canada's hottest rising
radio music stars. The awards will be handed out at a gala luncheon
on Saturday, March 6, 2004, 12:30 p.m. at the Westin Harbour Castle
Convention Centre, Toronto, as part of Canadian Music Week celebrations.
"It's great to see our music stars realize their dreams,"
said Glenn O'Farrell, President and CEO of the CAB. "I congratulate
this year's nominees and applaud Canada's private radio broadcasters
for their constant commitment to cultivate and promote up-and-coming
artists in this country."
"The impressive list of nominees represents Canada's best
artists, heard this year on Canadian private radio," said Gary
Slaight, President and CEO of Standard Broadcasting Corporation
and one of the founders of the awards. "Paying tribute and
recognizing artists who launch their careers with the help of private
radio is at the heart of the CRMAs. It's a great way to celebrate
the important relationship between music artists and Canadian private
radio."
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 Barlow, Three Days Grace, In Essence, Ryan Malcolm, Deric Ruttan
and Shaye. Ticket and registration information is available at http://www.cmw.net/radio.htm.
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 2003. Winners are determined by
industry vote. Three additional non-voting awards will also be presented
at this year's ceremony: The FACTOR Breakthrough Award for top airplay
for a new artist; The Songwriter Award sponsored by SOCAN for top
airplay for a songwriter; and The Chart Topper Award for top overall
airplay.
About Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is Canada's largest annual entertainment event
dedicated to the expression and growth of the country's music, media
and entertainment industries. Combining two information-intensive
conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five awards shows
and the Canadian Music Week Festival, CMW spans over a four-day
period from March 3 to March 6, 2004 at the Westin Harbour Castle
in Toronto attracting participants from across the globe. For more
information, visit www.cmw.net.
About the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) is the national voice of Canadaís private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services, including private radio and television stations, networks, specialty, pay and pay-per-view services.
Related Web Links:
Canadian Music Week: http://www.cmw.net
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters: http://www.cab-acr.ca
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Media Contacts:
Julien Lavoie
Canadian Association of Broadcasters
613-233-4035 (ext. 331)
jlavoie@cab-acr.ca
Maureen McTague
Holmes Creative Communications
416-628-5606
mmctague@holmesmark.com
CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS - 2004 NOMINEES
Best New Group or Solo Artist (ROCK)
BILLY TALENT - TRY HONESTY
CLOSURE - LOOK OUT BELOW
FORTY FOOT ECHO - SAVE ME
PILATE - INTO YOUR HIDE OUT
THREE DAYS GRACE - (I HATE) EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU
Best New Group (CHR)
APPLETON - DON'T WORRY
BIG BLACK LINCOLN - PIMPIN' LIFE
HIPJOINT INC. - WHAT WENT ON
IN ESSENCE - I.E.
LILLIX - IT'S ABOUT TIME
Best New Solo Artist (CHR)
FEFE DOBSON - TAKE ME AWAY
KESHIA CHANTE - SHOOK (THE ANSWER)
MELANIE DURRANT - WHERE I'M GOIN'
NASRI - GO
THREAT - DIRTY GIRL
Best New Group or Solo Artist (COUNTRY)
DAMIAN MARSHALL - DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL
DERIC RUTTAN - WHEN YOU COME AROUND
HEATHER DAWN - BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
JASON BLAINE - THAT'S WHAT I DO
TEBEY - WE SHOOK HANDS
Best New Group or Solo Artist (HOT AC)
APPLETON - DON'T WORRY
BARLOW - WALK AWAY
DAKONA - GOOD (I'VE GOT A LOT TO LEARN)
HIPJOINT INC. - WHAT WENT ON
LILLIX - IT'S ABOUT TIME
Best New Group or Solo Artist (MAINSTREAM AC)
APPLETON - DON'T WORRY
MICHAEL BUBLE - KISSING A FOOL
LILLIX - IT'S ABOUT TIME
RYAN MALCOLM - SOMETHING MORE
SHAYE - HAPPY BABY
Best New Group or Solo Artist (DANCE URBAN RHYTHMIC)
BIG BLACK LINCOLN - PIMPIN' LIFE
BRASSMUNK - BIG
IN ESSENCE - I.E.
JENNA G. - GENTLEMAN
KESHIA CHANTE - SHOOK (THE ANSWER)
FACTOR "BREAKTHROUGH" AWARD
Most Airplay for a New Artist (non-voting)
SONGWRITER AWARD
Sponsored by SOCAN
Most Airplay for a Songwriter (non-voting)
"CHART TOPPER" AWARD
Most Airplay Overall (non-voting)
FANS' CHOICE AWARD (Radio Listeners Vote Online)
Avril Lavigne
Celine Dion
Nickelback
Our Lady Peace
Shania Twain
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