15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards Weekend

🎶 The 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards Weekend 🎶
A Celebration of the Past, Present, and Future
Presented by Craig Senyk Initiatives

Edmonton Convention Centre
March 21–22, 2026

Get ready for a milestone year as we celebrate 15 years of Alberta’s incredible country music community. The 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards Weekend brings artists, industry leaders, and fans together for two unforgettable days honouring the people, songs, and stories that have shaped our province’s country music legacy — from the pioneers who built the foundation to the stars and emerging voices driving the genre forward today.

The Weekend Pass is the best way to experience it all.
Save 25% and enjoy full access to every event, including:

• The Industry Awards and Kick-Off Party

• Educational Programming

• Songwriter Showcases

• Cocktail Hour

• Gala Dinner

• And of course, the 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards hosted by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Dan Davidson

The 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards
Hosted by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Dan Davidson
Presented by Craig Senyk Initiatives

Featuring Performances By:

Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Dan Davidson

Aaron Goodvin, Hailey Benedict, Kyle McKearney, Noeline Hofmann, Shawnee Kish, The Prairie States, Alex Hughes, Brayden King, Brettyn Rose, Chevy Beaulieu, Drew Gregory, Foxx Worthee, Garrett Gregory, Kalsey Kulyk, Mallory Chipman, Mariya Stokes

Featuring the Hall of Fame induction of Wendy Daniel and Terri Clark

🎶 Full Weekend Schedule 🎶

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Edmonton Convention Centre

10:30-11:15 AM:
Vocal Warm Up and Grounding Session
with Emma Harding

11:30 AM-12:30 PM:
Keynote:
Sync & Strategy: Turning Great Songs Into Real Opportunities
with Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Presented by Alberta Music

1:00-3:30 PM:
Ask an Expert Roundtables
with Pat McGannon, Carla Hackman, Jess Marsh, Catherine Robertson, Michelle Allman-Esdaille, Hayden McHugh, Ryan Langlois, Carmen Choney, Scott Mitchell, Samantha Pickard, Ted Stovin, Stew Kirkwood
Presented by Alberta Music

7:00 PM:
Industry Awards and Kick-Off Party Doors

7:30 PM
Industry Awards and Kick-Off Party
Hosted by Brayden King
Performances by Brother Bicker Band, Cruz Vallis, Delta Sweet, Jaiden Riley, and Taylor-Rae
Presented by Giggidy

Late
Open Mic​

Sunday, March 22, 2026
Edmonton Convention Centre

10:00-11:00 AM:
Annual General Meeting
Members Only

12:00-3:00 PM:
Storytellers: Songwriter Showcase
Round One:
Hosted by Devin Cooper, performances by Berlyn, Keira Myer, and Justin Sutton
Round Two:
Hosted by Trevor Panczak, performances by Megan Paige, Travis Dolter, and Jessie Bird.

4:30 PM:
Cocktail Hour

4:30 PM: 
Red Carpet Stage
Performances by: Meeks, Nolan Compton, Samantha Lee, Take the Sonset
Presented by Universal Music Canada

6:00 PM:
Gala Dinner

6:30 PM:
Opening Honours
Hosted by Foxx Worthee
Presented by W. Brett Wilson

7:30 PM:
15th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards
Presented by Craig Senyk Initiatives

Hosted by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Dan Davidson

Featuring Performances By Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Dan Davidson, Aaron Goodvin, Hailey Benedict, Kyle McKearney, Noeline Hofmann, Shawnee Kish, The Prairie States, Alex Hughes, Brayden King, Brettyn Rose, Chevy Beaulieu, Drew Gregory, Foxx Worthee, Garrett Gregory, Kalsey Kulyk, Mallory Chipman, Mariya Stokes​

Featuring the Hall of Fame Induction of Wendy Daniel and Terri Clark

10:00 PM:
Official After Party
Featuring: DJ Hef

Note: If you require dietary accommodations and/or specific seating requests, your Weekend Pass or Gala Dinner Ticket must be purchased by March 8. After March 8, a limited number of tickets will still be available, however, dietary considerations and seating requests will be closed at that time.

🎶 Additional Events 🎶

Industry Awards and Kick-Off Party
Presented by Giggidy

The weekend kicks off with the Industry Awards & Kick-Off Party! Hosted by Brayden King, the evening features performances from Brother Bicker Band, Cruz Vallis, Delta Sweet, Jaiden Riley, and Taylor-Rae. We’ll also present the first awards of the weekend, shining a spotlight on the dedicated industry professionals who power our music community year-round.

When the formal program wraps, the stage opens up for our crowd-favourite Open Mic, where the celebration continues and anything can happen.

This event is open to the public. Entry is included with the Weekend Pass or Industry Awards and Kick-Off Party tickets

More details can be found on our website: https://www.countrymusicalberta.com/15th-annual-country-music-alberta-awards

Storytellers: Songwriter Showcase

Storytellers: Songwriter Showcase is an intimate, in-the-round experience that puts the songs, and the stories behind them, front and centre. Across two curated rounds, eight writers take the stage to share the moments, meaning, and craft behind their music.

Round One is hosted by Devin Cooper, joined by Berlyn, Keira Myer, and Justin Sutton.

Round Two is hosted by Trevor Panczak, alongside Megan Paige, Travis Dolter, and Jessie Bird.

Expect stripped-back performances, candid conversations, and the kind of creative chemistry that only happens when great writers share a stage. It’s a rare chance to hear the songs you love, and the ones you’re about to, exactly as they were written.

 This event is open to the public. Entry is included with the Weekend Pass or Songwriter Showcase tickets

The Learning Lounge brings our community together to grow, share, and sharpen our craft. From a collaborative vocal warm up to a thought-provoking keynote and dynamic roundtable conversations, each component is designed to spark inspiration and real-world learning.

Edmonton Convention Centre - Riverside Room
Saturday, March 22, 2026
Various Times​

10:30-11:15 AM
Vocal Warm-Up And Grounding Session with Emma Harding

This Vocal Warm-Up & Grounding Session with Emma Harding (Rockit Vocal Studios) is designed to get you ready to take on the day - physically, mentally, and creatively. We’ll move through guided vocal exercises to wake up your voice, build stamina, and boost confidence, followed by a performance-focused reset to help you step into the room with intention and presence.

11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Keynote
Sync & Strategy: Turning Great Songs Into Real Opportunities with Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Presented by Alberta Music

Sync isn’t luck. It’s strategy.

In this dynamic keynote, Michelle Allman-Esdaille, Founder of Hook & Co. and The HOOK Sync Group, breaks down how the sync world actually works, who the decision makers are, how deals get made, and what supervisors are really listening for.

Michelle will unpack the difference between a sync agent and a music supervisor, where publishers fit into the equation, and how opportunities move from brief to placement. She will share practical guidance on how to properly describe your songs, how to submit them professionally, and what it truly means to write to a brief.

From pitch strategy and catalog positioning to branding, metadata, and relationship building, this session connects creative excellence with business clarity. Artists will leave with a clearer understanding of the ecosystem and tangible tools they can apply immediately while building toward long-term sustainability.

1:00-3:30 PM
Ask an Expert: Round Tables
Presented by Alberta Music

Round tables are small-group conversations led by a mentor. Join the table, ask questions, and share ideas in a more personal setting. After a set time, you will rotate to a new table to learn from a different mentor. You will have the opportunity to sit at all twelve tables.

For a Full Description of Each Mentor and Topic, Click Here

This event is open to the public. Entry is included with the Weekend Pass or Individual Tickets to Each Component. The Keynote Address and Round Table Sessions are also open to Alberta Music Members. 

Red Carpet Stage
Presented by Universal Music Canada

Fresh voices. Big energy. Real momentum. The Red Carpet Stage presented by Universal Music Canada is dedicated to showcasing what’s next in country music by featuring artists who are carving their own lanes and defining the next chapter of Alberta’s country scene. Featuring performances by Meeks, Nolan Compton, Samantha Lee, and Take the Sonset.
 
 This event is open to the public. Entry is included with the Weekend Pass or a Gala Dinner and Award ticket.

Thank you to our 15th Annual Country Music Alberta Award Sponsors

For more information contact: info@countrymusicalberta.com

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