Country singer Josh Ross, ‘American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms
Both musicians picked up six nods each, including for fans' choice, male artist, entertainer and single of the year.
They're trailed by Brett Kissel and Owen Riegling, who both nabbed five nominations, while Jade Eagleson picked up four.
Ross, a Burlington, Ont. native who lives in Nashville, already has four CCMA trophies on his mantle and led the winners at last year's celebration.
Whitcomb is a first-time nominee. The Nanaimo, B.C.-raised 22-year-old catapulted to fame after winning over 'American Idol' judges three years ago with his backflips and vocal acrobatics. He placed in the Top 20 finalists.
Whitcomb was recently announced as one of the performers at the awards show this year, alongside Madeline Merlo, Dallas Smith and Tyler Joe Miller.
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Comedian Tom Green will host the proceedings, which air live Sept. 13 from Kelowna, B.C., on CTV and its online platforms.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 17, 2025.
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