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Hamilton Spectator
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
The Redhill Valleys among local winners at CMAOntario Awards
Hamilton-grown musicians, a band and a radio station took home CMAOntario awards Sunday. Three-member band the Redhill Valleys won 'Group or Duo of the Year,' Ancaster's Mackenzie Leigh Meyer won 'Roots Artist or Group of the Year,' Waterdown's Josh Ross won the 'Compass Award' and KX94.7, Hamilton's country station, won 'Radio Station of the Year.' The win was a first for the Redhill Valleys. 'Winning Group of the Year in our hometown makes this moment extra special,' said Chelsea McWilliams, the bass player and singer. 'Hamilton has a rich, resilient music scene, and we're proud to be part of a community that keeps showing up, creating, and lifting each other up. It's a win for all the local bands out there making noise.' The CMAOntario Awards and Festival was Sunday at several venues across Hamilton, including the Textile Building and the Music Hall. The 13th annual awards show was the last to be hosted by Canadian country star Jason McCoy. McCoy announced 20 winners at the show, which ended off a weekend of workshops, intimate performances and open mics. Country singer-songwriter Owen Riegling won the most awards, taking home five trophies. Riegling is from Mildmay, Ont., a small town about 150 kilometres northwest of Hamilton, past Elmira, Ont. The show featured performances from country singers such as Andrew Hyatt, Sacha, Nate Haller and Robyn Ottolini. The Redhill Valleys also performed. McCoy was also honoured with the first Real McCoy Award, sponsored by Slaight Music. The award will honour an individual who represents the compassion, integrity and commitment to the craft of Ontario's country music community. The Country Music Association of Ontario was founded in 2007. Cheyenne Bholla is a reporter at The Hamilton Spectator. cbholla@
Hamilton Spectator
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Singer-songwriter from small town Ontario wins big at country music awards — See the full list of winners
The 13th annual Country Music Association of Ontario Awards took place Sunday at the the Music Hall in Hamilton. Singer-songwriter Owen Riegling of Mildmay, Ont. had a big night, earning five awards, including Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year and Album of the Year. A post shared by CMAOntario (@thecmaontario) Jason McCoy of the Road Hammers and Pure Country Radio hosted for the final time after 12 years, and was honoured with a new award in his name. 'We thank Jason for stewarding this wild, 12-year ride across the province, and for creating so many memories for artists, industry and audiences alike,' said CMAOntario chair Patrick Duffy. 'With the support of Slaight Music and the Slaight Family Foundation, we are honoured to add this namesake award to our roster.' A post shared by CMAOntario (@thecmaontario) Here are all of the winners at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards: SINGLE OF THE YEAR 'Moonshines' by Owen Riegling ALBUM/EP OF THE YEAR 'Bruce County — From the Beginning' by Owen Riegling SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR Owen Riegling, Daryl Scott, Jesse Slack (Moonshines) FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Robyn Ottolini MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Owen Riegling GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR The Redhill Valleys RECORD PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Adam Newcomb (Sacha, Elyse Saunders, Riley Taylor) ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Mackenzie Leigh Meyer BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR Sully Burrows MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR Never Have I Ever by Elyse Saunders INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR Samantha Pickard, Strut Entertainment MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR Jeff Brown (Kelsi Mayne, Washboard Union, Jason Blaine) ARTISTE OU GROUPE FRANCOPHONE DE L'ANNÉE/FRANCOPHONE ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Kristine St-Pierre FANS' CHOICE Owen Riegling COMPASS AWARD Josh Ross HOLLY & STEVE KASSAY GENEROUS SPIRIT AWARD Laurie Tiggelman THE REAL MCCOY AWARD Jason McCoy RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET) KX94.7 (CHKX-FM, Hamilton) RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET) Hot Country 93.9 (CFWC-FM, Brantford) RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET) Pure Country 106 (CICX-FM, Orillia) Andrew Hyatt, Sacha, Nate Haller, Robyn Ottolini, Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, Amanda & James, Alexa Goldie, Mitch Jean and The Western Swing Authority all took the stage at the 2025 CMAOntario Awards, capped off by surprise tribute performance in Jason McCoy's honour by Tim Hicks and Clayton Bellamy, who are his former Road Hammer bandmates. McCoy would join them on stage for a 'powerful performance' of his Top 10 hit, 'I Feel a Sin Comin' On.'
