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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.
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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.'
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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.'
