A B.C. country singer is poised to perform on a national stage while awaiting news on whether she will honoured on that same stage that same evening.
Madeline Merlo, who hails from Maple Ridge, is nominated for three Canadian Country Music Association awards, and will be performing at this years awards show as well.
A platinum-certified #1 songwriter and previous Canadian Country Music Association, (CCMA), Award winner, Merlo is up for Female Artist of the Year; Songwriter of the Year presented by SOCAN, and Musical Collaboration of the year with country artist Jade Eagleson.
On Wednesday, July 9, the national country music association revealed the first round of performers for the evening that celebrates the best of Canada's country talent.
Hosted this year by Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green, the CCMA Awards celebrates the talent, collaboration, and creativity at the heart of Canada's country music community.
New to the awards show this year is the Francophone Artist of the Year award, which will be presented to a Francophone act (solo, duo, or group) that has demonstrated exceptional achievements within the current eligibility period.
Music fans across Canada will also be able to help choose the winner for the Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year, and the Fans' Choice Award by casting their vote at .
Country Music Week 2025 kicks off in Kelowna on Wednesday, Sept. 10, giving fans the unique opportunity to celebrate the magic of country music and the genre's brightest homegrown stars.
The week will culminate with the 2025 CCMA Awards presented by TD on Saturday, Sept. 13, featuring performances by Merlo, in addition to Tyler Joe Miller, Sacha and Restless Road, Dallas Smith and Alexandra Kay, Thelma and James, and Cameron Whitcomb.
