The dust has finally settled and I almost feel back to normal.  The week long CCMA Hangover has subsided and we have managed to put together some amazing photos from the night.   Both Bill and James did a fantastic job of capturing the nights moments.   Let’s kick things off with what James captured.

James Bennett – Award Show Shots
Sam Hunt performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Sam Hunt performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Jess Moskaluke accepts her Female Vocalist of the Year Award during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Jess Moskaluke accepts her Female Vocalist of the Year Award during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Tim Hicks performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Tim Hicks performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Jess Cruikshank delivers during the CCMA Awards in London - Photo: James Bennett

Jess Cruikshank delivers during the CCMA Awards in London – Photo: James Bennett

Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Michelle Wright & Kristan Bush presenting at the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Michelle Wright & Kristan Bush presenting at the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Madeline Merlo performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Madeline Merlo performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Johnny Reid and friends perform during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Johnny Reid and friends perform during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Dean Brody accepts one of his 4 CCMA Awards during the Show in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Dean Brody accepts one of his 4 CCMA Awards during the Show in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Kelsea Ballerini performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Kelsea Ballerini performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Brett Kissel accepts his CCMA Award during the broadcast from London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Brett Kissel accepts his CCMA Award during the broadcast from London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Jess Moskaluke performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Jess Moskaluke performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Chad Brownlee performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Country 104 chatting up the crowd during a commercial break during a the CCMA 2016 Award show - Photo: James Bennett

Country 104 chatting up the crowd during a commercial break during a the CCMA 2016 Award show – Photo: James Bennett

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Jess Moskaluke performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

Dean Brody performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: James Bennett

Dean Brody performs during the CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: James Bennett

BILL WOODCOCK – Award Show Shots
Johnny Reid performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Johnny Reid performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Brett Kissel accepts Male Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 CCMA Awards in London - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Brett Kissel accepts Male Artist of the Year Award at the 2016 CCMA Awards in London – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Madeline Merlo performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Madeline Merlo performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Kelsea Ballarini and Fans Choice Presenter Winner announce the Fans Choice Award - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Kelsea Ballarini and Fans Choice Presenter Winner announce the Fans Choice Award – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Dean Brody performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Dean Brody performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Dean Brody accepts one of his Four CCMA Awards in London, ON - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Dean Brody accepts one of his Four CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Gord Bamford performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Gord Bamford performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

CCMA Awards 2016 - Photo Bill Woodcock

CCMA Awards 2016 – Photo Bill Woodcock

High Valley performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

High Valley performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Jason Blaine & Meghan Patrick At the 2016 CCMA Awards - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Jason Blaine & Meghan Patrick At the 2016 CCMA Awards – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Gord Bamford accepts his CCMA 2016 Award - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Gord Bamford accepts his CCMA 2016 Award – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Sam Hunt performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Sam Hunt performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Brett Kissel & Carolyn Dawn Johnson perform during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Brett Kissel & Carolyn Dawn Johnson perform during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London,ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Chad Brownlee performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Chad Brownlee performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

Kelsey Ballarini performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, Not - Photo: Bill Woodcock

Kelsey Ballarini performs during the 2016 CCMA Awards in London, ON – Photo: Bill Woodcock

We will have more images from some of the parties such as Open Road, Invictus, MDM Recordings and the Feldman Agency all coming later this week!

Corey Kelly / @CoreyKelly76

FULL LIST OF WINNERS…

2016 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

ARTIST INDUCTEE
Murray McLauchlan

STAN KLEES BUILDER AWARD – BUILDER INDUCTEE
Paul Mascioli

CCMA AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT

2016 SLAIGHT MUSIC HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Mike Stevens

ARTIST AWARDS

FANS’ CHOICE AWARD presented by SiriusXM
Brett Kissel

ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Jack Daniel’s 
Tin Roof – Gord Bamford

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Jess Moskaluke

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brett Kissel

GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
High Valley

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody

CMT VIDEO OF THE YEAR presented by Coors Banquet 
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR presented by ole 
Dean Brody
Song: Bring Down The House (Performed By: Dean Brody)

ROOTS ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Washboard Union

INTERACTIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brett Kissel

RISING STAR
The Washboard Union

CCMA DISCOVERY AWARD presented by Country 107.3
Eric Ethridge

MUSICIAN AWARDS

BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Travis Switzer

DRUMMER OF THE YEAR
Chad Melchert

FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shane Guse

GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jason Barry*

KEYBOARD PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mike Little

SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Shane Guse – Mandolin

STEEL GUITER PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ed “Pee Wee Charles” Ringwald*

*This is Jason and Ed’s fifth win in their respective musician categories. As such, they are now entered into the All-Star Band Hall of Honour. The Hall of Honour is reserved for musicians who have been awarded the same CCMA Musician Award five (5) or more times. Upon achieving their fifth award, their name is entered into the Hall in celebration of their great contribution to Canadian country music.

RADIO AWARDS

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
Amanda Kingsland – CKBY FM – Ottawa, ON

MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
Paul Ferguson – CHCQ FM – Belleville, ON

ON-AIR PERSONALITIES OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
*TIE*
Leanne Cater (Boss Lady Leanne Cater)
QX104 – CFQX-FM – Winnipeg, MB

Chris Scheetz, Jacqueline Sweeney, Matt DeBeurs (CISN in the Mornings with Chris, Jack & Matt)
103.9 Country – CISN-FM – Edmonton, AB

ON-AIR PERSONALITY(IES) OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
Jack Latimer and Carey Moran (Jack & Carey)
105.9 KICX 106 – CICX-FM – Orillia, ON

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (LARGE MARKET)
103.9 Country – CISN-FM – Edmonton, AB

RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM OR SMALL MARKET)
KG Country 95.5 – CKGY-FM – Red Deer, AB
INDUSTRY AWARDS

BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
Invictus Entertainment Group

COUNTRY CLUB OF THE YEAR
Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Dancehall – Calgary, AB

COUNTRY FESTIVAL, FAIR OR EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR
Boots and Hearts Music Festival – Oro-Medonte, ON

COUNTRY MUSIC PROGRAM OR SPECIAL OF THE YEAR
Chevy Top 20 Countdown – CMT Canada

MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Invictus Entertainment Group

MUSIC PUBLISHING COMPANY OF THE YEAR
ole

RECORD COMPANY OF THE YEAR
MDM Recordings Inc.

RECORD COMPANY PERSON OF THE YEAR
Steve Coady – Warner Music Canada

RECORD PRODUCERS OF THE YEAR
Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Kissel, Bart McKay
Album: Pick Me Up (Artist: Brett Kissel)

RECORDING PACKAGE OF THE YEAR
Pick Me Up
Design Team: Patrick Duffy [Attention]; Photography: Juan Pont Lezica (Artist: Brett Kissel)

RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR presented by Fanshawe College
Barrytone Studios – St. Clements, ON

RETAILER OF THE YEAR
iTunes Canada

RON SAKAMOTO TALENT BUYER OR PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment Group

TOP SELLING ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Arts & Entertainment Health Insurance Plan
Kill The Lights – Luke Bryan

TOP SELLING CANADIAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR presented by Music Canada
Yoan – Yoan

TOP SELLING CANADIAN SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Bring Down The House – Dean Brody

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Stephano Barberis
Video: Cheap Seats (Artist: Dallas Smith), Video: Don’t Let Her Be Gone (Artist: Gord Bamford),
Video: Hearts On Fire (Artist: Chad Brownlee), Video: So Much For Taking It Slow (Artist: Bobby Wills)