CCMA’s Ignites Country Music Week with Kickoff at Rogers Place

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi handing a proclamation of CCMA week to Amy Jeninga, President of the CCMA's (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

The Canadian Country Music Awards Kickoff took place inside Rogers Place at Ford Hall, to celebrate the return of the Awards after 10 years, with it being the 8th time in Edmonton. Along with a mayoral proclamation of CCMA Week in Edmonton from Mayor Amarjeet Sohi.

Amy Jeninga, CCMA’s President spoke with CFWE and said seeing the Kickoff come to life inside Rogers Place is fantastic, and follows hard work and dedication from many.

Amy Jeninga, President of the CCMA’s speaking at the Kickoff event inside Rogers Place (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Jeninga speaks on the announcement of Edmonton’s own KD Lang being inducted into the CCMA Hall of Fame..

Jeninga goes on to say that this week is all about storytelling and community.

Hailey Benedict performing at the CCMA’s Kickoff inside Rogers Place (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Jeninga speaks on the grand entry performance from Pow Wow Times, saying it was special to see the moving performance by Patrick Mitsuing and the Pow Wow Times crew as a representation of celebration of people, culture and community.

Patrick Mitsuing performing inside Rogers Place for the CCMA’s Kickoff event (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

City of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi spoke with CFWE about his excitement on the City hosting the CCMA’s.

Keep tuned to CFWE, Alberta’s Best Country all week long for coverage from events throughout Edmonton.

Find out what’s happening at CCMA week here

City of Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi speaking at the Kickoff event for the CCMA’s inside Rogers Place (Photo Credits – Daniel Barker-Tremblay)