Wednesday July 29, 2009 - Toronto, ON - FACTOR and The FACTOR Board of Directors congratulate the following FACTOR supported artists on their 2009 Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) nomination(s).
Of the 9 musical categories to be presented on the televised awards show, 13 FACTOR supported artists have received 21 award nominations. This year's CCMA Awards are being held in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday September 13, 2009.
These 13 artists have received support from FACTOR through one or more of its programs since FACTOR's inception in 1982:
Aaron Pritchett
Corb Lund
Doc Walker
George Canyon
Gord Bamford
Hey Romeo
Jason Blaine
Jessie Farrell
Johnny Reid
Mike Plume Band
Pa-ul Brandt
Ridley Bent
The Higgins
FACTOR wishes all these artists the best of luck at the 2009 CCMA Awards Show.
For Further Information,
Please Contact,
Julia Train
Communications Manager
416-696-2215 Ext. 223
www.factor.ca www.ccma.org
About FACTOR: The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR) is a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing financial assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian independent recording industry. Funding comes from two sources, The Department of Canadian Heritage's Canada Music Fund and Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters.
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