The first wave of performers has been announced for the CCMA awards taking place in Saskatoon on September 19th.

The Canadian Country Music Association says they are kicking off with an all-Canadian line up including Tenille Arts, Dean Brody, the Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Kalsey Kulyk, Jess Moskaluke, the Reklaws and Owen Riegling.

The 44th annual CCMA Awards take place at SaskTel Centre.

Not only is the first announcement regarding performers all Canadian but also heavily weighted in Saskatchewan; Tenille Arts is from Weyburn, the Hunter Brothers are from Shaunavon, Kalsey Kulyk from Hudson Bay and Jess Moskaluke from Rocanville.

In a news release Stephanie Pocha, CEO of Discover Saskatoon, said, “Today’s announcement turns anticipation into action. With talent like this taking the stage at SaskTel Centre, the 2026 Canadian Country Music Week and Awards will put Saskatoon in front of the entire country and we’re ready to show off everything this city does best.”

Returning to Saskatoon for the first time in nine years, it’s the third time the City of Bridges has hosted and welcomed the CCMAs.