CMW 2013: Canadian Radio Music Award Winners

Another year of very successful songs hitting our airwaves and it's exciting to see that Canadians have been making such an impact here in Canada as well as abroad. It's always awesome to say "I knew them when nobody else did" and I can say that for a lot of winners from last night's award ceremony. It makes me proud that what they've worked so hard to accomplish is actually coming true! 

Big congrats to all the winners out there!


CRMA AWARD WINNERS 2013

FACTOR BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

WEEKND (took me awhile to catch on to them, but definitely catchy)

BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST (CHR)

VICTORIA DUFFIELD (and to think she used to be a contestant on YTV's The Next Star)

BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST (ROCK) OF THE YEAR

MONSTER TRUCK

BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO (DANCE/URBAN/RYTHMIC)

TEGAN & SARA

BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO ARTIST (COUNTRY)

DALLAS SMITH

BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO MAINSTREAM A/C

SCOTTY JAMES (great vocals!)

BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO ARTIST (HOT AC)

JESSE LEBELLE (hot vocals, hot man. win-win?)

SENNHEISER CHART TOPPER AWARD

CARLY RAE JEPSEN (this is an "I knew her way back when" moment!)

SOCAN SONG OF THE YEAR

CALL ME MAYBE (so catchy but overplayed)

FAN'S CHOICE AWARD

MARIANAS TRENCH (this is an "I knew them way back when" moment!)

INTERNATIONAL SOLO ARTIST OF THE YEAR

RIHANNA 

INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

FUN. (those who can't admit to liking fun, secretly do - they have to, they're just THAT good)

HEATSEEKER AWARD

SERENA RYDER

SPECIAL COLLABORATION AWARD

ARTISTS AGAINST (fantastic collaboration for a great cause)

Canadian Music Week 2013 Here We Come!

It's official, media for this year has been approved! Unfortunately I'm not able to take in the full fun of this fabulously and full-of-frenzy week but I am excited to be able to take part - if only for a little while!

My top picks for shows:

Take me to the Pilot

HARD LUCK · 812 DUNDAS STREET WEST ·

Wednesday March 20, 2013 11:00 pm

Heard of these small-town Winnipeg boys through an eastcoaster who told me I just had to listen. Their sound is unique and catchy and they perform with energy and enthusiasm. They love their fans and they are most definitely worth checking out if you are looking for something new.

Trouble and Daughter

CZEHOSKI · 678 QUEEN STREET WEST 

Thursday March 21, 2013 11:00 pm

These guys are incredible and definitely have a different sound. Originally called CondoKrew, the trio performed solely in a condo. Johnny, originally in the Canadian band Illscarlett had been the original reason why I had given them a listen in the first place but they definitely caught me off-guard.  Their music is definitely catchy and intriguing.

104.5 Chum Fm's Fan Fest 2013

THE DANFORTH MUSIC HALL · 147 DANFORTH AVENUE

Friday March 22, 2013

CMW is all about showcasing talent of all musical statures while bringing the best in the business with those who want to learn more. Chum FM's fanfest, while not bringing in small-town talent, still showcases some of Canada's best singers/bands in the country. This year will bring the likes of Hedley, Marianas Trench, Serena Ryder and Tyler Hall. All are at various (successful) stages in their careers and FanFest is a great way to showcase them all!

Keep in mind that FanFest is 100% WIN TO GET IN so keep an ear out on 104.5 fm for all your chances to win. Also keep in mind that it is a 19+ event.

Eleven Past One

TATTOO ROCK PARLOUR · 567 QUEEN ST WEST 

Saturday March 23, 2013

 These guys have been on my radar for quite some time. Twitter was their game and ever since then I've kept an ear out for them. This month I found out that they were Chum Fm's upcoming artist of the month and I couldn't be more proud. Their song "The World is Ours" has taken the Canadian airwaves by storm and they are taking off. 

Morgan Cameron Ross

SUPERMARKET · 268 AUGUSTA AVE.

March 23, 2013  9:00 pm

Morgan is the bomb. That's really all there is to it. His folksy heart-felt tunes are reverberated in the way he sings and you can tell he loves to make music. He is one talented albeit a little weird musician and they go together perfectly. If you want a more laid back atmosphere and a similar type set, Morgan will be music to your ears and food for your soul.

Can't wait for the week of music to begin! See you all there!

-Taryn

(*All photos were sourced from their Facebook fan pages)