Overview

• Cameron Whitcomb was named Breakthrough Performer/Artist of the Year and thanked supporters for helping him stay sober.
• Josh Ross won Single of the Year for “Single Again,” adding to his momentum following major wins last year.
• Whitcomb and Ross lead the field with six nominations each, with fans’ choice, male artist and entertainer of the year still to be awarded.
• Whitcomb, a first-time nominee from Nanaimo and former American Idol Top 20 finalist, rose on the strength of his recovery-themed track “Quitter.”
• The ceremony is airing live from Kelowna on CTV with Tom Green hosting and performances by Madeline Merlo, Sacha, MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge.