Here are your 2025 headliners:

• Bailey Zimmerman
• Blake Shelton
• Jason Aldean

These three country superstars are sure to bring the heat (to an already hot weekend 🥵) and YES, we will be there screaming ‘Dirt Road Anthem’ at the top of our lungs with you.

On top of three incredible talents headlining one of Alberta’s favourite summer festivals, the lineup includes tons more amazing artists – like Tyler Hubbard, Ashley McBryde and Nate Smith. There’s also tons of great Canadian artists joining in on the fun – including Tyler Joe Miller, Owen Riegling, Lindsay Ell and more. If you for some reason don’t recognize those names, you’ll definitely recognize their voices as artists we play a lot of here on The One! And let's not forget, it's not BVJ without a rowdy Kick Off Party! The Hunter Brothers will be kickin’ things off on July 31^st and getting the party started right. 

Let’s be real – BVJ isn’t just about the music, it’s about the experience. It’s the way you can grab a beer, make new friends and dance like no one’s watching (even though everyone’s definitely watching). It’s the sound of thousands of voices singing along to your favourite songs and the undeniable joy of being surrounded by people who are just as obsessed with country music as you are. A truly Albertan experience.

Pro tip: If you don’t already know the words to every song, now’s the time to start practicing.

Make sure you grab your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, memories and of course, boot-scootin’ good times. 🤠🎶

See you at Big Valley Jamboree 2025 – we can’t wait to line dance, sing our hearts out and maybe even cry a little to the sweet, sweet sound of live country tunes with you. Keep it locked on The One to hear how you can win your way in!

Over the span of his exceptional career, James Earl Jones has become one of Hollywood's most beloved stars. From overcoming his stutter as a child, to paving the way for Black actors in Hollywood, he then brought some of the most iconic characters alive on stage and on screen.

His unmistakable voice brought you to tears as The Lion King’s Mufasa and has eternally etched the iconic line “I am your father” into your mind as Darth Vader in Star Wars. His talents were used for more than just voice acting though; he made a name for himself in countless Broadway productions and as many other characters in television and film.

The acclaimed actor has been nothing short of remarkable in his career, with an extensive collection of accolades – even going as far as achieving the most coveted award in performing arts, the EGOT. In 2011, James Earl Jones received the Academy Honorary Award, thus completing one of the most outstanding achievements one can receive in the industry.

Rest in peace, James Earl Jones. Your legacy will live on forever.

WHERE CAN I WATCH

We recommend getting tickets to the live show at Rogers Place because it's going to be a shindig to remember! But if you'd rather two-step in your living room, you can catch it live on CTV. It's all kicking off at 6pm (MT) on September 14!

WHO'S GOING TO BE THERE

A TOOOOON of incredibly talented people! Truly only the best in Canadian Country Music (and a sneaky American). Here's a bit of a breakdown for you:

HOSTS

Global country sensation Thomas Rhett and 'Bertan superstar MacKenzie Porter! Talk about making us proud! 🥲

PERFORMERS

• Thomas Rhett
• MacKenzie Porter
• Dasha
• Jade Eagleson
• Brett Kissel
• The Reklaws
• Dallas Smith
• Madeline Merlo
• Owen Riegling
• Josh Ross
• Julia Michaels
• Tenille Townes
• Jake Worthington

NOMINATIONS

Okay, there are way too many amazing artists to list, so let's give you the highlights.

Host MacKenzie Porter and Jade Eagleson are leading the race with 6 nominations each.

Jade Eagleson has been nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

Mackenzie Porter is also up for Entertainer of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans' Choice and Single of the Year. She has also secured nominations for Female Artist of the Year and Video of the Year.

Right on their heels is Josh Ross and The Reklaws with 5 nominations each! Both have secured their place on the list for Entertainer of the Year and Fans' Choice.

On top of that, The Reklaws are up for Group or Duo of the Year, Musical Collaboration of the Year and Video of the Year.

And Josh Ross has also been nominated for Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year.

And that's not even THE HALF of it!! Instead of tossing you the biggest wall of text ever (you're welcome), here's the full list of nominees!

SPECIAL AWARDS

K.D. Lang is the 2024 CCMA Hall of Fame Artist inductee! You could say she's finally getting the Big Big Love she deserves! 

Gilles Godard is the 2024 CCMA Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder inductee! His outstanding achievements in the music industry in the past 50 years made the association's choice a no-brainer! 

Lindsay Ell is the 2024 recipient of the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award! She is being celebrated for her dedicated work with The Make You Movement, which provides funds to organizations helping disenfranchised youth and survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING

Fans' Choice Voting is open until September 11! Vote for your Canadian country music faves using the hashtag associated with your top artist and tweet *AHEM* I mean "post" away on X. Or you can vote directly on the website!

The CCMA Country Crawl is happening September 4-14! Check out some of the greatest talent in Canadian country music - FOR FREE! The series will be hosted at different venues throughout Edmonton.

Canadian Country Music Week is happening September 11-14! Here are some fan events you can check out in YEG:

SEPTEMBER 11

CCMA Songwriters Unplugged – Session 1 at the MacEwan University Triffo Theatre (2:30 pm - 4:30 pm)

Top of the Country Finale Concert at Cook County Saloon (8pm - 11 pm) *18+ Event

SEPTEMBER 12

CCMA Songwriters Unplugged – Session 2 at the MacEwan University Triffo Theatre (1 pm - 3 pm)

CCMA Legends Show at Winspear Centre (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

CCMA House at Cook County Saloon (8 pm - 11pm) *18+ Event

SEPTEMBER 13

CCMA Songwriters’ Unplugged – Session 3 hosted by Ty Bentli at the MacEwan University Triffo Theatre (1pm - 3pm)

SEPTEMBER 14

The 2024 CCMA Awards at Rogers Place (6pm - 8pm)

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This year's CCMA Awards are definitely shaping up to be one of the most rootinest tootinest times Edmonton has seen in a while! A party for the ages! Do you think we have to go to work that week? Asking for a friend... 🤭