Country Music Week 2025 is set to kick off in Kelowna on September 10, culminating in the highly anticipated CCMA Awards on September 13.

Among the performers at the CCMA Awards will be Madeline Merlo, a talented country singer from Maple Ridge, British Columbia.

Merlo has received nominations for three prestigious awards: Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, and Musical Collaboration of the Year with Jade Eagleson.

This year's CCMA Awards will introduce a new category, the Francophone Artist of the Year, to honor exceptional achievements within the Francophone music community.

Fans across Canada are encouraged to participate in the voting process for the Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year and the Fans' Choice Award through the CCMA website.

The CCMA Awards will be hosted by Canadian comedian and actor Tom Green, promising an entertaining celebration of Canada's country music talent.

Madeline Merlo is not only a nominee but also a platinum-certified #1 songwriter and a previous CCMA Award winner, underscoring her prominence in the Canadian country music scene.