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COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK

Calgary loves country music, and country music loves Calgary! That’s why Country Music Week, a roving celebration of roots music in Canada, has taken place in Calgary more than any other host city! It’s returning again this year from September 5 to 8. Come visit to have some boot-stomping fun all over the city, culminating in the Canadian Country Music Association Awards show on September 8!

CCMA LEGENDS SHOW

There are names that have come up again and again at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards: names like Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Alan Doyle, Jade Eagleson, Lindsay Ell, Tim Hicks, Andrew Hyatt, Aaron Pritchett, The Reklaws, Tenille Townes, The Wilkinsons and Michelle Wright. Well, what could be better than a show featuring every single one of those acts at the Jack Singer Hall on Friday, September 6?

Hosted by Stingray Music, this might well be the best bang for your entertainment buck in the world. Don’t miss out.

SONGWRITERS SERIES

Four intimate shows with some of Canada’s most talented songwriters, every night James Barker, Aaron Goodvin and Tim Hicks host the Songwriter Series where performers play short acoustic sets and share the stories behind the songs. If you love country music you can’t afford to miss this opportunity to find out what makes a great song, and what makes a great songwriter.  
 

CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS

Celebrating the very best in Canadian country, the CCMA Awards are when the stars come out! This year’s show  will be hosted by Dallas Smith and Bill Ray Cyrus at TD Place on September 8^th. Featuring performances by this year’s nominees it’s sure to be an incredible show that puts you elbow to elbow with country’s greatest.

Want to hear some great country music? Come to Calgary – and when you do book a room at the Days Inn Calgary Airport. Enjoy our complimentary fitness centre, pool and hot breakfast at the Deluxe Daybreak Café!