The Canadian Country Music Awards roll into Edmonton

The Canadian Country Music Awards are back in Edmonton for the first time in 10 years.

The week-long celebration is marked by the two hour awards show at Rogers Place on Sept. 14, but also features more than 80 free concerts across Edmonton with country artists and groups from across the country.

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The Canadian Country Music Awards are back in Edmonton for the first time in 10 years. While the city isnt always considered the most countryfied city on the Prairies, our love for country music runs deep. CBCs Tristan Mottershead joins host Clare Bonnyman to break down the CCMAs and the national country music scene.

While the capital city isn't always considered the most countryfied city on the Prairies, Edmonton's love for country music runs deep. This week on This is Edmonton, producer Tristan Mottershead joins host Clare Bonnyman to break down the CCMAs and the national country music scene.

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