The nominations for the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) were announced Wednesday, with Paul Brandt and the Road Hammers leading the way.

The Road Hammers, headed by singer Jason McCoy, recieved six nominations.

Their signature tune about truck drivers, I’m a Road Hammer, earned nominations for song of the year, single of the year and video of the year.

The group is also in the running for album of the year for its self-titled debut disc, as well as for group of the year honours and the rising-star award.

Brandt, who is hosting the Calgary show, was also given six nods. He is nominated for fans choice, album of the year and male artist of the year.

His cover version of the C.W. McCall hit Convoy earned nominations for single of the year and video of the year.
He also got a nod for song of the year for the single Home.
“Nashville Star” runner-up George Canyon is close behind with five nominations. Alberta singer-songwriter Caroyln Dawn Johnson was nominated in four categories.

Aaron Pritchett, Lisa Brokop and Terri Clark received three nods each.

This year’s awards are being handed out at the Pengrowth Saddledome during a CBC broadcast on September 12.






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