A First Nations member of the Ojibwe band, Crystal Shawanda released her debut album Dawn of a New Day in 2008. It debuted at #2 on the Canadian Country Albums chart and #16 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, making it the highest charted album by an Aboriginal artist in the history of SoundScan. CMT documented her rise to fame in the six-part series Crystal: Living The Dream.
Richard Marx has been an internationally known singer, songwriter, and producer for over twenty years. He has sold over 30 million records; written thirty-seven top 30 chart hits, thirteen of which were #1 singles; and produced mega-hits for artists such as Kenny Rogers and Keith Urban.
JUNO Award winner and five-time CCMA nominee George Canyon had the following to say about both artists:
“Having the opportunity to work with Richard Marx has been an unbelievable experience”, says Canyon. I have been a huge fan since I was in high school. He is undoubtedly one of the most sincere and genuine people I have ever met within the industry and I am proud to call him my friend. Having the opportunity to perform live with him is going to awesome!!”
“Crystal is one of the best pure vocalists in Country Music. It will be an honour to share the stage with her for this unique performance.”
For more information regarding the 2009 CCMA Awards, taking place in Vancouver at GM Place on September, please visit “http://www.ccma.org” www.ccma.org or “http://www.countrymusicvancouver.com” www.countrymusicvancouver.com.
Tickets for the CCMA Awards are available at all Ticketmaster locations, online at “http://www.ticketmaster.ca” www.ticketmaster.ca, and by phone at 604.280.4444. Ticket prices range from $20 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges). Lower bowl seats are now available.
