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1. This song was performed by Carolyn Dawn Johnson and Jimmy Rankin. Do you know which one it is? "I thought a change of scenery Would change my point of view But even the magical ocean Was just another shade of blue."

Answer: Nothing Good About Lonely

Carolyn Dawn Johnson was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta in 1971. She has released three studio albums and has had three number one hits in Canada and the U.S. She was named "Female Artist of the Year" at the 2007 CCMA Awards.

2. Jason Blaine performed the last song at the 2007 CCMA Awards and the song's video hit the number one spot on the same day. Can you identify the song from these lyrics? "Baby I wanna cross that line kick forever's door wide open, hang on tight and keep on holdin' it, going nowhere without you..."

Answer: Rock in My Boot

Jason Blaine was born on April 19, 1980 in Pembroke, Ontario. He won a talent search sponsored by CMT in 2002, called Project Discovery. From there, he released his first single in 2003 and has released a total of seven singles since then. He was nominated "Chevy's Rising Star of the Year" at the 2007 CCMA Awards.

3. This hit song was sung by Aaron Pritchett at the award show and is probably his most well known song to date. Which of the below is it? "I've seen your kind before and you think you're so cool This country boy's gonna take you to school Hold out your hand no man, I ain't jokin."

Answer: Hold My Beer

Aaron Pritchett is a Canadian Country singer from Vancouver, British Columbia. He started touring with Brooks and Dunn in March of 2006 and released his first album at that time. Aaron, along with Mitch Merrit and Deric Ruttan, wrote "Hold My Beer" and won the "Socan Songwriter(s) of the Year" award.

4. Saskatchewan's own Brad Johner performed his latest single. Can you name it? "I never had nothing turn out like I planned Fate deals the cards and I play the hand."

Answer: I'd Rather Be Lucky

Brad Johner was born in Midale, Saskatchewan in 1966. He grew up playing music with his family and won a talent show when he was 16. He and his brother Ken, made up the duo the Johner Brothers from 1988 to 2002. After Ken retired from the business Brad started his solo career. Brad has won many awards for his music in Canada and was the winner of the "Male Artist of the Year" at the 2007 CCMA's.

Brad and his wife Rhea have five sons.

5. Which of the songs below did George Canyon perform at the CCMA's? Here are some of the lyrics: "Lying awake in the middle of the night Trying not to let the kids hear her cry She prays for answer or some little sign She closes her eyes and swears she hears him say..."

Answer: I Want You to Live

George Canyon is from Nova Scotia and was born in 1968. He currently lives in Alberta. He has had many jobs including a law enforcement officer and he now owns his own recording studio. He is also Honorary Colonel at Canadian Forces Base 14 Wing, Greenwood.
In 2004, George placed second in the Nashville Star 2 competition, and was the only Canadian to place in the competition. He has released seven singles since then and was nominated for "CMT Video of the Year" and "Male Artist of the Year" in 2007. Although he didn't win either award, he has won in past years and also won a Juno for his song "My Name".
"I Want You to Live" was a very touching performance dedicated to the troops in Afghanistan. The theatre was in darkness except for stage lights and the audience holding battery powered candles.

6. Shane Yellowbird won the "Chevy Rising Star" award at the 2007 CCMAs. He sang his hit single at the show. Can you identify it? "9 out of 10 were still looking at me I asked her, "Are you from Tennessee 'cuz baby, you're the only 10 I see." She smiled back much to my surprise "I need a map 'cuz I'm lost in your eyes" was the last thing I said, before her purse hit my head."

Answer: Pickup Truck

Shane is a Canadian Aboriginal Country singer from Hobbema, Alberta. His debut and only album so far, "Life is Calling My Name" released in 2006, contains all of his hits. He has won several awards including "Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year" and his song "Life is Calling My Name" was nominated for a Juno Award in 2008. "Pickup Truck" is a catchy, fun song.

7. Jim Cuddy, lead singer for the band, Blue Rodeo performed solo at the 2007 CCMA Awards and did a beautiful job singing and playing piano. From these lyrics, can you pick which song he sang? "Oh we stood outside together, and we laughed like ancient friends. Then we laid down in a field, just where the road begins and ends."

Answer: Pull Me Through

Jim Cuddy was born in 1955 in Toronto, Ontario. He is married with three children. He has been active in singing and songwriting since 1987, mainly with Blue Rodeo, but has also produced two solo albums. He and Blue Rodeo are one of my favorite bands.

8. Paul Brandt hosted the 2007 CCMA Awards for the sixth time and the fourth straight year. He took the time to perform his latest single at the time of the awards. What was it? "Shot gun everybody getting for the long run, dont know where we're going, but the out come comes with a little bit of trust."

Answer: Didn't Even See the Dust

Paul Brandt has won too many Country Music Awards to list but they include 13 CCMA Awards from 1996 to 2005, seven Juno Awards and "Top New Male Artist Award" with "CMT US" in 1996. He hosted the 2007 CCMA Awards at the Brandt Center in Regina and joked that the place was named for him.

At one point he came out with a winter jacket and a Saskatchewan Roughrider jersey underneath, stating that there are only two seasons in Saskatchewan...Winter and Football Season. Paul was born in Calgary, Alberta in 1972 and before his first music break, he worked as a registered nurse in Airdrie, Alberta.

He still does work with terminally ill children. He and his wife Liz had their first son in May of 2008.

9. Doc Walker did a fantastic job of performing one of their hit singles at the Awards. Which one was it? "She shuts up the ashtray And I say it's a long way back now, Hon. But she just yawns. And she's got the wheel And I've got to deal from now on."

Answer: Driving With The Brakes On

The band Doc Walker is from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and includes lead singer Chris Thorsteinson, along with Dave Wasyliw and Murray Pulver. They have released 19 singles from 1996 to 2008, but have gained most of their popularity in the last two to three years. Doc Walker won the "Album of the Year" award for their self-titled album, "Doc Walker".

10. Emerson Drive stole the show with their performance of this ballad and took home three awards, including "Single of the Year", "CMT Video of the Year", and "Group of the Year". Pick the song from these lyrics: "I was coming to the end of a long, long walk When a man crawled out of a cardboard box Under the E. Street Bridge Followed me on to it..."

Answer: Moments

Emerson Drive is a Canadian Country band from Grande Prairie, Alberta who have been on the Country Music scene since 1995. The current members of Emerson Drive are; Brad Mates (lead vocals), David Pichette (fiddle), Danick Dupelle (lead guitar), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards). Former bass guitarist Patrick Bourque committed suicide in late September of 2007, but had already resigned from the band in August of 2007. Ironic that the song "Moments" is about a planned suicide.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Emerson Drive in concert a few times, the latest being June 30th of 2008 at a Canada Day Festival. They are fantastic performers. Brad Mates can really sing!

Source: Author AnneBonney

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This quiz is on the 2007 Canadian Country Music Awards in September of 2007. The show was held here in Regina, Saskatchewan and I was privileged to attend. I'll give you the lyrics and you name the song. Have fun!

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