Programming Unveiled for the 2024 CCMA Songwriters Unplugged Series Presented by SOCAN with Apple Music

Taking Place During Country Music Week 2024, The Three Day Series Kicks Off Wednesday September 11 In Edmonton, AB At MacEwan University’s Triffo Theatre

EDMONTON, AB (August 22, 2024) – Today, the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) unveils the exciting lineup for the 2024 CCMA Songwriters Unplugged Series, presented by SOCAN with Apple Music. Taking place at MacEwan University’s Triffo Theatre over three sessions, the 2024 CCMA Songwriters Unplugged Series presented by SOCAN with Apple Music celebrates the craft of songwriting, bringing together some of the most notable songwriters and artists in Canadian and international country music with an acoustic, in the round style performance series.

Session One: CCMA Songwriters Unplugged presented by SOCAN with Apple Music

Wednesday, September 11 | 2:30 p.m. | MacEwan University, Triffo Theatre

Session one kicks off Country Music Week 2024 with performances by Hailey Benedict, Jason Blaine, Ben Chase, Andrew Hyatt, Shantaia, Tony Stevens, Jake Vaadeland, The Washboard Union

Session One Ticket Link HERE

Session Two: CCMA Songwriters Unplugged presented by SOCAN with Apple Music

Thursday, September 12 | 1:00 p.m. | MacEwan University, Triffo Theatre

Session two keeps the festivities going with performances from Dax, Noah Derksen, Parker Graye, Nate Haller, Noeline Hofmann, Jason McCoy, SACHA

Session Two Ticket Link HERE

Session Three: CCMA Songwriters Unplugged presented by SOCAN with Apple Music’s Ty Bentli

Friday, September 13 | 1:00 p.m. | MacEwan University, Triffo Theatre

Session three features an international line-up of notable songwriters hosted by Apple Music’s Ty Bentli, with appearances by Dasha, David Fanning, Lowell, Brad Rempel (High Valley)

Session Three Ticket Link HERE

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About the Canadian Country Music Association^® (CCMA^®)

Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate, and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community, and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards presented by TD. Sponsors of Country Music Week 2024 and the 2024 CCMA Awards presented by TD include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund”.

About SOCAN

SOCAN is a music rights management organization that connects more than four million music creators worldwide, and more than a quarter-million businesses and individuals in Canada. More than 190,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers are its direct members, and more than 100,000 organizations are Licensed To Play music across Canada. With a concerted use of progressive technology and unique data, SOCAN is dedicated to upholding the fundamental truths that music has value and music creators and publishers deserve fair compensation for their work. For more information: www.socan.com.

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