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Country singer Josh Ross, 'American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms

Country singer Josh Ross, 'American Idol' star Cameron Whitcomb lead CCMA Awards noms

TORONTO — Breakout country singer Josh Ross and "American Idol" star Cameron Whitcomb are the leading nominees headed into the Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
Photo Gallery: The Weeknd's Tour-Opening Show in Vancouver

Photo Gallery: The Weeknd's Tour-Opening Show in Vancouver

The Weeknd donned a mask amid a post-apocalyptic themed concert to open his world tour in Vancouver on Tuesday. "After Hours Til Dawn," a stadium tour featuring the Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, will see eight Canadian and 13 U.S.
Simple Plan didn't want to wait until they were 'really old' to make a documentary

Simple Plan didn't want to wait until they were 'really old' to make a documentary

TORONTO — The problem with so many rock documentaries is they too often come out as the artist winds down their career — at least that's how pop-punk act Simple Plan see it.
Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal

Quebec bids farewell to singer Serge Fiori during national funeral in Montreal

MONTREAL — Thousands of people gathered at Montreal's Place des Arts on Tuesday for the national funeral of legendary singer-songwriter Serge Fiori.
Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers

Immigration minister won't say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers

OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month.
Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority

Event organizers of Vancouver Chinatown Festival say security is their top priority

VANCOUVER — Organizers of the Vancouver Chinatown Festival said security is their top priority in the wake of the Lapu Lapu festival tragedy that killed 11 and injured dozens more in April.
Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration

Canadian musician Matthew Good cancels U.S. shows due to Trump administration

Canadian musician Matthew Good says he's cancelling his U.S. tour dates because of President Donald Trump's government. The "Load Me Up" rocker is pointing to Canada's cancellation of the digital services tax as a main factor in the decision.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto's Rogers Stadium

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he never meant to insult Toronto's Rogers Stadium

TORONTO — Coldplay frontman Chris Martin says he didn't mean to insult Toronto's newest concert venue when he called it a "weird stadium in the middle of nowhere.
Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated 'Swag'

Justin Bieber delves into fame, faith, fatherhood with highly anticipated 'Swag'

A reflective Justin Bieber is baring his soul on a surprise album that has the pop star contemplating fame, fatherhood and faith, as well as mental health and his fractious relationship with social media.
Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

Mustafa, Nemahsis shortlisted for Polaris Music Prize as cash reward drops in value

TORONTO — Contemporary folk-poet Mustafa, alt-pop singer Nemahsis and electronic experimentalist Marie Davidson are among the 10 acts shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, which carries a slimmed-down cash reward this year.