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The Abrams, Mariya Stokes Earn Strong Nods From Country Radio

The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories.

The Abrams, Mariya Stokes Earn Strong Nods From Country Radio

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The following are tracks delivered to radio by digital distributor DMDS/Yangaroo in Canada and broken down into two categories. Top Downloads represents the most copied tracks in the weeks ending Aug 9, and the Most Active Indies blends downloads and streams, with the affiliated label and radio promotions company in parenthesis.


Top Downloads

  1. Katy Perry “Small Talk” (Capitol/Universal)

  2. TOOL “Fear Inoculum” (RCA/Sony)

  3. The Abrams “Good Old Days” (Warner)

  4. Kygo & Whitney Houston “Higher Love” (Kygo/RCA/Sony)

  5. Ariana Grande & Social House “boyfriend” (Republic/Universal)

  6. Kane Brown “Homesick” (RCA Nashville/Sony)

  7. Tep No “Never Been Hurt Before f/Jocelyn Alice” (Ultra/DMD Promo)

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  8. Jonas Brothers “Only Human” (Republic/Universal)

  9. R3HAB & A Touch Of Class “All Around The World (La La La)” (Universal)

  10. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “This Is The Place” (Universal)

Most Active Indies

  1. Mariya Stokes “Hands On My Body” (Indie)

  2. Tep No “Never Been Hurt Before f/Jocelyn Alice” (Ultra/DMD Promo)

  3. The Heels “Take The Trailer” (Indie/RPMpromo)

  4. The Wild! “Playing With Fire” (eOne)

  5. Chris Henderson “Bad Memory” (Indie)

  6. Sons of Daughters “What If We Stay” (Open Road)

  7. David James “All The Time” (MDM/Dale Speaking Promo)

  8. Aaron Allen “Good Tattoo” (Indie/Sharp 9 Promo)

  9. Chris Buck Band “Holy Ground” (Royalty/R. Chubey Promo)

  10. Stand Up and Say No “Electrified” (614011 Records DK)

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Brandon Isaak Tops Winners List at the First Edition of the Canadian Blues Music Awards: Full List of 2026 Winners

Held in Toronto on March 30, The CBMAs replace the Maple Blues Awards as the only national awards show for this genre. The decision was made after the former awards were criticized for lack of representation for Black artists.

Last night (March 30), the first edition of the Canadian Blues Music Awards (CBMAs) was held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto. The big winner on the night was the Vancouver Island-based Brandon Isaak, who earned three awards – for blues song ("Walkin’ With The Blues"), electric blues recording (Walkin’ With The Blues) and blues guitarist of the year.

Another multiple winner was Steve Marriner, for blues producer of the year and harmonica player of the year (tied with Guy Bélanger in that category). On Saturday (March 28) in Hamilton, Marriner also won his first Juno, for blues album of the year (for Hear My Heart),

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