Pure Country 106 takes home hardware at CMAOntario 2024 awards festival
Pure Country 106 in Orillia was recognized Sunday night at the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) Festival and Awards show in Mississauga.
The local country music station took home some hardware after winning Radio Station of the Year Small Market.
"This is a huge honour for all of us involved with Pure Country 106, being recognized by our peers for all the hard work we put in," said Josh Duncan, program director with Pure Country 106 and Bounce 104.1. "We'd also like to give a shout-out to all the nominees in our category for the hard work they put in as well."
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Pure Country 106 in Orillia wins the Radio Station of the Year Small Market award at the 2024 Country Music Association of Ontario awards on Sun., June 2, 2024, in Mississauga, Ont. (Supplied)
The nominees included Country 103 Great Lakes Country, Country 107.3 Tillsonburg, Country 89 Welland, Country 93 Owen Sound, and The Ranch, 100.1 Listowel.
"It's been an amazing ride to have such a unique seat on this side of the microphone, and I've found the same to be true of radio as I do about performing; it's all about the fans who share the passion for the music. It all comes down to our listeners, and we have the best," said Pure Country 106 morning show host and country music singer/songwriter Jason McCoy.
"We take great pride in being active in our community, connecting with the great Pure Country 106 listeners and having as much fun on the air while doing it, so thanks to all who voted for us," Duncan added.
The 13th CMAOntario awards show was hosted by Jason McCoy and singer/songwriter Teigen Gayse.
The CMAOntario is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates and supports the growth and development of Ontario's country musicians.
Pure Country 106 is a division of Bell Media.
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