With countless awards looking to celebrate accomplishments in film, television, and music, there have been rather interesting choices when it came to hosts. Looking at the past, Donald Duck once hosted the Oscars. If that wasn’t odd, Dan Aykroyd teamed up with Bette Midler to host the MTV Video Music Awards. In country music, the 2003 CMT Awards consisted of Toby Keith sharing the stage with Pamela Anderson. And when preparing for The Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMA), organizers announced Tom Green as the host.
Known for his wild energy, bizarre comedy, and vibrant creativity, Green gained fame as a comedian. He did explore a career as a singer with the hits “Teachers Suck” and “Lonely Swedish (the Bum Bum Song).” Excited about the opportunity, the comedian said, “I’m honoured to be hosting the CCMA Awards. Country music has always been a big part of my life growing up in Canada. I can’t wait to be part of this celebration and to bring a few surprises to the stage in Kelowna.” And yes, he is hugging a donkey.
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When And Where To Watch Tom Green Host The CCMA Awards
As for the awards, they are scheduled to air live for the first time at the Prospera Place on Saturday, September 13th at 8:00 p.m. ET. For those looking forward to the event, fans can watch it exclusively on CTV.ca, CTV, and the CTV app. Don’t worry about missing the awards as the ceremony will be available to stream the following day on Crave.
Airing shortly after the end of Country Music Week 2025, the President of the CCMA, Amy Jeninga looked forward to seeing what Green had in store for country music. “We’re beyond excited to welcome Tom Green to host this year’s CCMA Awards. His bold creativity and deep Canadian roots make him the perfect choice to lead a show that celebrates connection, community, and world-class entertainment.”
While Green is sure to add his own style to the show, Jeninga believed it would be an unforgettable evening. “With Tom at the helm, and a powerhouse lineup of performers, we’re confident Kelowna is in for a night to remember.”
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