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2026 Canadian Selah Music Awards

The 2026 Canadian Selah Music Awards

Special Announcement.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2026 CSMA – Special Announcement: Important Dates Released for the Canadian Selah Music Awards

Calgary, AB – July 1, 2025 — The Canadian Selah Music Awards (CSMA) is excited to unveil the key dates for the upcoming 2026 CSMA edition. Artists, industry professionals, and fans across Canada and beyond are encouraged to mark their calendars as we prepare for a powerful celebration of Canada’s Christian and Gospel music excellence.

Important Dates Eligibility & Submission

  • Submission Opens: August 1, 2025
  • Final Submission Deadline: September 30, 2025 (11:59 PM MDT)
  • Eligibility Period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. To be eligible, music must have been released between October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025. Voting Phases
  • First-Round Voting: October 15 – November 20, 2025
  • Nomination Announcement: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • Final-Round Voting: March 15 – May 20, 2026 Awards Ceremony

• Main Event: Saturday, June 27, 2026
o The 2026 Canadian Selah Music Awards will be held in Calgary,

Alberta, Canada.
• CSMA Pre-Event Show: Friday, June 26, 2026

o This special night will include a press conference, select award announcements, live performances, and more surprises.

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  1. Canadian Male Artist of the Year
  2. Canadian Female Artist of the Year
  3. Canadian French Artist of the Year
  4. Canadian Latin Artist of the Year
  5. Canadian Breakthrough Artist of the Year
  6. Canadian Rising Artist of the Year
  7. Canadian Duo/Band/Choir of the Year
  8. Canadian Country Artist/Band of the Year
  9. Canadian Country Album of the Year
  10. Canadian Christian Contemporary/Praise & Worship Album of the Year
  11. Canadian Christian Contemporary/Praise & Worship Song of the Year
  12. Canadian Gospel Song of the Year
  13. Canadian Gospel Album of the Year
  14. Canadian Album of the Year
  15. Canadian Collaboration Song of the Year
  16. Canadian Music Video of the Year
  17. Canadian Alternate Song of the Year
  18. Canadian Music Video of the Year
  19. Canadian Christian Event of the Year
  20. Canadian Producer of the Year
  21. Lifetime Achievement Award – Canadian Artist
  22. Lifetime Music Ambassador

                     Anyone can apply: Canadian and International Artists.

  1. Urban/Rap/ Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
  2. Urban/Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year (Foreign Language)
  3. Radio, Tv or Podcast Host of the Year
  4. Radi Radio, Tv or Podcast Host of the Year (Foreign Language)
  5. Album of the Year
  6. Album of the Year (Foreign Language)
  7. Gospel Album of the Year
  8. Gospel Artist of the Year
  1. Agency, Promotor or Magazine of the Year
  2. Agency, Promotor or Magazine of the Year (Foreign Language)
  3. Song of the Year (Foreign Language)
  4. Song of the Year
  5. Music Video of the Year
  6. Music Video of the Year (Foreign Language)
  7. Producer of the Year
  8. Collaboration Song of the Year
  9. Collaboration Song of the Year (Foreign Language)
  10. Alternate Song of the Year
  11. Country Album of the Year
  12. Country Artist of the Year
  13. Children Album of the Year
  14. Tropical Artist of the Year
  15. Male Artist of the Year
  1. Male Artist of the Year
  2. Female Artist of the Year
  1. Female Artist of the Year (Foreign Language)
  2. Portuguese-Language Artist of the Year
  3. Duo or Band of the Year
  4. Duo or Band of the Year (Foreign Language)
  5. African Artist of the Year
  6. Caribbean Artist of the Year
  7. Christian Event of the Year
  8. Lifetime Achievement Award – International Artist
  9. Outstanding Music Ambassador