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.
