Emerson Drive was recognized by the Academy of Country Music as 2002's Top New Vocal Duo or Group of the year. It also won Top New Artist at the Radio & Records Year-End Awards. According to the Canadian Country Music Association, the band won Group or Duo of the Year, as well as its Chevy Trucks Rising Star Award.

Emerson Drive was a Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates (lead vocals), Danick Dupelle (guitars, backing vocals), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards, backing vocals). In 2002, the Academy of Country Music named Emerson Drive Top New Vocal Duo or Group,[12] and the band won Top New Artist at the Radio & Records Year-End Awards. Believe was very well received.[36][37][38] In 2009, Emerson Drive was nominated as by the Canadian Country Music Association Awards as Group of the Year.[39] At the Juno Awards of 2010, Believe was nominated as Country Album of the Year.[40] Album of the Year – Emerson Drive Country Recording of the Year – Emerson Drive

The association changed its name to the Canadian Country Music Association in 1987. Country Music Week is an annual event planned by the CCMA. It is hosted by a different Canadian city each year, and culminates with the CCMA Awards on the Sunday night. ... Group or Duo of the Year: Emerson Drive: Songwriter(s) of the Year "Rocket Girl" - Jason ...

Emerson Drive was a Canadian country music band consisting of Brad Mates (lead vocals), Danick Dupelle (guitars, backing vocals), Mike Melancon (drums), and Dale Wallace (keyboards, backing vocals). In 2002, the Academy of Country Music named Emerson Drive Top New Vocal Duo or Group,[12] and the band won Top New Artist at the Radio & Records Year-End Awards. Believe was very well received.[36][37][38] In 2009, Emerson Drive was nominated as by the Canadian Country Music Association Awards as Group of the Year.[39] At the Juno Awards of 2010, Believe was nominated as Country Album of the Year.[40] Album of the Year – Emerson Drive Country Recording of the Year – Emerson Drive

Group or Duo of the Year: Doc Walker, Emerson Drive, Ennis Sisters, The Good Brothers, Poverty Plainsmen. Roots Artist or Group of the Year: Kathleen Edwards, Great Big Sea, Sean Hogan, The Corb Lund Band, Jimmy Rankin. Rising Star Award: Samantha King, Aaron Lines, Jake Mathews, Deric Ruttan, Dean Tuftin. 2003 CCMA Industry Award Nominees

Emerson Drive, Terri Clark Big Winners At CCMA. Emerson Drive was the bigger winner at this year's Canadian Country Music Awards, which were held Sept. 10 at the Brandt Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan.