Southern Alberta music promoter Ron Sakamoto honoured at CMA Awards [Video]

Lethbridge’s Ron Sakamoto is bringing home the hardware from this year’s Country Music Awards.

Sakamoto was named the fourth winner of the Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award at the awards ceremony in Nashville on Wednesday.

The award recognizes outstanding achievements made by an individual who has made important contributions to the live music industry by extending performance opportunities outside the U.S.

Sakamoto was also nominated for the same award last year.

Country star Michelle Wright posted a tribute to Sakamoto on her Facebook page Wednesday.

“It was so nice to be at the CMA International awards luncheon today here in Nashville to celebrate a true Canadian country music legend Ron Sakamoto (and the) Sakamoto Agency for his efforts to bring country music to the world stage,” Wright wrote.

“He truly is a one of a kind with a smile that always warms my heart when I see him. …