Podcasts about best country artist

Date: May 10, 2023Name of podcast: Backstage Pass RadioEpisode title and number:  S4: E15 - Season Ammons  - Steel Hearts in Gruene TexasArtist Bio -With a voice as distinguishable and versatile as her name, Season Ammons is an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, blending soulful blues with Texas roots and Americana.  Ammons' most recent project, 'Steel Hearts,' is her fourth and most personal album to date.  For this recording, Texas-based Ammons took a special trip across the pond and recorded in the legendary Studio 2 at London's fabled Abbey Road Studios.  Sought-after producer David Percefull (Green Day, Gary Clark Jr., Meat Puppets) mixed ‘Steel Hearts' at Abbey Road in Studio 3, and Sean Magee (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Rush, Iron Maiden) mastered the album there. Drawing predominantly from her experiences of heartbreak, forgiveness, self-acceptance, and new love ‘Steel Hearts' showcases Ammons' unique, searing intensity and confirms that this singular artist has a lot more to say and infinite ways to say it.   Ammons' remarkable live show has taken her all over the country and beyond. Highlights include multiple standing-room-only showcases at Americanafest in Nashville, TN; a featured showcase at the FMQB Triple A Conference (Boulder, CO); performances at 30A Songwriters Festival (Destin, FL), Little 5 Points Festival (Atlanta, GA), Waltstock & Barrel Festival (Fredericksburg, TX); packed house at The Bedford (London, England) and a special Future Faces showcase at the Texas Regional Radio Music Awards.  Over the years, Ammons has earned steady press coverage from national and regional media.  Her musical diversity is evident with consistent appearances on various national radio charts including Billboard Triple A,  Americana Albums Chart, Roots Music Report's Top R&B Album Chart (#10), and regular Top 40 chart action on the Texas Regional Radio Report (TRRR) chart. *Awards: Texas Country Music Association Award of Distinction (2012);  Emerald Coast BMA Awards for Best Country Artist (2015), Best Female Vocalist (2017) and Best Singer/Songwriter (2017); Texas Music Awards nominee for Best Female Vocalist (2020)Sponsor Link:WWW.ECOTRIC.COMBackstage Pass Radio Social Media Handles:Facebook - @backstagepassradiopodcast @randyhulseymusicInstagram - @Backstagepassradio @randyhulseymusicTwitter - @backstagepassPC @rhulseymusicWebsite - backstagepassradio.com and randyhulsey.comArtist Media Handles:Website - www.seasonammons.comInstagram  - https://www.instagram.com/season__ammons/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theseasonammonsCall to actionWe ask our listeners to like, share, and subscribe to the show and the artist's social media pages. This enables us to continue pushing great content to the consumer. Thank you for being a part of Backstage Pass RadioYour Host,Randy Hulsey 

Chris Moreno is a Nashville based recording artist, who in just a short period of time has been making waves as an up and coming artist to watch. On the heels of a 4th of July performance in front of 60k people opening up for Walker Hayes in Fort Bragg, NC, he currently has over 10 million global streams with over 150k monthly listeners. His songs "Used To This" and "Running in Place have generated a ton of buzz racking up millions of streams and millions of views on TikTok. Chris has performed 500+ shows in over 20 states and has opened for national acts Parmalee, Walker Hayes and others. Known for having an extremely loyal fan base which started in Boston and is quickly expanding to the rest of the world through consistent touring and an engaged online presence (200k followers) he performs both acoustic and with his band. He was nominated for Best Country Artist three years in a row by the New England & Boston Music Awards, as well as best songwriter, and best song (Before You), and Chris is slated to have a big 2022. His honest sound and sincere delivery connects with fans on a personal level and at its core, Moreno's music is a genuine reflection of his real life experiences and down-to-earth personality. As one reviewer put it, his songs “draw in the listener as if a deep secret or universal truth is about to be revealed.” Moreno's music mixes elements of a modern country sound with a noticeable Pop/Rock edge, and he brazenly wears the alternative rock influences of the 90's and 2000's on his sleeve. The result is a unique sound that feels both fresh and familiar at the same time. Chris continues to tour and put out a steady stream of music and has worked with Nashville producers Jonathan Roye (Kelsea Ballerini) and Justin Wantz. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/N1dBuvCIBDk #whoknewinthemoment #music #nashvillemusic #nashville #Chrismoreno

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 532, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Advertising Mascots 1: He's the giraffe mascot for Toys 'R Us. Geoffrey. 2: It's the animal that's represented one of the major TV networks since 1956. a peacock. 3: One of these critters is the mascot of the Hartford Insurance Company. an elk. 4: Name of the bull terrier "party animal" who endorsed Budweiser. Spuds MacKenzie. 5: You can make a cup of Nesquik quick as one of these creatures--its mascot. a rabbit (or a bunny). Round 2. Category: Coffee Time 1: The name of this drink is from Italian for "coffee with milk". caffe latte. 2: This company is named for a character in "Moby-Dick". Starbucks. 3: The 2 main coffee species are arabica and this hearty one that is grown mostly in Africa and thrives at lower altitudes. robusta. 4: Found in coffee, it's C8H10N4O2. caffeine. 5: T.S. Eliot wrote, "I have measured out my life with" these. coffee spoons. Round 3. Category: Women Of Country 1: In 2004 this beauty made her movie debut as Sarah Sunderson in "The Stepford Wives". Faith Hill. 2: (Hi, I'm Carolyn Dawn Johnson) In 2002 I was named Best Country Artist by the Juno Awards, this country's equivalent of the Grammys. Canada. 3: With hits like "Jesus, Take The Wheel" and "Some Hearts", this country cutie has hardly been sitting "idol". (Carrie) Underwood. 4: Among her No. 1 hits over the last 23 years are "You Lie", "Somebody" and "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter". Reba McEntire. 5: In 2005 this hot newcomer won 2 CMT awards for her videos "Redneck Woman" and "When I Think About Cheatin'". Gretchen Wilson. Round 4. Category: The Solomon Islands 1: A blue triangle on the Solomon Islands' flag represents this surrounding body of water. the Pacific. 2: The main industries in the Solomons include mining, timber and fishing for this fish. tuna. 3: Due to historic ties, this person is traditionally still considered the sovereign of the Solomon Islands. Queen Elizabeth II. 4: The first European to visit the Solomons was Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana in this century. the 16th century. 5: The capital Honiara is on this isle that inspired a "diary" during World War II. Guadalcanal. Round 5. Category: No. 1 Hits 1: In 1986 she topped the charts with "How Will I Know" and "The Greatest Love of All". Whitney Houston. 2: 1984s "The Reflex" was this band's first No. 1 song in the U.S.; "Hungry Like The Wolf" peaked at No. 3. Duran Duran. 3: This singer was habit-forming with his 1986 hit "Addicted To Love". Robert Palmer. 4: The movie "Buster" starred this singer and drummer, who hit No. 1 with "Two Hearts", the movie's theme. Phil Collins. 5: No. 1 songs from her "Forever Your Girl" album include the title track and "Cold Hearted". Paula Abdul. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show, we are joined by Nashville singer/songwriter, Jessie Ritter and country music artists, John PayCheck!JESSIE RITTERBased in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. While studying music at Belmont University in Nashville, she released her EP Stories Told. Ritter then cut her teeth on the cruise ship circuit, releasing her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018.After winning NashFM 105.5's regional Nash Next competition, she represented the Florida Panhandle in the finals, beating out over 800 contestants to be named the 2018 Nash Next winner. She gained national recognition and a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line) making her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You.” She then swept the 2019 Northwest Florida Beachcomber awards taking home eight titles including: Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Best Country Artist, Best Singer/Songwriter, Best Solo Artist, Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocalist. Opening slots for Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, and Runaway June followed, as well as featured performances alongside hitmakers at songwriter festivals across the southern United States.Touring heavily through the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions, Ritter released her soul-stirring single “Home” in November of 2020. The tune received accolades as a semi-finalist in the Unsigned Only music competition. The corresponding music video was featured on CMT in the United States and Australia. “Home” reached #1 on TCN Country's Top 20 Countdown on The Country Network, logging seventeen weeks on that chart, and many more in their Discovery Artist rotation. Beach vibes from her single “The Sand and The Sea” followed, paying tribute to Jessie's newfound love of life on the Florida Panhandle. Jessie's newest record, "Little Town In America," takes her storytelling to a whole new level, exploring the dichotomy of yearning for adventure and yearning for home. A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter grew up on her family farm listening to country radio and absorbing the sounds of artists like Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert. She continues to tour heavily through the midwest and Gulf Coast regions.JOHN PAYCHECKJohn PayCheck is just a guy trying to enjoy country music and have fun with some other rowdy musicians while continuing to carry on the music traditions his father left behind. He also just happens to be the son of a country music legend, a combat veteran, any Army helicopter and fixed wing pilot, a firefighter, a civil servant, a computer engineer, a musician, a small business owner, comic book collector, board game nerd, rodeo lover, horse lover, a whiskey drinker and a pretty darn good guy....oh and he some how finds time to be a father and husband.John has been a part of the music business for years and only recently decided to jump back in after some encouragement from friends in the music industry. John started out working for his dad every summer as a kid. Working his way up from roadie to road manager. He played in a few different bands for fun while pursuing his other interests outside music like finishing his Bachelors of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Masters in Military Strategy and Diplomacy. To top it all off he is married to his wife Samantha,a combat veteran, and together they are raising three wonderful girls. Flying planes and helicopters, working with computers at IBM and raising a family just wasn't enough for him though, he missed the road and music.

What's the key to perseverance + following your dreams? Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country-pop with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. While studying music at Belmont University in Nashville, she released her EP Stories Told. Ritter then cut her teeth on the cruise ship circuit, releasing her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018. After winning NashFM 105.5's regional Nash Next competition, she represented the Florida Panhandle in the finals, beating out over 800 contestants to be named the 2018 Nash Next winner. She gained national recognition and a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line) making her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You.” She then swept the 2019 Northwest Florida Beachcomber awards taking home eight titles including: Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Best Country Artist, Best Singer/Songwriter, Best Solo Artist, Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocalist. Opening slots for Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, and Runaway June followed, as well as featured performances alongside hitmakers at songwriter festivals across the southern United States. A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter grew up on her family farm listening to country radio and absorbing the sounds of artists like Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert. She is continually inspired by her favorite writer/performers: Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, and Cam.  In this episode, Jessie Ritter opens the show by explaining how she perseveres and pursues her dreams. Jessie is a kindred spirit, wise beyond her years, and she's just a few days away from having her first son. Luckily, Jessie gives us a scoop into what's happening in her world right now by sharing a little of her heart and soul. Later, Jessie talks about what success looks like for her and discusses the importance of accepting help on our journeys. At the end of this episode, we actually give you a listen to her single 'Home.' In this Episode You'll Learn:  All about today's guest, Jessie Ritter [ 0:45 ] The ingredient that helped Jessie to persevere + keep going [ 8:50 ] How to work through the comparisonitis [ 16:25 ] What Jessie's definition of success looks like [ 21:20 ] How the future looks for Jessie [ 28:15 ] The importance of accepting help on our journey [ 32:00 ] Why we have to give away things for free as creators [ 35:10 ] All about Jessie's most recent hits [ 41:10 ]   Soul Shifting Quotes:  “I think there's a lot of trust in yourself.” “Just believe that somebody would be interested in what you have to say.” “Your success doesn't have to look exactly like someone else's.” “Success for me looks like being happy most days.” “There are sacrifices you're willing to make along the way and sacrifices you're not willing to make along the way.” Links Mentioned:  Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients  Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts  Text me at 603-931-4386 Learn more about Jessie by following her on Instagram or heading to https://jessieritter.com/. Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom  Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes  Listen on Spotify 

Season 2 - Episode 20 Chub Fishing Must-Haves SMALL, NARROW Pliers Crawlers #12 Treble Hooks Portable Aerator Split Shots Small Bobbers 5 Gallon Bucket Waterproof Boots Cooler/Engel For End Results Tick repellent  How should we rig our chubs for the river? Changing to a river mindset for fishing  Why don't anglers up here buy MotorGuide trolling motors? Talking Sunglasses Trailer tires for your boat Best Ways to Organize Soft Plastics Plastics or Live Bait for Pitching Jigs? Best dead Bait for pike? Rattles on jig effective or gimmick? Are Lipless Cranks for real when casting the shallows? Headlines https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minnesota-fishing-opener-isnt-on-mothers-day-weekend-this-year https://www.wsfa.com/2021/04/05/million-dollar-fish-has-fishing-fans-hooked/ https://www.sacbee.com/news/investigations/the-public-eye/article250441186.html Turkey calls friction, box or reed calls Custom chokes worth it?  Best Country Artist of All Time? Can you Screw Up Scallops?

Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country-pop with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. While studying music at Belmont University in Nashville, she released her EP Stories Told. Ritter then cut her teeth on the cruise ship circuit, releasing her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018. After winning NashFM 105.5's regional Nash Next competition, she represented the Florida Panhandle in the finals, beating out over 800 contestants to be named the 2018 Nash Next Winner. She gained national recognition and a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line) making her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You." She then swept the the 2019 Northwest Florida Beachcomber awards taking home eight titles including: Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Best Country Artist, Best Sing/Songwriter,   Best Solo Artist, Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocalist. Opening slots for Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, and Runaway June followed, as well as featured perfomances alongside hitmakers at songwriter festivals across the southern United States.A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter grew up on her family farm listening to country radio and absorbing the sounds of artists like Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert. She is continually inspired by her favorite writer/performers: Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, and Cam.  Touring heavily through the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions, Jessie Ritter continues to grow her fanbase and catalogue of songs that are sure to pull at your heartstrings. Jessie is one of my new favorite friends! It was a joy to speak with her about our midwest roots, Holy moments, and obviously, country music. She is is always true to herself and Jesus, because "being anyone else is too much work". Pour yourself a cup of morning coffee, kick your feet up and listen in. I cannot wait for you to hear Jessie's story and be deeply moved by her music. Official show notes available at www.kohliebrowning.com Jessie Ritter www.jessieritter.comMusic, “Lifted” from "It’s All Beautiful Right Here" by Lily Garay www.lilygaray.comAd Music: “Tupelo” Train by Chris Haugen and “Foundation” by Vibe TrackQuinn Sharp Jewelry Designs, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.quinnsharp.comGold + Ivy Co. Candles, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.goldandivy.com

Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country-pop with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. While studying music at Belmont University in Nashville, she released her EP Stories Told. Ritter then cut her teeth on the cruise ship circuit, releasing her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018. After winning NashFM 105.5's regional Nash Next competition, she represented the Florida Panhandle in the finals, beating out over 800 contestants to be named the 2018 Nash Next Winner. She gained national recognition and a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line) making her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You." She then swept the the 2019 Northwest Florida Beachcomber awards taking home eight titles including: Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Best Country Artist, Best Sing/Songwriter,   Best Solo Artist, Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocalist. Opening slots for Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, and Runaway June followed, as well as featured perfomances alongside hitmakers at songwriter festivals across the southern United States.A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter grew up on her family farm listening to country radio and absorbing the sounds of artists like Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert. She is continually inspired by her favorite writer/performers: Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, and Cam.  Touring heavily through the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions, Jessie Ritter continues to grow her fanbase and catalogue of songs that are sure to pull at your heartstrings. Jessie is one of my new favorite friends! It was a joy to speak with her about our midwest roots, Holy moments, and obviously, country music. She is is always true to herself and Jesus, because "being anyone else is too much work". Pour yourself a cup of morning coffee, kick your feet up and listen in. I cannot wait for you to hear Jessie's story and be deeply moved by her music. Official show notes available at www.kohliebrowning.com Jessie Ritter www.jessieritter.comMusic, “Lifted” from "It’s All Beautiful Right Here" by Lily Garay www.lilygaray.comAd Music: “Tupelo” Train by Chris Haugen and “Foundation” by Vibe TrackQuinn Sharp Jewelry Designs, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.quinnsharp.comGold + Ivy Co. Candles, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.goldandivy.com

Based in Nashville, Tennessee and Northwest Florida, singer/songwriter Jessie Ritter plays a heartfelt brand of country-pop with a breezy, romantic feel and plenty of charm. While studying music at Belmont University in Nashville, she released her EP Stories Told. Ritter then cut her teeth on the cruise ship circuit, releasing her debut album, Coffee Every Morning in 2018. After winning NashFM 105.5's regional Nash Next competition, she represented the Florida Panhandle in the finals, beating out over 800 contestants to be named the 2018 Nash Next Winner. She gained national recognition and a record deal with Big Machine (home to heavy-hitters like Taylor Swift and Florida Georgia Line) making her label debut in May 2019 with the single "Nothing But You." She then swept the the 2019 Northwest Florida Beachcomber awards taking home eight titles including: Musician of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Original Song, Best Country Artist, Best Sing/Songwriter,   Best Solo Artist, Best New Artist, and Best Female Vocalist. Opening slots for Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Easton Corbin, and Runaway June followed, as well as featured perfomances alongside hitmakers at songwriter festivals across the southern United States.A native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ritter grew up on her family farm listening to country radio and absorbing the sounds of artists like Lee Ann Womack, Shania Twain, and Miranda Lambert. She is continually inspired by her favorite writer/performers: Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, and Cam.  Touring heavily through the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions, Jessie Ritter continues to grow her fanbase and catalogue of songs that are sure to pull at your heartstrings. Jessie is one of my new favorite friends! It was a joy to speak with her about our midwest roots, Holy moments, and obviously, country music. She is is always true to herself and Jesus, because "being anyone else is too much work". Pour yourself a cup of morning coffee, kick your feet up and listen in. I cannot wait for you to hear Jessie's story and be deeply moved by her music. Official show notes available at www.kohliebrowning.com Jessie Ritter www.jessieritter.comMusic, “Lifted” from "It's All Beautiful Right Here" by Lily Garay www.lilygaray.comAd Music: “Tupelo” Train by Chris Haugen and “Foundation” by Vibe TrackQuinn Sharp Jewelry Designs, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.quinnsharp.comGold + Ivy Co. Candles, for 20% off your entire order use the code STILLWITHYOUwww.goldandivy.com

- #TupacShakur died in 1996 after being gunned down on the #LasVegas strip. One filmmaker disagrees. And is said to have proof that the rapper knew about the hit on his life and staged it all. Red Pill Jenn joins us once again to fill us in and explain if #Tupac Lives in today's #ConspiracyTheory Thursday Is 2pac still alive? - The illiteracy rate for #Tennessee is estimated at 13%. Sounds low right? Wrong. With the booming population of the #VolunteerState, it comes to about 910,000 people here that can't read. Well, the Imagination Library of Montgomery County is doing it's part and recently sent out it's millionth book. Stacey Streetman and Karen Morrow join us to go over it all. Plus what famous Country Music Artist started it all? Donate to the Clarksville Montgomery County Imagination Library. https://www.governorsfoundation.org/give #ImaginationLibrary - In 2007, #Facebook introduced the #FacebookMarketplace, allowing users to post classified ads within sale, housing, and jobs categories. Well, along the way some people have made some unwise things to sell. Let's check out some of today's #FacebookMarketplaceFails Do you use Facebook Marketplace? What have you bought and sold? - Clarksville Is Crazy. I have three stories coming out of the #QueenCity and you have to pick which one is the craziest. One involves a protest rally against a #PresidentialCandidate. One involves the #CoronVirus at #AustinPeay State University. One involves a man taking an electric scooter from Walmart and driving it to his hotel room. #ClarksvilleIsCrazy Which one do you think is the craziest? - #MeetingTheMusician: AJ Jansen: She's Country Music's Rebel Rose who started in #Connecticut and now is winning awards in the #MusicCity, like iHeart Radio's Best Country Artist. Plus what is the theatre show entitled #OutlawWomen? Let's hear her story and then her sound. #AJjansen https://www.ajjansenmusic.com/ #TalkRadio #Politics #JoePadula #Veterans #FortCampbell #Comedy #LocalNews #Nashville --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/joe-padula/support

Chart-topping teen country artist, Josey Milner has received two nominations in the 2015 Midwest Music Awards. The Kansas City-based singer is nominated for Best Country Artist and Song of the Year, for her single, "Cowgirls." It is the first country song to receive such a nomination. Josey Milner is a 19-year-old Kansas City-based country music artist. She has performed at clubs, fairs and events with her own band and opening for artists like Scotty McCreery, Chris Cagle, Blackjack Billy, Jon Wolfe and others. A CMT.com Top 20 Most Popular Artist, she has been nominated for the Nashville Universe Awards, the Independent Country Music Association Awards, and the International Music and Entertainment Association Awards.  Josey is an "Angel Ambassador" for national anti-bullying non-profit, Angels and Doves, as well as working closely with Shriner's Hospitals for Children and Piasecki MD. Her current release is a cover of Patsy Cline's classic, "Walkin' After Midnight." 

When first meeting Kaela Kinney, there are two things that you know for sure. One- She rarely isn't smiling. Two- she rarely isn't talking. Kaela is one of the most genuine heart-felt individuals you will ever meet. As a songwriter, her passion is completely transparent in every song. Growing up in a small town, Kaela was heavily influenced with Gospel music such as Gathers, Andre Crouch, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, and Crystal Lewis. Starting off with a Christian Label- Kaela has shared the stage with The Afters, Bethany Dillon, Kelly Clarkson, and Amy Grant just to name a few. She has recorded with Disney Radio, Saddleback Church, Universal Music Group, and WAX LTD. In 2011, Kaela spent time focusing on her roots as a country artist. This country songstress has placed songs with The CW, TLC, BRAVO, HBO, and Showtime. She has collaborated with publishers from BMG, Sony, Razor & Tie, SB21, and Wax studios. Kaela is a hopeless romantic with a lot of spunk. Kaela has performed the at legendary places such as House of Blues, Viper Room, Whisky Go Go, Hotel Cafe, The Roxy, Troubadour, Disney Entertainment Stage, and several County fairs. In 2014, Kaela is up for 2 Artist in Music Awards. She has made the top 5 nominees out thousands of artists in Best Country Artist, and Best Southern Rock. Her relationship with the music industry, In conjunction with her soulful voice and talent, Kaela has a lengthy and bright career ahead of her!Kaela's passion for music goes far beyond her personal career. In 2013, Kaela launched a Music Scholarship Foundation, reaching out to students pursuing music careers. Traveling across the country, she worked with kids in their own High Schools, connecting them with industry professionals and teaching them vocal and songwriting basics. Kaela is hitt the road December 2012 to start her first of 37 high School Workshop Stops. Not only did she be teach the workshops, she also performed in front of over 30,000 students this past year.

Peterborough, Ontario born & Toronto based ELYSE SAUNDERS is blazing a trail in country music. A contender in 2013 and 2014 for CMAO’s Female Artist of the Year, she was also nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award in 2012 for Best Country Artist. Recently awarded FACTOR’s Juried Sound Recording funding, Elyse’s evolving sound & lyrics will be showcased in a new album. Her new single at country radio is called Just Like Mama and was written by Elyse, Peter Linseman and multi-hit songwriter Tim Taylor. In the strong spirit of her give-back attitude, Elyse created the JUST LIKE MAMA Mother’s Day Fundraiser in conjunction with Mississauga’s Sheridan Centre Mall, and fitness facility, Curves Erin Mills. Taking center mall stage on May 10th, Elyse's concert and storytelling will bring awareness and raise much needed funds with total donations benefitting The Women’s and Children’s Health Centre at Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga, with emphasis on the creation of an emergency paediatric triage area within the hospital’s emergency department.  JESSE SLACK grew up in Peterborough, Ontario listening to his Mom sing country songs around the house. He learned to play guitar with the hope of becoming a rock star and first got involved in music with his twin brother Jake Slack in a duo group called The Slack Brothers. After exploring different paths, Jesse continued his endeavors in music by moving to London, Ontario where he attended the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College. Jesse recently released his debut EP Going Drinkin’ Tonight with producer Jody Anderson. He has also joined forces with fellow Music Industry Arts alumnus Steve Rivers to play many shows across Ontario. Jesse has been spending productive time in Nashville this year to begin writing for his next album.

Listen to the Butterflies Radio @IndieViews Artist Spotlight each Monday night at 8 PM EST on www.butterfliesradio.com. The hour long pre-recorded show features songs and an interview with me, Kiva Johns-Adkins with an Indie Artist from the station's rotation. This week's guest is Katie Cole. Katie is a native of Melbourne, Australia but now calls Los Angeles home. She was voted Best Country Artist and Artist of the Year for 2013 at the Artists in Music Awards. In 2012 she was voted Best Rock Artist by the AIMA.

Join us this week as we welcome county music singer songwriter, Cooper Boone. In a short time Cooper Boone, a singer-songwriter, performer, chef, online video star and clinical psychologist has earned some solid accolades. Cooper Boone is a multiple nominee and winner for Best Country Artist at the Hollywood Music Awards, along with an Independent Music Award (IMA) and an Independent Singer-Songwriter (ISSA) award. Cooper has shared the stage with Craig Morgan, Trace Adkins, Angela Kaset (“Something in Red”), Anthony Krizan (Spin Doctors) and Bucky Covington. His online show, Cooper's Kitchen, has been a huge hit, allowing him to spend time with celebrity entertainers like Paula Deen, Tyler Florence, The Neely's, Julie Roberts and Trisha Yearwood to name a few. We will talk to Cooper about his upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at his music, feature his latest songs and ask him to share his efforts to support the troops. Please be sure to visit Cooper Boone at http://cooperboone.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and chat live with Cooper during the show. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. More great music for a really great cause! And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. This is sure to be a terrific show so be sure to join us, Sunday February 26th 2012 at 4:00 PM EST! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.