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Send us a textAnnika Catharina's family background influenced her love for performance. Growing up in a family that was partial to music, theatre, and the arts, she herself was also a dancer.Theatre and live performance is what actually helped her to overcome shyness, something she still manages to this day.Speaking of the big stage, Annika has had quite the year. She was a semi-finalist in SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition, and also a semi-finalist in this year's Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival.Her single "Love and Hate" is at radio now, was just featured as Bell's iHeartFutureStar, and is currently Rogers One To Watch. The single is her first Top 50 at Canadian country radio.With lots more music on the way, her latest single "Under Covers" is out now!Follow Annika Catharina on Instagram and TikTok. We're so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show
Send us a textThis week's episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a little extra special. We packed up our mics and headed straight to Oro-Medonte for Boots and Hearts Music Festival!If you've been, you know the weather here never plays nice. This year was no different ... Friday brought storms, and the weekend turned into two of the hottest days of the summer so far. But hey, that's all part of the festival magic, right? Mud, sweat, country music ... and more sweat.Boots and Hearts 2025 brought some major talent to the stage, including Bailey Zimmerman, Cameron Whitcomb, Hardy, Sam Hunt, The Band Perry, and so many more.One of our favourite parts of the weekend is always the Emerging Artist Showcase. A chance to hear the future stars of Canadian country before they take over the airwaves. This year's winner? School House, an incredible band from Ottawa who blew the crowd away.In this episode, you'll hear from some of our favourite Canadian friends, including:Tyler Joe MillerZach McPheeKelsi MayneJessie THailey BenedictOwen RieglingLast year's EAS winner Sarah VanderzonWe also caught up with this year's showcase talent: Jade Hilton, Annika Catharina, Amanda Couture, Lake Porter, Sean Michael Ryan, and of course, School House.From backstage stories to the chaos of festival weather, this episode is packed with the sounds and stories of Boots and Hearts 2025. Grab a cold drink, crank it up, and join us on the festival grounds — no sunscreen required.We're so excited to bring back Season 4 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked this episode, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.This Week's Emerging Artist This week, we have Adinah Vine, a country artist from Ontario, sharing her song "What If We Run Out Of Gas?". Available now wherever you get your music. Support the show
Send us a Text Message.Another August has almost passed, and the Front Porch team has wrapped up another incredible weekend at Boots and Hearts 2024. This year, Lily took charge, connecting with many of the artists who graced the stage and handling all our social media content.Lily got Alee to rank her own music (a tough ask, like picking a favourite child!), while Shantaia shared her experiences of singing in a hockey arena. The Hunter Brothers had us laughing as they confessed the “Golden Rules” they can't seem to follow. Nate Haller talked about everything from camping to life on the road, and Dayna Reid revealed one of the weirdest jobs she's ever had.We also caught up with Brian John Harwood, Alexa Goldie, Kalsey Kulyk, and more, making this year's Boots and Hearts another one for the books.Thanks so much for coming back for Season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.Support the Show.
Universal Music Recording Artist JOSH ROSS joined me on Country 89.1FM . We chatted about his two gold radio singles "First Taste of Gone" and "On a different Night". We chatted about the Grey Cup performance, touring this year on a massive tour with Nickelback and Brantley Gilbert, his new song to radio "Trouble".Quick Hits:On A Different Night· Currently sitting Top 5 on the CDN Country radio chart this week· CERTIFIED GOLD! Josh Ross is 2/2 with “First Taste Of Gone” also GOLD!· Continues to stream over 1.1 Million globally week over week· Follows a TOP 5 DEBUT SINGLE, “First Taste Of Gone”!· Performed at CFL GREY CUP (3M+ Grey Cup Halftime viewership / 70K+ YouTube views) – WATCH HERE SiriusXM The Highway played Josh this weekend on The Horizon... #nobigdealSO MANY JOSH ROSS STREAMS... 20 MILLION ARTIST STREAMS SO FAR!SO MANY JOSH ROSS TOUR DATES...· Sold-out Baily Zimmerman in January· Lee Brice dates in April· Nickelback this summer· Country Thunder!· Boots & Hearts!· More to announce!· FULL DATES HERE
Wish I didn't is Drew Taylors latest single on Country Radio! The single expresses frustration and regret over a relationship gone sour.It has been featuring as a headlining track on Canada Country apple playlist and received over 50,000 spins the first week it was released.Drew was the wildcard winner at Boots and Hearts 2022 for Emerging Artist www.drewtaylorofficial.com
Jason Benoit joined me on Country 89.1FM to talk about "Shootin' Me Down". Jason has been direct tour support for major country acts such as Old Dominion, Tim Hicks, The Washboard Union and performed on Nationally acclaimed Music Festivals such as Boot and Hearts and Cavendish Beach Music Festival.We talk about his Music Journey from the East Coast, His First song to radio, best moments on the road and his new single :) New Canadian Country is every Saturday just after 12 Noon country89.com
Country artist Mike Whiteside takes us behind his new sophomore single ‘My Kind of Paradise'! ‘My Kind of Paradise' takes a look at a relationship where the events don't have to be special themselves, because it's the company that makes the moments truly shine! Not only do we discuss this new track, but also a fateful Kenny Chesney concert, getting to perform Boots and Hearts last year, an upcoming EP, and much more! Connect with Mike Whiteside! — — — Spotify: Apple: YouTube: FB: IG: Twitter: Tik Tok: — — — Support Desert Tiger and Colton Gee! ----- Pick up Desert Tiger Merch @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger
New Canadian Country featured Michael Whiteside and his new single "My Kind of Paradise". Here is my interview that appeared on Country 89.1FM on Saturday February 12, 2022.
2019 Boots and Hearts Winner David Boyd Janes joins the Industry 45 Podcast Show! After winning the Emerging Artists Showcase, he not only got the opportunity to perform in front of 25,000 country fan but with it came a single release contract with Warner Music Canada. His current single is "Couldn't Hurt" written with James Barker and Aaron Alan along with Joe Ernewein. This podcast is about 26 minutes and at the 26 min mark you will notice it starts into a COUNTRY 89 Interview. David and I chatted in 2 parts (hence his intro of a song) and they are just edited together. The Radio Content revisited some of the same topics in case your wondering why they were asked again LOL! Enjoy a really fun conversation with DBJ! a real emerging artist in Canadian Country Music.
Shannon McNevan, the founder of Boots and Hearts, grew up like many young Canadians with the dream to one day play in the NHL.Shortly after graduating, McNevan got a chance to play professional hockey in Germany. Little did he know at the time, but shortly after on the verge of his team bankruptcy, he would go on to turn around this franchise as GM and become a legend in the DEL.Upon returning home to Canada, McNevan was still gunning for the NHL but this time in management. When his German success story wouldn't unlock the next door, his path led him into the music business...Read more...>>
As the company grows so does the team of friends turned staff members. We have a very unique work culture where it's all about working hard but playing harder. On this episode, we talk about our Marketing Manager Justin Reynold's best friend joining the team as a Summer Intern. Tune in to hear from the young gun- Devlin Forsyth as he walks us through some hilarious behind the scene TEAMLTD stories!
Our collection of conversations with some of the great performers playing Boots And Hearts 2019! Interviews with The Abrams, Tenille Arts, Jameson Rodgers and Owen Barney. We chatted about their different paths to this year's festival and Uncovered 5 Truths, which included revelations about hanging with Metallica, working nights at a bank before making it big, and a second career as expert stick picker uppers.This episode is exactly 29:46, and if you are easily offended there are a few swears. A Barrie Uncovered podcast production. #bootsandheartsmusicfestival #barrieuncovered #barriepodcast
In the latest Uncover The Music episode, we spoke with up and coming Toronto country artist Owen Barney!We chatted about his upcoming tour, his excitement about returning to this year's Boots and Hearts Festival, and Uncovered 5 truths.Uncover The Music is the only podcast devoted to Barrie's music scene, featuring interviews with local artists, bands and producers and with visiting performers to the Barrie area.This episode is exactly 16:56. A Barrie Uncovered podcast production.
In the latest Uncover The Music episode, we chatted with Canadian country artist John Abrams of the Abrams!We chatted about their upcoming gig at #bootsandhearts, growing up as a fourth generation musician, and the remarkable musical history of their tour bus. Look for the full #podcast on ITunes, Spotify and barrieuncovered.ca. Uncover The Music is the only podcast devoted to Barrie's music scene; featuring interviews with local artists, bands, producers and talented folks coming to perform and creating the sounds of the city's scene. This episode is exactly 20:17. A Barrie Uncovered podcast production. #barrieuncovered #barriepodcast #barriemusicscene