Podcasts about Canadian Country Music Association

On Nov. 2, 1954, a 250-watt radio station signed on in Alberta, destined to become Canada's first full-time country music station. The C and the W in CFCW stood for Camrose-Wetaskiwin, which were encompassed in its 25-mile broadcasting radius. Now associated with Edmonton, as much as its rural listening stronghold, Alberta's Country Legend is celebrating 70 years, defying those that would assert that AM radio's best days are behind it.Longtime program director Jackie Rae Greening and creative writer Jo-Anne Christensen, the author of a new book documenting the station's history, join this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, coming off a win for Station of the Year (Large Market) at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You crafted your songs. You've put your heart and soul into them, but when you're on stage, the response from the audience is lackluster at best. Is it the material you're performing. In many cases, while the songs are excellent, the presentation is not. Where in the song is the moment on stage that defines who you are? This is where Tom Jackson Productions steps in. As a trained Live Music Producer for Tom Jackson Productions, Amy Wolter offers her years of personal experience onstage, along with a multi-layered musical background, to help artists engage their audiences by creating compelling, memorable live shows. Amy has helped hundreds of artists of all genres, prep for major headline and opening act tour slots, and showcases for labels, and spoken at Artist Workshops around the country. A few of her clients include Grammy award winners The Band Perry & Lacrae, CMA and ACM –winning country acts Gloriana and Thompson Square, Riser House country artist Dillon Carmichael, Capitol Christian's breakout artist Anne Wilson, contestants for The Voice & American Idol, Dove award winners Francesca Battistelli & Sidewalk Prophets, as well as top Canadian artists & Canadian Country Music Association winners High Valley, Jess Moskaluke & Chad Brownlee. Amy works with artists at all levels, empowering them to have confidence and authority onstage. "I've learned by a lot from being onstage myself, and know the importance of connecting with an audience. If a crowd doesn't enjoy watching you, or have an ‘experience' at your show, then what's the point of them seeing you live?" says Amy. "The ideas and tools in Tom Jackson's Live Music Method are absolutely career-changing when an artist understands the power of a great live performance!” www.onstagesuccess.com www.tomjacksonproductions.com Creator and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Showrunner and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what's left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: bob@businesssideofmusic.com If you're interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we'll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at bob@businesssideofmusic.com The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music's name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2024 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.  

Our guest this week is Amanda Kind, the Artistic Director of KW Glee, as well as a singer, songwriter, and commercial and musical theatre voice teacher based in Waterloo! She joins Sandy on What's Your Forte? to talk about her unique career path and the importance of lifelong learning. Watch now on YouTube or listen on your preferred podcast platform! Amanda has released a wide variety of music including country singles “Slow Dance” (#1 on SiriusXM Top of the Country), “The Good Fight” and many others. She is a member of the Songwriter's Association of Canada, SOCAN, and the Canadian Country Music Association. She spent her teenage years obsessed with everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Shania Twain to Broadway, so it's no wonder that she has sung everything from opera, jazz and musical theatre to pop, rock and country. As an evidence-based commercial voice specialist, Amanda works with a broad range of clients including professional singers, label and indie artists and aspiring performers in many genres. She teaches commercial music at Wilfrid Laurier University and has been a guest lecturer, adjudicator and workshop facilitator for many other music education programs. Amanda is on the board for the National Association of Teachers of Singing in Ontario. Her education includes a Musical Theatre Diploma from Canadian College of Performing Arts, a music certificate from Kwantlen College, a Bachelor's degree from the University of Waterloo, and professional development in vocal pedagogy at the Boston Conservatory, Shenandoah University (Levels, I, II, II at the CCM Institute) and Evidence-Based Pedagogy certification from MTVS. For more about Amanda, visit www.amandakind.com.

In this episode I am thrilled to be joined by Hailey Benedict, this years winner of the SiriusXM Top of The Country competition. We have a quick chat about the experience, her vocal routines and how she keeps her instrument in check as well as what's next for this rising Canadian country music star! Thank you Hailey and to the entire team at the CCMA's & Red Umbrella PR for everything this weekend! Learn more about the event here: SiriusXM Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMAÒ), celebrated the epic ending of the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition by crowning Hailey Benedict from St. Albert, Alberta as the 2023 winner. The finale of Canada's most exciting country music showdown marked the official kickoff to Country Music Week 2023 and was broadcast live on Top of the Country Radio (ch. 171), allowing fans across the nation to join in. The event showcased a captivating headlining performance by 7x CCMA Award winning duo, The Reklaws, followed by each finalist performing their hearts out for fans and a panel of industry professionals, one last time. In a career-changing moment, Hailey Benedict was crowned this year's winner, walking away with the coveted title and a grand prize of $25,000. The runners-up, Noah Derkson and Teigan Gayse were also celebrated for their outstanding performance throughout the competition, each receiving $10,000. "This victory is a dream come true, and I couldn't be more grateful for this incredible opportunity," said Hailey, the newly crowned champion. "The SiriusXM Top of the Country Competition has been an amazing journey, and I want to thank SiriusXM Canada and the Canadian Country Music Association for their unwavering support as I hit my stride throughout this experience.” The finale was a culmination of months of hard work, beginning with artists from across Canada applying for their chance to fight to the finish, followed by the announcement of eight talented semi-finalists. Public vote narrowed down the group to our top three, who experienced exclusive mentorship sessions and showcases in Nashville and unforgettable performances at major Canadian events including Lasso festival in Montreal. "We're incredibly proud of the impressive talent showcased in this year's competition and want to congratulate Hailey for this achievement, which is sure to accelerate their rise to stardom,” says Michelle Mearns, VP, Programming & Operations, SiriusXM Canada. “SiriusXM Top of the Country and Top of the Country Radio continue to be major platforms for emerging Canadian country artists to gain the recognition they deserve.""The partnership between the Canadian Country Music Association and SiriusXM Canada has been instrumental in nurturing and promoting home-grown Canadian country music talent,” says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “We're thrilled to witness the growth and success of the SiriusXM Top of the Country Competition and its impact on our country's music industry. Congratulations Hailey!”

There's a new picnic table in Kingston, which doesn't sound like a big deal -- but it is to the men who made it. We heard how building a table over the summer also built important social connections. Do you have an exciting Friday night ahead? Local singer Jason McCoy is set to have a memorable one as he looks forward to being inducted into the Canadian Country Music Association's Hall of Fame. A closer look at the track involved in the most recent Kingston train derailment, and why all the warning signs before that were ignored. A decade ago, students at Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School waged a passionate campaign to save their school and unique community. They lost, but a new generation is taking up their fight in a play that debuts tonight.

This week, we're back with another episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. This week's guest is none other than Andrew Hyatt. The last few years have been nothing short of a whirlwind for Andrew. He has achieved tens of millions of streams and video views, securing Top 10 spots on major market stations, and receiving nominations from organizations like the Canadian Country Music Association and Country Music Association of Ontario. His talent and dedication was further recognized with the prestigious "Top of the Country" title from Sirius XM.Needless to say we had a lot to talk about ...As a strong advocate for mental health, Andrew shared some vulnerable moments and some of his strategies to get through the day-to-day struggles that often come with being a creative individual. We loved getting to know him. He joined us from his car and pulled over on the side of the road to chat. So please enjoy or chat with Andrew Hyatt. 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

The #1 way you can support our podcast is by visiting our Patreon page! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link! Today is Sunday, June 4th, 2023 Carly and I are back with another new episode featuring a singer-songwriter Ryan Lindsay.   But like always, I first want to encourage you to go check out our Patreon page if you haven't yet.  Links can be found at thetroubadourpodcast.com, but you can also just go to patreon.com and search for The Troubadour Podcast there.  Patreon is an awesome site where you can find all kinds of content creators, musicians, authors, artists, etc., who provide all types of content and entertainment for their fans, an easy way to support what they do.  So go check it out!   Today's guest, Ryan Lindsay, has had great success as a songwriter and storyteller having won several Country Music Alberta awards as well as having been a nominee for a Canadian Country Music Association award.   Along with being a musician, Ryan is also a genuine outdoorsman having worked as a backcountry guide and growing up on the prairies of Canada.   Due to extenuating circumstances…or put another way, due to my eldest son getting involved in a little scrap after school on the day this episode was recorded, I had to text Carly and let her know I was dealing with that little situation and she'd have to fly solo on this interview with Ryan.  Which really is a bummer because I was excited to talk to Ryan about hunting, fishing and other outdoorsy things, along with his music of course…In any event, my son was dealt with, Carly pulled off the episode on her own, and here we are!  So along with you, I'll be listening to this episode for the first time as well!   Here comes Episode #175 of The Troubadour featuring our very own Carly Evan's visit with country singer and songwriter Ryan Lindsay.

Two months ago, Lindsay Ell released her latest single, “Sweet Spot,” plus she's on the way to issuing a new album, following up 2020's Heart Theory. And for the tour leading into her next record, she's also got a passel of updated gear since her 2018 Rig Rundown. No surprise, since there's always something new happening with Ell—whether it's touring under her own banner or with Shania Twain, scooping up Canadian Country Music Association awards, or serving as a judge on Canada's Got Talent.When it comes to guitars, Ell's 6-string tastes run to the classics and custom-builds, and she's got her signature OD aboard, so let's take a look.Brought to you by D'Addario XS Strings.

Blake Berglund talks about the responsibility of songwriters and the sport of being a touring musician. He shares his approach to crafting lyrics and how he uses humour and satire to approach difficult topics.He is a Cowboy who was raised on the edge of Saskatchewan's Moose Mountain Provincial Park, he began writing at a young age and went on to create an impression collection of music, including 5 studio albums.  Berglund has received nominations and awards from the Saskatchewan Country Music Association, The Western Canadian Music Association, The Canadian Country Music Association and The Independent Music Awards.Blake Berglund - Where Have All My Horses Gone? (Intersessions) is available on Youtube.Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of great songs, or just curious about the art of songwriting, this podcast has something for you.Find us on Instagram:@Every_Song_has_a_Story Support the show

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

In partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association, host Sarah Burke led a panel of industry women through a thoughtful discussion about gender parity in country music for a special live recording of the Women in Media Podcast in Calgary, Alberta.  Nicole Iantorno - Manager of Sponsorship & Events, SiriusXM Meghan Patrick – Artist Morgan James – Music Director for Now Country / Program Director of NCI FM, Host Desiree Dorion – Artist Amanda Kingsland – Director of A & R, Universal Music  In the spirit of reconciliACTION and the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th, panelists have donated some proceeds from their panel honorariums to the Downie Wenjack Fund: The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund is part of Gord Downie's legacy and embodies his commitment, and that of his family, to improving lives of First Peoples in Canada. In collaboration with the Wenjack Family, the goal of the Fund is to continue the conversation that began with Chanie Wenjack's residential school story, and to aid our collective reconciliation journey through a combination of awareness, education, and action. Read more: https://downiewenjack.ca/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: we continue our series of interviews with UCP leadership candidates. Todd Loewen joins us; how a proposed Sovereignty Act may or may not work. We dig into the latest details released by UCP candidate Danielle Smith; and It's hard to say what's the bigger deal - being nominated for six Canadian Country Music Association awards, or joining us on the Eyeopener! Tenille Townes can claim both.

Singing has been Raquel Cole's first love for as long as she can remember. She got her first guitar at the age of nine and started to write songs not long after that. She was inspired by hit songs she heard on the radio from artists like Shania Twain and Bryan Adams, but also from jamming with her dad, a drummer, in the basement learning how to play 70's rock and roll.  After graduating high school, Raquel had planned to go on to study jazz guitar, but not being able to deny her desire to be in Nashville writing songs, she respectfully declined her acceptance to Capilano University in North Vancouver and instead made the move to Nashville. Her debut album "Personal Truth" was released in 2018. Raquel has also found success writing for other artists and claims her first Billboard Top 10 Country charting song recorded by superstar Marie Osmond. In 2020, Raquel became a semi- finalist for the Sirius XM ‘Top of the Country' nationwide contest in Canada, in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she began working on a stripped-down passion project. Recording three songs that she co-wrote where she played all guitars on the project & recorded her distinct vocals, adding cello to the songs as well. The result, “The Essence of Me”, was released in August 2020, which has racked up nearly 250,000 streams globally. Raquel's most recent single “Think About You” continues to win her new fans. Currently, country radio & country fans are loving her song with Don Amero entitled "Let You" for which there is a music video. Raquel will be performing at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival which runs July 7th through July 9th in Cavendish, PEI. Full schedule & tickets at cavendishbeachmusic.com.  

We had the pleasure of interviewing Brett Kissel over Zoom video!Brett Kissel recently released, "Ain't The Same" with American pop and R&B vocal group 98 Degrees, consisting of founding member Jeff Timmons, brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, and Justin Jeffre. This year marks 98 Degrees' 25th Anniversary year since they formed, and they are making their first foray into the country-music genre alongside Brett. About Brett Kissel: Brett Kissel has 15 top 10 radio singles, 4 #1 songs, and a tractor bucket full of gold and platinum plaques. He set records on his 112-date cross-country tour, played over 20 shows with his hero Garth Brooks, and has won 22 CCMA Awards and 2 JUNO Awards (equivalent to the US Grammy). Right before the pandemic, 2019-2020 was a storybook year for Brett. He won the JUNO Award (equivalent to the American Grammy) for Country Album of the Year and earned the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award, following a record-breaking 112-date tour that reached every single province and territory. In 2019, he completed two legs of his headlining tour, marked as Canada's most extensive tour, selling out venues and reaching nationwide status. The Canadian Press crowned him "The New King of Canadian Country." The accolades continued in 2020, when Brett was the big winner of the CCMA Awards, earning four trophies, including Fans' Choice, Male Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. Having toured with Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, the young entertainer is no stranger to the stage.Kissel launched in the U.S. in the Fall of 2019 with the release of "Drink About Me." The music video for the song featured Bachelor Nation fan favorites Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick. The video premiered on Entertainment Tonight and garnered attention from PEOPLE Magazine, OK! Magazine, Bustle, E! News, and many more outlets. The music video received significant airplay on CMT Music, and since its release, it has garnered over 35 million streams. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #BrettKissel #98degrees #ninetyeightdegrees #Aintthesame #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

Nova Scotia native Cindy Church is one of the best singers in Canada. She has been nominated for two Juno Awards and several from the Canadian Country Music Association. Besides her stellar solo career Cindy is known for her time with Great Western Orchestra and as part of Quartette (with Sylvia Tyson) and currently Lunch Allen's (with Murray McLauchlan, Ian Thomas and Marc Jordan). In this chat with Dan Hare Cindy talks about: her early introduction to music; working with Ian Tyson; how she became part of Lunch At Allen's; why she returned to Nova Scotia after living in Western Canada for many years; her many solo albums; non-musical interests and much more. Find out more about Cindy @ cindychurch.com and lunchatallens.ca.

Maddison has worked with some of the music industry's best producers and songwriters including Jeff Trott (Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks) and Tony Martin (Tim McGraw, Keith Urban). Her single “Real Real Thing: hit Top 40 on the Radio Disney Country Chart; and her independently released EP “Bulls-Eye” reached top 6 on the iTunes Country charts. She has performed at major venues and stages across North America including: The Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, Big Valley Jamboree, Folk Alliance International, The Calgary Stampede, amongst many more. And in 2015 she was one of six across Canada nominated for the Canadian Country Music Association's Discovery Program. As a woman of heart, she often finds herself involved in her community volunteering for organizations including Big Brother Big Sisters Calgary as a part of the All-Star Campaign. She's performed for the residents of The Calgary DI Centre in downtown Calgary, as well as donated her time to the Okotoks Country Hospice, singing in the hallways to patients and their families. One of Maddison's most memorable and impactful experiences was her contribution to the Make A Wish Foundation when she was able to help a Make A Wish Child fulfil their dream of writing and recording their own song. Maddison co-wrote the song, and the two went to a Nashville recording studio to record it. They performed their song alongside one another for an audience of family and supports at the live-music venue Analog in Nashville, TN.

Chad Melchert is one of Canada's most pre-eminent live and session drummers who is also an acclaimed drum teacher. This native Canadian calls Edmonton (Morinville), Alberta, home but despite his Canadian residence Melchert has toured all over the world and played with artists from all types genres including Gord Bamford, Brett Kissel, Adam Gregory, Aaron Goodvin, Duane Steele, Hemingway Corner, Gil Grand, Jake Mathews, Dallas Smith, Beverley Mahood, Michelle Wright, Bobby Wills, Mikaila Cooper, Corb Lund, Charlie Major, Tyler Connoly (Theory Of A Deadman), Rose Maddox (Grand Ole Opry legend), Jean Shepard (Grand Ole Opry legend), Ian Tyson, FOXX Worthee, Drew Gregory, Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine, Chad Brownlee, Aaron Pritchett, Lindsay Ell, Patricia Conroy, Tenille Alee, Lindi Ortega, Charlie James, Shawn Oates, The Lovelocks, Eric Ethridge, Jeremy Dallas, Chris Henderson, Trinity Bradshaw, Michela Sheedy, Katie Love Hess, Amber Bauer, Amber Stoby, Hastie and The Alibi, Freedom's Note, Thin Line Sid, Jordan Lee,, The Dungarees, James Murdoch, Deon Blyan, Jay Sparrow, Mike Nash, Dan Davidson, Codie Prevost, Alex Runions, Craig Moritz, and Joal Kamps, to name a few. Melchert has also earned repeated recognition as the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Drummer Of The Year (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and, 2019) and in fact, Melchert was the first drummer to enter the CCMA Hall Of Honor. Melchert endorses, Gretsch drums, Canopus Snares, Remo Drum Heads, Beier Drums Snares, Paiste Cymbals, Porter & Davies Monitoring System, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Protection Racket Cases and, Rhythm Tech Percussion. In this episode, Chad talks about:    Maintaining and growing his home studio    Home studio hacks    Playing a supportive role in a studio environment    Supporting Canadian artists    Being “studio ready”

Jackie Rae has worked in country radio since 1982. She has worked everything from the midnight shift to the morning show at radio station's all over Alberta. In 1989, J.R. began working at CFCW Radio and that's where she still is today working as Program Director and Manager of Operations for Stingray Radio in Edmonton, Camrose, Wetaskiwin. Jackie Rae was recognized for the numerous artists she has helped elevate over her career and was recently inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (2018) and the Country Music Alberta Hall of Fame. (the Alberta Country Music Hall of Fame (2017). In addition to almost four decades in broadcasting, Jackie Rae is well known for her volunteering. The latest project is the Distinguished Visiting Artist in Country Music program at MacEwan University. Awards Jackie Rae loves to curl! She has appeared in a Canadian Junior Championship, 3 Scotties, winning Most Sportsmanlike Player and All Star third. Most recently, Jackie Rae was runner-up at the Canadian Senior Women's Curling Championship in 2013. J.R. still curls and volunteers today “for fun” at her home club in St. Albert. Winner of four Canadian Country Music Awards. Not for singing! Two of the Awards were for On-Air Personality of the Year. Two of the Awards were for the Say Hay Benefit Concerts she helped organize for drought stricken Alberta farmers. Two other Awards include the Global Woman of Vision Award to acknowledge her volunteering. And Jackie Rae was the winner of the International Country Broadcaster Award presented to her in Nashville by the Country Music Association. In January of 2017, Jackie Rae was inducted into the Alberta Country Music Hall of Fame and in 2018 she was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in the builder category. Volunteering Jackie Rae has been the Chairperson for many huge local events; The Ford World Curling Championships (2007). The Olympic Curling Trials/Roar of the Rings (2009). Canadian Country Music Week. (2005/2010/2013/2014). Alberta Women's Curling Championship. (2017) The Special Olympics Canada Games. (2012) She is also Past Chair of the CapitalCare Foundation and served on the board of the Canadian Country Music Association from 2004 to 2010, the past two years serving as Chair. Jackie Rae sat on the board of the St. Albert Curling Club from 2010 to 2016, serving as President the last 2 years. Currently JR sits on the Board of the Hec Gervais Scholarship Foundation and is the Chair of the Distinguished Country Music Artist Initiative at MacEwan University. Jackie Rae can also be seen emceeing and participating in numerous charity events thru-out the year.

London born and raised Genevieve Fisher has earned 9 top 50 hits on both Billboard's BDS and Mediabase Canadian National Country Charts. While 2021 has been challenging for many artists, Genevieve achieved the most consecutive weeks on the national chart of her career during 2021. Her name entered onto the top 40, starting with the David James duet “Then There's You”. This was immediately followed by her own solo top 40 hit “Playing Favourites”. It was also the first time that her name appeared in the top 40 with two different songs at the same time. Genevieve has earned recognition within the Canadian Country Music scene by earning 6 Female Artist of the Year nominations as we well as numerous nominations for Single of the Year and Songwriter of the Year at the Country Music Association of Ontario Music Awards. While still in her teens, the Canadian Country Music Association recognized Genevieve's emerging talent with her CCMA performance selection at the 2012 New Artist Showcase in Saskatoon. Her songwriting skills continue to be acknowledged by the CCMA as witnessed by her selection to perform for the prestigious Songwriters Series in 2016 and 2018. Her Indigenous background has allowed her to register 3 number 1 hits on the North American Indigenous Music Countdown chart. Genevieve has had the opportunity to perform at some of the biggest music festivals in Canada including Boots and Hearts, Havelock Jamboree, Lucknow Music In The Fields, Manitoulin Country Fest, Trackside and Indigenous Day Live. She has had, and continues to have, the privilege of writing with some of Country music's brightest songwriters including Jason Blaine, Steven Lee Olsen, Patricia Conroy, Michelle Wright, Jason Massey, Jennifer Schott and many more. Genevieve is here to catch us up on all her latest news & to share a few songs including her new single "Neon Healing".

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com.******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active. - www.ml-ideas.com. ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com ******************************************************************

Our guest for today's episode is Desiree Dorion.  Desiree is a JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter whose music has topped the Indigenous Music Countdown, and five of her songs entered into the top 100 Country Music Charts in Canada. The 2017 "Songwriter of the Year'' award recipient at Manitoba's Country Music Awards recently hosted the Achimotak Series, meaning "let's talk about it" with the Canadian Country Music Association - a conversation between Indigenous artists about their experience in the industry. Desiree has just released her first single of 2021 - a fun, upbeat, and unapologetic track about letting your hair down and having fun. The incredibly catchy tune "Sometimes I Drink" is out now and available wherever you stream music.  We connected with Desiree to speak on the early beginnings of her musical journey in rural Manitoba, her experience as an Indigenous female artist in Canada, and much more…. ]Thank you for your support!   New Merch Out Now! http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop (http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop) [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj (https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj) Audio Subscribe: https://apple.co/3oiPy7m (https://apple.co/3oiPy7m) Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project:  https://thednaproject.ca/ (https://thednaproject.ca) The MPL Toronto: https://www.the-mpl.com/ (https://www.the-mpl.com) Want More Desiree?? Website: http://www.desireedorion.com/ (http://www.desireedorion.com/) Instagram: http://instagram.com/desireedorion (http://instagram.com/desireedorion) Twitter: http://twitter.com/desireedorion (http://twitter.com/desireedorion) Facebook: http://facebook.com/desdorion (http://facebook.com/desdorion) Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Paul Ferguson is the Program & Music Director for Starboard Communications in Belleville, Ontario, operating radio stations Cool 100, and 95-5 Hits-FM. A proud father of two, and married to Vicki, who will have completed her 20-year sentence in September, 2022, and will then be eligible for parole. Ferg is currently serving his second term as an elected Director of the Canadian Country Music Association. Closer to home, he stands as the Board Chair of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, and is also Chair of the Loyalist College Radio Broadcast Advisory Board. Through a 26-year radio career, Ferguson has been fortunate enough to be voted the “CCMA Music Director of the Year – Medium or Small Market” 6 times, and was a 2020 CMA nominee in the category of International Country Broadcaster.

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Brett Kissel over Zoom video! One of Country music’s fastest rising stars, Brett Kissel, recently released his new album, What Is Life?. Released on OneRPM, What Is Life?, is a 14-track collection of original material with ten musical compositions produced by the 18-time Canadian Country Music (CCMA) award-winning musician Brett Kissel, Bart McKay, and Jesse Frasure, and four short monologues reflecting on the title What Is Life? from Kissel and his children. While fans were still buzzing about last year’s Now Or Never album, Brett started looking towards his next release, but couldn’t get three words out of his head – What Is Life? The search for something “more” weighed heavily on the country star’s mind, and with the new album, Brett Kissel invites fans to take a deep-dive with him into songs about love, celebration, and gratitude. Brett Kissel is on Warner Music Canada and has had tremendous success in his home country. His charismatic personality, energetic stage presence, and music style have propelled him to the top of the Canadian Country music charts, with two Gold-certified albums, a Platinum and eight Gold singles, and 15 top-10 radio hits to his credit. 2019-2020 was a storybook year for Brett, winning the JUNO Award (equivalent to the American Grammy) for Country Album of the Year and earning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award, following a record-breaking 112-date tour that reached every single province and territory. In 2019, he completed two legs of his headlining tour, marked as one of Canada’s most extensive tours, selling out venues and reaching nationwide status. The Canadian Press crowned him "The New King of Canadian Country." The accolades continued in 2020, when Brett was the big winner of the CCMA Awards, earning four trophies, including Fans' Choice, Male of the Year, and Album of the Year. As one of the top acts on the Canadian Country music scene, Brett Kissel is on the brink of becoming a household name across the United States. Having toured with artists such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, the young entertainer is no stranger to the stage. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com #podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support

Brett Kissel is constantly exploring new ideas, while never forgetting what he does best. It's an approach that has propelled him to the top of Canadian country music, with two Gold certified albums, a Platinum and eight Gold singles and 15 top-10 radio hits to his credit. 2019 was a storybook year for Brett, winning the JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year and earning the Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Award, following a record-breaking 112-date tour that reached every single province and territory. The Canadian Press crowned him “The New King of Canadian Country.” The accolades continued in 2020, when Brett was the big winner of the CCMA Awards, earning 4 trophies, including Fans' Choice, Male of the Year and Album of the Year. Although some artists might see these accomplishments as a cue to hit cruise control, for this proud husband and father of three, it's only added fuel to his fire to give his audience more, and to expand his musical vision. That's precisely what he's done on Now Or Never, the first in a series of albums the pride of Flat Lake, Alberta, already has planned to release on an annual schedule. Now Or Never sets the tone of the new decade by delivering a dynamic mix of 21st Century country (“Drink About Me,” “She Drives Me Crazy”) and traditional heartstring tuggers (“I'm Not Him, I'm Not Her,” “Coffee With Her”) that are sure to find a place alongside Brett's best-loved songs. But listen carefully and it's clear there's a lot more going on. “I was in a really creative zone coming into making this record, and had written so many songs, that we decided to concentrate on the ones that showcased the diversity within my sound,” he says. “That's been the case with every album I've made to a certain extent, but now we want to take the lessons we've learned from those records and really focus in. There's traditional country, pop country, and acoustic country, which really plays into the eccentric style I have as an entertainer!”” Brett credits co-producer Jacob Durrett for covering a lot of the bases on Now Or Never and channeling the creative energy in exciting directions. With experience working with artists in nearly every genre ranging from country to hip hop, Durrett's cutting edge studio techniques gelled perfectly with Brett's goals. “Jacob and I are the same age and have been buddies in Nashville for about eight years,” Brett explains. “We've both come up through the ranks together, and as I started planning Now Or Never it felt like the right time to collaborate with Jacob. He's been able to put more of an international spin on my music, and bring out different nuances in my voice.” That said, Brett didn't leave his longtime producer Bart McKay out of the process, and his steady hand maintained the album's overall cohesion. The seamless blend of the new and the familiar is the real strength of Now Or Never, exemplified by the first single “Drink About Me,” which rocketed to the top of Billboard's Canadian Country chart (Brett's second career #1 single) soon after its release. It's set the stage for the arrival of the album's more pop-friendly tracks, particularly “She Drives Me Crazy,” which places Brett squarely at the heart of country music's current evolution. “My family and I are just like every other music fan. We are all over the place. With the ways people listen to music these days, I don't think anyone pays attention to genres like they used to,” he says. “One of the tracks from my last album We Were That Song, ‘Anthem,' had a lot of pop elements in it, and it became my fastest single to go Gold, as well as becoming an instant favourite in our live show. So with that in the back of my head, I sat down with Karen Kosowski and Emma-Lee to write one day, and we started trading lines. ‘She Drives Me Crazy' was finished in 45 minutes, and it was an amazing experience.”

Tracy Martin was the President of the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association at the time of this interview; she has since been announced as President of The Core Canada, founded by Kevin Zaruk and Simon Tikhman in partnership with Live Nation in 2019. Martin is a media executive with 17 years of experience in marketing, production, TV programming, as well as digital, artist and event management. Her most recent position, prior to CCMA President, was at Corus Entertainment where she ran the content strategy for the W Network, OWN, Lifetime, Cosmo and Country Music Television, in addition to overseeing the launch of the CMT Music Festival. Prior to her work at Corus, Martin was head of marketing for MuchMusic and MTV as well as the Vice President of Strategy at Pyramid Productions. As CCMA President, Martin leads the association's staff and Board through Country Music Week, and executive produces the CCMA Awards broadcast. Martin works alongside the CCMA Board to establish and execute long-range business plans that have seen the association evolve with current broadcast and content climates, develops strategic partnerships that elevate likeminded businesses and the CCMA, and evolve CCMA programming year-round.Martin has lead her team through the pandemic so far, adapting to the effects that Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry.  Country Music Week is planned for it's comeback November 27th-30th 2021 in London, ON.https://ccma.org/Follow the Women In Media Podcast on social media:Twitter: @WomenInMediaPod Instagram: @WomenInMediaPodFacebook.com/WomenInMediaPod 

 In this episode of Tobin Tonight,  Tobin chats with the great, Natalie MacMaster.  Natalie has numerous awards under her belt.  She has several Artist of the Year awards from the East Coast Music Association, two Juno Awards for the best instrumental album, and has won Fiddler of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association.  She has been honored with the Order of both Canada and Nova Scotia as well, not too shabby for a girl from Troy, Nova Scotia.      Tobin and Natalie talk about how she got into fiddling, the success it has brought her, and how it has such a huge impact on the East Coast lifestyle.  Natalie discusses how she has taken what she has learned through the process and has passed it down to her children as well.     Natalie also opens up about having a child with down syndrome and making them feel included and what lessons and memories she wants her kids to have when she is gone.  So check out the episode! Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA0t8Jsmoeg   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anya Wilson is the one of the top Publicist/ Radio Trackers in Country Music and the 2019 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder Award Inductee "You should write a book." Publicist/radio tracker Anya Wilson has heard those words a million times over the course of her remarkable career. Though Anya has played a major role in building up Canada as a leading country music source, her work history is considerably deeper, including promoting David Bowie, Marc Bolan and Sir Paul McCartney in the UK. Anya moved to Canada in 1979, and became the National Promotion Manager for Cachet Records in Toronto, working records by Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash, and Ronnie Prophet before opening Anya Wilson Promotion & Publicity in 1980. In 1987, Anya became further associated with the country genre when she was hired by Stony Plain Records to promote Ian Tyson's "Cowboyography,” one of the greatest Canadian albums of all time. From 1985 to 1989, Anya wrote the “Home and Abroad” column for Country Music News in Ottawa, and was the country music editor for the weekly Canadian music trade, The Record. In the early ‘90s, Anya became a PR consultant to The Nashville Network, and was pivotal in building the American network's relationship with the Canadian Country Music Association. Anya also worked extensively with the CCMA, developing and overseeing the media strategy for its first nationally televised show in 1986. She also developed the organization's radio committee. In 2008, Anya was instrumental in developing the first board of directors of the Country Music Association of Ontario, and served as vice president for five years. 0 Comments SORT BY Add a public comment...

Psychic - Over the past 20 years, Lynn Stevenson has been guiding her clients as an intuitive along the paths they have chosen, advising them of what is ahead. Now, as a Certified Power Coach, she has the ability and opportunity to help her clients walk down the path to reach the end goal. With a regular client base extending beyond the borders of Canada into the United States, Europe, Africa and Australia, Lynn's business has grown into what it is today: Fastrac Coaching & Leadership. Lynn's intricate background has revolved around the music industry, the paranormal, and print media. Aside from being the subject of articles and interviews, Lynn has also been the host of her own radio and television shows, as well as a regular columnist in various media. Lynn has self published two books. In the music industry, Lynn was a regular face at the Country Music Association in Nashville, working alongside industry insiders behind the scenes of many awards and fan-based functions, as a trustworthy volunteer and as a psychic consultant. She later became involved with the Canadian Country Music Association and several record labels, most prominently, Sony Music Nashville. I teach workshops now on various subjects ~ mostly to do with the Law of Attraction. A few years ago we had The Rescue Mediums at our house. Our house was build in the late 1870's at the Rectory for the Anglican Church and is quite active.

For 25 years Greg has been behind a mic or in front of a camera from Alberta to Saskatchewan, Ontario to BC. In the mid 90’s, when record company money was flowing like beer from a frat party keg and sponsorship dollars for Country music were at an all-time high, he co-created, co-wrote and hosted the nationally syndicated radio show Craven A Today’s Country. The show featured the biggest acts of the day including; Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Alabama, the Dixie Chicks and many Grammy nominated songwriters. In addition to scoring several New York Festival International Awards for the show, his wife Teresa and Greg started a family in a humble downtown Toronto condo. The next stop was CMT, where a renegade team of TV virgins produced and hosted the CMT Request Line, a daily national video request show. That amazing opportunity lasted a scant two seasons and then, in the fear-filled year of Y2K, his growing family packed the banana-tired U-Haul for yet another glamorous Canadian relocation. A few provinces and morning shows later, Greg joined CFCW sister station KG Country 95.5 in Red Deer, where his co-host and Greg were lucky enough to win Morning Show of the Year from the Canadian Country Music Association five times in a row! In June of 2014 Greg retired from day to day radio and joined the Community Relations Department of Red Deer College, but he’s very excited to come back into this crazy business and join Alberta’s Country Legend as morning show co-host with Stella Stevens!

Jason McCoy may be one of Canada's most versatile Country Music Artists. With his solo career, he was named Male Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, has 3 SOCAN Song of the Year awards, 19 CCMA nominations and 5 Juno nominations (all for Best Country Male Vocalist). He was also awarded the Global Artist Award at the CMA Awards in Nashville. In 2004 he formed The Road Hammers. A country rock group composed of Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. The trio's music is influenced by 1960s and 1970s trucker music and Southern rock. Their first self-titled album was recognized with a Juno Award in 2006, along with numerous Canadian Country Music Association awards KEY FACTS ABOUT THE ROAD HAMMERS Highest selling Canadian country band in history Nearly 8 million YouTube views to date JUNO Award win for Country Recording of the Year (The Road Hammers) JUNO Award nomination for Country Recording of the Year (Wheels -2015) The Road Hammers self-titled album certified Platinum Single “Mud” certified Gold, in Canada 2005 & 2006 CCMA Group or Duo of the Year Five Top 10 & Nine Top 20 radio hits in Canada www.jasonmccoy.com www.theroadhammers.com

S03E01: Amanda Power has been working in various aspects of the country music industry for many years, and she is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Unison Benevolent Fund. Unison exists to provide relief to members of the Canadian music community in times of crisis. With the whole of the music industry shut down in the wake of COVID-19, we thought we would take a break from the norm here at the show, and talk about this incredibly important organization. If you're working in the music industry, we'll fill you in on how to receive financial support from Unison, and if you're a music fan, we'll tell you how you can support this wonderful cause. We also dive in to the time Amanda spent working with the Canadian Country Music Association, the Country Music Association of Ontario, and World Vision.The Show will be dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Scotty Kipfer and Amy Aust.Amanda Power, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview and featured songs with islander Gary Fjellgaard, a Canadian icon of country-roots music with 15 albums and over 30 hit songs. As a songwriter and performer, he’s received a mitt-full of awards from the Canadian Country Music Association, plus a Juno Award for Best Country Male Vocalist and in 2005 was inducted into Canada’s Country Music Hall of Fame. CDs and more at Gary Fjellgaard's webpage Youtube Concert  footage at the fabulous Winspear Centre in Edmonton. Thank you for subscribing to Straight Outta Gabriola.  

Nashville Songwriter Hall of Famer, Jim McBride has written 18 Top 40 Country singles, 10 Top Ten Country singles and 6 Number Ones over 30 years on over 100 albums. His Alan Jackson recorded song, “Chattahoochee” received the Song of the Year award from from The Country Music Association, ASCAP, American Songwriter Magazine, British Country Music Association, Canadian Country Music Association as well as Billboard Magazine's most performed song of the year. The song was also nominated for a Grammy and Academy of Country Music Award. Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, he has received the Creator Award from the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in recognition of his contributions to the musical heritage of his home state. He also received an Academy of Country Music Song of the Year nomination for "Angels In Waiting" by Tammy Cochran. His songs have been recorded by more than 80 major label artist including George Jones, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Johnny Paycheck, Randy Travis, Alabama, Jerry Lee Lewis, Trace Adkins, Crystal Gayle, Diamond Rio, Lonestar and many others. His songs have been on over 60 million albums sold.https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.r.mcbrideSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/back-story-song/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It is an honor to introduce you today to one of our friends, Brett Kissel, who was recently named male artist of the year by the Canadian Country Music Association. He is a rising international superstar who also won an award from the Worldwide Radio Summit in Hollywood and was named International Artist of the Year — an accolade he shares with A-listers like Adele and Ed Sheehan. He has won two Juno Awards, 12 CCMAs, he has got an honor from Canada's Walk of Fame, as well as many other prestigious awards. In today's episode, you will hear how Brett built his music career from the age of seven and how a strong work ethic has brought him to his present-day success.

The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) and Spotify Canada have kicked off a partnership, the foundation of which is an extension of the CCMA's existing LIVE Country brand. On this episode of Broadcast Dialogue - The Podcast, Nathan Wiszniak, Head of Artist & Label Marketing for Spotify Canada, and CCMA President Tracy Martin on country's growing streaming audience and elevating Canadian country music in the global space. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GUEST: Tracy Martin, President of the CCMA

The boys are joined by four time Canadian Country Music Association nominee and a six time Saskatchewan Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year winner, Codie Prevost. They wrap up with "Hot Takes" and "Disrespectful December". Enjoy! 

The Grammy-winning songwriter behind “There’s Your Trouble” (Dixie Chicks),  “I Hope You Dance” (Lee Ann Womack), and “That’d Be Alright” (Alan Jackson) talks about her heartbreaking personal losses, her professional triumphs, and how they’ve all worked together to make her the person and songwriter she is today.   EPISODE DETAILS: PART ONE Scott and Paul chat about great songs they never want to hear again. PART TWO - 12:21 mark Find out how you can enter to win a free CD! PART THREE - 14:27 mark Tia drops in at Songcraft World Headquarters to discuss how wandering into the kitchen of the Bluebird Cafe at age 15 changed her life; why she knew she wanted to sit in a circle with songwriters swapping jokes and telling stories before she knew she wanted to write actual songs; how a desperate classmate's plea for her notes led to her first hit single; the two things that must come together for a writer to be truly successful; what "cruel" thing Mark D. Sanders said to her that turned out to be right; why her biggest hit is also a big weight on her shoulders; what tricks she uses to stay engaged in the songwriting process; why she wishes she was a man; and how her husband's untimely death has shaped her as a person and a songwriter. Though best known as the co-writer of Lee Ann Womack’s classic “I Hope You Dance,” Tia Sillers has written successful singles in various genres, establishing herself as one of Nashville’s great songwriters. After scoring with Top 10 singles by George Ducas and Pam Tillis, she hit the top of the country charts with the Dixie Chicks’ recording of “There’s Your Trouble.” Additional charting country singles followed by artists such as Suzy Bogguss, Pinmonkey, Tammy Cochran, Trisha Yearwood, and Alan Jackson, who scored a huge hit with “That’d Be Alright.” In addition to her country success, Tia has landed several songs on Billboard’s Hot Mainstream Rock chart, including Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Blue on Black” which spent a total of six weeks in the number one slot. She also found success in Christian music when she and Hall of Fame songwriter Bill Anderson won the Dove award for Country Song of the Year after the Oak Ridge Boys recorded their song “Jonah, Job, and Moses.” Other artists who’ve covered Tia’s songs include Martina McBride, Randy Travis, Trace Adkins, Diamond Rio, John Waite, Vince Gill, Wynonna, Patti Page, Jennifer Lopez, and Gladys Knight. She has won Song of the Year honors from the Grammys, the CMA, the ACM, NSAI, and BMI. Tia has additionally taken home awards from the Canadian Country Music Association and the Billboard Music Awards.  

Dan started playing guitar at the age of seven, beginning with a lap steel and by the time he was ten he was playing the acoustic and wrote his first song for his mom; Someone Like You. His Dad integrated him into the band he was playing bass for and by the time he was 13, Dan was the bass player and harmony singer for a local weekend band. His credits include over 200 albums as a singer/song writer, producer and bassist. Dan was band leader for the late Colleen Peterson for several years. He has toured with George Fox, Terry Sheridan, Colleen Peterson and South Mountain. He has guested as singer/bassist for many gospel shows both live and on television. Dan has shared the stage on shows with Emmy-Lou Harris, Pirates of the Mississippi, Waylon Jennings, Toby Keith, Marty Stuart and Martina McBride to name a few. Dan had great success releasing 5 singles to radio before being asked to audition for award winning band “South Mountain”. Dan became their lead singer/bassist and spokes-person in Canada, signed to Stony Plain Records, distributed world-wide by Warner Brothers. The band toured Canada and Europe extensively and were in high demand. They had a successful album “Where There’s A Will” offering four chart successes and several Canadian Country Music Association nominations.

Born in Sussex, New Brunswick, Julian Austin has written and played music since he was in his mid-teens, dabbling in every genre from heavy metal to rock to 80’s pop before falling in love with the new country music sound that was taking shape in the early 90’s. In 1998 Austin moved out west to Calgary Alberta. While living out west Austin further honed his musical skills in both writing songs and entertaining the fans. His first album, “What My Heart Already Knows”, more than justified that musical choice, earning Julian a certified CRIA gold record (50k+ sales) and the 1997 Wrangler Rising Star Award from the Canadian Country Music Association. His first single “Little Ol’ Kisses” went #1 on radio and also made the CMT Top 30 Videos of 1997, followed in 1998 with the Best Country Single award at the first annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. That year Julian also earned several Juno nominations. Julian is here to chat about & share his latest songs!

Sean Hogan's uniquely authentic blend of alt-country and modern rustic pop immediately caught the attention of Country radio and music fans across Canada, leading to his first Canadian Country Music Association award for Independent Male Artist of the Year in 1997. Hit single after hit single (Slow Turning, Sure Fire Love, Dream Vacation, Angeline, I’d Rather Have You, Centered, Catalina Sunrise, A Cowboy’s Heart, and Suck It Up to name a few) became staples of Country music radio. Eighteen Sean Hogan music videos aired on CMT Canada. Sean has stories to tell & new music to share with us!

In this episode we offer up our resolutions and predictions for 2018. Matt is determined to make this year his most focused ever and Phil doesn’t think the world will end, yet. With a heartfelt round of confessions, we agree that being warm is worse than cold. Typical. We decided to end things with a long overdue round of thank-you’s to all those who have graced us with iTunes and Facebook reviews. Kicking off the year sayin’, Thanks! We thank David Wagner for kindly allowing us to play a few songs. Computer Hash is the brainchild of David from the tiny town of Fenwick, Michigan. Computer Hash creates techno and experimental electronic music littered with a variety of original audio samples recorded on cassette tape, many over a decade ago. Most of these audio samples are from various parties that David attended with cassette recorder in hand, ready to capture interesting drunken rants for future use in music. Recently, David has been working to promote and create new music under the Computer Hash umbrella. You can find Computer Hash on: Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/user-629368065 | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/computerhash/ We ended the show with “All Kinds of Crazy” by Codie Prevost. Codie is a four time Canadian Country Music Association nominee and a six time Saskatchewan Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year winner. He releases music on his own label, Good Spirit Records. He has recently released a new studio album entitled Radio. Find Codie’s work on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/codieprevostmusic/ | Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/codieprevost | YouTube http://www.youtube.com/CodiePrevost | "All Kinds Of Crazy" is available on: ITUNES: USA- http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/codie-prevost/id111761108 Canada- http://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/codie-prevost/id111761108 | Autographed CD available worldwide http://www.codieprevost.com/ Concluding thought:  Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future — Oscar Wilde -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow #PodernFamily #Podmosphere and #2PodsADay on Twitter and Facebook for the best in indie podcasts. Listen More. Listen Indie. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, we strongly urge you to make a donation to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and/or the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Please help continue Gord's charitable & activist work. He left us with memories and a lifetime of music to enjoy. Helping the causes he cared about is the best way we can thank him now. https://www.downiewenjack.ca/ https://give.umanitoba.ca/nctr http://secretpath.ca/   Follow us on Twitter: @The_SIM_Pod and on Facebook @thesimpod Email us: semiintellectual@gmail.com Subscribe to the podcast: https://thesim.podbean.com/feed/ iTunes: https://goo.gl/gkAb6V Stitcher: https://goo.gl/PfiVWJ GooglePlay: https://goo.gl/uFszFq Corrections & Additions webpage: http://thesim.podbean.com/p/corrections-additional-stuff/   Please leave us a rating and a review, it really helps the show! Intro Music: Song "Soul Challenger" appearing on "Cullahnary School" by Cullah Available at: http://www.cullah.com Under CC BY SA license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Semi-Intellectual Musings does not own any of the songs played in this episode. Follow links above for proper attribution.  

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. Cliff talks to Canadian Country Artist Codie Prevost about the challenges independent artists face and the commitment it takes to be successful Codie Prevost Codie is a four-time Canadian Country Music Association nominee and six- time Saskatchewan Country Music Association’s “Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year” award winner Codie Prevost, learned at an early age that hard work and perseverance would lead to good things. Since starting his career he has shared the stage with some of country music’s top performers including Garth Brooks, Florida Georgia Line, Joe Nichols, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Neal McCoy. He’s toured internationally having performed tours in France, U.S.A., and his most recent tours to Australia, which included performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Plantation Music Festival, and the Gympie Music Muster. Prevost’s last album “All Kinds Of Crazy” received “Country Recording Of The Year” at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and was nominated for “Album Of The Year” at the 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Prevost is set to launch his 5th studio album entitled “Radio” this fall. The album was produced by award winning producer Jeff Johnson (George Canyon, Wes Mack) and Jesse Weiman. “You Won’t Sleep Tonight” is the lead off single from the upcoming album. Listen on iTunes! [jwplayer 3WDhVjdN-l7EWbzYK]  

Four-time Canadian Country Music Association nominee and six- time Saskatchewan Country Music Association’s Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year award winner Codie Prevost, learned at an early age that hard work and perseverance would lead to good things. Since starting his career he has shared the stage with some of country music’s top performers including Garth Brooks, Florida Georgia Line, Joe Nichols, Jason Aldean, Big & Rich, and Neal McCoy. He’s toured internationally having performed tours in France, U.S.A., and his most recent tours to Australia, which included performances at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Plantation Music Festival, and the Gympie Music Muster. Prevost’s last album “All Kinds Of Crazy” received “Country Recording Of The Year” at the 2014 Western Canadian Music Awards and was nominated for “Album Of The Year” at the 2014 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Codie is set to launch his 5th studio album entitled “Radio” this fall. The album was produced by award-winning producer Jeff Johnson (George Canyon, Wes Mack) and Jesse Weiman. “You Won’t Sleep Tonight” is the lead single from the upcoming album.  

Country-rocker JULIAN AUSTIN - born in Sussex, New Brunswick - climbed the charts and appeared in videos on CMT with hits like Little Ol' Kisses, Hard Time Loving You, What My Heart Already Knows and Back In Your Life. His first album earned him a certified CRIA gold record (50k+ sales) and the 1997 Wrangler Rising Star Award from the Canadian Country Music Association. His first single Little Ol’ Kisses went #1 on radio and also made the CMT Top 30 Videos of 1997, followed in 1998 with the Best Country Single award at the first annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. That year Julian also earned several Juno nominations. His new radio release is his version of the Jimmy Buffet classic Margaritaville. SHAE DUPUY is excited to release her Breakdown EP featuring the first single Grandpa’s Truck. Shae walks the fine line between dirt roads and downtown, without ever losing her small town charm. She continues writing tracks for her first full-length album to be released in 2015. “I can’t leave the house without something to write with.” she says. “That could mean my phone to type notes, or a pen and paper. Inspiration hits me at the most inconvenient times and I’ve just learned to be prepared for it.” In 2009, TREVOR JOHNSON made the move to Nashville  - after many visits - to immerse himself in songwriting. Eventually, he moved back home to Manitoba where he performed around Winnipeg. In 2010, he won a QX 104 FM songwriting contest with first prize being a trip to the CMAs in Nashville. After finishing up his EP Footsteps in the spring of 2013 with Nashville producer Dick McVey, Trevor has been busy performing wherever he can. He headed back to the studio in early 2014. This time he recorded in Calgary with 2013 Western Canadian Recording Engineer of the Year Johnny Gasparic at MCC Recording. 

Tanya Ryan is a bright new face on the Canadian country music scene. Originally born in Saskatoon, SK she now resides in the Foothills of Alberta, in the town of Okotoks. Over the past few years both public audiences and the music industry alike are paying attention to Tanya. She has earned several titles locally including the Calgary Stampede's 2012 Nashville North Star and at the 2012 Ponoka Stampede Talent competition; as well as Country 105's Rising Star in 2011. More recently Tanya was selected to participate in the Canadian Country Music Association's 2014 Discovery Program.Tanya has opened for fellow Canadians: Dallas Smith, High Valley, Aaron Lines and Duane Steele. With the release of her debut album "Simple as That" and third single "Cry for the Devil"; 2014 is looking bright, and promises to hold many more opportunies for Tanya to showcase her talent and original music.

Indie Artist Codie Prevost is a Multi-Award winner & three time Canadian Country Music Association nominee and he is getting ready for the worldwide release of his 4th studio album “All Kinds of Crazy” on his own label Good Spirit Records March 1st 2014. Coming from small town roots and singing from the heart, Codie Prevost has carved out his place in Canadian country music, and he is ready to create a storm once  again with the upcoming release of his fourth album “All Kinds of Crazy”. Prevost is a  three time Canadian Country Music Awards nominee & five time Saskatchewan Country  Music Association “Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year” winner. http://www.codieprevost.com https://twitter.com/codieprevost https://www.facebook.com/codieprevostmusic