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We had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Ell over Zoom video!Platinum-selling singer, songwriter and musician Lindsay Ell releases her most personal and inspired music to date with her eagerly awaited EP, love myself, out now via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company.  The first project that Lindsay Ell has co-produced, love myself marks an artistic evolution in her sound and an awakening in her songwriting. Recorded in Brooklyn with producer Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers), love myself is a collection of emotive alt-pop songs that cut deep with their vulnerability.  “This project feels so liberating and so free, like I'm finally connecting head and heart," shared Ell in an exclusive interview with People ahead of the release. Lauded for her songwriting, Ell explores themes of the human condition throughout the EP such as self-doubt, negative self-talk, resilience, and healing. “I've finally reached the point where I have been able to turn my pain into power – not letting it define who I am, but letting it fuel what I want to do and inspire the mark I want to make on the world,” she shares. Through the lens of Lindsay Ell's personal experiences, love myself expresses universal emotions and creates a sense of connection.love myself is the newest chapter in Lindsay Ell's decade-long career that boasts three #1 hit songs, a Platinum-certified single, and over 400 million streams. Ell is a CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, JUNO Awards, and over 20 CCMA Award nominations. A generational talent, Ell has always felt at home on stage. Beginning her touring career at age 10, Lindsay Ell has brought her electric live performance style to audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK with both her headlining tours and alongside artists such as Keith Urban, OneRepublic, and Maren Morris. Over the past year, Lindsay Ell has proudly assumed the role of lead guitarist on her childhood hero Shania Twain's “Come on Over” international tour and Las Vegas residency which continues into 2025.  2025 will also see Lindsay Ell return for her fourth consecutive season as the exuberantly warm-hearted host of Canada's highest-rated reality program Canada's Got Talent, which has earned her two consecutive Canadian Screen Award nominations.  In addition to her multi-faceted talent, Lindsay Ell's philanthropy and advocacy have earned her prestigious recognition in both Canada and the US. Last month, she received the CCMA's Music Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work with her Make You Movement charitable fund, and was a guest speaker and panelist at the Clinton Global Initiative's 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City where she shared her story of recovery from an eating disorder. The Calgary-born, Nashville-based super talent has bravely brought her resilient outlook to the forefront with one mission: to empower and advocate for others. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LindsayEll #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

Wish We Never Met singer Madeline Merlo? Listen to the new episode of WWNM to find out!The CCMA-Award winning performer and chart-topping songwriter joins Amy and Dan to share a “Wish I Never…” story about her one regrettable tattoo, before discussing her recent Opry debut, how challenging a move to Nashville is for a Canadian artist, and a lot more.Merlo's new EP ONE HOUSE DOWN (from the girl next door) is out now and trust the co-hosts when they say that every, single track is a BOP!Dan and Amy also talk Kelly Clarkson holiday tunes and debate whether or not she's a “gay icon”, before segueing to the charm of Tiffani Amber Thiessen and Jennifer Love Hewitt…and Ghost Whisperer too, naturally.THANK YOU for listening to Wish We Never Met! New episodes released every Thursday.Give this new podcast some love by clicking "follow" on Spotify or Apple, and consider leaving a 5-star review too!FOLLOW the podcast on social media - @wishwenevermetpodcastDo YOU have someone you wish you never met? Something you wish you never said? A place you wish you never went?Email us at wishwenevermetpodcast@gmail.com. We want to hear from YOU!

For the week of August 21st, 2024, Episode 19 of Season No. 7, presented by the CCMA's, the Canadian Country Music Awards September 14th in Edmonton's Rogers Place, Ted Stovin and Dustin Edwards sit down with a dynamic performer, multi-award winner, and charitable advocate, and 2024 CCMA Award nominee. She has already won 16 different awards, including 2024 Country Music Alberta Awards for Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Horizon Single of the Year, and Interactive Artist of the Year as well as a CCMA Award for Interactive Artist of the Year, in recognition of her mastery and embrace of social media. Her quarter-million-strong following on TikTok is one of the most of any Canadian country artists. Her song Wanted You To was the highest-charting independent CANCON single by a female in 2021, reaching #25 on the Mediabase country chart, and her 2023 self-penned holiday single, “Freeze,” was Top 5 on the Mediabase all-format holiday chart. Heading into the 2024 CCMA Awards with a nomination in the Breakthrough Artist category, please welcome to the show, Hailey Benedict! For more on the CCMA's, country music week and to purchase tickets, visit www.CCMA.org  For the latest from Cowboy SH!t and the latest haberdashery visit www.CowboyShit.ca      

We Wish Never Met Jeff Dick of The Prairie States? Listen to the new WWNM episode and find out!The CCMA Award-nominated musician chats about his band's growth over the past few years and 2024 award nomination, but first he shares a “Wish I Never…” story about a poor choice of haircut in the 90s. Ah, memories!Speaking of memories, co-hosts Amy Hef and Dan Clapson also chat about the bittersweet upside of funerals, old-school board games (did you play Nightmare too?), walkie-talkies, and more.THANK YOU for listening to this episode of Wish We Never Met! New episodes are released every Thursday afternoon.Give this new podcast some love by clicking "follow" on Spotify or Apple, and consider leaving a five-star review too!FOLLOW the podcast on social media - @wishwenevermetpodcastDo YOU have someone you wish you never met? Something you wish you never said? A place you wish you never went?Email your story to wishwenevermetpodcast@gmail.com and Amy and Dan might just have you on an upcoming episode!

Wish We Never Met country singer Hailey Benedict? Listen to the new episode of WWNM to find out!Co-hosts Dan Clapson and Amy Hef kick things off by talking about how expensive restaurant prices are these days and how finding a good happy hour is a true blessing.Speaking of blessings, Amy shares a memory of her grandma driving in rural Saskatchewan with a “Jesus take the wheel” mentality. Dan's grandma had some wild driving choices too. Oh grandmas!At the end of the episode, Singer Hailey Benedict pops in to share a “Wish I Never…” story with the co-hosts before chatting a bit about her current CCMA Award nomination and performing in the upcoming Legends Show in Edmonton in September.THANK YOU for listening to this episode of Wish We Never Met! New episodes are released every Thursday at 4PM.Give this new podcast some love by clicking "follow" on Spotify or Apple, and consider leaving a five-star review too!FOLLOW the podcast on social media - @wishwenevermetpodcastDo YOU have someone you wish you never met? Something you wish you never said? A place you wish you never went?Email your story to wishwenevermetpodcast@gmail.com and Amy and Dan might just share your story on an upcoming episode!

Wish We Never Met historian (and songwriter!) David Borys? You'll need to listen to find out. A new episode of WWNM has arrived and Dan is...well, he's in Norway. So, he begrudgingly joins Amy virtually from abroad.After spending a few days at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Dan explains that a large part of the magic of the contentious global sports competition isn't found at the sports matches at all, but instead at Olympic Houses of different countries like Czechia, India, Mongolia and, of course, Canada too.While Dan was away, Amy DJed a queer wedding…and while doing so was hit on by a plethora of straight women. The co-hosts happily delve into the topic of "straight women gone wedding wild" before guest David Borys joins.Borys is boasts an unusual trifecta being one-part history professor, one-part inquisitive podcast host (Curious Canadian History), and, most recently, one-part CCMA Award-nominated songwriter for helping pen the Top 10 Canadian country radio hit “Whiskey in Colorado”. The co-hosts' chat with Borys is especially engaging!THANK YOU for listening to this episode of Wish We Never Met! New episodes are released every Thursday at 4PM.Give this new podcast some love by clicking "follow" on Spotify or Apple, and consider leaving a five-star review if you'd like! :)FOLLOW the podcast on social media - @wishwenevermetpodcastDo YOU have someone you wish you never met? Something you wish you never said? A place you wish you never went?Email your story to wishwenevermetpodcast@gmail.com and Amy and Dan might just share your story on an upcoming episode!

The Pal's X Nate Haller Episode 280 Since his debut as a solo artist, Nate Haller has firmly established himself as one of  Canadian country's premier talents, bringing his unmatched vocals and energetic live  show to some of the biggest stages across the nation. After over a decade of  experience in the music business as a session player for some of Canada's top artists,  Nate took his rightful spot at centre stage with his first single “Lighting In A Bottle”,  which earned him his first Top 10 at Canadian radio. Nate has continued this  momentum with incendiary performances at major festivals including Lasso, the  Calgary Stampede, and Country Thunder, and the release of his debut album “Party In  The Back”.   Nate has since amassed over 18.9M global streams and drawn the attention of  anyone with a finger on the pulse of Canadian country, having multiple CCMA Award  nominations (2023 Breakthrough Artist, 2022 Rising Star), winning multiple  CMAOntario Awards (2023 Album of the Year for “Party In The Back”, 2022 Rising  Star), and being selected as one of four artists to participate in the 2023/2024 Allan  Slaight JUNOs Master Class. Nate has also been named an iHeart Radio Future Star,  an Amazon Music Breakthrough Artist of the Month, secured a spot on Spotify  Canada's RADAR program, and appeared as the cover artist for countless prominent  playlists.   Nate's 2024 abounds with even more opportunity, and will see him on the main stage  at major festivals including Boots & Hearts and Lucknow's Music In The Fields, as well  as the release of brand new music. To keep up with all things Haller, check out  natehaller.com or find Nate on all socials as @imthehaller. Nate Haller is back with a bang, dropping his second new track this summer with today's release of “Race To The Bottom.” on August 2nd.  Follow him @imthehaller& us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau   Please sign up and vote for The Pal's Podcast on "People' Choice" and "Best Leisure Podcast" at the link below. We appreciate you. https://www.podcastawards.com/ Music: Loud Luxury "I'm Not Alright"

The Pals x Robyn Ottolini Episode 143 Robyn Ottolini makes music that will either piss you off or make you fall in love with her. Maybe a little of both. Whether she's cursing or calling out a cheating ex, if it needs saying, Robyn is the one to say it.   Robyn stepped into 2023 with intention on the song 'Five Years'. A self reflective look at happiness and being ok without a five year plan. It's the kind of song that feels heavy and hopeful at the same time. It's a mix Robyn crafts well. 'Five Years' set the table for a huge artistic step in Robyn's career. The rest of 2023 sees a series of singles and an EP, as well as opening slots on the Shania Twain 'Queen Of Me' Tour and festival dates across Canada and the USA. This kind of business is good when the work truly means something. CCMA Award-winning, platinum-selling country music sensation Robyn Ottolini is heading out on her first headline tour this fall. The “All My Friends Are Hot” tour, named after her latest single, will stop in 12 cities across the U.S. and Canada, starting November 2 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For an artist who says it like she means it, the last word sounds best coming straight from her…   "I think It's easy to get lost in the world of accolades. It can make you forget about things that truly matter. I'm grateful for every single award or streaming record I get but if a song makes me feel, and makes other people feel, that's 10x more important to me than how many streams it has. I'd rather be honest than rich or famous. I like myself too much to try to win people over by being something I'm not"   Follow her at @robynottolini and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau

We've got a special guest co-host for our fall episodes of 'Melodies and Menus' and it's none other than CCMA Award-winning country singer Hailey Benedict!Hailey joins Dan Clapson, who shares her love of reality television and especially 'The Traitors Canada' and 'The Great Canadian Baking Show'. Both shows premiered recently, so the co-hosts chat with the series' respective hosts, actor Karine Vanasse and comedian Ann Pornel.While 'The Traitors Canada' is chock full of lies, deceit and drama (in the best way possible), most Canadians know that 'GCBS' is all about those heartfelt moments and friendly competition.Make sure to check up on our past episodes of 'Melodies and Menus' wherever you download or stream your favourite podcasts!

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!”

On the latest episode of Melodies and Menus, co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds chat with Candian country music stars Madeline Merlo and Andrew Hyatt.The CCMA Award-winning artists (separately) discuss everything from their lives in Nashville, how the American city's food scene has evolved, what Canadian treats they miss from back home and much more.

We're back with a mini season of Melodies and Menus with co-hosts Dan Clapson and Madison Olds.The duo discuss Dan's debut cookbook Prairie and shifting from summer eats to warming fall food (and drinks) before award-winning country singer Tim Hicks joins for a lively interview.The chart-topping singer talks about his 2023 CCMA Award nominations, upcoming fall tour, pie irons, and more.

Ottawa Valley's River Town Saints (Chris McComb, Jeremy Bortot, Chase Kasner & Joe Patrois) have just dropped their highly anticipated new single, "She Got That" which is a co-write with Jason Blaine. It marks their first release under their new recording deal with Sakamoto Music, distributed by Warner Music Canada. "We can't wait for you to hear the new music that we've been working hard on this year, and to be able to release it with our new label Sakamoto Music!" says River Town Saints.  "We are overjoyed to welcome the talent of River Town Saints to the Sakamoto Music family," says Joelle May, Director of Promotions & Artist Services at Sakamoto Music. "Their journey, marked by hard work and remarkable skills, is truly commendable. 'She Got That' showcases their irresistible music and reaffirms their undeniable talent." "The entire team at Sakamoto Agency have been so supportive to River Town Saints and we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship to include their label side, Sakamoto Music," says Tina Simpkin, the band's manager. River Town Saints have much to celebrate in recent years, boasting an impressive 20 million audio streams and video views, a top 10 hit with their single “Bonfire,” CCMA Award nominations, CMAO and Canadian Radio Music Award wins, tours with Tim Hicks and Kip Moore and spots on the country's biggest festivals. Chris & Chase join me on the show for a great chat to talk about the group & their latest music.  

Country music artist & producer Dan Davidson joins the show to discuss his new single “Girl Drinks Beer”!   With over 20 million worldwide streams,  Alberta born artist Dan Davidson has created undeniable momentum. His latest single “Girl Drinks Beer” featuring Travis Collins and Australian tour cap off a banner year. His early 2022 EP marked a pivotal moment of his career, with the EP debuting at #1 on the iTunes sales chart in Canada, Davidson took his new collection of music on a European tour, and returned home to a CCMA nomination for Record Producer of the Year.    Dan Davidson exploded onto the Canadian country scene in 2016 when the release of his second single "Found" (co-written by Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers & recently certified Platinum. Since then, the rising artist has seen 6 CCMA Award nominations, 10 ACMA awards, and Top 20 charting numbers. He may be only 6 years into his country career, but Davidson is far from "green" in the music industry. He spent over 10 years playing in the well-known Canadian indie rock band Tupelo Honey, who had several top 40 hits, top selling iTunes records and toured with bands like Bon Jovi.   Connect with Dan Davidson! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   —  

With over 20 million worldwide streams, Alberta born artist Dan Davidson has created undeniable momentum. His latest single “Girl Drinks Beer” featuring Travis Collins and Australian tour cap off a banner year. His early 2022 EP 6 Songs To Midnight marked a pivotal moment of his career, closing his previous chapter and embarking on a new era as a multifaceted artist, songwriter and producer. With the EP debuting at #1 on the iTunes sales chart in Canada, Davidson took his new collection of music on a European tour, and returned home to a CCMA nomination for Record Producer of the Year. It was at the CCMA Awards that he celebrated receiving a Platinum record for his sophomore single "Found". Dan exploded onto the Canadian country scene in 2016 when the release of his second single "Found" (co-written by Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers) sky-rocketed up the charts and he became the #1 charting indie artist in Canada. It was also the #1 selling Canadian country song for several weeks and went on to become certified Platinum in Canada. Since then, the rising artist has seen 6 CCMA Award nominations, 10 ACMA awards, and Top 20 charting numbers. He may be only 6 years into his country career, but Davidson is far from "green" in the music industry. He spent over 10 years playing in the well-known Canadian indie rock band Tupelo Honey, who had several top 40 hits, top selling iTunes records and toured with bands like Bon Jovi.

This episode is brought to you by GRUBBED https://grubbed.com With over 20 million worldwide streams, Alberta born artist Dan Davidson has created undeniable momentum. His latest single “Girl Drinks Beer” featuring Travis Collins and Australian tour cap off a banner year. His early 2022 EP 6 Songs to Midnight marked a pivotal moment of his career, closing his previous chapter and embarking on a new era as a multifaceted artist, songwriter and producer. With the EP debuting at #1 on the iTunes sales chart in Canada, Davidson took his new collection of music on a European tour, and returned home to a CCMA nomination for Record Producer of the Year. It was at the CCMA Awards that he celebrated receiving a Platinum record for his sophomore single "Found.” Dan Davidson exploded onto the Canadian country scene in 2016 when the release of his second single "Found" (co-written by Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers) sky-rocketed up the charts and he became the #1 charting indie artist in Canada. It was also the #1 selling Canadian country song for several weeks and went on to become certified Platinum in Canada. Since then, the rising artist has seen 6 CCMA Award nominations, 10 ACMA awards, and Top 20 charting numbers. He may be only 6 years into his country career, but Davidson is far from "green" in the music industry. He spent over 10 years playing in the well-known Canadian indie rock band Tupelo Honey, who had several top 40 hits, top selling iTunes records and toured with bands like Bon Jovi.

On the podcast this week, Mike Raine chats with award-winning artist agent and event promoter Paul Biro. He is the co-founder, president, and operating partner at the Sakamoto Agency, one of the top companies in Canada's live country music industry. He has also helped lead Sakamoto's expansion with the creation of the Sakamoto Music record label and GPS Promotions. Paul recently received his fourth Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Award as the Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year. The Sakamoto Agency also continued its CCMA Award streak after winning the Booking Agency of the Year award for the third year in a row. Paul takes Mike all the way back to his days as a truck driver and how that actually helped him break into the radio and music industry. From there, Paul discusses the creation and growth of Sakamoto Agency, his approach to artist relations, how to grow artists' live careers, the future of radio, and a lot more.

In Part 2 of 3 of my CCMA Media Row coverage you will hear interviews with CCMA Award winner Aaron Goodvin, CCMA nominated Twin Kennedy (Julie), Lemon Cash, Sykamore, Kalsey Kulyk and 18 year old up and comer Megan Paige

Part 1 of 3 of my CCMA Media Row interviews it features 16x CCMA Award and 3x Juno Award winner Brett Kissel, Top of the Country Finalist Shantaia, Top of the Country Semi-Finalist Devin Cooper, BCMA nominee Katy Hurt, and up and comer Karli June. Part 2 will be released September 21st with Part 3 coming out September 26th

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(SEASON 2 EP. 46) TY HUNTER - HUNTER BROTHERS So nice to catch up with Ty Hunter from the Hunter Brothers!! Over 61 million video & audio streams to date, multiple CCMA Award nominations, JUNO Award nominations and SCMA Award wins. “Those Were the Nights” (from their debut album Getaway) and their Top 10 smash hit “Born and Raised” have all been certified Gold in Canada. In 2020, Hunter Brothers were the #3 most played Group or Duo on country radio in Canada. WHAT ELSE IS IN STORE FOR THEM!! The Brothers released their latest single, “Peace, Love & Country Music.” - 3 things we all need in life. Find out through Ty, the meaning of the song and how it came to life. If you enjoy hockey, well you've definitely heard their song, “All Night” as it was the promo song for the Calgary and Dallas series during these playoffs. That's not all they planned for this year! They've got a tonne of performances, so make sure you check out their website and see if they are playing somewhere near you! You can also expect new music on the horizon and we cannot wait because, it's BEEN A MINUTE. “Born & Raised” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DfyDg3ZybA “All Night” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gjXD-pyPuY&t=18s “Peace Love & Country Music” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2vfoYeqyhw “Hard Dirt” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTQ5gC1Av28 SOCIALS: INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/hunterbros/?hl=en WEB: https://hunterbrothers.com __ Intro Music by Jack Vandervelde - Georgia - https://thmatc.co/?l=82F1F26E Intro Created by https://www.instagram.com/bookitediting/ @bookitediting _______________ FOLLOW & KEEP UP with COUNTRY WITH CELINE: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/countrywithceline/ Web: https://countrywithceline.ca Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/country-with-celine/id1563285858 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ULNqzQp0Tw0Jv4g0Rtjxz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/countrywithceline/message

Chris Buck starts his next chapter with the release of his first single as a solo artist "Can't Beat The View," available for streaming everywhere now. Following his success fronting the Chris Buck Band, the feel-good new track leads Chris into a new era of his career, having recently signed a publishing deal with Anthem Entertainment, in addition to becoming the first artist signed with Sakamoto Music (via Warner Music Canada). The new single, produced by Jeremy Stover, Julian King, and Dan Swiminer, was written with a very personal love story in mind, “I had been dating my girlfriend for about a year and a half, and that's where the inspiration came from, really,” Chris recalled. “It's basically about how you've seen all the beautiful sights in the world, but your girl beats all of them at the end of the day. I think that's an idea a lot of people are going to relate to.” Chris co-wrote the track with fellow Nashville based Canadians, Jordan Oorebeeck, Dave Thompson, and Jimmy Thow. Five years since breaking onto the scene with his self-titled, debut album, the singer/songwriter has continued to make a name for himself on the Canadian country stage, and beyond. One of the fastest rising Canadian country acts since the release of the Billboard Top 20 hit "That's When You Know" featuring Kira Isabella, Chris saw the track hit hard with over 7 million streams, earning him a GOLD certified record and a CCMA Award nomination for Video of the Year. Buck went on to release his sophomore album ALL IN in 2019, adding to his total five Top 40 singles and over 13 million streams. 

Country music singer-songwriter Kelly Prescott has officially released her single “Trailer Trashed” on all DSPs. The playful track has already earned the soulful artist a coveted spot as a finalist at SiriusXM's Top of the Country. She will hit the stage as part of the Top of the Country showcase on November 26th at the 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards Week. Fans can watch the video for “Trailer Trashed” here, and stream and download it here. Of “Trailer Trashed,” Kelly says “It's been a really tough year and a half and the last thing I wanted to do was write more sad music. I'm a big fan of tongue in cheek country and challenging gender norms. Women don't usually sneak too many cheesy pickup lines in a song so we thought it would be funny to do so.” The release of this track marks the first at Kelly's new home of Warner Music Canada. “Kelly's an incredible songwriter who has a remarkable musical lineage. She has such an impressive voice, and I've long been inspired by her unbridled ‘say-anything' lyrical style," says Ron Lopata, Vice President of A&R for Warner Music Canada. In addition to the release of “Trailer Trashed,” Kelly has announced that she will be joining Alan Doyle on a slate of tour dates this fall. The shows run from November 9 through to November 28, and will bring Kelly through Halifax, Ottawa, London and Toronto to name just a few. See below for the full listing, or visit kellyprescottmusic.com for tickets. Kelly Prescott comes by her music in the most honest way possible, as a third generation singer/songwriter on both sides of her family. Kelly and her family made their Grand Ole Opry debut as guests of Terri Clark in 2018. The past year has been a whirlwind for singer-songwriter Kelly Prescott since the release of her acclaimed EP “Love Wins.” The self-penned six song collection draws straight from her own heart, and just earned Prescott her first ever CCMA Award nomination for “Roots Album of the Year” and two CMAO nominations for “Album of the Year” and “Roots Artist of the Year.” She has toured all over North America with such acts as Alan Doyle, Kyle Cook (Matchbox 20) Terri Clark, Dallas Smith, Jim Cuddy, Colin James, Dean Brody, her former band The Claytones and performing as Emmylou Harris in the theatrical production of Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons.

On this episode I'm joined by Clayton Bellamy as we talk all about The Congregation and dig deep into Rock N Roll and how his journey has lead him to his latest project. Audiences will know Bellamy from The Road Hammers, a SOCAN, JUNO and 5-time CCMA Award-winning act, and the highest selling Canadian country band of all time, and from his solo records (Everyone's a Dreamer and Five Crow Silver), but today we are being taken to church!! The congregation is exciting & exhilarating, what I call "dirty rock!" with the videos to match. We talk all about how the concept and music was created along with some amazing insights and inspiration that anyone wanting to step into the world of Rock N Roll NEEDS to hear!  Follow @congregationmusic on social and visit https://www.congregationmusic.com/ online for more.  Thank you again to Clayton for this wonderful conversation! 

Delivering track after track with unparalleled quality and consistency, Tim Hicks' ascent as an elite chart-topping act since making his country label debut in 2013 is undeniable. His vast catalogue of highly praised releases including Throw Down, 5:01, 5:01+, Shake These Walls, New Tattoo, Wreck This and his latest EP Campfire Troubadour, have earned the four-time JUNO Award nominee and CCMA Award winner three PLATINUM selling singles, nine GOLD singles, one GOLD album, two #1 singles and eighteen Top 10 radio hits, in addition to over 87 million collective streams, multiple sold-out headlining dates and back to back national tours.

On the journey of life, Olivia Rose is recording a soundtrack – putting her emotional truth into heartfelt, relatable songs that mirror our feelings, formative experiences, and fondest memories. Growing up in her hometown of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose was surrounded by the sounds of country legends like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, along with influences of current superstars Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift. Songwriting and performing since 8 years old gave Olivia Rose the confidence to use defining moments to fuel her career. Performing on the intermission stage for George Strait led to opening for some of Canada's best: Dan Davidson, Brett Kissel, and Aaron Pritchett. Participation as a Finalist in the intensive Project WILD competition in 2018 followed, and attendance at artist development program, Canada's Music Incubator in Toronto. Olivia Rose has recently been honoured with a nomination for Rising Star at the 2020 Country Music Alberta Awards. She has also received recognition from her adopted home city Edmonton, including winning the Edmonton Music Awards' Rising Star Award for two consecutive years, the Edmonton Mayor's Youth Award, and a nomination for Country Recording of the Year in the 2019 EMAs. Olivia Rose's latest single, “Gold” marked her second collaboration with Juno and CCMA Award-winning producer Bart McKay. This “Head first, falling for someone you know is the real thing, no-strings-attached love song,” is now in regular rotation on CBC Country/Sirius XM as well as secondary radio stations across Canada. Taking time during the pandemic to hone her songwriting abilities and co-write with many talented writers, Olivia Rose has been hard at work writing for her upcoming project, a full length album set to start recording in late 2021. This steadfast country artist has found a means of connection with her fans through her charming nature, unabashed honesty, and will continue to show the world what she has to offer with her music. You can follow her at the following sites. Website: www.oliviarosemusic.ca Instagram: @oliviarose_music Facebook: Olivia Rose Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi

On this episode of OverTime with Rob catch his conversation with CCMA Award winner and Grammy  award winner Gil Grand! It's Gil's first new music release since 2006! Find out what it's like to release new music in a pandemic, and what the future of live music looks like for Gil.You can hear his new song "Wagoneer" at the end of this podcast!

In this episode of The Launchpad Podcast, I sit down with country music star, Jason Blaine, and he starts off with a really funny story that sets the tone for this talk. We discuss his charity golf tournament, and some of the incredible entertainers he's collaborated with on and off the greens at his celebrity events. Plus, what it's like going from small town country boy, to winning a CCMA award. This guy has over 8 million digital streams, maybe it's time you take a listen if you haven't already and head over to www.JasonBlaine.ca for everything JB.   Find J-man on social media:   ➤ https://Facebook.com/TheLaunchpadPodcast ➤ https://Instagram.com/LaunchpadPodcast ➤ https://YouTube.com/Jmanisalive ➤ https://Twitter.com/Jmanisalive   "Take care, be well & love simply because you can"

Toronto, ON (February 11, 2021) – Today, multi-platinum, award winning entertainer Tim Hicks announces the February 19th release of his new single ‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’ via Open Road Recordings. Self-penned along with Derek Hoffman and Deric Ruttan, ‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’ sets the stage for the next chapter in Hicks’ career, and is the first release off his forthcoming EP, out later this year. Of the song says Hicks, “‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’ is about that one bar in every town, that welcomes all sorts of characters on any given night. For me, it represents a lot of the bars I played on a nightly basis for years.  I made a lot of good friends in places like that. The best people. The kind that’d give you the shirt off their back if you needed it, and they did. I wanted to pay tribute to them.” ‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’ is the first new release from the four-time JUNO Award nominee and multi-Platinum selling CCMA Award winner since the June 2020 release of his Wreck This EP, which garnered his second #1 single with ‘No Truck Song’. His top 5 single ‘Loud’ from his album New Tattoo; which also featured his first #1 hit ‘What A Song Should Do’; was recently licensed to the NHL for the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs and was chosen as the goal song for team Canada during the 2020 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. Building from local acclaim to a nationally recognized name, Hicks has cemented his reputation as an elite chart-topping act since making his country label debut in 2013. His vast catalogue of highly praised releases including Throw Down, 5:01, 5:01+, Shake These Walls, New Tattoo and Wreck This, have earned the four-time JUNO Award nominee and CCMA Award winner three PLATINUM selling singles, nine GOLD singles, one GOLD album and eighteen Top 10 radio hits, in addition to over 87 million collective streams, multiple sold-out headlining dates and back to back national tours. Hicks, now a three-time consecutive winner, was also the first recipient of the Nielsen Compass Award, which recognizes an artist for the most total content plays including streams, single and album sales as well as total social media followin

CCMA Award winner Jason Blaine drops by the virtual studio to chat about living in Nashville, golfing in Pembroke and some good ol' fashioned BBQ! Give it a listen and tell your friends!

An internationally celebrated artist, Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in the country music world with her big voice, pop-infused hooks and sonic versatility. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve CRIA Platinum single status with the hit “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes”, Moskaluke has since gone on to earn CRIA Gold certifications for “Take Me Home”, “Kiss Me Quiet” and a nod for her feature on Paul Brandt's “I'm An Open Road”. She was also notably the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to have a song in the Top 3 with “Drive Me Away”, and has notched another SIX Top 10 hits in addition to that including her first ever NUMBER ONE “Country Girls”. The 2017 JUNO Award winner for ‘Country Album of the Year', Moskaluke is also the 2018 CCMA Award winner for “Album of the Year”, a three-time consecutive CCMA “Female Artist of the Year” Award winner – the first resident of Saskatchewan in the history of the awards to achieve this title – a 2017 SOCAN Award winner and most recently took home the 2020 WCM Award for ‘Country Artist of the Year'. Taking 2020 by storm with “Country Girls” topping the charts, Moskaluke's follow-up track “Halfway Home” landed in the Top 5 at Australian country radio, where last fall she was invited to play at C2C Music Festival and asked to take part in CMC's “Songs and Stories” series, performing six songs for a one-hour special. Nominated for her seventh consecutive “Female Artist of the Year” award at the 2020 CCMA Awards, Moskaluke delivered a memorable performance of “Country Girls” during the national broadcast. Next up is the release of “Mapdot”, a personal ode to smalltown pride and the place she's proud to call home.

Chad Brownlee was born in Kelowna, BC & Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks 190th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey with the Vernon Vipers of BCHL before going on to play 4 years in the NCAA with the Minnesota State Mavericks. He played his professional hockey with Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL in 2007-2008 before hanging up the skates to pursue a music career. In 2010 he released his self-titled debut album & in 2011 he won the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Rising Star Award. Since retiring from hockey, he has released 4 albums - had two JUNO nominations for Country Album of the Year & numerous CCMA Award nominations. Including Male Artist of the Year (2012, 2013, 2017, 2018), Fan’s Choice Award (2017, 2018) & Album of the Year (2016). This past summer, the Nielsen Music study found him to be the 8th-highest played Canadian artist on domestic radio for the first half of 2020, in company with Drake & Justin Bieber. Once a Vancouver Canucks draft pick, now a critically acclaimed country music star, Chad Brownlee. Website: www.ChadBrownlee.com Instagram: @chadbrownlee YouTube: The Way You Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6tfJNUfJpI

Chad Brownlee was born in Kelowna, BC & Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks 190th overall in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft. He played his junior hockey with the Vernon Vipers of BCHL before going on to play 4 years in the NCAA with the Minnesota State Mavericks. He played his professional hockey with Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL in 2007-2008 before hanging up the skates to pursue a music career. In 2010 he released his self-titled debut album & in 2011 he won the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Rising Star Award. Since retiring from hockey, he has released 4 albums - had two JUNO nominations for Country Album of the Year & numerous CCMA Award nominations. Including Male Artist of the Year (2012, 2013, 2017, 2018), Fan’s Choice Award (2017, 2018) & Album of the Year (2016). This past summer, the Nielsen Music study found him to be the 8th-highest played Canadian artist on domestic radio for the first half of 2020, in company with Drake & Justin Bieber. Once a Vancouver Canucks draft pick, now a critically acclaimed country music star, Chad Brownlee. Website: www.ChadBrownlee.com Instagram: @chadbrownlee YouTube: The Way You Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6tfJNUfJpI Find out more at https://life-after-hockey.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/life-after-hockey/2aa45369-355a-42bf-8f85-56c6d3a62701

Mike Denney is a man with a smile and a vision, acknowledged by many as a fervent champion of the Canadian music industry and his clients around the world. With roots in Toronto, he brings a multitude of expertise, creativity and knowledge along with his record business acumen to the industry and the award winning artists he proudly works with. An honoured former member of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) Board of Directors and former member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®), Mike Denney's passion and steadfast support for the country music genre and contribution to the industry has been acknowledged with three CCMA Award™ wins for Record Person of the Year (2014, 2015 & 2017). In his roles as President of MDM Recordings Inc. and Managing Partner for the newly relaunched acronym Records label, his vision and leadership led MDM to become the #1 independent country label in Canada in 2015 and 2016, with his elite roster of artists achieving multiple Top 10 hits in 2016 and 2017 to date. In 2015 and 2016, the MDM Recordings team, affectionately known as the “road family” celebrated the CCMA Award for Record Company of the Year. In June of 2017, Mike Denney relaunched the acronym Records label along with Managing Partner Tony Tarleton, anchoring themselves as the latest full service record label imprint in Canada with a global focus. The MDM Recordings Inc. roster includes: 2017 JUNO Award winner and 3x CCMA Award winner for Female Artist of the Year, Jess Moskaluke, CCMA Award winner Bobby Wills, along with rising stars, David James, Don Amero, Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion and Tyler Joe Miller. The acronym Records label is home to Southern Saskatchewan native and indie rock/alt-country artist Megan Nash as well as Juno Nominated Del Barbar, Kaia Kater and newcomer Mikhail Laxton. www.mdmrecordings.net

Bad neighbors everywhere. CCMA Award rundown with Graham from ET Canada. Am I the only one who says thank you too much? Who do you trust? Spending a ton on beauty products.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season Three, Episode Five: The Hunter Brothers have been tearing up the Canadian country music scene since their debut in 2016. The Saskatchewan sensations simply radiate positivity, and they are as dynamic off stage as they are on it. The quintuple threat of dreamboats are celebrating their three 2020 CCMA Award nominations, as well as the release of their new single release, "Hard Dirt". Ty Hunter was kind enough to take some time away from the wheat fields to join us to discuss hockey, harvest, harmonies, Hunter Hayes, High Valley, and hugs from Jojo Mason. This episode is brought to you by the letter H. ;)The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Ty Hunter of The Hunter Brothers, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, Songwriter & Mental Health advocate, Madeline Merlo joins us today! Hailing from Maple Ridge, BC, Madeline is a CCMA Award and two-time BCCMA Award winning artist, with six Top 15 singles under her belt. Now based in Nashville, TN, Merlo continues to live up to Spotify’s prediction that she is one of the biggest rising stars to watch. Madeline has over 23 million global streams, and in March 2020, she was featured in Spotify's 'Music Needs Women' campaign. But how exactly did she get here? What did THAT look like? Madeline’s story takes us on a journey from childhood songwriting, to being discovered THROUGH A WALL, to being selected as the most recent songwriter of Lady Antebellum's new single “Champagne Night”. And, of course, we deep dive on how mental health and music can really come together. Find Madeline on IG @MadelineMerlo and listen to one of her 3 new singles JUST released!   Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/PAPAYA    For a total of $80 off your first 3 weeks of HelloFresh including free shipping, go to HelloFresh.ca/papaya80 and enter code papaya80   Produced by Dear Media. 

Season Two, Episode Two: Jason Blaine has been churning out hit after hit with songs like Rock In My Boot, Rock It Country Girl, Cool, and the CCMA Award winning They Don't Make 'em Like That Anymore. He recently celebrated his 40th birthday with his family in isolation in Hendersonville Tennessee, and joins us to talk about his new song Helluva Band In Heaven, recording with one of his heroes, country music of the 90s, and keeping his four kids entertained during this strange time.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jason Blaine, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season One, Episode Ten: Scotty Kipfer is a jack of all trades. He's spent time working in country radio, artist development, management, record labels, and he's also a host here on The Show. Aside from all that, Scotty is a singer/songwriter/producer/graphic artist, with a solo record, five singles, and a CCMA Award nomination under his belt. Scotty set aside his hosting duties this week to sit down with Amy to discuss his time in the business, developing artists, his transition to becoming a full time artist, and recently being featured in American Songwriter and Billboard magazines through his work with contemporary bluegrass artist, Callie McCullough.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer - but mostly Amy this week. ;)Scotty Kipfer, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season One, Episode Six: Aaron Pritchett is the voice (and one of the songwriters) behind Hold My Beer, one of the most iconic songs in Canadian Country Music history. He's a four-time CCMA Award winner, he's taken home a truckload of BCCMA Awards, and he's got a trio of JUNO Award nominations to his credit. Aaron was kind enough to join us from his home on Vancouver Island to talk about his start as a karaoke host, an absolutely crazy experience opening for Keith Urban, the ebbs and flows of a 20+ year career, his charity work, and his place on the Vancouver Canucks Alumni team.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Aaron Pritchett, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raquel Cole is a recipient of a CCMA Award and the winner of many other accolades from American Songwriting Magazine lyric contest, U.S. Today for their exclusive "Playlist" pick, and The International Songwriting Competition where her song, "Imogene" took home 2nd place in the Unsigned Only Category. Her debut album "Personal Truth" made it's way to the airwaves in 2018. Raquel has also found success writing for other artists and claims her first Billboard Top 10 Country Album charting song recorded by superstar, Marie Osmond. You'll love this performance of her song "Space Between Us" along with HOME BY DARK. To learn more about Raquel, go to www.raquelcolemusic.com

Season One, Episode Five: Callie McCullough is a modern songwriter inspired by timeless bluegrass and old-school country music. She has chased her unique muse for years, making contemporary roots music that nods to the legends who came before her. It's a sound anchored by intimate ballads and Callie's gorgeous voice, whose Alison Krauss-worthy tone stands in contrast to her dry humour and larger-than-life personality. Callie joins us from her home in Nashville to talk about growing up as a music kid in Southern Ontario, touring with her CCMA Award winning mother, her Nashville journey, finding her people, and recording with her heroes from The Time Jumpers and Union Station.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Callie McCullough, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some people when they decide on getting a dog, they have a breed in mind. Sometimes that plan gets thrown out the window. CCMA Award winning artist, Meghan Patrick, was settling on her own designer puppy, when something special fell in her lap. More from her and Colleen McCarvil, the dog expert, on this weeks Pawcast! 

Our very first episode!! Wes Mack is a 10x CCMA Award nominee. He's a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, director, and all around pretty good dude! He was kind enough to join us from his cabin in the mountains of British Columbia over his Christmas vacation to talk about his creative process, his new music, and working in movies alongside Liam Neeson and the Power Rangers. The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Wes Mack, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with Donny Lee. Like a moth to a flame, country music fans are drawn to the warmth and charm of Donny Lee. A down-to-earth guy who knows no stranger, the Canadian / Nashville-based songwriter and performer has been using his musical gift since singing with his parents band as a young adult, and still strums the 65 Gibson Hummingbird his father taught him to play. Donny Lee’s magnetic personality is not only a perfect fit for the stage, he also makes every single audience member feel like they are at their own personal concert, no matter what size the venue. Regularly invited back to perform at festivals and fairs, it is Donny Lee’s mission to ensure his fans have the best time possible at his shows. For the past several years, Donny has become a very popular performer in Nashville, playing famous honkytonks such as Tootsie’s World Famous Orchid Lounge, while promoting himself as a Country artist. Reviewers and locals alike say that Donny Lee is a must see performer in Nashville, and making his show part of your trip to the city is essential to the experience. Currently working on his third album in Nashville with Victoria Goodvin and Greg Bates along with Nashville publishing companies, set to release next year, Donny Lee released his first album titled ‘Who I Am’ in 2017. His follow up album ‘Better Believe It’ was produced by CCMA Award-winning producer Bart McKay, and released in Fall 2018. He’s had five songs on the radio since 2017, including “Two Lane High” which had a successful 13 week run in the top 100 on the Trax Reporting Charts. His 5th single “Anyone Else” was released in July 2019, surpassing it’s predecessor in air time. With Roots deep in Country music, Donny Lee shoots straight from the hip in how he approaches life and the stage. His engaging, interactive performances create memorable experiences for country music fans, and his reviews are a testament to that. It is Donny’s goal to share his love of entertaining on a larger platform to audiences far and wide, and have a prosperous career as a Country Music Artist.~~~~~~~~~UPCOMING SHOWSJan 16th & 17th  Seattle, Washington  ~ February 22nd Maclab Centre, Leduc, Alberta ~ In demand performer main Broadway stages Nashville, Tennessee - 500 shows annually on average for past 5 years PAST SHOWSFeature act for High Prairie Pro Rodeo, Kananaskis Pro Rodeo,  CFB Military Appreciation Party, Barrhead Rodeo, Canada’s Country Club of the Year Ranchmans, PBR 2019 Winter Classic, Providence Grain Harvest Ball annual party, Corporate function for Mendi Group in Australia 2019, Housewives of Beverly Hills 2019 Stagecoach party, Spectrum Retirement Solutions St. Louis 2019. Opened for Dwight Yoakam, Dolly Parton, Brooks and Dunn when touring with high profile Carson City band across North America  SOCIALS www.donnyleemusic.comInstagram/donnyleemusic twitter.com/Donnyleemusicfacebook.com/Donnyleemusic

Aaron Pritchett’s legacy continues to be unstoppable. His authentic desire to connect with his fans, whether it be onstage, via his digital platforms, in person or through his music, has sustained and grown a robust and loyal fan base for well over a decade. Artistically, Aaron Pritchett continues to adapt, and evolve, while refusing to abandon the down-home sincerity in his music that has been his trademark since his career inception. Pritchett has charted anthems like “Dirt Road In Em, “Let’s Get Rowdy,” “Hold My Beer (Certified GOLD),” and also appealed to the softer side with powerful hits like “Done You Wrong,” and his recent top 5 smash - “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s Girl.” “Country Music always appealed to my soul because the songs tackled subject matter that may have been taboo for other formats and told REAL stories about REAL people. Those stories were a lot like mine. I was going fishing, camping, and riding buses to hockey tournaments in even smaller towns than the one I grew up in, life was a lot more country than rock and roll. That feeling resonated with me and I strive to convey that in my music to this day”. “The Score” released shortly after Aaron Pritchett opened multiple SOLD OUT shows for Garth Brooks, hit the market on June 24th, 2016 and debuted at #1 Canadian on the country charts. The first single “Dirt Road In ‘Em” broke industry paradigms by landing inside the top #10 on the country radio singles chart, marking Aaron’s first return to the Top 10 in over 8 years. The sophomore single, “Out Of The Blue” scored a top 15 spot at radio in November 2016, and the aforementioned “When A Momma’s Boy Meets A Daddy’s Girl,” landed at #5 on the Canadian country singles chart and was the #1 most played Canadian track – as well! Recently, the industry has caught on to what the fans have always known – which is that Aaron Pritchett belongs in the pantheon of Canada’s most elite artists. In 2017, Pritchett was welcomed back to the nomination circles with a Juno nom for Country Album of the Year, as well as multiple CCMA Award nominations, including Male Artist of the Year! Pritchett’s current single “VW Bus” was the most added single at radio its week of release, as the unprecedented story continues to roll on! www.darrenwalterspodcast.com http://www.aaron-pritchett.com

Dan Davidson’s sound came together as he started writing and working on music with Toronto producer Jeff Dalziel (Washboard Union, Andrew Hyatt, Autumn Hill, Brett Kissel) and the two spent the better part of a year developing an EP that’s characteristic of Dan’s love of “good time” music. His first release Found - which he co-wrote with Clayton Bellamy - quickly found a lot of airplay on Country radio. Dan’s 2nd release Barn Burner (another co-write with Clayton Bellamy) was released in late 2016 and also broke the top 40 and pushed Dan over the edge to be recognized as the Canadian Country Spotlight Featured Artist of 2016/2017. The song was accompanied by an over-the-top music video shot in Tokyo, Japan. Recently, Dan just won 4 ACMA awards at his first time participating in the event. He took home “Song Of The Year”, “Single Of The Year”, “Video Of The Year”, and “Rising Star”. Recently, Dan has been recognized as a 2-time CCMA Award nominee alongside acts like Dean Brody, Brett Kissel, and other top artists. You can catch Dan sharing the stage in 2018 with artists like John Pardi, Brett Kissel, The Washboard Union, Kira Isabella, Gord Bamford, Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks and many more as he tours his highly anticipated debut release “Songs For Georgia” (available October 27, 2017)

Coming off their third win in a row for the CCMA Personalities of the Year - Chris, Jack & Matt are a tad giddy! In fact- Matt didn't even show up! But he had a good excuse - he got married on the weekend! We talk about the Wedding, the win and course the weird places you ended up swimming......

Under a big Stetson, accompanied with a big smile, and based, under even bigger skies of Grande Prairie, Alberta, is Canada’s newest gentleman of country music, Brad Sims. Of Metis heritage, Brad’s call to immerse himself in all things country occurred when attending an annual Bud Country Fever Music Festival. After sneaking backstage to gain main stage access to watch the performers, Brad’s realization of one day doing exactly the same thing resonated; he was 10 years old. Fast forward and a short 8 years later, Brad’s musical journey commenced with a band called Nowhere Road. Competing in various and well known vocal competitions had Brad take center stage and be awarded the winning position for Duke’s Entertainer of the Year (2010), the Alberta/BC Talent Contest (2013) as well as garnering an impressive third place win in The Next Nashville North Star, at the Calgary Stampede (2014). Inspired by musical influences including Marty Stuart, George Strait, Mark Chesnutt, Dwight Yoakum and George Jones. Canadian country trailblazers. Terri Clark, George Canyon, Dean Brody and Bobby Wills, to name a few, also ignite Brad, whose songwriting process begins with creating the melody, followed by the lyrics. Brad is excited for his upcoming self-titled CD - featuring the just released single Blue Jeans -  with special guest appearances including Chris Byrne, Bart McKay, Russell Broom and Chad Melchert with songwriting collaborations including George Canyon, Phil O’Donnell, and Johnny Reid and produced by Johnny Gasparic and Graham Sharkey of 2-time CCMA Award winning studio, MCC Recordings (Calgary).

This Ep: Special Pursuit Guest Victoria Banks  Special Guest: Doreen - Greg's Mom In this estrogen equiped episode GA welcomes multiple CCMA Award nominated, and double CCMA Award Winner - Female Artist of the Year & Songwriter of the Year (2010) - Canadian chanteuse & songwriter, Victoria Banks to the show from Nashville to talk music, mommy-hood, writing singles for artists Hey Romeo, Terri Clark, Johnny Reid as well as cross-over hit "Come on Over" for Jessica Simpson, and of course ... Jann Arden.  We are treated to a mother-son interaction as Greg welcomes his Mom, Doreen, to the show who shares the lunch-box letdown moment missing Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show, and her Elvis impersonator scarf collection. All this and more (ok, maybe that's all) as we continue the Relentless Pursuit of Juno Award winning, and Alberta Ambassador of Awesome, Jann Arden. Since Victoria attended a fundraiser for Thistle Farms in Nashville where Jann performed, we figured we'd ask her to hook us up with the next connection in our pursuit. Caution: Extra-Estrogen Episode contains lots of  'mom talk".  Listener discretion is ill-advised. Hug your mom. 

Dean Brody and Paul Brandt. Two names synonymous with Canadian country. They're getting ready to hit the road this fall on the Road Trip Tour, and we've got both of them on the show. Dean chats about his latest release, Gypsy Road, which has already amassed a bunch of CCMA Award nods, while Paul speaks about his latest four singles and a special upcoming vinyl release that will defnitely appeal to die-hard fans. Plus, we've got Calgary artist Raghav, whose single "Until the Sun Comes Up," featuring Nelly, supports good vibes and a good cause.

Dallas Smith British Columbia's Dallas Smith has skyrocketed to the very top of the Country music scene. His 2012 debut album entitled Jumped Right In generated 5 singles in the Canadian Hot 100, including the GOLD selling title-track, garnered five CCMA  Award nominations and was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2013 JUNO Awards. Following a slew of sold out tour dates with Florida Georgia Line and Bob Seger, Dallas released 2013's Tippin' Point EP making his debut in the U.S. and setting the bar high while representing Canadian Country music's cutting edge sound. Amassing national appeal, he earned three 2014 CCMA Award nominations including Single, Album and Male Artist of the Year and is the first Canadian country artist to have 8 singles reach the Top 10 at radio in Canada. Lifted - the latest album from Dallas Smith featuring the #1 single "Wastin' Gas" - reunites him with prized producer Joey Moi (Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen).  John Conlee Country legend John Conlee’s success began in the late 1970s. His first release, “Back Side Of Thirty” went nowhere fast. Three more singles also met with a minimum success, although they all charted. But in March of 1978, the label released “Rose Colored Glasses,” a song John wrote, which became a huge hit as well as becoming his signature song. In January of 1979, the label re-released “Back Side of Thirty” which went on to become a No. 1 record, and the hits continued. The Conlee hit list includes songs like “Lady Lay Down,” “Friday Night Blues,” “Miss Emily’s Picture,” “Busted,” “I Don’t Remember Loving You.” John has just released an album called Classics 2 featuring many of his big hits. His latest single is called "Walkin' Behind The Star."

CCMA Award-winning country star Aaron Pritchett will be joined by special guests Cory Marquardt and newcomers King & Cash to kick off the West Coast leg of their Outlaws & Outsiders tour this winter. Beginning on January 15, 2015 in Victoria, BC, the tour will continue east with more dates to be announced soon. Outlaws & Outsiders promises rowdy, high-energy shows from both Aaron Pritchett and Cory Marquardt, who is set to release his sophomore album in the new year, and making their touring debut will be King & Cash, an Invictus Entertainment collaboration matching Faber Drive's Jordan Pritchett with country singer Dan Arnold. North Bay, Ontario's Cory Marquardt will release his debut album entitled This Man in 2015. It will feature his recent single "Smart Phone." Cory was named the 2012 Havelock Country Jamboree Showdown winner and has since performed at major festivals including the Kipawa Country Fest and The Truck Rodeo in Quebec. He has opened shows for rock legend Brian Howe (Bad Company), Country music icons Marty Stuart, Leroy Van Dyke, and Mark Chesnutt - as well as legendary group Blue Rodeo. Tickets for the Outlaws & Outsiders tour are now on sale, details at www.aaron-pritchett.com.

Tune in to hear conversations & Christmas music from Leah Daniels, Barbara Lynn Doran & Nancy Laberge. Leah has steadily been building a fan base for the past couple of years. She credits the on-line social media world for much of the audience she’s already secured and it shows. She’s a two time CCMA Award nominee for “Interactive Artist” and the winner of the 2014 CCMA Spotlight Performance determined entirely by fan votes across Canada. She's also had a tour with Alan Jackson, a Green-carpet performance at the 2014 CCMA Awards and shows for the Maple Leafs (Air Canada Centre). Leah’s latest single “Go Back” was released in October and a new album is on the way in early 2015. Since her debut, Barbara’s brand of country has garnered her a number of opportunities and accolades, including nominations for the first round ballot at the inaugural 2013 CMAO awards in four categories, and the chance to perform at The Diamond in the Rough Showcase in Saskatoon at Canadian Country Music Week. More recently, she qualified as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition, a finalist in the Great American Songwriting Competition and landed a spot on the Nashville Songwriter’s Association 2014 ‘Ones To Watch’ list. Her latest album is called Love From All Sides. After spending some time in Nashville as a songwriter, Nancy soon figured out that if she wanted to survive in the music business she needed something to fall back on and that is when she decided to become a professional chef. Her new CD release Write From The Heart has her teaming up with fellow songwriters Troy Kokol, Patti Jo Lennox, Joni Delaurier and her friend Amy Bishop, who is Nancy’s co-writer on “Holy Moly Christmas”.