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Alli Walker has spent 15 years in the music industry, but it wasn’t until 2024 that everything clicked, like opening, singing and BAGPIPING with Shania Twain, being nominated for Female Vocalist of the year at the CCMA Awards, and signing a record deal with Sony. Alli’s music has gone viral, especially with her infectious tune “Creek.” Her newest song, “First Time Living,” duets with Gretchen Wilson, just released and had Gretchen in tears the first time she heard it. Now, she’s set to take her music to London and Glasgow for C2C in March, proving that this is just the beginning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MICHELLE WRIGHT is a country music star originally from Canada. She burst onto U.S. radio In the early 90s and went on to score 25 Top Ten radio hits with songs heard on country music stations worldwide including the hit TAKE IT LIKE A MAN. She comes to WoodSongs performing songs that have helped her win over 40 major awards, including 16 CCMA Awards and her induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. ELVIE SHANE is a Kentuckian who broke into the music scene with his Platinum certified Number One single, My Boy. A heartfelt tribute to a step-parents unconditional love. Elvie Shane's sophomore album, “Damascus,” draws on powerful imagery and reflects Shane's own journey of grappling with success, mental health issues, and the search for meaning in the midst of acclaim. Shane tackles themes of community, mental health, and the pursuit of the American dream. WoodSongs Kid: Louise Schilling is a ten-year-old songwriter from Lexington, Kentucky.

Send us a textTim and the Glory Boys have had quite a busy year - especially the last few weeks, as they've been on the West Coast leg of their “Canoegrass” tourTim Neufeld, band founder and lead singer, joined us for our season three finale (another season finale….crazy), and we had such a great time sitting down with him.Tim and The Glory Boys have won multiple Juno Awards and CCMA Awards, including for their debut self-titled album.Tim talked about his own path over the years, having musicians as parents, and his other band “Starfield”, which he started with his brother.Also - Tim and the Glory Boys were once called “Tim Neufeld and the Hallelujah Glory Boys”! It was just a little bit long if they wanted to be on the radio.Tim and the Glory Boys have a new single coming….very soon! They're also bringing the Canoegrass tour to the East side of Canada in 2025!Connect with Tim and the Glory Boys on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. 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

Send us a textThis week's episode of "On The Porch with Front Porch Music" takes you behind the scenes at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in Edmonton.While there, we had the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest stars in Canadian country music at Content Row.RELATED: Catch a recap of the awards show and see a full list of the winners ...We hit the ground running at Content Row ... The bustling hub where artists and media outlets from across the country get the chance to catch up. This unique setting provided us with the perfect opportunity to have quick conversations with all of Canada's top talent.In this episode we catch up with artists like: Brett KisselMadeline MerloSteven Lee OlsenZach McPheeThe Washboard UnionTim and the Glory BoysHailey BenedictOwen RieglingAlli WalkerMatt LangDaxShawn AustinChris BuckSachaTune in to hear exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal moments with these incredible artists. From nominees to presenters and performers, we've got insights and conversations you won't want to miss.Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Thanks for tuning in for Season 3!  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.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

Wish We Never Met wasps? WHO DOESN'T?! Here's what's on the agenda for this episode of WWNM:JUNO-Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist Michael Kaeshammer joins Amy and Dan to chat about the new season of his music-meets-food TV series Kaeshammer's Kitchen, touring around the world, and why there's much to love about living on Vancouver Island.The co-hosts also discuss the world's collective hatred for wasps (and waspy people!), and ponder why wasps were so bad in Canada these past few weeks. (Amy even got stung while performing at Calgary Pride. Seriously!Looking back on the CCMA Awards, Amy and Dan also talk about how exciting it was to see k.d. lang inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and how her stage presence is truly unparalleled. Icon status!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 actor Phil Burke? Listen to the new WWNM episode to find out!The multi-faceted actor and producer joins Amy and Dan from Toronto (taking a break from the TIFF whirlwind) to share a “Wish I never texted…” tale before chatting about his past work on the acclaimed series Hell on Wheels—where he met Amy—and how transitioning into the role of a producer is an exciting evolution for a professional actor.With the Canadian Country Music Awards currently underway in Edmonton, Amy and Dan touch on all things CCMA Awards and Hailey Benedict's recent signing to Big Loud too. Very cool!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!

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      

For the week of July 24th, 2024, Episode 17 of Season No. 7, presented by the CCMA's, the Canadian Country Music Awards September 14th in Edmonton's Roger's Place, Ted Stovin and Dustin Edwards chat with Jackie Rae Greening, a past Chair of the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) and a member of the Board of Directors from 2004-2010, Greening has won four CCMA Awards and is also an Alberta Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. Greening is also a decorated Curler.  She has been a leader in her field and has played major roles and has volunteered in Provincial, National, and World Championships from the 2005 Time Hortons Brier, 2007 Ford Worlds Men's Curling Championships, 2009 Tim Hortons Roar of the Rings and the 2017 Alberta Provincial Ladies Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Locally in the Edmonton area, she has been the Chairperson for many events; Country Music Week, The Ford World Curling Championships, The Olympic Curling Trials and the Alberta Women's Curling Championship.  She is also Past Chair of the CapitalCare Foundation and currently sits on the Board of the Hec Gervais Scholarship Foundation and The Steadward Centre 40th Anniversary Celebration. This exceptional level of community involvement earned her the 2007 Global Woman of Vision Award and she's also an inductee of the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. Past guest of the show Brett Kissel also used to live in her basement. We welcome Jackie Rae Greening to the show! For more on the CCMA's, country music week and to purchase tickets, visit www.CCMA.org

In this episode, we sit down with Canadian country rock band The Washboard Union, fresh off their electrifying performance at CMA Fest. With an impressive nine CCMA Awards under their belt, including three consecutive Group of the Year wins, the band has cemented their status as one of the most celebrated acts in Canadian country music. We delve into the band's remarkable journey,. We explore their unique musical style, which blends traditional country with rock, bluegrass, and folk influences, and discuss how they've managed to stay true to their roots while still evolving their sound. We also chat about the band's passionate and dedicated fans, who have been instrumental in their success. The Washboard Union has a knack for connecting with their audience on a personal level, creating a sense of community and belonging at their live shows. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of The Washboard Union, a band that has left an indelible mark on Canadian country music. From their award-winning songs to their unforgettable live performances, the band continues to inspire and entertain fans across the country and beyond.

In this episode, Dr. Laura branches away from the specific subject of career fulfillment and speaks with her guest, country music star George Canyon, about spirituality and servanthood. George Canyon has recently released his memoir, My Country, and the book reveals the challenges and adventures he's faced, his determination to help others dealing with Type One diabetes, and the faith that keeps him going.George tells Dr. Laura that though his book is full of vulnerability and authenticity, he shied away from relating negative stories. He chooses positivity wherever he can because, as he says, “nobody needs to read more negativity”. The conversation delves into the challenges his teenage diagnosis of Type One diabetes brought him, how hard he worked to succeed in the music industry, and his spirituality and faith in The Creator that drives him day to day. It's a more spiritual conversation than is usually had with Dr. Laura's guests but it's not tied to any specific religion and it's a conversation full of hope that everyone can benefit from. “... we're humans, we put titles to everything - everybody has to title something, I don't know why. It's just, I guess, to make us feel more safe and conformed. Church, the title church, is a community. It's a community of people. The original churches were held in people's homes. It wasn't a big building you went to with four walls. It was a home where you got together to talk about your faith, to talk about what the Creator's done for you, to encourage each other, to pick each other up, not to be judgmental and condemn each other.” George CanyonAbout George Canyon:George Canyon rose to become one of Canada's hottest Country Music stars in the early 2000s and has won countless accolades and awards, including Juno Awards, CCMA Awards, and ECMA Awards to name a few. He has been inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded 12 albums, and was recently presented a certified Platinum Award for his debut album ‘One Good Friend'. With country hits like Just Like You, I Believe in Angels, Drinkin' Thinkin', Daughters of the Sun, I Got This, I Want You To Live, Slow Dance and many, many more. He is also a highly regarded humanitarian, a strong supporter of the military, and, most importantly, a proud father and devoted husband.Over the years George has also had the privilege of collaborating with fellow talents, a prime example being when he joined forces with multi-platinum pop and rock icon Richard Marx to produce two albums, 2008's ‘What I Do' and 2011's ‘Better Be Home Soon', the latter of which featured When Love Is All You Got, written for George by Marx and the legendary Kenny Rogers. ‘What I Do' was an enormous success, going Certified Gold during the first three weeks of release.George is so much more than an award-winning musical talent. Helping others has always been a huge priority for him, particularly for children with Diabetes and his work as a spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).  It's a cause close to Canyon's heart, starting from when he himself was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at the age of 14. In addition to his work with JDRF, George is an ardent supporter of our military, having performed many times for troops overseas and even releasing a moving tribute with the single I Want You to Live, which touches on the very heartbreaking fact that in fighting for our country, some of our troops won't make it back home. The music video for the single features several real soldiers talking about their lives and careers, putting faces to the group of people working to make our country safe.Among his many identities, Canyon is also a proud Canadian and huge hockey fan, and roots for his team, the Calgary Flames, for which he just completed his 8th season singing the national anthem during the home games.Resources:Website: GeorgeCanyon.com“My Country” by George CanyonJuvenile Diabetes Research FoundationGerald Auger on InstagramEpisode 54 | Special Episode on the LiLoHia Project: with guests Gerald Auger and Sass JordanLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

Canada's Got Talent (CGT) is back! I am honored to welcome host Lindsay Ell to The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.    Lindsay Ell is one of country music's most celebrated female voices. Forbes lauded her as “one of the most exciting and talented young artists.” She has two Canadian number-one singles (“Criminal” and “Want Me Back”) and a US number one platinum status single alongside Brantley Gilbert (“What Happens in A Small Town”).  In 2022, she joined CGT, working with the judges Howie Mandel, Trish Stratus, Kardinal Offishall, and Lilly Singh. So far on the show, she selected singers Anica and Jeanick Fournier to be her Golden Buzzer acts. While Anica made it to the semifinals in 2023, Jeanick won the 2022 competition and competed on NBC's America's Got Talent: All-Stars in 2023.   Lindsay Ell received a 2023 Canadian Screen Award nominee in the Best Host or Presenter – Factual or Reality/Competition category. She also has been nominated for three ACM Awards, two CMT Awards, a CMA Award, a JUNO Award, and 18 CCMA Awards. Her Gold single, “wAnt me back,” led to the execution of her first Canadian headlining tour and allowed her to share the stage with her childhood idol, Shania Twain, at Boots & Hearts, Canada's biggest country music festival. During several US and Canadian stops on her Queen of Me Tour, she rejoined the “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” performer.When not hosting CGT or releasing new music, Lindsay funds the Make You Movement, a charitable fund that focuses on disenfranchised youth and survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse. In this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Lindsay Ell previewed CGT's “Million Dollar Season” and the new Golden Buzzer twist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

This week On The Porch we take you to the heart of Country Music week at the CCMA Awards in Hamilton. Every year, country artists from across Canada and straight from Nashville gather to celebrate the best in country music. In this special episode, we take you to the Red Carpet and Content Row to capture live interviews from some of Canada's most celebrated country artists.We speak to some of the most accomplished artists in Canada. Some of the artists you're going to hear from are: Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Gord Bamford, Hailey Benedict, Jojo Mason, Hunter Brothers, Jason McCoy, Alicia McCarvell, Julie Kennedy, Madeline Merlo, Tenille Townes, Kyle McKearney, and more. Hear their candid conversations, exclusive insights, and the emotions that drive their passion for country music.Support the show

Federal politicians are calling on Taylor Swift to bring The Eras Tour to Canada. On Wednesday, Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux filed a just-for-fun “official grievance” with the House of Commons “on behalf of all Swifties in Canada” over the pop superstar's apparent snub. Nearly 100 people were injured Wednesday night in a hail storm ahead of a Louis Tomlinson concert in Morrison, Colorado. Dean Brody will be honoured at September's CCMA Awards with the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award, it was announced Thursday. Original Articles by John R. Kennedy: MPs Call On Taylor Swift To Bring 'The Eras Tour' To Canada Fans Injured By Hail At Louis Tomlinson Concert Dean Brody To Be Honoured By CCMA With Humanitarian Award

Continuing with the second season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we had Dayna Reid - a newcomer to the Canadian country music scene. 2023 is going to be a breakout year for Dayna. She was introduced to us as Open Road Recordings' latest signing in September of 2022 at the CCMA Awards in Calgary. Since that introduction, she released her debut ep Back To The Trailer, released her debut single "She's Me" to country radio, and was announced as the iHeart Radio Future Star. We're just at the beginning of the year, but as one of our Artists To Watch in 2023, we predict that this will be a huge year for her.Dayna joined us for an episode of the podcast, and it was so nice to get to know her! Have a listen to the episode and try not to fall in love with her like we have!On The Porch with Front Porch Music Season 2 Episode 2: “Farm Field, Farm Field, Giraffe ... with Dayne Reid” 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

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.

You've heard the voice of today's guest on a previous episode where she participated in a panel recorded live at the CCMA Awards weekend in Calgary - but no doubt, we needed AT LEAST an hour to cover off her brilliance, if not more.  Funny story; I had no idea I was already connected with Morgan through e-mail. Truth be told, I thought she was an Indigenous dude from what I could tell through our servers. I was communicating with 'MJ' to recieve a weekly Indigenous Music Countdown from NCI FM, a partner to SiriusXM who I worked for at the time. Fast forward to an episode recorded with Keziah Myers from ADVANCE. We were trying to figure out if there was a single black programmer in Canada working in Country music...after asking around for days...Amanda Kingsland led me to MJ from Winnipeg, who I was already e-mailing. Whoops. This episode teaches me a lesson about assumptions in so many ways. The ways I make assumptions. The ways that others make assumptions. We are human and we make mistakes. Morgan demonstrates how kindness, curiosity, and compassion can lead you to the lesson. We talk about her transition from Rhythm to Country radio formats, her thoughts on Morgan Wallen and micro-aggressions in the industry, and we talk about how minorities are represented in media. Currently, MJ is the Music Director of Now Country & NCI FM in Winnipeg. She also hosts a show on Now Country and the MJ Show Podcast where she interviews Country musicians. Find MJ on Air: https://nowcountry.fm/about-us/ Listen to the MJ Show Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mj-show-podcast/id1569264506 Watch the MJ Show Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MJShowPodcast Find MJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganjames-mj/ Check out Episode #41 for another appearance from MJ on the 2022 CCMA Awards Women in Country Panel: https://www.sarahburke.ca/women-in-media-podcast/ep41-ccma-women-in-country-panel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multiple award-winning Alberta-based country band Nice Horse recently received a Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) award nomination for Video of the Year for their music video for "High School". In addition to being nominated as a band, the members of Nice Horse were also all individually nominated for CCMA Awards. Brandi Sidoryk (vocals/bass) was nominated for Bass Player of the Year, Tara McLeod (electric guitar) was nominated for Guitar Player of the Year, Katie Rox (vocals/banjo/acoustic guitar) was nominated for Specialty Instrument Player of the Year, and Krista Wodelet (vocals/drums) made history as the first-ever nominee for Drummer of the Year.  “We are beyond thrilled, and honoured to have received these nominations. As a band, it truly means a lot to be recognized for our musicianship. We love playing together and we love that other artists give us a chance to play for them too. We feel it is incredibly unique that we each got a nod for doing what we love to do, and really cool that Krista made history as the first female to be nominated in the Drummer of the Year category,” says Katie Rox of Nice Horse. “As for the Video of the Year nomination, it is particularly special to us because that is a video we made ourselves. We shot everything ourselves on our iPhones using green screens, did our own wardrobe, hair, makeup, collected all of the High School photos from fans and friends, and Brandi and Krista directed the entire video and put it all together. We are so proud of it, and it feels pretty great to see that hard work pay off in a nomination like this."

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show, we are joined by Heath Wright of Ricochet and Nashville recording artist, Payton Howie!HEATH WRIGHT/ RICOCHETIn 1996 the members of country super group Ricochet watched their debut single, “What Do I Know”, rise to the Top 5 earning the band the honor of the highest charting debut single of the year. The follow up single release, “Daddy's Money”, became an immediate across the board hit, rising to #1 on the Radio & Records Country Singles Chart, the Gavin Country Singles Chart and the Billboard Country Singles Chart (where it stayed #1 for two consecutive weeks). The band's distinctive musical style and intricate harmonies earned them the recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music, a mantle they still wear todayNow, more than fifteen years later, “The Hardest Working Band In Country Music” is still going strong. The band continues to create great country music, sung with the distinctive harmonies that are their hallmark. They log thousands of miles on the road each year thrilling audiences of all ages across the United States and abroad.Ricochet is:Heath Wright – Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar & Fiddle Chris Hempfling – Drums & Vocals Larry Hight -Steel Guitar, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone & Vocals Bruce Bennett -Bass & VocalsRick Toops -Keyboards & Vocals • Ricochet's debut single, “What Do I Know”, was the highest charting debut single of 1996 rising to #3 in R&R and #5 in Billboard. The follow up release, “Daddy's Money”, was #1 in R&R, Billboard, Gavin and Country Network.• Recognized as one of Country Music's hardest working groups, Ricochet has performed thousands of shows over the past 15+ years and they continue to perform to sold out venues all over North America.• Ricochet is the only the only country artist to ever chart our National Anthem and is in constant demand to perform it live. They have performed the anthem for our men and women in uniform, at NASCAR Sprint Cup Events, at Major League Baseball Events, at National Football League Events, at National Hockey League Events, at PBR and PRCA Professional Rodeo Events and others national events.• In addition to eight nationally broadcast, high rotation music videos, Ricochet has made repeated national network television appearances including The Tonight Show, Prime Time Country, The Grand Ole Opry, Crook & Chase, The CMA Awards, The ACM Awards, The CCMA Awards, Speedvision and many others.• Ricochet has headlined 2 USO Tours: Operation Season's Greetings 2000 to Japan and Korea, and Operation Season's Greetings 2001 which took the group to Spain, Sicily, Germany, Macedonia, Turkey, and Portugal to perform for the men and women of our Armed Services.PAYTON HOWIEWith backwoods bathed vocals and bona fide southern swagger, Payton Howie is leading the next generation of redneck women. Branded as the ultimate ‘All American Girl' by Scenes Media, Howie unapologetically embodies the untamed tradition that country music was built on, and she's hellbent on bringing her own grit to the honky tonk. Not many can say they've shared the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood, and Howie is one of even fewer who can say they were handpicked to do so at the age of 5; while other kids were learning how to ride a bike, she was teaching people to expect the unexpected whenever they hear the name Payton Howie. Her music has been highlighted by leaders in the industry, including “Never Go Home” featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds Country: Best of 2021 and Country Rock playlists, and “Country Before Me” featured by COWGIRL Magazine and CMT. On the verge of releasing her debut EP, ‘Youngblood,' Payton Howie is prepared to scorch country music with a brand that's hers alone.

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Signed to MDM Recordings Inc. in 2019, British Columbia's Tyler Joe Miller quickly began to make a name for himself in Canadian country music and continues his meteoric rise with the release of his latest single ‘Wild As Her'. After releasing his gold-certified debut single, ‘Pillow Talkin'' at the end of 2019, the catchy tune quickly earned him the title of iHeartRadio Future Star and became his first #1 single at Canadian country radio. What followed was an unprecedented and record-breaking climb with follow-up single ‘I Would Be Over Me Too', which steadily rose on the charts and earned Miller the distinction as the first independent Canadian country artist to reach #1 at radio with their first two singles. Tyler Joe's debut EP Sometimes I Don't, But Sometimes I Do has amassed over 20 million combined streams to date, with sophomore single ‘Fighting' hitting the Top 10 and title-track ‘Sometimes I Do' reaching the Top 5 respectively. Most recently, Miller was named SiriusXM's 2021 Top of the Country winner and was nominated for four 2021 CCMA Awards including “Album of the Year”, “Male Artist of the Year”, “Rising Star”, and “Fan's Choice”.  In 2022, Tyler Joe won the following 2022 British Columbia Music Association (BCCMA) Awards: Single of the Year, Album of the Year & SOCAN Songwriter of the Year. Tyler Joe will play the Cavendish Beach Music Festival in in Cavendish, PEI in early July. Full details at cavendishbeachmusicfestival.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

It is finally December so you know what that means! The holiday season is upon us. So fittingly on this episode of Waves on the Shore, your favourite hosts Jaron, Jayded, and Overshore have some great discussion about the best and worst country Christmas music, with other topics laced in between like Adele's new album, and the CCMA Awards!

Subscribe now! (00:17) Intro (03:04) COVID-19 Ottawa update (04:17) It’s Giving Tuesday! (04:52) If you were to buy all of the things from “The Twelve Days of Christmas” it would cost you THIS much (05:28) Here's what people say the "perfect" wedding looks like now (09:30) Are you experiencing any "JOCO" these days? (12:17) Useless Question! (16:42) #TextTheTruthTuesday - misheard song lyrics (24:00) Thousand Dollar Minute (28:27) Merriam-Webster's "Word of the Year" is… (28:55) Channing Tatum will be in another Magic Mike movie! (29:29) The Gucci family is not happy with “House of Gucci” (29:52) #TextTheTruthTuesday continues (31:42) Bennifer are giving back to people (32:19) Garth Brooks underestimated himself (32:52) Truck It, Ottawa! Qualifier (33:59) CCMA Awards highlights (35:38) What we learned today

1:02: EXCLUSIVE- Lindsay Ell, live in-studio on Monday Nov 29! 10:21: Stuff Rachel Missed 16:07: Everything from the CCMA Awards red carpet! 21:52: Getting a new phone is awesome! Or is it...? 28:39: Good Idea/Bad Idea- Giving Tuesday, Toys for Tots & PC Chocolate and Egg Nog flavour covered almonds 33:19: Game- Name That Chris-mas movie!  

The CCMA Awards and Canadian Country Music Week are back in London this weekend (Friday, November 26th-Monday, November 29th) and we have the scoop on all the amazing events that are happening!  We were able to chat with Tiffany Astle, the head of communications for the CCMAs, about what can be expected this weekend!  In this episode, we talked about bringing the CCMAs back to London for the second time (the first time being in 2016), why it's important for Canadian country artists to have their own awards, all the amazing FREE events that are happening for Country Music Week, how to get your non-country music fan friends out to the shows and so much more! 

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a staff writer on Music Row, Nashville? In today's show, I interview the ever-inspiring, Hit Songwriter Victoria Banks. Labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville's MusicRow magazine, Victoria Banks was named Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) in 2010 and has been nominated for 9 other CCMA Awards. She is an instructor of Songwriting at Belmont University's Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business. In her multi-decade tenure as a songwriter on Nashville's Music Row, Victoria has had cuts by over 100 artists, including her award-winning “Saints and Angels” for Sara Evans, Johnny Reid, Carley Pearce and more. We discuss: - what her day to day life is like being an award winning, Music Row Songwriter - How she maintains time for herself to make room for creativity, even amidst the chaos - How she turns off the constant distractions to trust her inner Source to come up with songs - How to listen within in order to get the best musical results - How she's learned to constantly pivot in the ever-changing music industry, while still maintaining her songwriting integrity - Finding the time to be quiet and what that does to propel your songwriting - How therapy has helped her “take the hard” out of her songwriting process, and how you can too! - We talk about your Creative Source, imposter syndrome, anxiety in co-writes and performing and how this Award-winning songwriter got through it all to see her dreams come to fruition and SO MUCH. MORE!!!! There are so many takeaways in this show, you won't want to miss a minute! Find Victoria at: https://www.victoriabanks.net/ www.musicandmindfulness.co for more great resources --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we welcome, country music recording stars, Ricochet! In 1996 the members of country super group Ricochet watched their debut single, “What Do I Know”, rise to the Top 5 earning the band the honor of the highest charting debut single of the year. The follow up single release, “Daddy's Money”, became an immediate across the board hit, rising to #1 on the Radio & Records Country Singles Chart, the Gavin Country Singles Chart and the Billboard Country Singles Chart (where it stayed #1 for two consecutive weeks). The band's distinctive musical style and intricate harmonies earned them the recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music, a mantle they still wear today Now, more than fifteen years later, “The Hardest Working Band In Country Music” is still going strong. The band continues to create great country music, sung with the distinctive harmonies that are their hallmark. They log thousands of miles on the road each year thrilling audiences of all ages across the United States and abroad. Ricochet is: Heath Wright - Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar & Fiddle (and Dough Bro, that's the guy that hands out the money at the end of the night!); Chris Hempfling - Drums & Vocals (and lead whistler); Steve Hamby -Bass Guitar & Vocals (backup whistler); Larry Hight -Steel Guitar, Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone & Vocals (and "old-man noises"); Matt Harelik -Keyboards, Trumpet & Vocals (auxiliary percussion and occasional Jews Harp) Ricochet's debut single, “What Do I Know”, was the highest charting debut single of 1996 rising to #3 in R&R and #5 in Billboard. The follow up release, “Daddy's Money”, was #1 in R&R, Billboard, Gavin and Country Network. They've been recognized as one of Country Music's hardest working groups, performing thousands of shows over the past 15+ years and they continue to perform to sold out venues all over North America. In addition to eight nationally broadcast, high rotation music videos, Ricochet has made repeated national network television appearances including The Tonight Show, Prime Time Country, The Grand Ole Opry, Crook & Chase, The CMA Awards, The ACM Awards, The CCMA Awards, Speedvision and many others. Ricochet is in Branson performing at Stevie Lee Wood's, Nashville Roadhouse LIVE. For tickets and information, call the Branson Star Theatre: 417-330-3418; or visit BransonStarTheater.com. Also visit Ricochetonline.com for tour an music information.

On this week's episode Mike is digging into the world of Canadian country rock! First up, Cory Marks (3:20) returns to chat about writing his latest Gold-selling single, “Outlaws and Outsiders” and album, ‘Who I Am', which Billboard called a “long-awaited next-generation country rock record.” Mark discusses his years between albums and the changes he made to his career, the serendipity that led to working with famed producer Kevin Churko, and a lot more. Later, the guys from highly-revered country-rock trio The Road Hammers (28:00) join Mike to discuss songwriting, egos, what “country music” even means, and a lot more. An undeniable staple in Canadian country music, with over 25 million streams, five CCMA Awards and a Juno Award win; The Road Hammers are Jason McCoy, Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne. They formed in 2004 with a plan of making just one concept record, but more than 15 years later they can't stop writing and playing together. With Mike, the guys explain what keeps them together and how the style and spirit of The Road Hammers has evolved.

Alberta's ANNIKA recently released not 1 but 2 singles on the same day: "I Really Don't Want To" & "It Still Hurts". It's something she calls a 'twingle' - twin singles. She's taking a new musical direction since moving on from the CCMA-nominated country-pop duo Leaving Thomas. The duo accumulated over 6 million career streams and was nominated for multiple CCMA Awards and placed top 3 in SiriusXM's Top of The Country Competition. "I Really Don't Want To" is a heavy-hitting musical jam with a message of empowerment while at the same time, describing the intoxicating, sometimes impossible to understand feeling of falling in love. ‘It Still Hurts’ outlines the painful, often lengthy healing process required after a love goes wrong.  "The single "I Really Don't Want To" has a message that hits home for me as someone that has a history of falling in love, completely unafraid and uninhibited every time even though I knew heartbreak was likely around the corner,” explains Annika. “After so many breakups, I got used to picking myself back up and carrying on without resentment or a jaded attitude towards love. The bluesy, soulful sound of the song is uplifting in nature, making it a great tune to jam out to on the piano and I loved that while recording, I could really let loose on the vocals." Annika is set to release her first full-length solo album in the coming months and is ready to showcase a more mature, introspective side, highlighting her talents as a musician, songwriter and specifically a piano player.  To date, she's co-written over 100 songs with hit writers including Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Phil Barton, Brian White, Patricia Conroy and Liz Rose.

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.”

For Recording artist JoJo Mason, the past few years have been an incredible journey. Mason's 2019 sophomore EP “Chapter Two” was a fan favourite, with lead single “Future” closing in on over 4.8M streams and climbing, and the Top 3 hit “Better On You” becoming his highest charting and most streamed single to date, with over 5.8M current streams respectively. The two-time CCMA Rising Star Award nominee released his latest EP Changes last fall; featuring six new songs, Changes continues to highlight Mason's vibrant vocals and larger than life personality, while focusing on his evolution as an artist. Lead single “Chemical” has amassed over 1M streams, and adds to his impressive 26M global streams to date. Now, with five Top 10 tracks under his belt, Mason continues to deliver, notably performing as part of the 2020 CCMA Awards national broadcast, taking over SiriusXM Country as a guest host, garnering features with ET Canada and more.

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 

Canadian country star Brett Kissel joins Jackie on air for a very special announcement!!"If you're a fan of country music, you probably already know Brett Kissel's story – owned his first guitar before he was even in school, released his first album before he could even drive – leading to him becoming Canada's most dynamic country music artist before he turned 30 years old. The farm-and-ranch-raised artist has 15 top 10 radio singles, 3 #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 18 CCMA Awards and 2 JUNO Awards."

0:45: Dear Dave & Rachel: my girlfriend's favourite t-shirt belongs to her ex! ● 5:45 - The thing about Morgan Wallen... ● 7:50 - Good Idea/Bad Idea: saying that our phone line doesn't work? ● 11:25 - The CCMA Awards are still coming, BUT... ● 14:00 - Do you call your parents by their first names? ● 18:10 - Dave entertains strangers! ● 20:00 - Things Rachel missed! ● Subscribe to "The Dave & Rachel Show" podcast on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Deezer, TuneIn or listen at PureCountry93.ca! ● Twitter & Instagram: @Pure93Dave, @Pure93Rachel & @Pure93Forman | Snapchat: daveandrachel | Facebook: "The Dave & Rachel Show" | Text: 939393 | Email: dave@purecountry93.ca, rachel@purecountry93.ca & forman@purecountry93.ca

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.

Leigh Hopwood CEO of the CCMA chats about the future of the CCMA, awards, sharing best practice and the contact centre industry. Leigh lists the must attend events coming up including the National Conference. She shares her insight into the industry now and in the future. if you are interested in contact centres or in the industry this is a must listen.

Tracy Martin has been serving as President of the CCMA since July of 2017. 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 and the production team. 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. A Director on the CCMA Board for two years, Martin also managed the CMT Canada and CCMA Awards broadcast relationship for three years. 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.

Interview done a few days before the 2020 CCMA Awards show in September airing on Global TV...LIndsay won Interactive Artist of the Year... Alberta's Lindsay Ell is here to chat about her latest album Heart Theory featuring "I Don't Love You" & "Want Me Back" It's a concept album taking the listener through the 7 stages of grief. Lindsay is nominated for Female Artist of the Year & Interactive Artist at the Sunday, Sept 27th CCMA Awards Show airing on Global TV.

Interview taped a few days before the 2020 CCMA Awards Show aired on Global TV...Tenille won Female Artist, Songwriter & Video of the Year... Grand Prairie, Alberta's Tenille Townes is riding high on the success of her debut album The Lemonade Stand featuring "Somebody's Daughter", "White Horse", "Jersey On The Wall", "Come As You Are" & more! She was just named the Academy of Country Music's New Female Artist. She's up for 6 CCMA Awards including Female Artist, Songwriter & Entertainer of the Year at the show that will air on Global TV on Sunday, September 27th.

Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town has written a children’s book, Tenille Townes has won three CCMA Awards, today is National Coffee Day, Chrissy Teigen has been hospitalized, Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf is now on OnlyFans, Dolly Parton has … Continue reading → The post Tuesday, September 29, 2020 appeared first on New Country 92.1 The Frog.

Season Two, Episode Eight: Jamie Warren is one of the best selling independent artists in Canadian country music history. He's had hits spanning nearly four decades including "One Step Back", "Sunny Day In The Park", and "Cried All The Way Home" - which earned him 1999 CCMA Awards for Independent Male Artist of the Year, and Independent Single of the Year. Jamie joins us (with a fresh Tim Horton's coffee) from his home in Waterloo Ontario to discuss his legendary career, the ever-changing face of country music, the craft of songwriting, and his love of golf.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jamie Warren, 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 Sons Of Daughters.  They have a new single "I Picture You" out now.  We talk about where they were musically, strange jobs the've had, and what food they NEED to have when coming back to Canada. www.sonsofdaughters.com The track is an impactful ballad with a catchy, pop-meets-country vibe. Drawing from personal experiences, the song evokes nostalgic feelings of happiness and longing when reflecting on fond memories of a loved one.“We wanted to capture the timeless and heartfelt notion of “the one who got away””, said Chrystal Leigh and Jimmy Thow. “Sometimes you lose touch with people you were once close with and every so often you catch yourself thinking about them. This song is the answer to the universal question: I wonder if they ever think of me?”Thow and Leigh co-wrote the track alongside Gavin Slate and Travis “T-Buck” Wood in Nashville. It was co-produced by Thow and Grammy and CMA nominated producer Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne). The single comes on the heels of the duo’s debut EP “Love In A Bar”, a compilation of six unique tracks, which has amassed more than 2 million streams worldwide since its release in July 2019. The group found success with their first single "Ain't Gonna be Lonely Long", which reached Billboard's Top 15, and peaked at #12 at Canadian country radio.2019 proved to be a successful year for Sons of Daughters. The duo was nominated for the Rising Star Award at the 2019 CCMA Awards in Calgary and were finalists in the 2019 SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Thow continues to make a name for himself as a skilled songwriter, co-writing Tebey’s smash hit “Good Jeans” which reached #2 at Canadian country radio.Fans   

Season One, Episode Four: Bobby Wills is the 2013 CCMA Rising Star Award recipient. He's been nominated for a plethora of additional CCMA Awards including Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year. He was the 2017 Male Artist of the Year and Fans' Choice Award winner at the Alberta Country Music Association Awards. His songs "Show Some Respect", "Won't You Be Mine", and "Down By The River" have become staples of country radio playlists nationwide. Bobby joins us from Calgary to talk about a career that started on a dare, growing up as an adopted kid, discovering a rich musical heritage with a biological family he never knew, and writing with his hero, Walt Aldridge.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Bobby Wills, welcome to The Show! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Inside Today's Country, I chat with David from The Washboard Union.  The year could not have been scripted any better: two wins at the CCMA Awards – including Group or Duo of the Year for the second consecutive year – and becoming the first country band to ever win the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year; playing to over 200,000 fans from coast to coast in Canada, plus shows in France, Spain and the U.S.; and becoming staples at Canadian radio with a continuous flow of high-charting singles.Today, the country trio opens a new chapter with the release of a brand new single, “Country Thunder."“After walking out of this writing session, we all had this elated feeling like we had written something really special. When the three of us woke up the next morning singing it, we knew that was a pretty good sign that we were right,” says The Washboard Union. “We love this song and hope our fans will love it too.” THE WASHBOARD UNION:Since their inception in 2016, road warriors and country radio stalwarts The Washboard Union have the well-earned reputation as Canada’s preeminent country band with a growing international footprint. They continue to be one of the most exciting, recognizable and talked about bands on the country music scene.  Best friends Aaron Grain, Chris Duncombe and David Roberts share an unbridled love for the art of songwriting and storytelling that has resonated with audiences from North America to Europe, performing in front of over 200,000 fans in 2019 in Canada, France, Spain and the U.S.  Their music and dynamic live performances have set them apart as one of the most unique talents in country music today. They are the 2-year-reigning Group of the Year at the CCMA Awards and winners of the Juno Award for Breakthrough Group of the Year, bringing their career music award total to 27 wins.For all the up to date information on The Washboard Union, visit our publicity website here!Follow The Washboard Union Online www.thewashboardunion.comFacebook | Twitter | Instagram

On the first episode of Lunch Break with Lisa & Nayeli, they discuss their experience attending the CCMA Awards on Sunday in Calgary.

By Design - Gal 5:16-25: I'm old enough to remember Calgary's skyline before the Calgary Tower was built. At the time, the tallest building was a round Sheraton Hotel that was 8 floors high. When the tower arrived it literally “towered” over the entire downtown! Today, unless you have the perfect sightline, you can barely see the thing. I love the design of many of our downtown towers. They display creativity, ingenuity and thoughtful architecture. One of the metaphors I love most about God is referring to Him as the Master Designer of our lives: we are “made by design” and what a beautiful design we are! This weekend, we'll consider the heart of the design, the truth that we are made to know God and in knowing Him we find truth, purpose, hope and grace. It will be great to celebrate being together as everything relaunches this weekend! For the Sunday services, we have a special team called “Tim and the Glory Boys” leading us in worship. These guys are unbelievably gifted and it will be awesome! They are unfortunately not available for Saturday night as they are performing at the CCMA Awards so you guys will get Ethan and Nicole (whom I'm renaming “Ethan and the Hallelujah Girl!”) for the weekend. Whatever service you are a part of it will be fantastic to see you and to encounter Jesus together! Bless you all! Ian

By Design - Gal 5:16-25: I'm old enough to remember Calgary's skyline before the Calgary Tower was built. At the time, the tallest building was a round Sheraton Hotel that was 8 floors high. When the tower arrived it literally “towered” over the entire downtown! Today, unless you have the perfect sightline, you can barely see the thing. I love the design of many of our downtown towers. They display creativity, ingenuity and thoughtful architecture. One of the metaphors I love most about God is referring to Him as the Master Designer of our lives: we are “made by design” and what a beautiful design we are! This weekend, we'll consider the heart of the design, the truth that we are made to know God and in knowing Him we find truth, purpose, hope and grace. It will be great to celebrate being together as everything relaunches this weekend! For the Sunday services, we have a special team called “Tim and the Glory Boys” leading us in worship. These guys are unbelievably gifted and it will be awesome! They are unfortunately not available for Saturday night as they are performing at the CCMA Awards so you guys will get Ethan and Nicole (whom I'm renaming “Ethan and the Hallelujah Girl!”) for the weekend. Whatever service you are a part of it will be fantastic to see you and to encounter Jesus together! Bless you all! Ian

GUEST: Tracy Martin, President of the CCMA

This episode sponsored by DoMatcha.com.From the largest stages and arenas to the director's chair, from writing hit songs to creating characters on the silver screen as an actor; Wes Mack has established himself as a creative force of many forms. Mack broke into the country music scene in 2013 when he released his debut single “Duet” completely independently with no label, agent or management. The song reached number 9 on the Billboard chart and the video (Directed by Mack) went on to earn two CCMA nominations for Video and Video Director of the Year. 2013 also saw Mack win the inaugural CCMA Discovery Program as well as the Unsigned Only Music Competition, besting some 10,000 artists from around the world. Following these milestones, Mack spent much of 2014 writing and recording in Nashville. Armed with new music, Mack exploded outward in 2015: he released his 3rd and 4th top 20 singles “Before You Drive Me Crazy” and “The Way You Let Me Down”, picked up his 8th CCMA nomination, and performed with Shania Twain across the nation on her “Rock This Country” farewell tour. In late 2015 Mack released his debut album “Edge of the Storm” which was nominated at the 2016 CCMA awards for Album of the Year.“Edge of the Storm” debuted at number 4 on the iTunes chart in September 2015, but the music and writing that went into it began as early as Spring 2012. As an independent artist, Mack began writing and recording, piecing together one song at a time. The success of his debut single, along with powerful performances opening for Florida Georgia Line, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert in 2013 propelled him into the thick of country music. Mack wrote and recorded extensively in Nashville; performed to ecstatic fans with Shania Twain (serving as her only opening act, and once again with a duet, performing her hit “Party for Two” each night with her on tour); took to the stage on the CCMA Awards show (while being nominated for songwriter of the year); and finally released the album, closing one chapter and beginning the next.Mack took to country music at a young age, fueled by his surroundings in his home province of Alberta. At 11, Mack's father taught him to play the guitar (he too was a musician, having had a number 1 hit song in Canada in 1969 playing in the Sugar and Spice). Mack spent his teenage years growing out his hair, playing in a band, and learning to write and play numerous instruments. He moved to Vancouver with his band and received a degree from the University of British Columbia, and continued to cut his teeth playing in bars and clubs. As an indie artist Wes also leaned to produce music and direct music videos giving him another leg up and another way to create. Mack's behind the camera skills have served him well, as he has gone on to direct 11 music videos including four of his own, which have earned him multiple CCMA and BCCMA nominations for Music Video and Director of the Year.While carving out his path as a musician, Mack has also chosen yet another form in which to create: as an actor. His resume has grown to include work on the television shows: Heartland, Smallville, Supernatural, The 100, Continuum, The Vampire Diaries, and Motive. He has also taken on roles in films: Power Rangers, Magic Beyond Words: The JK Rowling Story, A Dog Named Christmas, The Phantoms and in the upcoming Liam Neeson picture Hard Powder. Between his time on numerous creative ventures, Mack has worked to give back to a number of institutions to which he owes much of his life. As a young child, Mack underwent heart surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. Now, as an adult, Mack has paired with the Cardiac Kids (in connection with the Sick Kids hospital in Toronto) and the Alberta Children's Hospital in an effort to raise awareness and money for these organizations.Between festival performances, Mack spent much of 2016 in Nashville writing for his second album, which is currently underway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ontario's Tim Hicks is here to chat about his latest album New Tattoo featureing the hit song Loud! The album also inclues a duet with Lindsay Ell. Tim is nominated for the Apple Music Fans' Choice Award at this year's CCMA Awards in Hamilton, Ontario in September!  

Ontario's Meghan Patrick, who now lives in Nashville, co-wrote all but one of the 12 tracks on her new album Country Music Made Me Do It. Some of her other co-writers include Kelly Archer (Brett Young, Dustin Moore) and Justin Weaver (Kip Moore, Jason Aldean), who helped pen Walls Come Down, an ominous number about family strife. Case Of Beer And A Bed, written with Derick Ruttan and J.T. Harding (Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney), is a sentimental song about going back to the basics. Meghan co-wrote the title track with Stover and roots singer/songwriter Dan Isbell. The singer has recently experienced a lot of highs with the CCMA Awards and chart successes that she has earned, but there have also been a few lows such as the end of a long term relationship. Country Music Made Me Do It captures some of the peaks and valleys with heartfelt emotion in a traditional country setting. Meghan lives hard and loves hard, and her songs reflect this passion. She loves trucks, fishing and hunting, riding horses and a good stiff glass of whiskey, and all of these elements fuel her countrified lyrics. Think the free spirit of Emmylou Harris from those magical days when she performed with Gram Parsons, combined with the spark and sensuality of Tanya Tucker, the only female to crack the Outlaw genre, and you begin to have some idea of what Meghan Patrick is all about.  

   In this episode of Tobin Tonight, Tobin chats with Canadian Country star, Dean Brody. The two talk about Dean's upbringing and getting into the country scene. They talk about new country compared to old country and about crashing a wedding in Newfoundland while filming a song with great Big Sea.     Dean also talks about his success at the CCMA's where earlier this month he added to his collected with another three, giving him 16 CCMA Awards and 2 Juno's.  So don't just sit there, go listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Ep: Special Guest[s]: Jim Kozyra & Chris Petlak - from hit Netflix series "The Jamz" + Karac Hendriks Being solid Gen-X'ers, growing up on WKRP in Cincinnati, MTV & News Radio [ok, maybe we were 'all growns up' for the last one], and at least one of us having a solid 25 year career in TV & Radio broadcasting...we have a deep appreciation of the radio-genre.  Which brings GA into contact with "Jay-Jay" [Petlak] & "Fitzy" [Kozyra] from 101.7 "The JAMZ", Chicago's #1-rated [fictionally] radio station.  The critically acclaimed 4-part 'teaser' series debuted on Netflix in 2016 has us looking forward to a full season soon! Plus Jim shares with us the 'magic of audio' by hitting an imaginary 350 yard tee shot while playing golf during the interview [he spiked the shot on the tee-box]. Plus, old friend Karac Hendriks stops by to talk the magic of "The Tangerine" [bank], the Tragically Hip, and his new single "Can't Help Loving You...Greg?" just in time for this year's CCMA Awards in London, ON.  Caution: There's no money** in listening to this episode...but on your deathbed...you'll achieve total consciousness. Which is nice.  [**Editor's Note: There actually might be $50 in it for you if you sign-up with Tangerine Bank using our special activation code. But act fast, that $50 is only around till Sept. 15!]

Jason Blaine has been a busy man over the past 18 months. After being honoured with the most wins at the CMAO Awards and his third consecutive Airplay Award from SOCAN, he and co-producer Deric Ruttan are up for the Record Producers of the Year award at the upcoming CCMA Awards for their work on Blaine’s 2015 release Country Side. We’ll talk about some of the major milestones he’s reached in the past year, his charity initiatives, and what’s currently keeping him busy. Plus, Lindsay Hyslop is the manager of marketing and digital with RGK Entertainment Group and has some advice on digital tools and platforms to help artists from any genre promote themselves and their work.

Award-winning Country music artist GORD BAMFORD debuted Don’t Let Her Be Gone - the first single from his upcoming 2016 album - on the 2015 CCMA Awards Show on September 13th.  “It’s not very often a song like this comes along, I’m just happy I’m the guy who got to record it.This could be one of the biggest songs of my career,” explains Gord.  The video for the song - now playing on CMT - was directed by award-winning director Stephano Barberis. Gord headed into the 2015 CCMA Awards season with six nominations, five among artist award categories: Fans’ Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter(s) of the Year and Video of the Year, and one industry award nod for Producer of the Year. And the results were... After taking home the prestigious Songwriter(s) of the Year Award (Gord Bamford/Buddy Owens/Phil O’Donnell) for the song Where A Farm Used To Be at the CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards on Saturday night, Gord added to his trophy collection with wins for Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (Where A Farm Used To Be) at the 2015 CCMA Music Awards Show. Born in Australia and raised in Alberta, Gord has been named the Male Artist of the Year by the CCMA three years in a row. Check out his website at www.gordbamford.com Watch his performance on the 2015 CCMA Awards Show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZWrmG31qMs

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”. 

Marshall Dane's infectious blend of country and rock is set to blaze a trail in 2014. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of hope, love and salvation, Marshall's the kind of guy you want to have on your side when the going gets tough in this world and his new album, One Of These Days is set to be your alibi. Born in Southern Ontario, Marshall grazed on a rich fix of music, from the country sounds of his preacher dad – “He first taught me how to play “The Farmer's Song” on guitar” – through his mum – in his own words the strongest, toughest, hardest working woman he's ever met – who played piano in the evenings to his four sisters and two brothers and through his own musical discoveries from John Denver to Michael Jackson – “Thriller was the first album I bought, on cassette!”      Playing in bars and clubs as a solo singer and with a touring band – has given him his fair share of stories and insights – great for writing songs. He has opened for Alan Jackson and Emerson Drive, played at the 2011 CCMA Awards and toured on his own.  On days off however, he prefers to spend his time out of the bar – in the gym, on his motorcycle, practicing yoga or at home in his apartment “cooking up something scrumptious.”   Marshall Dane will join Take 2 Radio Music for a chat and music on Wednesday, October 29th at 3pm eastern!

After spending his teens and most of his 20s playing in rock bands, Ontario's TERRY FERNIHOUGH made a decision to quit, and put his energy into what he really loved, which was writing songs. Terry explains that he was "too rock for country in the 80s, and too country for rock." Then everything changed. Some called it "New Country", some called it "Country Rock". Terry just called it good music. As time has moved forward, his tastes have broadened even further into more traditional country, folk, and even contemporary country, which has moved even farther away from its traditional base. He feels very fortunate to write with some of the most talented artists on the Canadian country music scene. These artists have been nominated for CCMA Awards, ECMAs, provincial country music awards in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, and two of them are even Juno nominees. Terry will talk about songwriting and will share two of his songs recorded by Canadian country artists Donny Parenteau & Sarah Beth Keeley. MELODY LOVEJOY is a country recording artist and songwriter based in Edmonton, Alberta. Influenced by her love of rock driven music and her country roots, Melody’s voice combines the smoky overtones of a rock diva with the clear emotion of a country songstress to bring a punchy, yet emotionally connected performance. Melody has performed on stages as small as your living room and as large as the Jubilee Auditorium. Notable performances include the 2010 Grey Cup Huddle Town Stage, The Honda Indy Ultimate Street Party and the Taste of Edmonton. Her debut album is set to release soon with the lead single I'm Letting Go which will hit Canadian Country radio on September 16th!

The Canadian Country Music Association Award nominations for 2014 have been announced, and it's time for us to throw our hats into the rodeo! Amber and Roo look at the Male and Female Artist of the Year categories and make our predictions for who will win the award this September. We also let you know which artists are the underdogs, and who we would love to see win against all odds! Radio Dale is the podcast about music, musicians and the Canadian music industry from our unique perspective at the Dale Speaking offices. We help bring indie and established acts to radio, and spread the word online, as well as develop their careers in today's ever-changing music business. This podcast gives away some of our best information for free, and serves as the 'radio show' that broadcast the ideas, observations and insights we discover every day working with Canadian and International artists. THE EPISODE: THIS WEEK IN MUSIC HISTORY: ...Come Together comes together. Discovered and shared from thisdayinmusic.com FEATURED SONG: We decide to play Chad Brownlee. Why? Just Because...which is the name of the song. ROUNDTABLE: Can Terri Clark and Dean Brody win two years in a row? Are Jess Moskaluke and Brett Kissel set to dethrone the 'defending champions' of Canadian country music? Or are the other nominees confidently clearing a space on their mantel? Amber and Roo look at the ten nominees who make up the Male and Female Artist of the Year at this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards (CCMA Awards) and try to predict who will win this September. ---- THE MUSIC: Chad Brownlee - Just Because (Feature) Web: http://chadbrownlee.com Polite Fiction - Come A Little Closer (Intro) Web: http://politefiction.bandcamp.com Gloryhound - Let You Down Again (behind This Week In Music History) Web: http://gloryhoundband.com Elise LeGrow - No Good Woman (First segment of opening theme) RADIO DALE LOGOS courtesy of /r/picrequests on Reddit. This version came from Tracy Mapes, a fantastic designer and artist who is always happy to help with pic requests! Check their stuff at reddit.com/u/Tracy_Mapes --- Subscribe to Radio Dale on iTunes, Stitcher and Podomatic! iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/radio…=4&at=11lsGu Android (RSS): http://dalespeaking.podomatic.com/rss2.xml Podomatic: http://dalespeaking.podomatic.com FIND RADIO DALE & DALE SPEAKING ONLINE: Web: dalespeaking.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/dale_speaking Facebook: http://facebook.com/dalespeaking Email: radiodale@dalespeaking.com (please include the Episode Number in the subject line!) Please review and rate us on iTunes or wherever you consume this podcast so we can reach more independent musicians!

Marshall Dane’s infectious blend of country and rock is set to blaze a trail in 2014. Country by definition, but fueled by rock and roll and infected with a watermelon-sized helping of hope, love and salvation, Marshall’s the kind of guy you want to have on your side when the going gets tough in this world and his new album, One Of These Days is set to be your alibi.     Launched in May 2013, in time for last year’s CMAO Awards – for which he was nominated in several categories including Male Artist and Album Of The Year – and featuring the single and title track, “One Of These Days”, Canadian Country Artist Marshall Dane’s latest album puts life back in to the swing of things, driven by a swirling blast of fabulous melodies that gives you a country rush right from the get-go.     One of These Days has country in its veins, topped up with doses of rock, pop and a side helping of soul. This latest collection is never far away from a radio-friendly corner, whether it’s the thrill of “Living It Up” or the reflective energy of “How Do I Get There From Her,” or the rollicking new single, “Alcohol Abuse,” set for February 2014 release in the US and worldwide.     Born in Southern Ontario, Marshall grazed on a rich fix of music, from the country sounds of his preacher dad – “He first taught me how to play “– through his mum – in his own words the strongest, toughest, hardest working woman he’s ever met – who played piano in the evenings to his four sisters and two brothers and through his own musical discoveries from John Denver to Michael Jackson  He has opened for Alan Jackson and Emerson Drive, played at the 2011 CCMA Awards and toured on his own.

Sykamore is an Artist and Songwriter who just released her new album "Pinto". Sykamore joins Country Music Made Me to discuss her western inspired upbringing in a small farming community in Canada, how the rodeo lifestyle of her parents influenced her youth, and the energy that was created when she picked up the guitar in her later teens. Sykamore and Brendan talk about her early growth as an artist in Canada, how a trip to the CCMA Awards in 2015 forever changed her path, and how a private message on Twitter from Rhett Akins turned into a publishing deal and new opportunities in Nashville. Sykamore explains how navigating the pandemic as a new artist helped shape her recent music, the excitement she has in sharing her new album, and the unapologetic approach she takes in creating pop/inspired Country Music.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy