Podcasts about country music week

A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Arlene Quinn is an award-winning performer and songwriter who has shared the stage with Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Lorrie Morgan, and Terri Clark. Her previous releases have been played in more than 63 countries. Arlene's voice is rich and smooth with a vast vocal range. She is also a natural entertainer with a positive onstage energy. It is no wonder that she has over 25,000 followers on social media. Beginning with her first performance at age five, she has risen to incredible heights in country music. When she re-entered the music scene in 2016, she came back with a bang. Her first single, “Nowhere To Go But Up” was #1 on Music Road Radio for 12 weeks and earned her Top Artist from the Chris Top Program in Nashville. In 2017, “Life is Good” won Top Song at Nashville's Country Music Week and Arlene was featured in the Canadian Women Songwriters' Showcase in Nashville. Then came “Jackpot” in 2019 that has over 35,000 streams on Spotify, reached #3 on the International Country Music Chart, was in the top five downloaded songs on Nashville's Music Row Chart and has over 17,000 spins on US radio! Alene's current single “Wonder Woman” is an upbeat and inspiring song about never giving up, the power of friendship and a reminder that inside each of us is the heart of a hero

Send us a text and let us know what you think!We've got some time sensitive tunes for you this week in the tap room! New music this week comes from Tyller Gummersall & Michael Kelton, Reckless Kelly, Bri Bagwell and Hudson Westbrook.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!Miss Helen's joining us from a far away land and a lower quality microphone this week (so please bear with us, lol) but we're still joined up in the tap room to cover the best new music releases this week in Texas! We're talking new songs from Billie Jo Jones, Chase The Night, William Beckmann and Logan Ryan Band.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!We're a couple proud Texans this week and we're back in the taproom to talk about our favorite radio and streaming releases for the week! New music this week comes from Josh Ward, Rich O'Toole ft Bun B & Paul Wall, The Great Divide and Mark Powell & Rico Gonzales.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!It's a great week for Texas country music and we've got some of our favorites to talk about! New releases this week come from Ty Smith & The Minor Offenses ft KC Johns, Brandi Behlen, Flatland Cavalry and Wynn Williams.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!The Taproom doors are open across the country this week and we've got four new releases to tell you all about! New music this week comes from Trent Cowie, Jon Stork, Finis Smith and Pat Dalton Amico.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!Sorry for the delay y'all! Miss Helen and Captain Ron had to make a little getaway. But we're here and we've got four new songs for you as always. Releases this week come from Payton Riley, David Adam Byrnes, Kyle Garrett and Cameron Allbright!Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!We've got some recurring themes going on with our picks today and I think you're gonna liiiiike it! Four new releases this week come from Jenna Paulette, Wade Bowen, Palmer Anthony and Bart Crow.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!Join us in the Texas on Taproom this week for four brand new, straight up ANTHEMS! We're covering new releases from Sarah Hobbs, Jason Allen, Cooper Mohrmann and Parker McCollum today. Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a text and let us know what you think!Still coming down from that Labor Day buzz? Join us in the taproom for four new killer country tunes and all the other usual shenanigans! New music this week comes from Grant Gilbert & Clayton Mullen, Graycie York, Ghosts of Hill County and Wesley Hanna & Courtney Patton.Huge thanks to our friends at CH Lonestar Promo, Release Rocket & More Than Music Creations for supporting the show. Find all of our podcast episodes in audio or video format at www.texastoastpodcast.com! Spread the love by subscribing on YouTube, following us on socials @texastoastpod and MOST IMPORTANTLY, tell your friends about us!Support the show

Send us a textn this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with Canadian country artist Trudy.Trudy has had an incredible year, becoming a finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Her journey with SiriusXM has taken her to some of the biggest stages, including a showcase at Nashville's CMA Fest, a performance at LASSO in Montreal, and an upcoming appearance at the CCMA's Country Music Week in Edmonton.Trudy shares her experiences as an independent artist after her time with a major label, offering insight into the challenges and rewards of navigating the industry on her own terms. She also opens up about her unique journey through reality TV, having competed on The Voice France. And for those planning a trip to Quebec, Trudy helps us translate some essential French country slang that 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.

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

Send us a Text Message.The 2024 CMAOntario awards have come and gone for another year and it was another one for the books.The CMAOntario awards weekend brings artists and industry together annually to celebrate country music made right at home in Ontario.RELATED: Catch the full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 CMAOntario Awards ...Our intern Lily took to the media space back stage at the awards show to chat with performers and winners throughout the evening endeavours.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.

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

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!”

Show Notes! Episode 3 - August 2022A round up of the albums and singles we've been loving this month, the gigs we've enjoyed and a look at the social media announcements we've seen this month that excited us.Links to song or album titles will take you to Youtube videos of the tracks mentioned. At the end you will find links to all our social media channels, our Country Monthly Spotify playlist and anything else we've mentioned and said we'd link to.00:00: Intros Albums1:00: Ingrid Andress - Good Person5:11: Amanda Shires - Take It Like A Man9:30: Alexander Ludwig - Highway 9913:05: Kameron Marlowe - We Were CowboysSingles19:25: Gold - Dierks Bentley21:34: Josh Abbott Band & Flatland Cavalry - Don't It Make You Wanna Dance23:21: Breland ft. Lady A - Told You I Could Drink26:40: Kaylin Roberson - Placeholder28:31: Priscilla Block - Off The Deep End30:55: Jade Helliwell - Woman I Am33:06: Kendell Marvel ft. Chris Stapleton - Don't Tell Me How To Drink36:26: A Thousand Horses - Another Mile37:47: If I Was Your Lover - Kip Moore41:47: Hardy ft. Lainey Wilson - Wait In The TruckAnnouncements48:00: Chapel Hart on America's Got Talent (audition video that we mention is here)51:08: Kaitlin Butts Opry Debut on November 5th53:20: Maren Morris gets a callback to audition for Elphaba in Wicked55:23: Lainey Wilson's new album Bellbottom Country coming on 28th October56:31: Lady A cancel US tour as Charles Kelley opens up about the need to get sober57:50 - Breland Announces Headline UK Show ‘Breland and Friends' at The Garage, London, 21st October59:27: Native Harrow releasing their new album on 28th OctoberGigs1:00:59: Drake White - Live at Islington Assembly Hall1:003:36: Brandy Clark - Live at the Indigo, O2In this episode we mentioned Song Suffragettes, the only all-female writers round in Nashville. This organisation has been championing women for over 8 years now and live stream their show every Monday evening on Youtube where you can watch it back, check them out here. They are also doing the first ever Song Suffragettes tour of the UK next month, you can get tickets here. To watch the Opry from the UK. They also stream a lot on the Circle All Access Youtube channel, available here. Country Music Week line up hereThanks for listening! To keep up with future episodes, find us on social media using the links below:Facebook PageInstagramTwitter Country Monthly Spotify and Apple playlists! They feature a selection of tracks we've talked about in all episodes and is a great place to head to check them out. They're updated in line with the podcast. Spotify PlaylistApple PlaylistWatch each episode LIVE! Find us on YouTube and subscribe Country Monthly YouTube Channel

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! 

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 

THIS WEEKS LOCAL SPOTLIGHT...Shines on Stratford, Ontario's own...Justine Chantale!Jackie chats with Justine about her brand new, recently released, radio single and ep!!"One of the most promising artists in Canada's up-and-coming music scene, Justine Chantale has been described as the small-town girl with the big voice, and even bigger heart. After all, for this Stratford chanteuse, music has been a driving force for as long as she can remember.""I started singing when I was eight, in the school choir — but I never really got into playing guitar or taking voice lessons until later on," she explained. "It wasn't until I stumbled upon an open mic that I really realized what I could do."​And while the would-be singer/songwriter had been unsure about which direction her career might take, mom and dad had already set her on an epic path of inspiration, one paved with a mutual love of country music and classic rock."I grew up listening to a lot of country, my mom was into musicians like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, while my dad was all about CCR and Blue Rodeo." she said with a smile. "That appreciation really created a lot of diversity in the kind of music that would influence me down the line. I'm pretty lucky that way."Now, showcasing a blend of country and pop, Justine has continued to make a name for herself across the region, not only hitting the stage during Country Music Week at the 2016 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in London, Ont., opening for landmark artists including Jess Moskaluke, Chad Brownlee and Bobby Wills, but a number of venues including London Music Hall and Trackside Music Festival, as well as recently opening for The Proud Sons at London's downtown staple, Rum Runners.Justine will also be hitting the studio next spring, continuing to work on her second EP, a follow-up to 2015's Stepping Stones."For me, writing and playing has always been a form of self-expression, but also a way to get my point across to people and to connect," she said. "Sometimes words don't always do the job — but music does. Getting up and performing is so therapeutic ... and if it can really touch people, that's why I do it."​

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.

Country Music Week is back but due to the pandemic it's all online this year. Pip and Laura pick out the highlights of the week.

If you don't know his name, you'll know his songs. He's had huge success writing for other people with number 1s in the UK and US and now he's singing his own songs too. Hear Tebey's chat with Matt Spracklen recorded ahead of his visit to the Country Hits Radio Hub at Country Music Week in October 2019. You can listen to all of the best interviews and today's best country music 24/7 if you live in the U.K. Re-tune/ scan your digital radio, download our app for your mobile or tablet, download our skill for your smart speaker then just ask it to "Play Country Hits Radio".

Imogen spoke to Tenille Arts' back during Country Music Week about her experience singing on The Bachelor, her new album and how she has matured as an artist.

Michael Ray has had an amazing year playing at C2C Country To Country, headlining at Country Music Week and marrying fellow country singer Carly Pearce. Baylen caught up with Michael in October just before he was due to go on stage. Here's a chance to hear their chat in full. You can listen to all of the best interviews and today's best country music 24/7 if you live in the UK. Re-tune/ scan your digital radio, download our app for your mobile/ tablet or download our skill for your smart speaker and just ask it to "Play Country Hits Radio",

Imogen runs down her thoughts about the CMA 2019 Awards before diving into a conversation with Temecula Road from Country Music Week, talking about their new musical direction and touring with Scotty McCreery.

Pip and Laura discuss October's Country Music Week and speak with Walker Hayes, Travis Denning, Danielle Bradbery, Michael Ray and Temecula Road.

Continuing on the Country Music Week special series, Imogen chats to Willie Jones and Logan Mize about their latest singles, their perceptions of the genre and their love for the UK.

Charles Esten talks to us pre his Country Music Week 2019 performances about the TV show Nashville, Buddy, London Fog and how the UK was so influential to his career. You can listen to all the best interviews and today’s best country music 24/7 if you live in the UK. Re-tune / scan your digital radio, download our app for your mobile or tablet, download our skill for your smart speaker then just ask it to “Play Country Hits Radio”.

A Country Music Week special with Baylen talking to the Introducing Nashville line-up which includes Danielle Bradbery, Travis Denning and Walker Hayes. Talking Charlies Angels, Caps, Beer Craig, and everything Country in an extra extended episode to celebrate Country Music Week 2019. You can listen to all the best interviews and today’s best country music 24/7 if you live in the UK. Re-tune / scan your digital radio, download our app for your mobile or tablet, download our skill for your smart speaker then just ask it to “Play Country Hits Radio”.

In this episode, Nick Cantwell, Liam Lewis and Samantha Melrose from Belles and Gals talk about all things Country Music Week...

Pip and Laura take you through the line-up and highlights for this year's Country Music Week.

Imogen chats to Emily Hackett ahead of her performance at the Bluebird Cafe as part of Country Music Week about her most recent project 'By the Moon' baring her soul to the world and more...

Adam Gregory had me flustered for this interview, A sweet man who sat down with us to talk about his love for Canada, his Love for Country and his Love for his four year old daughter. We also talk about his recent album "Perfect World" So sit back and enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week ft. Adam Gregory. ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adamgregorysong/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/adamgregoryofficial/ Website - https://snail-star-63wj.squarespace.com/

Dan Davidson broke onto the Country Music Scene with his smash hit Found. He sits down with us to talk about his social media habits, also we talk about his switch from Rock to Country and What he would love to be named after him in his home town of St. Alberta. So sit back and enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week ft. Dan Davidson. ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/itsdandavidson/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPE_1zsyV6mWpMgWrdnt3zg Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ItsDanDavidson/ Website - https://www.dandavidsonmusic.com/

Kelsi Mayne had an amazing rise to where she is now. Starting off as a Nursing Student in the University of Windsor, she pulled her boot straps up and made a plan after two strangers gave her the push she never knew she needed. After a few years of festivals in rural Ontario, she is now a unstoppable force. So sit back and enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week Ft. Kelsi Mayne ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KelsiMayne/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/K3LSiJeAN Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kelsimayne Website - https://kelsimayne.com/home

David James is on fire in the Canadian Country Music Scene. He sits down during Country Music Week on Cross Border Interviews to talk about his upbringing in Manitoba, His new song "All The Time", and his song writing style. So sit back and enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week Ft. David James. ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - http://www.davidjamesmusic.ca Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/davidjamesmusic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVj-oJhvkssW4N62svZ1QEA/feed Website - http://www.davidjamesmusic.ca

Blake Reid is an interesting Country Music Star. You dont traditionally think of documentary film makers when thinking Country Music, but Blake Reid is both. He currently has a documentary out called "No Roads In" and it is winning awards around the globe. We talks about that documentary, his music, and Background. So sit back and enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week Ft. Blake Reid ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blakereidband/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/BlakeReidBand Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blakereidband Website - https://www.blakereidband.com/

Aaron Allen may not look like your typical Country Music Star but his voice and his songwriting ability will change your view right away. In todays episode we sit down and talk about Tattoo's, His New Song "Good Tattoo" and of course Country Music. So enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week ft. Aaron Allen ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/aaronallenmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/aaronallenmusic/ Website - https://www.aaronallenmusic.com

Ben Chase is our first guest on the Cross Border Interview Country Music Week Series. During this interview we talk about a range of topics including his upbringing in Prince Edward Island, his new song All Over It and Country Music Today. Sit back and Enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week Ft. Ben Chase ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebenchase/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BenChaseMusic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxkECnvyJhsnM5-DJt0XWUA Website - https://benchasemusic.com/home

Amy Nelson has made a name for herself across the world in the Country Music Industry. Getting her start in Regina, Saskatchewan she was a music teacher before setting off and become an internationally known country music star. During the podcast we talk about a range of topics including Her new album, her partnering with Boston Pizza and A Music Camp she is involved with. So enjoy Cross Border Interviews Country Music Week Ft. Amy Nelson. ************************************************************** More Details on the Artist Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amynelsonmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmyNelsonMusic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/amynelsonmusic Website - https://www.amynelson.ca/about

Hey Everyone, we are shaking things up a little bit this week. Starting at 10:00 A.M. today we will be releasing new podcasts for our Country Music Week Series here on the Cross Border Interview Podcast. They are shorter in length but overall they are just as fun! So sit back and relax and enjoy the Cross Border Interview: Country Music Week!

We're in Saskatoon for Country Music Week and this true treat of a sit down with this NL born singer/songwriter and actress. We talk about her big time producer, her talented family, her affinity for the stage and so much more! Listen...

Imogen runs down the second half of Country Music Week, including gigs by Eric Paslay, Russell Dickerson, Cassadee Pope and Darius Rucker, with clips from the gigs and interviews from the artists.

Imogen runs through the incredible live week of music that was Country Music Week. At 10.56, she interviews Lainey Wilson about her experiences in the UK, her vision for her EP and what to expect from the upcoming album. The episode features clips from all the live shows and run downs of the days.

Imogen sits down with City Cowgirl - Caroline Scott, talking all things Country Music Week, CMA thoughts and predictions and the evolution of City Cowgirl.

Yesterday, the Burlington Skyway was closed after a truck toppled over due to high winds. Who makes the judgment call to close the bridge? Why wasn't just the lanes affected closed and have everyone go around? Guest: Kerry Schmidt, Sergeant - Media Relations, Highway Safety Division, Ontario Provincial Police Premier Kathleen Wynne says that the Ontario government is currently in talks to purchase more hydro from Quebec. How is this going to affect the hydro plan that they have put forward that will help consumers struggling with high rates? Can purchasing more power lower rates? Guest: Brian Hill, Associate Producer, Global News. White House officials said yesterday that the President was not a target of an investigation. This comes five days after the President raised the claim that President Obama had wiretapped Trump Tower. Until yesterday his press secretary has declined to discuss the claim but yesterday, he was handed a note that said that there is no reason to think that the president was the target of an investigation. Guest: Michael Traugott, professor emeritus of communication studies and political science, University of Michigan.  Next year, Hamilton will host Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards Show. Guest: Graham Rockingham. Music Critic, Hamilton Spec. Why did the CCMA's choose Hamilton and how does the show and the city benefit?   Guest: Don Green, President of the Canadian Country Music Awards. 

Peter Goral interviews Canadian Singer& Songwriter Krista Earle. Krista Earle has hit the Canadian and International Music Scene. With the release of her 4th single a Christmas song called “Dear Santa” to National Radio is receiving heavy radio rotation across Canada. Krista has a very original sound, a powerhouse of a voice with a sweet tone. Her music is a unique blend of catchy country/pop/rock melodies. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Krista has had a great passion for singing and performing from an early age, coming from a family whose talents were singing and playing numerous instruments. Krista has a solid track record in performance. Her musical journey began when she was contracted at the very early age of 14 to perform as a main stage Disney Performer for stage shows across Ontario which she continues do. A numerous 1st place winner in Music Festivals, Vocal Competitions and Shows, performing at the CCMA’s Country Music Week, NSAI Tin Pan North, Music week and Indie week in Toronto. Canadian showcases in Nashville, including performing at the famous Bluebird Café and Commodore Room. Krista was a finalist in the International Songwriters Competition, and the recipient of the prestigious Government of Ontario Arts Award. Krista was represented in MIDEM at the International Music Festival in Cannes, France. She was also nominated in the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards for Female Artist, Single, Songwriter and Rising Star for the last three years. And has also reached International attention, tracking on both European, USA and Australian radio. http://www.kristaearle.com/

Krista Earle returns to What's The Word? to chat about her singles"Just People" and "Dear Santana." Krista is a singer/songwriter from the Toronto area of Canada. A numerous 1st place winner in Music Festivals, Vocal Competitions and Shows, performing at the CCMA’s Country Music Week, NSAI Tin Pan North, Canadian showcase in Nashville, including performing at the famous Bluebird Café, and Music Week in Toronto.  Krista was a finalist in the International Songwriters Competition, and the recipient of the prestigious Government of Ontario Arts Award. Krista was represented in MIDEM at the International Music Festival in Cannes, France. She was also nominated in the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards for Female Artist, Single and Songwriter of the year (2013-2014) and currently is nominated for Female Artist, Single, Songwriter and Rising Star of the Year 2015 for her single "I'm Done." Her single also reached International attention, tracking on both European and Australian radio. Website: www.kristaearle.com Twitter: @kristaearle YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/kristaearle

Saskatchewan Country artist Stephanie Rose is here to talk about her new EP called Go Where The Wind Takes You available at iTunes now. She recently returned from Country Music Week and the CCMAS which took place in September in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The first single from Stephanie's album is called Bed Of Roses and is at country radio now. The project was produced by the husband-and-wife musical team of RyLee Madison & Clay Krasner. Tune in to hear stories and songs from this talented Canadian Country artist.  

TwoShine County - the Calgary-based Country duo consisting of front men Daron Schofield and Dennis Hann - has just released a new single 'Love This Song."  Stevie Jewel - born in Muskoka, Ontario and now living in Nashville - has just released her new single "Memory Lane." Ryan Keown - Manitoba Country artist - has just released his new single "Amen." All three acts will being performing as part of Country Music Week and the CCMAs in Halifax in September 2015. Check out more In The Country interviews at www.inthecountryinterviews.com

Don Green, president of the Country Music Association of Canada (CCMA) joins me to discuss the CCMA Nominations announced July 15, 2015. Country Music Week, which includes the CCMA Awards Show, takes place September 9 through 13th in Halifax. Ontario Country artist Brittany Brodie joins me on the show to talk about her new song "Together Never Alone". We'll also chat about her influences, songwriting and her trips to Nashville.  

Cadence Grace, Ann Chaplin and Stacey Zegers have had major successes in their own right as solo female artists, but never imagined that together their collective talents would catapult them to an entirely new level as Runaway Angel. Individually, they have toured Canada, the United States, Europe and Britain, opening for major acts like Dean Brody, Aaron Pritchett, One More Girl, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Lines, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive, and Doc Walker. It all began in 2009 when Stacey and Cadence met on set during the filming of CMT’s Karaoke Star, where both were finalists and became fast friends. Cadence then met Ann at CCMA Week in 2011 and they clicked instantly. In late 2013, the three friends joined forces and together Runaway Angel was born.  The girls’ first online release in January 2014 titled ‘Our Story’ was the first song they wrote together as a trio and it landed them in the Regional Finals for the 2014 CBC Searchlight contest. Summer of 2014 was filled with ground breaking experiences for the trio, who enjoyed their first opening spots as a group for Dierks Bentley and Tim Hicks, and played in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase. They were invited to present an award at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards and attended 2014 Country Music Week in Edmonton where they performed in the Coast to Coast Showcase at West Edmonton Mall. March 9th, 2015 was the release of their debut single ‘Run Angel Run’ co-written with Ole Publishing’s Bruce Wallace and produced by award-winning producer Jason Barry. Stacey, Ann and Cadence are excited to release their debut EP this spring. Runaway Angel earned 4 nominations at the 2015 CMAO Awards. 

Krista Earle, Country pop/rock singer and songwriter is hitting the International Music Scene. Her first single "Bad Hair Day" was released to Canadian National Radio followed by her single "Man Up" receiving heavy radio rotation. Krista Earle has a very original sound, a powerhouse of a voice with a sweet tone. Her music, a unique blend of catchy country/pop/rock melodies. Krista already has a strong fan base of tweens, teens and adults that follow her to her live performances across Canada.Born in Toronto, Ontario, Krista has had a great passion for singing and performing from an early age. Krista comes from a family whose talents were singing and playing numerous instruments. Krista has a solid track record in performance. She was contracted at the very early age of 14 to perform as a main stage Disney Performer for stage shows across Ontario which she continues to do, along with Bridal modelling for a Major Bridal Magazine.>Krista has worked with Producer Steve Ashley of Heritage Studios, Burlington, Ontario, Shannon Gunn Professor and Masters of Composition at Humber College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada's top vocal coach and producer Elaine Overholt, of Big Voice Studios, Toronto, Ontario and is presently working with Juno award winning producer, composer, and music director Glenn Morley in Toronto, Ontario, also collaborating with hit Canadian and Nashville based songwriters.>A numerous 1st place winner in the Music Festival Vocal Competitions and shows, featured in several International Music Magazines and having done dozens of Radio Interviews. Krista was a finalist in the International Songwriters Competition, and the recipient of the prestigious Government of Ontario Arts Award. She also had the privilege to and continues to perform at the CCMA's Country Music Week, NSAI Tin Pan North, and Music Week in Toronto. She is a standing member of Country Music Association of Ontario, and Canada, Nashville Songwriters Association International, Songwriters Association of Canada, and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.Krista was represented at MIDEM 2013, the International Music Festival in Cannes, France. She also was nominated in three categories at the of the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards for Female Artist, Single and Songwriter of the Year for her single "You Can Count On Me" 2013, and is in the lst round nominations for Female Artist, Single and Songwriter of the Year 2014 for her single "I'm Done". Also, being offered a singing roll in the movie about Winston Churchill to be filmed this summer in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Krista's music story has also been shared in Nashville based award winning author Joyce Knudson's book titled "Music Throughout the Ages", where she can inspire other artists to persevere and follow their dreams. Also an advocate for numerous charities, Krista works with the Sicks Kids' Make A Wish Foundation. Also, just back from a recent trip to Nashville for songwriting and performing showcases, she was honoured to be asked to be a part of Women Rock for Charity Event, where she took women from all over the country, helped them form a Rock band, from writing, rehearsing, and performing a song, which was featured on Nashville Television. >Krista has just released her third new single I'm Done" to Canadian National Radio, already receiving heavy radio rotation in both Europe, Australia,and the US. The official music video has just been released to CMT Canada.Krista's dedication and passion is evident in both her writing and performance."Her experience as a performer is evident when listening to Krista sing and watching her perform. Watch out for Krista Earle! She is a force to be reckoned with a brand-spankin'-new powerhouse voice that'll caress your heart and lyrics that will turn your head around. I LOVE working with this girl!""Elaine Overholt""Krista Earle has the voice, looks and stage presence to catch your attention in a crowded field of female country artists, but it is the sense of both humor and depth in her lyrics that really sets her apart from her peers"."Glenn Morley"