RBC Royal Bank Ottawa Bluesfest made a huge lineup announcement on Tuesday morning, dropping a full 100 artist lineup for the July 2020 festival. We already knew the Saints And Sinners Tour was bringing The Headstones, Big Wreck, Moist, and The Tea Party on July 18. We knew that Jack Johnson, Marshmello, Vance Joy, Lil […]
Canadian country music continues to grow with big stars, big hits, and a lot of love from fans from coast to coast. And now, we know which of the country’s artists will be vying for hardware at the 2019 CCMA Awards in Calgary on September 8. There are a lot of great and talented people […]
On a Sunday afternoon in downtown Toronto, the spirit and love of the Canadian country music community were as strong as its ever been. A sold-out crowd gathered at Rock ‘N’ Horse Saloon for the Country Kicks Cancers Ass fundraiser in support of Cadence Grace, and together we all witnessed an afternoon of talent, love, […]
More times than we can count, members of the Canadian country music community have told us how much it feels like they are all part of one big family. And now, members of that family are coming together to help one of their own in her time of need. Fans of Canadian country music, particularly […]
The Havelock Country Jamboree is ready to rock for the 30th year this summer when the music plays from August 15 to 18, 2019! The tradition of the jamboree continues this summer with more than two dozen artists on the festival’s twin stages. So far, we’ve got 18 artists announced for the four-day musical run, […]
2018 has been a year full of amazing memories for me. My son Oliver was born, I got engaged, and I had the chance to see great concerts, interview talented artists, and experience some awesome backstage moments. As we continue our year in review content series, I’ve taken a look back at all of the […]
As we continue to wind down 2018, I’ve compiled my list of the 10 country music albums that got the most play from me this year. In keeping with our tradition, I’ve included the most played song from each album. My list is almost exclusively Canadian with appearances from Texas trio, Midland and Australian superstar, […]
As we continue our look back at 2018, I’ve put together a list of the 10 country music albums that I listened to the most this year. I’ve added the most played song from each of the albums so you can get a taste of them if you don’t know them already. And if you […]
Jessica Mitchell came home to Toronto on Thursday night. The singer was joined by Sons of Daughters at The Great Hall for the Heart of Glass Tour performance. Playing the beautiful, intimate Longboat Hall space, the evening was full of music, stories, and emotions. The venue offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere which lent itself perfectly […]
We’re back with another list of great country covers of songs from the worlds of pop and rock. This time we’ve got a mix of male and female voices – all of them from Canada! This list also includes a special cover of The Parachute Club’s 1983 hit, Rise Up. The #RiseUpRedux was recorded by […]
Canada’s biggest country stars hit the red carpet in Hamilton at the 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards on Sunday night. And they looked amazing! Weather moved the red carpet indoors, but the stars still shined and posed for photos on their way into the 2018 CCMA awards show. They also stopped to engage with […]
Music is at it’s most powerful when it makes a difference. In its biggest moments, music can change lives. And with the 35th Anniversary edition of Parachute Club’s Rise Up, The Common Cause Collective (3XC) is aiming to do just that. All proceeds from sales, streaming, etc. of Rise Up Redux (35th Anniversary Edition) will go […]
The 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominations have been announced with a mix of CCMA veterans and new-comers up for honours at the September 9 award show in Hamilton, ON. Jess Moskaluke (three-time Female Artist of the Year) and Brett Kissel (2017 Male Artist of the Year) lead the way with six nominations each this […]
The 2018 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Show is scheduled for Sunday, June 3 in London, ON at Centennial Hall with 15 awards up for grabs and performances by Cold Creek County, Andrew Hyatt, Dan Davidson, Jason Blaine, Meaghan Patrick, The Reklaws, Tebey, Tim Hicks, The Western Swing Authority, and 2018 Impact Award recipient, […]
Jessica Mitchell, the soulful singer-songwriter who bends genres and breaks hearts, has released her debut full-length album, Heart Of Glass, and it should surprise nobody that she has put together a collection of songs that drip with emotion, power, and depth. As a songwriter on this album, Jessica Mitchell reveals the ability to tell a […]