Kris Barclay
New Music Spotlight with The Darcys, Ashley Kutcher & MORE!
April 17th, 2021 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from The Darcys, Ashley Kutcher, FIONN, Kris Barclay, and Ley Vara The New Music Spotlight is here for your weekend music discovery, and we’ve got five new songs for you to dive into. With alternative, pop, R&B, and country all represented by Canadian and American artists, we’ve tried to give you some variety […]
New Music Spotlight with Arkells, Eric Church, James Barker Band, Curtis Waters, and Kris Barclay
August 1st, 2020 by Joshua MurrayNew Music from Arkells, Eric Church, James Barker Band, Curtis Waters, and Kris Barclay The New Music Spotlight is here with some names you know and maybe a couple that you don’t, and that’s the whole point. We’ve got five songs that we think you ought to hear, and we don’t want to waste any […]
Trish’s 10 Favourite Photos of 2019
December 11th, 2019 by Trish CasslingShooting photos is my favourite part of my work. I didn’t get out as much this year, but it was still hard to narrow down my choices to just ten. There are lots of portraits shots in year’s group. Here are my ten favourite photos for 2019. *Photos listed chronologically CMAO Songwriters in the Round […]
Kris Barclay at Boots and Hearts 2019 – Presented by Downtown Orillia
August 9th, 2019 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Whitney SouthPresented by Downtown Orillia 2018 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase winner, Kris Barclay opened up the 2019 Coors Banquet Kick-Off show on Thursday night, making a triumphant return to the stage that gave him his big break. The Ontario native worked the crowd, told them about his win last year, and sang songs for […]
New Faces Shine at CMAO Showcase Ottawa
June 16th, 2019 by Whitney South and 📸 Trish CasslingOttawa was rocking Saturday night as Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario New Faces Showcase, giving fans a chance to take in some of the province’s best up and coming young talent. Kicking things off was Toronto-born Owen Barney, who has been strumming the guitar since he was 7-years-old. Known to find influence in […]
New Music Spotlight with Shawn Mendes, The Planet Smashers, Kris Barclay, and More
May 3rd, 2019 by Trish CasslingNew Music from Shawn Mendes, The Planet Smashers, Kris Barclay, Knifey, Alexandria Maillot, and Zoibaf & TRUNG Featuring AXYL It’s Friday, and that means a lot of new music! In this New Music Spotlight entry, I’m all over the place. I’ve got some pop, some ska, some country, some indie rock and I’ve got a […]
Country Kicks Cancers Ass – Community Rallies For Cadence Grace
March 6th, 2019 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Whitney SouthOn 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, […]
Boots & Hearts Fills Out 2019 Lineup!
March 4th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayThe Boots & Hearts Music Festival has added a heap of new names to the 2019 lineup, bringing all kinds of country music talent to the table for the August 8-11 weekend of entertainment. Six artists had already been announced as headliners (Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Cole Swindell, Kane Brown, and Kip Moore) for […]
Country Kicks Cancers Ass Benefit for Cadence Grace Announced!
February 12th, 2019 by Joshua MurrayMore 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 […]
Tim Hicks and Friends Kickoff Get Loud Tour in Toronto
November 2nd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Get Loud Tour kicked off in Toronto on Thursday night with some extra special guests, an excited crowd, and a booming performance by headliner Tim Hicks. The tour kickoff was presented by Boots & Hearts, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and KX Country and just like the Royal, it brought country to the city. […]
Congratulations Kris Barclay, Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots & Hearts 2018
August 17th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 2018 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, presented by Chevrolet Canada took over the Front Porch Stage to kick off the four-day country music festival on Thursday afternoon. With seven talented and excited acts ready to roll, there was no shortage of electricity in the air under the tent. After the performances (all fantastic) […]
Boots & Hearts 2018 Emerging Artist Showcase Finalists Preview – Presented by Downtown Orillia
August 3rd, 2018 by Joshua MurrayPresented by Downtown Orillia The Emerging Artist Showcase contest returns to Boots & Hearts 2018, presented by Chevrolet and featuring seven up-and-coming country artists ready to make their mark. In past years we’ve seen talent like Tebey, Tim Hicks, The Reklaws, Trinity Bradshaw, Johnson Crook, James Barker Band, Vanessa Marie Carter, and Jade Eagleson take the […]
The Budweiser County Fair Returns to Toronto for 2018
June 21st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Budweiser County Fair is coming back to Toronto in 2018, and it’s getting bigger! Last year, the inaugural County Fair country music festival took over a parking lot on King Street West – but this July 20 and 21 the fair moves to the Fort York Commons at 250 Fort York Blvd. While the […]
2018 NHL Playoff Preview with Brett Kissel, High Valley, One Bad Son, and More
April 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayWith the NHL playoffs set to start, we reached out to some hockey loving musicians to get their predictions for the postseason. Thanks to Brett Kissel, Brad Rempel (High Valley), Adam Hicks (One Bad Son), Hunter Brothers, Kris Barclay, and Forest Blakk for giving their two cents… here’s hoping at least one of them is […]
2018 Havelock Country Jamboree Lineup Announcement
February 20th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 29th annual Havelock Country Jamboree is set for action this August, and promises to give fans a weekend of country music hits. The festival, one of the largest in Ontario, has a long history of bringing hit makers and fan favourites from all over Canada and the United States to their Twin Stages. And […]
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