Live music made its way back to Ontario in a big way this past weekend, as the first-ever HarmoniaFest took over the Italian Cultural Centre of Milton’s grounds Saturday night. The brainchild of 2020 Country Music Association of Ontario Female Artist of the Year nominee Nicole Rayy, it was an evening showcasing some of the […]
In the world of country music, there ain’t no party like a tailgate party. And what better way to kick off the big event than with a gig showcasing some of the province’s brightest young stars? On July 17, Ottawa’s Sparks Street played host to the CMAOntario official tailgate party, with a slew of performers […]
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 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. […]
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 Budweiser Country Throwdown returned to the Rock ‘N’ Horse Saloon in downtown Toronto on Friday night for night two of two and a whole lot more country music fun! Following Thursday night’s party with The Reklaws, Emily Reid, and Jade Eagleson with the same level of energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment wasn’t necessarily going to […]
The Budweiser Country Throwdown is coming to the Rock ‘n’ Horse Saloon on July 19 & 20, and we’re giving away tickets in our brand new contest! Over two nights, the Rock ‘n’ Horse will present six emerging country stars, and all of them will be ready to have a good time. This collection of […]
The 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 […]
New Music from Dear Rouge, RALPH, Leah Daniels, Caveboy and FRANKIIE We’re excited to follow up International Women’s Day with a strong selection of female voices in this edition of the New Music Spotlight. Artists from Vancouver, Toronto, Uxbridge, and Montreal come together to make up our feature, and we love all of them. Check […]
Over the last few years we’ve been sharing some of our favourite covers of pop and rock songs by country artists with you in lists of 10. We’ve been able to share covers of Fleetwood Mac, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Nirvana, Cyndi Lauper, and more… and today we’re back with 10 more. Some of these […]
With the holiday season coming up on us, we’ve been sliding into the spirit with some of our favourite artists. And to help get us a little more excited for gifts and friends and family and holiday music, Ben Hudson has joined the fun. We caught up with Ben for a quick, holiday edition, round […]
This year, to celebrate the holiday season, we asked some of our musician friends to send us pics and videos sharing their best wishes to you! We would like to thank everyone that helped us out with this project, the artists and their teams, and we would like to thank all of you for enjoying […]
We caught up with the 2015 CMAO Rising Star and 2016 Female Artist of the Year winner, Leah Daniels at the Strut Social house during Canadian Country Music Week and had a chance to sit her down for a little chat. So, without any further ado, we present to you, Uxbridge, ON’s Leah Daniels and […]
Ever year, as summer winds down and we prepare for fall, we make our way to Exhibition Station and the Canadian National Exhibition… and when we’re there we’re sure to stop in at the Northern Comfort Saloon. As part of Toronto’s growing country music landscape, the Saloon brings some great emerging talent to the city […]