Leaving Thomas
Leaving Thomas – Nothing Comes For Free [Album Review]
May 31st, 2019 by Joshua MurrayCountry-pop duo Leaving Thomas is back with new music on their brand new album, Nothing Comes For Free. The Calgary-based pair’s follow-up to their self-titled debut album in early 2018 is fresh and bounces with their personalities, which also shows off their vision for where they want to be with their music. Annika and Bryton […]
Trish’s 10 Most Listened to Country Albums of 2018
December 24th, 2018 by Trish CasslingAs 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, […]
2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Red Carpet Photo Review
September 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayCanada’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 […]
Kiss About It, Leaving Thomas at Boots & Hearts 2018 Interview
August 19th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayLeaving Thomas has got some hot irons in the fire, and we caught up with the Calgary duo at Boots & Hearts 2018 to talk about what they’ve got coming. The Waiting Kind Of Girl singers came to the festival as surprise additions to the SiriusXM stage in the VIP barn. It was a welcome […]
New Music Spotlight with Eric Church, Dallas Smith and More
July 20th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayNew Music From Eric Church, Dallas Smith, In My Coma, Leaving Thomas, and The Trews This edition of the New Music Spotlight is a country and rock combo. We’ve got lead singles from new albums, new songs from long-time favourites, and all of it adds up to make a great selection of music for a […]
2018 CCMA Award Nominations Announced
July 11th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe 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 […]
Calgary Stampede 2018 Nashville North Preview – Biggest Hits and Favourites
June 19th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Nashville North lineup at the 2018 Calgary Stampede is loaded with country music talent that will bring big hits and fan favourites to the stage from July 5 to 15. The 11-day run will bring (in order) Gord Bamford, Petric, Meghan Patrick, Randy Houser, LOCASH, The Road Hammers, James Barker Band, The Washboard Union, […]
SiriusXM Top of the Country Contest Announces Grand Prize Finalists
June 12th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayFrom a field of 12 semi-finalists, three emerging stars in Canadian country music have been voted as the grand prize finalists in the SiriusXM Top of the Country contest. Congratulations to Leaving Thomas (West Region), Andrew Hyatt (Central Region), and Jason Benoit (East Region) for making it through to the finals! We would also like […]
SiriusXM Top of the Country Semi-Finalists Q&A
May 31st, 2018 by Joshua MurrayVoting in the SiriusXM Top of the Country contest is in full swing, and we’re here to give you a little more insight into the 2018 semi-finalists with a brand new Q&A! We caught up with all nine of the grand prize hopefuls to learn a little more about their backgrounds, influences, the songs they’ve submitted […]
2018 Calgary Stampede Concert Series Lineup Announcement
May 25th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Calgary Stampede returns from July 6 to 15, with a ton of music in their 2018 concert series, keeping the tradition that started in 1912 alive and well! This year, the 10-day festival is bringing some serious talent to the stage. With country, pop, rock, and more lined up in the Virgin Mobile Stampede […]
Voting Now Open in SiriusXM / CCMA’s Top of the Country Contest
May 17th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayVoting is now open to the public in the SiriusXM / Canadian Country Music Association Top of the Country contest! Nine semi-finalists have been picked from an overwhelming number of entries in the contest, with each of them recording a video to show off their talents and try to earn your votes. Check out the […]
Get Me There – Shawn Austin Interview & 5 Quick Questions
April 25th, 2018 by Joshua Murray and 📸 Trish CasslingShawn Austin’s career is on the upswing, and the Vancouver country singer is ready to take full advantage of every opportunity he has to take things to the next level. We caught up with the Paradise Found singer at the SiriusXM offices in Toronto to talk about his latest single, Get Me There, as well […]
Sound of Music Festival Announces 2018 Country Lineup
March 29th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayBurlington’s Sound of Music Festival has grown into Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival, and in 2018, they look to continue the tradition they’ve started. UPDATE, April 3, 2018: Kip Moore has been officially announced as the Sunday, June 10 co-headliner! As a multi-genre festival, Sound of Music has been known to include everything from rock […]
Lucknow’s Music in the Fields 2018 Lineup Announcement
March 28th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayLucknow’s Music in the Fields is preparing for the 10th anniversary of their August country music festival with the announcement of nine 2018 artists. With a robust Canadian representation, hit-makers and fan favourites will perform for fans on the main stage at Music in the Fields. The festival runs from Thursday, August 23 to Saturday, […]
2018 Big Valley Jamboree Full Lineup Announcement
March 14th, 2018 by Joshua MurrayThe Big Valley Jamboree has announced its full lineup for the 2018 festival, and it’s looking good! With strong headliners, and a ton of Canadian country music talent in the mix, BVJ is set to be a good time from August 2 – 5. Heck, with 27 acts on the schedule, it might be an […]
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