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2016 CMAO Awards Red Carpet & Green Room Photo Review!
June 3rd, 2016 by Joshua MurrayThe Country Music Association of Ontario Awards were full of super talented, and pretty good looking people… and we have the photos to prove it! Check out some of the looks from the red carpet first (and leave a comment telling us who you think looked the best) and then have a look at some […]
CMAO Awards 2016 Wrap and Photo Review!
June 1st, 2016 by Joshua MurrayMarkham, ON – On a gorgeous Monday night, country music gathered to celebrate the Ontario artists and industry leaders that are making music so many of us are enjoying all across Canada at the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards! From the red carpet to the award show, hosted by Jason McCoy (who was […]
2016 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Preview: Performer Q&A
May 24th, 2016 by Joshua MurrayThe Country Music Association of Ontario Awards are coming up quickly (Monday, May 30) and we’re pretty damn excited to see the artists show up, hang out, win some awards, and jump up on stage to perform for the crowd at the Flato Markham Theatre. To get Ontario country fans ready we caught up with […]
No End In Sight: Runaway Angel Album Release Party
April 23rd, 2016 by Joshua MurrayTwo years in the making, No End In Sight, represents thousands of miles spent on the road, thousands of hours working on the music, and one big, full introduction to country music fans. We first saw Runaway Angel at Boots & Hearts 2014 as part of the SiriusXM Emerging Artist Showcase, and quickly followed that […]
2016 CMAO Performer Announcement & Contest!
April 21st, 2016 by Joshua MurrayExciting news for Ontario country music fans dropped this morning when the County Music Association of Ontario announced the live performers at this year’s awards show. Earlier in April we found out who’s been nominated for the awards, with Tebey, Jason Blaine, and Leah Daniels leading the way… and on May 30 in Markham, we’ll […]
2016 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees!
April 11th, 2016 by Joshua MurrayOver the last few years it’s been clear to see that Ontario is becoming a country music hotbed. Artists like Tim Hicks, Tebey, Small Town Pistols, Autumn Hill, and Kira Isabella have lit up country radio + stages all over the province, and across Canada… and it’s been awesome to watch. 2016 looks like it’s […]
thereviewsarein.com February 2016 Playlist!
February 1st, 2016 by Joshua MurrayA new month is here… and we’re ready to fall in love with new music. And If you’re looking for some new tracks to learn and love in February, we’re here to help. Check out our February 2016 playlist for some emerging talent, huge stars, and personal favourites. If there are songs you think we […]
Welcome to the Country Music Youth Movement
January 30th, 2016 by Joshua MurrayMusic, like all things in life, goes through phases. We embrace the things and people we love and hold onto them for years at a time, sometimes overlooking what and who comes next because of our tunnel vision. But right now we are knee deep in a country music youth movement that is turning over […]
27th Annual Havelock Country Jamboree Lineup Announcement
October 30th, 2015 by Trish CasslingThis morning Havelock released their first list of artists and we’re pretty excited. They’ve chosen some of my favourite artists. Let’s get started! The Band Perry, one of my absolute favourite live acts. Kimberley, Reid and Neil Perry have been at this since 2005 and they’re getting better and better. They’ve got a new single […]
5 Tips for Finding More New Music
September 27th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWe wish you guys could hear it all… There is so much music being made right now. We’re lucky enough to be sent links and streams from local artists in Toronto, the rest of Canada, across the United States, and Europe. There’s just not enough time in the day to write about it all or […]
2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards Recap
May 27th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayOn Monday night in Markham, the brightest talent in Ontario country music gathered to celebrate the industry and the achievements of 2014. With 12 awards, and as many performances, the Flato Markham Theatre certainly was the place to be. As first time attendees and first time voters, both Trish and I were ready to celebrate […]
May 2-4 Country Music Party Playlist
May 15th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayThe long weekend is here, and that means it’s time to pour a drink, turn on some music and have some fun. Sorry that I can’t handle the drinks for everyone, but whether you’re a beer person, or a whisky person, or rum, or vodka, or wine, or a Fireball person… I can help with […]
5 Female Acts We’re Excited To See At CMW 2015
April 29th, 2015 by Trish CasslingIt’s CMW time again. The time when Toronto fills up with musicians from everywhere! This is the time of year we line up for bands we know and love, and if we’re lucky, we come across something new and intoxicating. So who’s at the top of our list for this year? Leah Daniels Yep, number one […]
Time to Vote: 2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Award Nominees
April 15th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayWell it’s official now. The 2015 Country Music Association of Ontario Award nominees have been announced and final voting is now open for CMAO members. As a 1st time voting member of the CMAO I’ve got an added interest in the nominee list this year – and I’ve already voted in 2 rounds to get […]
Enter Now: Boots & Hearts 2015 Emerging Artist Showcase
March 11th, 2015 by Joshua MurrayThe Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase is back for 2015! Presented once again by SiriusXM, the Emerging Artist Showcase has helped to launch the careers of Tebey and Tim Hicks (2012), The Recklaws (2013), Runaway Angel, Ty Baynton, Trinity Bradshaw (2014) and more! If you’re interested in taking a chance at stardom, the process […]
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