Live music and especially music festivals are about the moments. At the end of the weekend you look back and realize that you saw a lot of acts, heard a lot of songs, but what’s going to stand out most are the special moments that either surprised, delighted, or connected with you. We’re looking forward […]
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 […]
Presented by Downtown Orillia Tim Hicks has a longer relationship with Boots & Hearts, and its fans, than almost any other country artist. He was there in the very beginning as a finalist in the Emerging Artist Showcase. He’s been back on the main stage in front of tens of thousands. He’s made special appearances […]
On a gorgeous spring Sunday evening, the Ontario country music community gathered in Ottawa to celebrate artists and industry leaders who are making music across Canada at the 2019 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Awards! From the red carpet through to the award show, it was a night of great talent, surprises, lots of […]
The 2019 Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) Award nominations have officially been released, and we want to know who you think should take home the big awards this year! Meghan Patrick and Tim Hicks lead the field with six nominations each, with some great artists also picking up multiple nominations and the chance to […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
There is nothing better than starting your work week off with an incredible evening filled with country music, friends and dancing! Last night the Palace Theatre in Calgary, Alberta welcomed Tim Hicks’ Get Loud Tour featuring the wonderful Tebey and rising star Andrew Hyatt. Opening up the night was Sudburyʼs own Andrew Hyatt; filling the […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tim Hicks is getting ready to get loud on Canada Day at the 2018 Trackside Music Festival in London, ON! The Canadian country star has a long list of hits and fan favourites, and with his new album, New Tattoo, now available, we’re ready for songs like Loud and the title track to make their way […]
New Tattoo is Tim Hicks’ fourth studio album in the last five years. It’s a 12 track record that takes him to places that we haven’t heard him go before, and that’s a good thing. Hicks has become one of Canadian country music’s most successful and recognizable acts, bringing amped-up, guitar lead, rockin’ country to […]