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Nice Horse – Enjoy The Ride

Nice Horse – Enjoy The Ride
by Roman Mitz Alberta-based Nice Horse provides one of the best country music values of the summer as they take to the Northern Comfort Saloon stage at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto from August 31 to September 2. The show is free with CNE admission so just order up a tall boy or two and enjoy the sweet sounds... Read More

JESSIE REYEZ RELEASES NEW TRACK “BODY COUNT”

JESSIE REYEZ RELEASES NEW TRACK “BODY COUNT”
Jessie Reyez earned yet another career milestone moment this week with her debut performance at the 2018 MTV VMA’s, performing new single “Apple Juice”, and today celebrates that achievement with the release of a new remix version of her wildly popular single “Body Count“, featuring two other current female pop / R&B icons, Kehlani and Normani via FMLY/Island /Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. Much like... Read More

t’s in his Blood: Shawn Mendes Wins Big at THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS

t’s in his Blood: Shawn Mendes Wins Big at THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVAS
So proud to give @Shawn Mendes the #ArtistOfTheYear award. So freaking deserved, and followed by an amazing performance.” – Scott Helman, THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVA presenter “I loved hanging out with #iHeartRadioMMVAs host @awkwafina (the first American Asian actress to host a North American awards show!!) and @Meghan_Trainor! Fierce, fine ladies!!” – Tyra Banks, THE 2018 IHEARTRADIO MMVA presenter  – Rising superstar... Read More

Gord Bamford Announces Honkytonks & Dive Bar Tour

Gord Bamford Announces Honkytonks & Dive Bar Tour
Platinum-selling Sony Music Entertainment Canada recording artist Gord Bamford, announced he is returning to his performing roots to celebrate the release of his latest single “Dive Bar”, with the Honkytonks & Dive Bar Tour. Beginning in Calgary, AB on October 17 the tour will hit 29 Canadian cities from coast to coast, giving fans the chance to see one of Canada’s biggest Country music superstars in... Read More

The Trews Re-Invent Themselves With Civilianaires Release

The Trews Re-Invent Themselves With Civilianaires Release
  By Keith Sharp Having reached that dreaded contractual obligation `Greatest Hits’ point in their collective careers, Antigonish Nova Scotia’s The Trews knew they had reached a significant landmark in what had been an illustrious 15-year journey. Do they view their 2016 `Time Capsules’ release as the beginning of the end of their creativity or do they utilize the release... Read More

Blues Rocker Jesse Roper Announces Access To Infinity Tour

Blues Rocker Jesse Roper Announces Access To Infinity Tour
B.C. based singer-songwriter and guitarist, Jesse Roper announced he is bringing his electrifying live performance on the road in support of his latest album, Access to Infinity. Canadian dates will kick off on October 12 in his hometown of Victoria, BC and wrap November 16 in Niagara Falls, ON. “If I could be on the road 364 days a year I would. No joke. I feel alive when I’m on tour,” said Jesse Roper. “It’s my... Read More

Charlie Major Goes MADD

Charlie Major Goes MADD
“I’m on Highway 401 coming out of Trenton, which was a parking lot, and right now I’m doing about two kilometres per hour.” Canadian country icon Charlie Major is on the road providing a report on the traffic conditions that have already added about an hour to his travel time enroute to Toronto’s Budweiser Amphitheatre. He’s taking the stage to... Read More

LOWEST OF THE LOW SHAKESPEARE MY BOX!!

LOWEST OF THE LOW  SHAKESPEARE MY BOX!!
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 21, 2018 After 27 years of fierce independence, Lowest Of The Low have decided to suckle on the corporate teat and partner with Warner Music Canada for the release of their massive box set, Shakespeare My Box!!.  The band’s career retrospective will launch on November 21, 2018 exclusively through the band’s website.  Fans can pre-order now at https://WarnerMusicCanada.lnk.to/ShakespeareMyBox Shakespeare My... Read More

Country Thunder Music Festival Prairie Winds Park Calgary Alberta

Country Thunder Music Festival  Prairie Winds Park  Calgary Alberta
  August 17, 18, 19,  2018   Some serious partyin’ was going down in north east Calgary. Line dancin’, redneckin’ drinkin’, yehawin’ and plain ol’ good vibes were in the air as the Country Thunder Festival finished this year’s run at Prairie Winds Park. Three other dates take place yearly in Arizona, Wisconsin and Saskatchewan. These are larger festivals with... Read More

Manitoulin Country Fest A Jewel Of An Event

Manitoulin Country Fest A Jewel Of An Event
  By Karen Uildersma At a time during the summer when tourism is peaking at scenic Manitoulin Island, along comes the Manitoulin Country Music Fest which engorges another 10,000 visitors into Rainbow Country. And like all previous festivals at the Flat Rock Entertainment Centre, the three-day event which ran Thursday August 9th until Saturday August 11th was a triumphant success.... Read More

ole label group / red dot Artist Canadian Country Superstar George Canyon Announces ‘Made In Canada’ Tour

ole label group / red dot Artist Canadian Country Superstar George Canyon Announces ‘Made In Canada’ Tour
Canadian Country Superstar George Canyon Announces ‘Made In Canada’ Tour – Today, Canadian Country star George Canyon is pleased to announce he is taking his new album, Southside of Heaven, on the road this fall with the ‘Made In Canada’ Tour. Kicking off in Canyon’s hometown of Pictou, NS, on November 1, he will make 12 stops across Canada finishing in Calgary, AB, on November 17. Also announced, Canyon’s next single from Southside... Read More

STEVEN PAGE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF DISCIPLINE: HEAL THYSELF, PT. II

STEVEN PAGE ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF DISCIPLINE: HEAL THYSELF, PT. II
Hot on the heels of his induction in to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame alongside his ex-bandmates in Barenaked Ladies, singer-songwriter Steven Page has announced the forthcoming release of the most forceful musical statement of his solo music career.  Discipline: Heal Thyself, Pt. II, will be released on Friday, September 14, 2018 via Fresh Baked Goods / Warner Music Canada. Ahead of... Read More

Timmins Kayak Challenge Takes 10th Annual Historical Spin

Timmins Kayak Challenge Takes 10th Annual Historical Spin
  By Keith Sharp The city of Timmins Ontario is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Great Canadian Kayak Challenge Festival August 24-26th by returning to the historical roots of this event featuring Voyageur canoeists dressed in pioneer garb and even a 50th anniversary meeting of The Timmins Fur Council which will explain to festival patrons the necessity and value... Read More