The CMAO’s ‘The Road to Independence Conference’

CMAOCalling all COUNTRY MUSIC JUNKIES! The Country Music Association of Ontario’s conference is priced to ensure that ALL artists CAN afford to participate.  The Conference will feature knowledgeable panellists and keynote speakers.  All panels and workshops will be interactive to ensure delegates can connect with key members of the music industry. This conference, while focused on country music, will be relevant to many other genres of music.

Panels and workshops will cover vocal technique, audio production, the business of music, a mock radio station music meeting, marketing and promotion, funding, etc. There will also be a showcasing opportunity.

Already confirmed to participate as speakers/panellists are:  MDM Recordings President Mike Denney; Nashville music publisher, songwriting guru and former ASCAP VP Ralph Murphy; Canada’s vocal coach to the stars, Elaine Overholt; Canadian Country Spotlight’s Stephen Parker; Media Guru Cliff Dumas; Strut Entertainment’s Samantha Pickard, and more! More details to follow over the next couple weeks.

Click here for details about SHOWCASING OPPORTUNITIES!

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Brett Kissel & The Reklaws to perform at Wine Country Fare

We’re pleased to announce that Peller Estates has gone country! They’re hosting ‘WINE COUNTRY FARE’ on Saturday September 13, 2014 from 5-10 pm, featuring performances from our fellow Country Music Junkies, BRETT KISSEL and THE REKLAWS! CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen will be there to host the event, and we can’t wait to check out the pig roast, mechanical bull, and of course, the beautiful harvest wines! Get your tickets today at peller.com and we’ll see you there!
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Bobby Wills’ “Crazy Enough” Review by Coral’s Country

Bobby WillsEvery once in a while we join forces with our friends at Coral’s Country, to bring us some reviews of great music!

We’re pleased to have partnered this time to bring you a review for Bobby Wills’ new album, ‘Crazy Enough,’ which hit stores and radio airwaves on June 24, 2014.

Check it out!

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Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2013

CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen had a chance to co-host the 5th Anniversary of Lucknow’s Music In The Fields Country Music Festival!

Click here to view all event photos and exclusive artist interviews: Lucknow’s Music In The Fields 2013

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The 2013 CMA Fan Festival – Nashville, Tennessee

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CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen was down in Nashville covering the 2013 edition of the CMA Fan Festival and Fan Fair! For a detailed recap of the event and tons of great photos, click here!

Stay tuned for interviews from Music City!

The Inaugural Country Music Association of Ontario Awards

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First off, CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the CMAO on their inaugural awards show last night in Markham, Ontario!

The night was incredible, and featured vast talent from across the province of Ontario.

Congratulations also goes out to all of those who were nominated in each of the categories!

Congratulations to all of the winners from last night!

For the full list of the winners in each category, click here!

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Tornado: A Review of Little Big Town’s Latest Album

Hello fellow Country Music Junkies! We’ve got a special treat for you! Our new friend Coral has sent us the scoop on LBT’s new album, “Tornado.”

Check out her album review here, and as always, tell us what you think!

Love, CMJ

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