The Lucknow and District Kinsmen are pleased to announce the line-up of artists for the 8th Annual Music in the Fields country music festival, August 25th-27th, 2016 in Lucknow, Ontario.
LEE BRICE, DEAN BRODY, FRANKIE BALLARD, JASON BLAINE, TEBEY, MADELINE MERLO, JOJO MASON & THE LOVELOCKS
TORONTO, ON – The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) is pleased to announce the nominees for the fourth annual CMAO Awards. Presented by Slaight Music, with support from the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the awards celebrate the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry over the past year. The ever-engaging and entertaining Jason McCoy of The Road Hammers returns as host of the CMAO Awards Show, which takes place Monday, May 30, 2016, at the Flato Markham Theatre in Markham, Ontario. The Western Swing Authority also returns to the awards show as the house band.
Leading this year’s award nominations are Jason Blaine, Leah Daniels and Tebey, with five nominations apiece. Deric Ruttan and Runaway Angel follow closely behind with four nods each, while Autumn Hill, Cold Creek County, Johnny Reid and Tianna Woods each garner three nominations. See the full nominees listing for the 2016 CMAO Awards below. Eligible CMAO members will have the opportunity to vote on the final ballot as of today up until Tuesday, April 26th at 11:59PM EST. Votes cast by CMAO members will determine the final winners.
The CMAO Awards are preceded by the third edition of the CMAO R2I Spring Tune Up Conference, featuring a two-day program of learning, networking and showcasing on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 2016, at the Edward Village Hotel in Markham. Register here; www.cmaontario.ca.
The 2016 CMAO award nominees are:
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with country music artist, Trevor Panczak!
Trevor talks about his new single, “I Can Be The Lover,” along with the story behind the song. He also describes his sound, and how fans can connect with him.
To find out more about Trevor Panczak, visit: http://www.trevortown.com/
Check out the exclusive interview with Trevor Panczak, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with country music artist, Kym Simon!
Kym talks about her new album, “Mirror,” along with the stories that fans can expect to hear. She talks about the evolution of her sound from her first album, “Priority.” Kym also talks about how fans can connect with her online.
To find out more about Kym Simon, visit: http://kymsimon.com/
Check out the exclusive interview with Kym Simon, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with country music artist, Rory Gardiner!
Upon his recent return from Australia, Rory talks about what fans can expect from his third studio album, “Roots.” He also talks about winning the 2015 Ontario Folk Music Award and International Songwriting Award for the inspirational song, “Don’t Ever Change.”
To find out more about Rory Gardiner, visit: http://rorygardiner.com/
Check out the exclusive interview with Rory Gardiner, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with country music artist, Madelyn Victoria!
Texas native, Madelyn, talks about her new single, “He Only Loves Me On The Dance Floor.” She also shares the story behind why she started pursuing country music. Madelyn talks about her songwriting journey, and the talented acts she has opened for over the years.
To find out more about Madelyn Victoria, visit: http://madelynvictoria.com
Check out the exclusive interview with Madelyn Victoria, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with Canadian country music artist, TJ King!
TJ talks about his new album “Feels Right,” and the thrill ride that fans can expect to hear. He talks about his influences, and the stories behind his songs.
To find out more about TJ King, visit: http://tjkingmusic.com/
Check out the exclusive interview with TJ King, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with Canadian country artist, Brad Sims!
Brad talks about his new single, “Blue Jeans.” Written by Gord Bamford, Marty Dodson, and Byron Hill, the single was produced by Graham Sharkey and Grammy-nominated engineer/producer, Johnny Gasparic. Recorded in Calgary at 2-time CCMA Award winning studio, MCC Recording Studio, “Blue Jeans” is radio tracked by Adrian Lock of Vancouver’s Pitbull Promotions.
To find out more about Brad Sims, visit: http://bradsims.ca/
Check out the exclusive interview with Brad Sims, here!
Vancouver now has a hot, new country, rock and BBQ destination, The Yale Saloon. With an authentic Southern vibe at its core, The Yale Saloon is a Country music lovers dream. Amplifying its barbecue centric menu is one of the biggest barbeque smokers in Vancouver. Besides the savoury food and delicious beverages, the venue hosts weekly live entertainment, line dancing and has a resident mechanical bull. In addition to being known for hosting weekends filled with the best barbecue in the city and playing the hottest country and rock tunes, the venue has opportunities for new singer-songwriters and country or rock acts to showcase their talent during their Live and Local Mondays.
Check out www.yalesaloon.com for more information!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen chats with the ultimate country girl, and artist, Callie Twisselman!
Callie talks about her new single, “Hung Me on The Line.” She talks about her current album, ‘Party Lights,’ and the types of songs fans can expect to hear. Callie also shares stories about opening for Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice and Frankie Ballard, and what it was like to launch her own clothing line, Sassy Girl.
To find out more about Callie Twisselman, visit: http://www.callietwisselman.com/
Check out the exclusive interview with Callie Twisselman, here!
Country Music Junkies by Patrice Whiffen 