CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with country music newcomer, Jiggley Jones!
Jiggley shares with us his excitement over the launch of his new record, and the meaning behind the title, “a mountain, a struggle, a tunnel, a light.’
Jiggley also shares the story behind his new single, “Walk on Me,” and how fans can connect with him online.
Check out the exclusive interview with Jiggley Jones, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen had the chance to co-host the first ever Wine Country Fare Party in a Vineyard hosted by the fine folks at Peller Estates Winery in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario. It was an amazing night of country music and award-winning wine to celebrate Peller Estates winning the 2014 Winery of the Year Award!
Patrice caught up with the headliner, Brett Kissel, backstage for a quick chat! Be sure to check out peller.com for a list of upcoming events!
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CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with country music newcomer, James Robert Webb!
Oklahoma native, James Robert Webb, shares with us his love of music and describes how playing multiple instruments inspired him to begin his country music career. Webb’s powerful vocals coupled with his modern take on traditional country make his upcoming album, to be released this fall, one to watch.
Webb shares the story behind his new single, “Party In The Barn,” and how fans can connect with him online.
Check out the exclusive interview with James Robert Webb, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with country music newcomer, Logan Mize!
Kansas native, and Sirius XM’s The Highway’s ‘Highway Find,’ Logan Mize, shares with us his heartland-country-rocker sound, and the story behind his single, ‘Used Up,’ that had Leann Rimes and Little Big Town showing him the twitter love.
Logan tells us about the songs on his debut national CD, ‘Nobody in Nashville,’ and his tour with Leann Rimes. He’s opened for Lady Antebellum, The Band Perry, Eric Church and Dierks Bentley to name a few, and we’re sure it’s only a matter of time before he’s headlining his own national tour. Be sure to check out his current single, “Can’t Get Away From A Good Time,” here!
Check out the exclusive interview with Logan Mize, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with country music duo, The Banner Days!
Made up of Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney, The Banner Days is a new country duo with an amazingly haunting country-folk sound. The blend of Loomis and Whitney’s voices is sure to impress, and even resembles the sound of The Civil Wars.
Loomis and Whitney share the story behind how they first came together on this project, the meanings behind the songs, and what fans can expect from their debut album.
Check out the exclusive interview with The Banner Days, here!
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!
Every 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.
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CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with Swedish country music artist, Hicks!
Hicks tells us about his early start in the music industry, and how despite his success in other genres, he kept being pulled back to his country roots. He shares his love for songwriting, and how he’s proven all of the skeptics wrong. In late June 2014, Hicks released “Hayride,” his first official US radio single release on MTS Records.
Check out the exclusive interview with Hicks, here!
CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen has a chance to chat with Canadian country music artist, Alyssa Morrissey!
Peterborough native, Alyssa, tells us about her early start in the music industry, the soulful and unique sound on her new album, “Way to Go,” and about how a concert at the age of three inspired her musical journey.
You can catch Alyssa Morrissey performing on Thursday July 24 at the 2014 Capital Country Fest in Port Hope, and on Friday August 1 on the Front Porch Stage at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival in Bowmanville.
Check out the exclusive interview with Alyssa Morrissey, here!
While down in Nashville for the CMA Fan Fest, CMJ’s Patrice Whiffen had a chance to chat with country music singer/songwriter, Hannah Bethel!
Roughly one year after our last chat with Hannah, she was able to fill us in on the details of her upcoming album, featuring 8 original songs, and a new fun vibe. Hannah also talks about the music video for her song, ‘If I Don’t Love You Anymore,” and her crazy summer touring schedule.
Be on the lookout for Hannah’s new album available late summer/early fall.
Check out the exclusive interview with Hannah Bethel, here!
Country Music Junkies by Patrice Whiffen 