With another year of Juno’s in the history books the thought occurred to me last night that, well for one, Canadian Country Music is not very well represented at the awards that are supposed to represent the best of Canada and, for two, Canadian Country is all but absent on the international scene, or at least south of the border.
Fans eager to welcome Garth Brooks back to Ottawa after 19 year absence!
Anticipation ran high in Canada’s Capital since it was announced that the best selling solo artist in US history, Garth Brooks, would be making his return to the city for the first time in 19 years this past January. The wait came to an end on Friday as thousands of fans descended on the Canadian Tire Centre for the first of 4 shows.
Halifax Fans Delighted with Johnny Reid
Country music fans in Halifax came together at the Scotiabank Centre to see Fan Favorite Johnny Reid. I left plenty early to get parking but as approached the downtown core area I came face on with traffic backed with fans going to the show.
Ottawa welcomes Johnny Reid back with open arms!
It may have been less than a year since Johnny Reid brought his high spirited show to RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest but his local chapter of the Tartan Army didn’t have any issues packing into TD Place for, what many who have been to multiple stops on the tour are calling, one of the best shows to date on his “What Love Is All About Tour”
Hangin’ with Aaron Goodvin
Yesterday we posted our Mason Jar Session with Warner Music Canada recording artist Aaron Goodvin. Today we follow that session up with a great chat we had with one Canada’s brightest emerging country artists. Having spent the last few years writing in Nashville, Aaron has honed his songwriting skills and is set to release his debut album April 8th. Here is our hang with Mr. Goodvin, enjoy.
Johnny Reid Woo’s in Kitchener…
Monday night in Kitchener Johnny Reid brought the What Loves All About Tour to the Centre in The Square. Getting a chance to see Johnny in the beautiful venue was a treat as I think the last time I was in the venue was to see the Tragically hip 4 years ago. The 2,000 seat venue was packed for his second performance in as many nights in the city.
Johnny Reid Storms Into Ontario…
So the frenzy of the What Loves All About Tour storms into Ontario this week with 13 shows over the next 18 days. And with all the fantastic reviews from the West coast swing we know you won’t want to miss it.
Johnny Reid – Honey Honey
So this guy is about to hit Ontario with 14 dates from Thunder Bay to Windsor and we know you love your Johnny Reid. Here is Johnny’s latest single Honey Honey to get you ready for the big shows coming our way!
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Chattin’ with George Canyon…
George Canyon is currently makin’ his way across Canada on his Jekyll & Nothing to Hide Tour.
Corey had a chance to chat with George on Friday about how the tour is going and the success of the current album I Got This.
Lovin’ or Leavin’ We’ve got a Valentines Day Playlist for you!
Wishing all of you a happy Valentine’s Day today. Whether you are lovin’ or leavin’ (or cryin’) today we’ve got a playlist setup just for you. We even made the playlists collaborative so if your favourite love, or heart-break song isn’t on the list feel free to add it, all you need to do is Follow the playlist on Spotify.
