Last week we had the opportunity to spend some time with Johnson Crook, one of eight Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase competitors. We chatted in front of The Gladstone Hotel before their set and hung around to watch the band play. We’re glad we did.
Hangin’ with Canaan Smith
I had the chance to sit down with Canaan Smith while he was in town last month with Dan & Shay. For those not familiar with Canaan, which I am sure it ain’t many. Mr. Smith has a couple hit singles under his belt already along with his current single sky rocketing on the Country charts south of the border.
CMW 2015 – Who’s On My List
CMW 2015 starts tomorrow and if you haven’t nailed down your schedule yet let me propose the following options or additions.
Dan + Shay & Canaan Smith @ The Mod Club
Last night the Where It All Began Tour (#WIABtour) stopped in at The Mod Club in Toronto. I have to say this is one of the better one-two punches to hit Toronto in the last couple months. Dan + Shay brought 32 year old Canaan Smith from Williamsburg, Virginia along for the ride. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Canaan earlier in the day and that will be posted soon. So I can’t deny that I was pretty excited for his set. And let me tell you he did not disappoint. So much talent packed into this guy. Strong lyrics, outstanding vocals and a kick ass performance!
Getting to know Brad and Marylynne aka The Stellas
The Stella’s, photo by Jeanette Johnston for Sound Check Entertainment
We were first introduced to Brad and Marylynne Stella at Boots and Hearts in 2013, their on-stage chemistry was captivating and we were hooked. In 2015 they’re on tour, have an album coming out and you will, again, see them at Boots and Hearts this August.
Time for another Boots and Hearts Showcase!
Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase
Every year Boots and Hearts, along with their partners SiriusXM, invite aspiring singers to submit their music for a shot at stardom, maybe even superstardom, in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase!
Lennon & Maisy – Boom Clap
The world is, or soon will be, talking about Lennon and Maisy Stella. Here is their cover of “Boom Clap” by Charli XCX, for the record we like it better than the original. Watch for Lennon and Maisy this summer as they join their parents, The Stella’s, at Boots and Hearts. You can also download their version of “Boom Clap” on iTunes
Lindsay Broughton Interview
Lindsay Broughton comes from the small town of Brooklin, Ontario and is one of Curve Music’s top artists. Nominated for female artist of the year in 2014, Lindsay has played major festivals all over the world and is heading into 2015 with a new record, a new single and a new video on the way.
Watch Thomas Rhett cover Bruno Mars
Thomas Rhett recently gave his Twitter followers a challenge. Retweet his post 3000 times and he would cover a Bruno Mars song. They did and….
Chatting with Dallas Smith
So, the hottest name in Canadian country music these days has to be Dallas Smith.
