One could argue that, although a music city, Ottawa isn’t much of a country music city. The crowds that descended on Overflow Brewing Co. last night for the latest in a string of country music events hosted by Ottawa’s newest, and hottest, live entertainment venue might beg to differ.
The Country Music Association of Ontario Announces Winners of the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) tonight celebrated the talent and achievements of Ontario’s country music industry across 19 categories at the 7th Annual CMAOntario Awards in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
Reklaws rock Overflow in Ottawa
Overflow Brewing Company is quickly turning into one of the hottest new venues in Ottawa and on Wednesday night one of the hottest new acts in Canadian country music, the Reklaws, paid a visit to the Overflow Taproom to put on a free show for their local fans presented by Country 101.1.
Country 101.1 Introduces Girls with Guitars an acoustic night with Meghan Patrick, Jessica Mitchell and Kelly Prescott
It’s no secret we’re huge supporters of women in country music. We’re so lucky in Canada to have so many incredible female artists which is why we’re so excited about Girls with Guitars, this new initiative from Country 101.1 and The Marshes Golf Club.
Want to show off your Girl Power Fav Five?
A few months ago Amanda Kingsland of Country 101.1 went to the CCMA Awards sporting a unique shirt. The shirt had 5 names on it. Jess, Kira, Meghan, Lindsay and Madeline. Not long after that the station launched the Girl Power Hour and soon after a trend was born.
Chad Brownlee kicks Oktoberfest Ottawa into high gear with a Country Free for All!
Thursday night in a Barrhaven kicked off Oktoberfest Ottawa with a Country Free for All celebrating 45 years of country music on Country 101.1 with a stellar show featuring Leaving Thomas, Chad Brownlee and local star Charlie Major.
Chad Brownlee to headline Country Free for All in Ottawa
What do you call an amazing line up of Canadian Country artists performing under a huge heated tent for FREE? A COUNTRY FREE FOR ALL!
Dwight Yoakam to headline 2017 Kemptville Live Music Festival
The Kemptville Live Music Festival is very pleased to announce that 21-time nominated and multiple GRAMMY Award winner, Dwight Yoakam will headline the Country 101.1 stage at The Kemptville Live Music Festival on Friday, July 21, 2017.
Jordan McIntosh shows how to Shake the Foundation in Renfrew
Last night the community of Renfrew got together for the fifth annual Shake the Foundation event geared to raise money for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation. We were thrilled to sponsor this incredible event which this year featured headliners Jordan McIntosh and Sandi Skye.
Introducing, This Man, Cory Marquardt
Northern Ontario native Cory Marquardt is fresh off the release of his hot debut cd, This Man, an opening spot for Toby Keith, on his western Canada stops, and a nationwide tour with Aaron Pritchett and King and Cash. This fall you’ll catch him at events across the country but tonight, July 26, Cory takes to the stage at Capital Country Fest @ Spencerville Stampede. We spoke to Cory about his start in music, his new album and his life on the road.
