We thought in order to celebrate Chad Brownlee’s upcoming Hearts On Fire album release (April 29th) we would kick the 2 week countdown off with one of his classic videos Day After You. Over the next couple weeks we be posting interviews, exclusive content and a new Mason Jar Session. More to come!
CMAO 2016 Award Nominations…
Lets keep this one simple. I love Country Music! I really do. And this morning waking up to the CMAO 2016 Award Nominations was kind of like a kid at Christmas. As my eyes read through and processed this years nominations I couldn’t help but wonder. Who will be the BIG Winners next month at the Awards Ceremonies in Markham? Here is the list of Nominations.
Gord Bamford Drops Tin Roof on CMT
Back on a chilly night at the end of January, I was lucky to be one of maybe 100 people to sit in on a taping of, “The Drop”, on CMT. This night was all about Gord Bamford’s upcoming release, “Tin Roof”.
After the small crowd shuffled into the historic Aeolian Hall, in London, it was time to get rolling. Jesse Mast warmed up the crowd with a couple of tunes. He is going to be someone to watch this coming year with his recent release to radio of, “Bad Blood”. You won’t want to miss him on the Certified Country Tour this summer with Gord Bamford and Joe Nichols.
With a quick run down on what was going to happen from the show’s director, producers, and the crew from CMT, it was time for all of us in the intimate crowd to put on our TV faces and get ready to be a star. Wait, who am I kidding, the real star was Gord Bamford.
Without giving too much away of what happened that night, because we want you to catch the show, let’s just say you won’t be disappointed. (LINK TO WATCH ONLINE HERE)
Gord and his band were very engaging with the small crowd, having a few chats here and there, along with playing a couple of requests. There was a moment where he asked the crowd what his next single should be. All I will say about that is the song I chose didn’t make it, however, I think closer to summer he will be releasing a cottage and camping anthem, which will includes two of my favorite things, breakfast and beer.
After about an hour, the director yelled out the famous words, “that’s a wrap!”, and now it was time for Gord and his band to have a little fun for the small crowd that was there. We got to hear some classic Gord Bamford songs, and it felt like we got to let loose and enjoy the evening. There was a great rendition of, “Don’t Stop Believing”, by Lisa Dobbs, who plays bass in Gord’s band. The band was rocking and having a good time.
The night had to come to an end, however, but not without Gord spending a few minutes signing some autographs and taking a few photos with the fans who were lucky enough to score a spot on the guest list that night.
Bill Woodcock / @BillWoodcock
Barn Burners – April 8
Another week and more tunes floating over the airwaves and another solid list for this weeks Barn Burners. There are a couple new songs that haven’t been serviced to Canadian radio yet but just thought they were too good not too share. So here they are…
Luke Bryan – Huntin’ , Fishin’ and Lovin’ Everyday
Luke Bryan has a new single out at radio called Huntin’ , Fishin’ and Lovin’ Everyday and it’s one of my favourite from the Georgia native (Rain Is A Good Thing still is my favourite) . This one seems to just have a great sound and some lyrics that ring true with so many country folks. So don’t be shy, Crank this one up! And let us know what you think below.
Gord Bamford – Heard You In A Song
Gord Bamford is set to embark on a Cross Canada tour with label mate Joe Nichols on the Certified Country Tour. We had a chance to catch up with Gord last week to talk about the tour along with the new album TIN ROOF. Here is his current single Heard You In A Song.
Barn Burners – April 2nd
Wow… What a week so much great music graced my eardrums this week. I have got it down to the 4 that really made the most sense to share so here they are.
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.
Metallica’s James Hetfield going country?
When I first read that Metallica founder and frontman James Hetfield was leaving the band and going country I was honestly surprised but then it occurred to me that there have been plenty of rockers that made the leap before him so it’s not that far of a stretch.
Victoria Banks – Hello Heart
I had a chance to sit down with Victoria Banks last year in the lobby of the hotel during the CMAO’s and we had an amazing chat. Then I lost the memory card that had 6 interviews on it and well, I never got to publish that interview. I can tell you she is one hell of an amazing singer / songwriter and was a pleasure to chat with.
