It was all Dallas Smith at the 38th annual BCCMA Awards held last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, B.C.. Dallas took home the award for all but one of the categories he was nominated for, and he wasn’t even present to accept them as he was celebrating Ottawa’s New Country 94’s first birthday in Ottawa.
Dean & Paul’s Road Trip Hits Ontario..
The Road Trip tour rolls into Ontario tomorrow night for their first of 7 dates. With pit stops in Thunder Bay (10th), Sudbury (13th), London (15th) Hamilton (16th), Oshawa (17th), Kingston (18th) & Ottawa (19th) there is plenty opportunity to catch some amazing music this month.
What Do The CCMA’s Mean To You?
Well, the Canadian Country Music Association Awards are over for another year. I had the privilege of being on the Green Carpet and had the chance to ask several artists one question. Here’s what I asked and their responses…..
Best of Canadian Country Music Celebrated in Halifax
The Maritimes went country over the last few days as the best of the best of Canadian country music invaded Halifax. The party started early in the week with numerous showcase events put on by various labels and agencies to help showcase their stars and rising stars and it all was capped off with the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, the final of which was held last night at the Scotiabank Centre and aired on CBC Television.
Country Music Week in Pictures
So we have a few folks out in Halifax covering Country Music Week. We have our first load of pictures to post. Here is the first batch from the Kitchen Party on Friday Night. It was a rockin’ night that people on the East Coast won’t soon forget! `
Looking ahead to fall 2015
There’s no denying that the summer of 2015 was an incredible one for live entertainment with stellar line-ups at veteran festivals and even the addition of a few new ones including Way Home, Bestival, Capital Country Fest @ Spencerville Stampede to name just a few. Well hold onto your hats because fall 2015 is going to be even hotter and it all kicks off later this week, here’s our look ahead to some of the hottest events and tours still to come before we say farewell to 2015.
Breaking News: Dean Brody & Paul Brandt going on a road trip…across Canada
Who doesn’t love a Road Trip? This fall, two of Canada’s favourite guitar-slingers – Dean Brody and Paul Brandt will hit the road. With stops in 22 cities across the country, there’s no question that this is the first co-headlining tour you don’t want to miss!
