Over the last couple weeks I have seen a few top 10/20/25 songs of 2015 running around my Facebook / Twitter Pages. I thought to myself, I have listened to a boat load of music this year and should give you my top 21 Country Songs of 2015. So here it is. Oh… and please don’t be shy. Follow us on Twitter & Facebook! And leave a comment below on what your top 3 songs of 2015 would be. #BuckleUp..
Hendrik’s Top Country Artists to Watch in 2016
After reading through Corey’s top 10 artists to watch in 2016 I started thinking of who I would put in that list. There are definitely similarities between my 10 and Corey’s, as you will see. 2015 has been a big year for Canadian country music from the tour perspective with all the major players hitting the road, Dallas Smith started the year with his hugely successful “Tippin’ Point Tour” featuring Sundy Best and now this fall Dean Brody and Paul Brandt just wrapped up their “Road Trip Tour”, Brett Kissel and Jordan McIntosh are currently on the road with their “Airwaves Tour” and Tebey kicks off his “Three’s A Party Tour” with Jason Blaine and James Otto on Friday in Halifax and to cap off the year Tim Hicks is hitting the road with Cold Creek County and Jason Benoit for their “Get A Little Crazy Tour”. Notice something missing? Out of all the tours above only the “Road Trip Tour” featured tomatoes as an added ingredient with Lindi Ortega, Jess Moskaluke, Madeline Merlo and Whitney Rose featured throughout the tour.
So let’s take a look at who I think has the greatest chance of breaking out in the coming year, 2016.
Brantley Gilbert & BG Nation rock the Opera House!
Last night Valory Recording artist Brantley Gilbert brought his hard hittin’ brand of country to the “Big Smoke”. Gilbert a native of Georgia has been just killin’ it on his cross Canada tour #KickItInThePit with Cory Marquardt opening all 6 shows from Vancouver to Toronto.
Cory Marquardt – Mason Jar Session
Cory Marquardt cranked out 2 amazing tracks for us yesterday for the Mason Jar Sessions. This is the fastest turn around for any session. We are trying to release them on Monday’s but after hearing this live yesterday afternoon I just had to share it with everyone ASAP. Hell, this guy is opening 2 sold out shows for Brantley Gilbert in Toronto this week. So lets celebrate with this awesome acoustic version of This Man.
Powerhouse performances cap incredible weekend at Spencerville Stampede!
The sun had returned and the stands were packed for the third and final day of the rodeo by the time I arrived at the grounds for the closing day of the 4th annual Spencerville Stampede. Out of all three days of music we had assembled for the weekend Sunday’s lineup was my favourite as it was a fresh lineup for me.
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.
Cory Marquardt – 21 – Official Music Video
The long awaited follow-up video to Cory Marquardt’s “Smartphone” video, “21” has arrived. “21” is the second single off of Marquardt’s debut album This Man which was released late last month, the video comes days before the launch of the Ontario leg of the Outlaws and Outsiders Tour featuring Marquardt with Aaron Pritchett and King and Cash. Be sure to visit our Facebook page for details on how you can win your way in to any of the shows in Ontario! Watch for our interview with Cory coming up this week!
