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CCMA Week....
CCMA Week….
Good Morning everyone!! It is Thursday morning of CCMA weeks and I am sitting this morning enjoying my morning Pepsi and “medicine” (breakfast of champions, don’t judge me), thinking, “I wasn’t even supposed to BE HERE!!” This year’s CCMAs were off the table for so many reasons; I’ve been on a hiatus, my Dad has been sick, I just lost a close friend, we recently brought a house…. but here I am.…
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The 2020 festival season got a little bit more exciting on Friday when Country Thunder Saskatchewan named 17 artists to their July 2020 weekend of country music.
Headliners Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Kane Brown, and Clint Black lead the pack with other great artists, including some top Canadian talent, on the bill too. Over the four days, fans are going to be able to sing and dance to some songs they love. And we’d bet farm on folks having a good time.
There’s always a chance for more names to be added, and that would be great. So keep your eyes on things between now and July 9 to 12, 2020 to see what happens.
We want to note that Seaforth is listed on the lineup page, but they don’t have a day listed at this time. There’s also a Sunday Night Party with Toque listed. And, Williams & Ree will be back to host the festival!
Now, have a look at some photos we’ve snapped of members of the Country Thunder Saskatchewan 2020 lineup, and then check out the day-by-day festival roster.
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Country Thunder Saskatchewan 2020 Lineup
Thursday, July 9, 2020
✰ Clint Black
✰ Hunter Brothers
Friday, July 10, 2020
✰ Dan + Shay
✰ James Barker Band
✰ Tanya Tucker
✰ Tenille Townes
✰ Andrew Hyatt
Saturday, July 11, 2020
✰ Kane Brown
✰ Chad Brownlee
✰ Wynonna and the Big Noise
✰ Jade Eagleson
✰ MacKenzie Porter
Sunday, July 12, 2020
✰ Luke Combs
✰ Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
✰ The Washboard Union
✰ Bobby Wills
✰ Tenille Arts
Check out countrythunder.com/sk for more details, ticket info, and to stay tuned for more news!
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Country Thunder Saskatchewan Announces 2020 Lineup! The 2020 festival season got a little bit more exciting on Friday when Country Thunder Saskatchewan named 17 artists to their July 2020 weekend of country music.
New Music Spotlight with Jonas Brothers, High Valley, and More
New Music Spotlight with Jonas Brothers, High Valley, and More
New Music from Jonas Brothers, High Valley, The Lumineers, Bobby Wills, and Slimboy
The New Music Spotlight is here with five new songs we think you ought to hear. We’ve got pop, rock, punk, and country from Canada, the United States, and Switzerland on the list, all ready for you to hit play and listen.
Give them all a go, and leave a comment telling us which song(s) will be landing on your…
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Canada’s biggest country stars hit the red carpet in Hamilton at the 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards on Sunday night. And they looked amazing!
Weather moved the red carpet indoors, but the stars still shined and posed for photos on their way into the 2018 CCMA awards show. They also stopped to engage with 300 lucky fans who lined the carpet seeking autographs, selfies, and the chance to meet some of their favourite stars.
Along with Canadian country superstars like Shania Twain, Dallas Smith, Meghan Patrick, and Jess Moskaluke were international guests including Keith Urban, Dustin Lynch, and phenom, Mason Ramsey. We loved seeing the significant others and families on the carpet joining the stars. There truly was a country music family vibe.
Check out all of the photos and leave a comment telling us who you think had the best looks on the 2018 CCMA red carpet!
Photos from the 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards Red Carpet
Shania Twain
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Keith Urban
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Dallas Smith
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Jess Moskaluke
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Brett Kissel
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Madeline Merlo
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Tebey
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Terri Clark
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Chad Brownlee
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Meghan Patrick
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The Reklaws
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Kira Isabella
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James Barker Band
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Jessica Mitchell
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High Valley
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Lindsay Ell
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Tim Hicks
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Andrew Hyatt
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Dan Davidson
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The Hunter Brothers
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Aaron Goodvin
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Dustin Lynch
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Gord Bamford
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The Washboard Union
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Donovan Woods
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Bobby Wills
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Mason Ramsey
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The Lovelocks
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Michelle Wright
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Jojo Mason
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Nice Horse
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Leaving Thomas
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Paul Brandt & Kira Le
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Tenille Arts
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Jason Benoit
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Suzy Bogguss & Doug Crider
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Amanda Parris
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Luke Tasker & Simoni Lawrence
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Chantel Riley & Lauren Lee Smith
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Simu Liu & Nicole Power
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Vasek Pospisil
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Jonny Harris
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2018 Canadian Country Music Awards Red Carpet Photo Review Canada's biggest country stars hit the red carpet in Hamilton at the 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards…
Fall Is Evolving
I’ve been trying to figure out why I have been so blue this summer. I mean, I spent three weeks in Mexico! I honestly am starting to believe it’s because I have seen no live music. I have been to no festivals or concerts this summer and that is a BIG DEAL for me. They are a HUGE part of my year. So maybe, just maybe, this is why I am out of sorts. I love music, especially seeing it live. Perhaps…
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Bobby Wills made the trip to Boots & Hearts 2018 to take a turn on the main stage on Sunday afternoon, and he made it count!
The Canadian Country Music Association Male Artist of the Year nominee rolled through a set of his hits and fan favourites in the Sunday sun while country music fans sang and danced and cheered. The Alberta native had a smile on his face on stage throughout his performance, making it clear he was happy to have made the trip to Ontario.
We saw that same smile backstage before the show when we had the chance to hang out with Wills to talk about the CCMAs, his summer, the thrill of the crowd, and more. Plus, we had the opportunity to play a round of 5 Quick Questions with the Won’t You Be Mine singer.
We talked about his summer of shows, and fans and he told us that it all still feels fresh and exciting. He’s happy for that, and it keeps him moving forward. Eight years after the release of his first album, Man With No Past, it’s fantastic to hear that Bobby is still having a good time.
This Summer has been a good one for Wills. He’s been in Winnipeg, Tillsonburg, Toronto, and more. He’s been in front of country fans that know and love his music. And he’s watched and listened as they’ve sung along with him during his shows.
While we talked about those shows, we asked about the feeling of looking out into the crowd and seeing the audience singing along with his songs. Wills had a one-word answer: High. He said that the first time it happened was at the Big Valley Jamboree after Show Some Respect had started gaining popularity. It’s happened a whole lot more since.
It was maybe the most succinct answer we’ve ever heard to that question. We love it. We get it. We wish we could feel it.
On stage at Boots & Hearts we got to see and hear Bobby Wills play a great set that included songs like Somebody Will, Never Didn’t Love You, Get While The Gettin’s Good, Won’t You Be Mine, Down By The River, and Crazy Enough. It was awesome to see him give everything he had to the crowd. It was fantastic to see the reaction to these songs that country fans clearly love.
Wills also took us all the way back to his first Top 10 single form 2012, a song that means a lot to him, and still connects, Show Some Respect. As live music moments go, it was a really good one.
With the CCMA Awards coming up in Hamilton, ON, Bobby Wills has a lot to look forward to. That Male Artist of the Year nomination is big. We asked him about it, and he told us that it’s true what people say – it is an honour to be nominated and to be recognized by your peers.
He’s also looking forward to seeing his friends in the industry throughout the weekend. And in the middle of all of that, he’ll get up on stage at the MDM Recordings party (which is always a very, very good time) and sing some of his songs during Canadian country music’s biggest week of the year.
Bobby Wills is inching closer to a decade since his first release. But as long as it stays fresh and fun, we expect he’s got a whole lot left in him and a long time left up on stage and a lot of highs left to feel.
5 Quick Questions with Bobby Wills
Q1) Do you have a road trip album? One that you can put on and let play?
Bobby) Garth Brooks’ No Fences (1990)
Note: We knew Bobby was a Brooks fan, having seen him bust out The River in his soundcheck back on the When The Lights Go Down Tour. So it’s no surprise that Garth gets this spot.
Q2) Do you remember the first Album that you bought?
Bobby) Police’s Synchronicity (1983)
Q3) Do you have a dream venue on your career wish list?
Bobby) Wembley Stadium
Note: Bobby did tell us that being at Boots & Hearts was crossing something big off of his list.
Q4) Do you remember your first concert?
Bobby) U2 on the Joshua Tree Tour
Note: It was a monster tour with 111 shows across the US, Canada, and Europe. Crazy!
Q5) Is there any artist that you think that more people should be listening to?
Bobby) JJ Shiplett
Note: We wholeheartedly agree on this one, and we can’t wait for JJ’s new music.
Photos of Bobby Wills at Boots & Hearts 2018
Out Of Your Mind, Bobby Wills at Boots & Hearts 2018 + Interview Bobby Wills made the trip to Boots & Hearts 2018 to take a turn on the main stage on Sunday afternoon, and he made it count!
As Boots & Hearts 2018 gets closer, our planning for the festival gets more detailed. And yours should too. The announcement of the day-to-day lineups and stage assignments is a great help with that!
All four days have been set out, and while some small changes may come, this is a great start to making the hard choices that come with attending a multi-stage festival. There are going to be artists you love on the main stage and the front porch. That means you really should have a plan for running back and forth, so you don’t miss the shows you’re excited for.
We won’t lie to you, it might not be easy. There are some overlaps that are tough choices, and a lot of great music spread over four days at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds.
Now, check out the Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday main stage and front porch schedules and be ready to see your favourite Boots & Hearts 2018 artists!
Boots & Hearts 2018 Day-to-Day Lineup Schedule
Thursday, August 9
Front Porch
🎵 Jade Eagleson – 7:30 pm
🎵 Devin Dawson – 8:15 pm
🎵 Blackjack Billy – 9:15 pm
🎵 LOCASH – 10:30 pm
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Friday, August 10
Main Stage
🎶 Natasha Zimbaro – 2:25 pm
🎶 Jimmie Allen – 3:15 pm
🎶 Madeline Merlo – 4:05 pm
🎶 Russell Dickerson – 5:10 pm
🎶 James Barker Band – 6:25 pm
🎶 Dallas Smith – 7:45 pm
🎶 Florida Georgia Line – 9:30 pm
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Front Porch
🎵 The Redhill Valleys – 2:00 pm
🎵 Sacha – 2:50 pm
🎵 Ryan Robinette – 3:40 pm
🎵 Petric – 4:30 pm
🎵 Maggie Rose – 5:40 pm
🎵 River Town Saints – 7:00 pm
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Saturday, August 11
Main Stage
🎶 Kelsi Mayne – 2:45 pm
🎶 Jason Blaine – 3:40 pm
🎶 Meghan Patrick – 4:50 pm
🎶 Midland – 6:00 pm
🎶 Billy Currington – 7:45 pm
🎶 Alan Jackson – 9:30 pm*
*not yet confirmed
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Front Porch
🎵 Emma Wright – 2:20 pm
🎵 Chris Buck Band – 3:10 pm
🎵 The Wheat Kings – 4:10 pm
🎵 Runaway June – 5:25 pm
🎵 Aaron Goodvin – 7:00 pm
Sunday, August 12
Main Stage
🎶 Cole Malone – 2:25 pm
🎶 Bobby Wills – 3:15 pm
🎶 Kira Isabella – 4:15 pm
🎶 The Washboard Union – 5:45 pm
🎶 Brett Young – 7:45 pm
🎶 Thomas Rhett – 9:30 pm
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Front Porch
🎵 Andrew Hyatt – 2:00 pm*
🎵 Genevieve Fisher – 2:55 pm
🎵 Sons of Daughters – 3:45 pm
🎵 Walker Hayes – 5:00 pm
🎵 Lindsay Ell – 6:45 pm
*SiriusXM Top of the Country Finalist set
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Boots & Hearts 2018 Day-to-Day Lineup Schedule As Boots & Hearts 2018 gets closer, our planning for the festival gets more detailed. And yours should too.
The 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominations have been announced with a mix of CCMA veterans and new-comers up for honours at the September 9 award show in Hamilton, ON.
Jess Moskaluke (three-time Female Artist of the Year) and Brett Kissel (2017 Male Artist of the Year) lead the way with six nominations each this year, followed closely behind by Meghan Patrick (2017 Female Artist of the Year) who has five nominations of her own.
We would also be remiss not to mention how exciting it is to see the representation of fantastic female talent in this year’s nominations. Shania and Jess Moskaluke are up for the Apple Music Fans’ Choice Award. Jess, Lindsay Ell, and Meghan Patrick are nominated for Album of the Year. Jessica Mitchell, Lindi Ortega, and The Lovelocks are all nominated for Roots Artist or Group of the Year. It’s encouraging and awesome!
Congratulations to all of the nominees in the 34 award categories, you all deserve it. See the full list of artist, musician, and industry award categories and nominees HERE.
Now, check out the nominees in the Fans’ Choice, Album, Single, Female Artist, Male Artist, Group or Duo, Roots Artists or Group, Rising Star, Video, and Interactive Artist of the Year categories!
Apple Music Fans’ Choice Award
🏆 Gord Bamford 🏆 Dean Brody 🏆 Chad Brownlee 🏆 Tim Hicks 🏆 High Valley 🏆 James Barker Band 🏆 Brett Kissel 🏆 Jess Moskaluke 🏆 Dallas Smith 🏆 Shania Twain
Ford Album of the Year
🏆 Country Music Made Me Do It – Meghan Patrick 🏆 Past The Past – Jess Moskaluke 🏆 The Project – Lindsay Ell 🏆 We Were That Song – Brett Kissel 🏆 What We’re Made Of – The Washboard Union
Female Artist of the Year
🏆 Lindsay Ell 🏆 Madeline Merlo 🏆 Jess Moskaluke 🏆 Meghan Patrick 🏆 Shania Twain
Male Artist of the Year
🏆 Gord Bamford 🏆 Chad Brownlee 🏆 Brett Kissel 🏆 Dallas Smith 🏆 Bobby Wills
Group or Duo of the Year
🏆 High Valley 🏆 Hunter Brothers 🏆 James Barker Band 🏆 The Reklaws 🏆 The Washboard Union
Roots Artist or Group of the Year
🏆 The Lovelocks 🏆 Jessica Mitchell 🏆 Lindi Ortega 🏆 The Washboard Union 🏆 Donovan Woods
SiriusXM Rising Star
🏆 Dan Davidson 🏆 Aaron Goodvin 🏆 Hunter Brothers 🏆 Leaving Thomas 🏆 The Reklaws
Single of the Year
🏆 Chills – James Barker Band 🏆 Country Music Made Me Do It – Meghan Patrick 🏆 Drive Me Away – Jess Moskaluke 🏆 Lonely Drum – Aaron Goodvin 🏆 Side Effects – Dallas Smith
Video of the Year
🏆 The Bad Guy – Meghan Patrick 🏆 Drive Me Away – Jess Moskaluke 🏆 Hometown Kids – The Reklaws 🏆 Sky Stays This Blue – Dallas Smith 🏆 We Were That Song – Brett Kissel
Interactive Artist or Group of the Year
🏆 Tenille Arts 🏆 Hunter Brothers 🏆 Brett Kissel 🏆 Leaving Thomas 🏆 Nice Horse
2018 CCMA Award Nominations Announced The 2018 Canadian Country Music Association Awards nominations have been announced with a mix of CCMA veterans and new-comers up for honours at the September 9 award show in Hamilton, ON.
