Sinopsis
Live from Ontario, Dave talks with Country artists & plays their songs. You'll hear about career highlights, current projects, stories behind the songs & more. You can contact the show at inthecountry@mail.com.
Episodios
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Interview with Moot Davis
29/02/2012 Duración: 30minWith his self-titled debut album, New Jersey-based country musician MOOT DAVIS delivered a set of timeless honky tonk that brought comparisons to Hank Williams Sr. The kudos continued for his second effort, Already Moved On, which about.com’s Kathy Coleman ranked as the Fourth Best Country Album of the Year, ahead of the likes of Dwight Yoakam & Brad Paisley. His latest albumMan About Town fulfills the promise of his earlier efforts while also expanding into new musical territory. Tracks like Day the World Shook My Hand, How Long, and Only You should resonate with fans of his earlier, retro honky-tonk sound. Queensbury Rules, on the other hand, boasts a harder, rockier sound, while Rust mixes country twang with a funky beat. The ace players on Man About Town are from Marty Stuart’s band: guitarist Kenny Vaughan, who served as producer; pedal and lap steel player Chris Scruggs; drummer Harry Stinson and bassist Paul Martin. Also featured is fiddler Hank Singer, who plays with George Jones.
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Interview with Adam Gregory
28/02/2012 Duración: 29minAdam Gregory’s latest project - called Different Places - has left him optimistic and genuinely excited about the future, he says. “Anybody who knows me knows that I’m a family guy first and foremost,” he says. “The music on this record reflects who I am and where I am in my life. It’s positive and refreshing.” By the time he was 21, Adam had released three critically acclaimed albums (The Way I’m Made, Workin’ On It and Adam Gregory), garnered four Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) award nominations and emerged as a Country star in Canada. Now 26 years old & living in Nashville, this Alberta-born talent is ready for his new music to make an impact at radio and with his fans.
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Interview with Hey Romeo
27/02/2012 Duración: 27minAlberta Country group Hey Romeo took home the award for Group or Duo of the Year at The Canadian Country Music Awards in September 2011. “We are all just so shocked and excited by this amazing win and to have been in the same category alongside such talented artists was such an honour,” said Hey Romeo member Rob Shapiro. Rob, Stacie Roper, and Darren Gusnowsky, make for a genuine triple threat, when it comes to writing, singing, and playing. Their second album That’s What I Am is produced by Nashville songwriting ace Byron Hill. In January 2012, the group hosted the 1st Annual Alberta Country Music Association's Awards Show. Hey Romeo will open up shows starting in March for Gord Bamford on his Is It Friday Yet? 2012 Canadian tour.
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Interview with Suzy Bogguss
27/02/2012 Duración: 43minCountry artist SUZY BOGGUSS is no stranger to the top of the Country charts with songs like Hey Cinderella, Outbound Plane, Drive South & Someday Soon. She's also known for her Grammy-nominated duet with Lee Greenwood called Hopelessly Yours, her version of Take It To The Limit on an Eagles tribute album & her duet album with long-time friend and Country legend Chet Atkins. Recently, she released American Folk Songbook which features her take on folk classics like Red River Valley & Wayfaring Stranger. She was discovered by talent scouts from Capitol Nashville while singing at Dollywood. A tape of her music that she sold at the park got into the hands of a label executive and three weeks later she was signed to a record deal. Tune in as Suzy talks about her past hits, career highlights, current projects & more.
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Interview with Cory Marquardt
27/02/2012 Duración: 29minInfluenced by artists like Brad Paisley, John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, and Merle Haggard, North Bay Country artist CORY MARQUARDT made his debut onto the acoustic scene in early 2011. After spending time as a drummer in the bands Trio and Inflict, Cory found himself with more than beats to let loose on the world. These days focusing on songwriting and live performances, he has established himself as a well-liked and much admired Northern musician. He's currently working in the studio on his first album with producer Sam Reid of Glass Tiger fame. Tune in for a chat with this rising star and hear a couple of his songs.
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Interview with Katie Mission
24/02/2012 Duración: 30minAlberta Country artist KATIE MISSION discovered that she loved to sing Country music at age 6 after performing Grandpa Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days (the Judds' classic song) for her “Gido’s” 75th birthday. When she turned 15, she showcased her talents to the public by entering her first Country Vocal Spotlight competition. Her association with Global Country’s Rising Star program began a long and impressive winning streak , including back-to-back wins at the Country Vocal Spotlight and Talent Explosion. With her powerful and compelling vocals, she took home the 2005 North American Country Music Association’s International Female Entertainer and Vocalist of the Year. In January 2012, she was a nominee for Female Artist of the Year and Fan's Choice Artist of the Year at the first annual Alberta Country Music Awards. Her new album - produced by CCMA’s 2006 Producer of the Year Gil Grand and hit Nashville songwriter Anthony Smith - is about to be released. The debut single from the project is called Jumpin' Ri
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Interview with Don Graham
23/02/2012 Duración: 30minDON GRAHAM is a Canadian singer/songwriter, tried and tested in the music industry, both as a performer and songwriter. In the mid-1970s, Don formed a trio called Country Fair that included guitarist Robbie MacNeill of Anne Murray and Singalong Jubilee fame. The band’s name was subsequently changed to Graham County and their first single, produced by Bill Hill (producer of April Wine’s debut album) was called Shelter In The Sky, penned by Don, and recorded at the legendary Andre Perry’s Studio. He followed up his early success with more singles and songwriting and then became involved in producing. Fast forward to 2012: Don is proud to release his new CD A Willing Heart, a collection of 11 songs that form a tapestry of his life; good, bad, painful and hopeful. Tune in to hear this talented Canadian artist talk about his music career and share some of his songs.
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Interview with The Coyotes
22/02/2012 Duración: 41minIn addition to their self-penned songs, The Coyotes play an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary music - and always in their own unique way. The band is made up of members Peter Paolucci, Burke Cullen, Mark LaVigne and Eric Mattila You'll hear influences of folk, blues, country, rockabilly, early R&B, and rock 'n roll. Their cover repertoire includes the Beach Boys, the Beatles, Jimmy Buffet, and the Eagles. The Coyotes' current album is called Out Of The Woods. Tune in as this Ontario group talks about their album, performing live, songwriting & much more.
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Interview with Chelsey
21/02/2012 Duración: 30minBorn in Brantford, Ontario and raised in Vanessa, Ontario, singer/songwriter CHELSEYis a small town girl with big city dreams. “I knew at 9 years old that I wanted to be a singer,” she reveals. “I took singing lessons and always loved music. I have been singing ever since I could talk.” Her influences from the Country world are Keith Urban, Rascall Flatts and Taylor Swift. This talented 16-year-old newcomer has recorded her debut CD - entitled I Am - in Nashville. “I try hard to juggle school, friends and my career," admits Chelsey. "I keep my grades up but my whole life right now is focusing on my music." Tune in and hear from this Country star on the rise who hopes to open for Country superstar Keith Urban one day.
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Interview with Janie Fricke
20/02/2012 Duración: 24minCountry artist JANIE FRICKE began her career in music singing commercial jingles for Coca-Cola, Pizza Hut and Red Lobster. In 1976, she gained attention for singing a line in the Johnny Duncan song Stranger. That attention lead to a recording contract and a string of hits and awards. Her hits throughout the 1980s included He's A Heartache, She's Single Again and Don't Worry 'Bout Me Baby. Janie has now released an album called Country Side Of Blue Grass which features 13 of her songs re-inventeed bluegrass-style. Tune in to catch up with this legendary Country artist and hear some of the tracks from her new album.
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Interview with Maddy Rodriguez
15/02/2012 Duración: 30minToronto, Ontario singer/songwriter MADDY RODRIGUEZ will release her debut abum Don't Be A Stranger on March 6th. All the songs on the project are written or co-written by Maddy. "Music is such an important part of people's lives," she explains. "It can be a great comfort, and that's one of the best things you can give someone, comfort." The album's lead single Don't Play With My Heart is currently getting spins on Canadian Country radio stations. Maddy's music is influenced by a variety of artists including Billy Joel, James Taylor and Taylor Swift. She's no stranger to performing on stage and has had the opportunity to open up for Country duo One More Girl at the Sanderson Centre in Brantford, Ontario. Tune in as Maddy talks about the making of her debut CD and what she hopes to accomplish in 2012.
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Interview with Tia McGraff
10/02/2012 Duración: 55minDescribed as having “a voice stolen from angels“, Port Dover, Ontario's TIA McGRAFF first stepped into the international spotlight on a CBC TV special with Johnny Cash and June Carter. Johnny was so impressed with Tia, he invited her to see June backstage to introduce the two. Fast forward to 5 CD releases, 4 CMT videos, 15 years of main stage festivals and headline concert performances, and you have a singer/songwriter who has crafted a musical career that is respected and celebrated by thousands of fans and industry notables today. Two years ago, she recorded the album Diversity on her and her husband's own label Bandana Records and received Country Recording of the Year at the Hamilton Music Awards, and broke the top 70 on the US based Americana Music Association charts. This year, Tia will release a new CD, tour extensively, and share that “voice stolen from angels” with beloved fans around the world.
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Interview with Ryan Laird
08/02/2012 Duración: 54minAfter hundreds of festival circuit gigs promoting two independent albums throughout his teens, and a two year stint studying jazz as a guitar/voice major at Toronto’s Humber College, Canadian singer/songwriter RYAN LAIRD left his rural Ontario home for Nashville. “I made friends quickly, and ended up living in people’s basements and pitching tents in backyards for the first year or so I was in Nashville,” says Ryan. In a bold move, he cashed in his life savings to put up a huge billboard on Music Row in Nashville with a picture of himself holding a note to Country sensation Taylor Swift that read “Hey Taylor – I LOVE your music. Will you produce my album?” This bold move attracted major media attention across North America, with Swift herself taking notice and Country radio personality Blair Garner labeling Ryan “The Voice of Country Future”. Ryan found success at Country radio with his recent top 10 single I'm Your Man. He just wrapped up a tour with George Canyon and is set to begin an Ontario tour opening
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Interview with Emerson Drive
03/02/2012 Duración: 48minEMERSON DRIVE has been a part of the Country music scene since they signed their first record deal with DreamWorks Records Nashville in 2001. Their hit songs and videos have earned them fans in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Over the years, the top of the charts have featured their songs I Should Be Sleeping, Fall Into Me, Moments, I Love This Road & their latest single Let Your Love Speak (to name just a few). The Alberta band has been honored with awards and/or nominations from the Academy of Country Music, the CMA, the CCMA, CMT, the Grammys and the Junos. Their current album called Decade Of Drive: The Hits celebrates Emerson Drive's chart-topping 10 years of success in Country music.
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Interview with J.J. Voss
01/02/2012 Duración: 38minRaised on a small farm in rural Saskatchewan during tough economic times of the 1980s, J.J. VOSS grew up identifying closely with the underdog, outlaw music movement. His heroes include Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Steve Earle. In 2008, J.J. released his debut record entitled Hillbilly Storybook. He has been hard at it playing shows throughout Canada and the United States. Highlight performances include warming up for Johnny Reid as well as The Road Hammers - and 5 shows in Nashville including a showcase spot opening for Raul Malo from The Mavericks. Early 2012 finds J.J. finishing up work on his next album in Nashville with Music City icon Harry Stinson producing. The album - cleverly titled Show 'Em Who's Voss - will be released on April 2nd and features the lead single It’s A Pride Thing.
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Jim Cuddy Special
27/01/2012 Duración: 38minCanadian singer/songwriter JIM CUDDY joins me on this episode of In The Country to talk about his current album Skyscraper Soul. The lead single from the project is called Everyone Watched The Wedding. Jim will tell us the story behind the song & others. He'll also talk about performing at Massey Hall in Toronto, singing duets, what it feels like to know Blue Rodeo will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame this year - and much more. On this special episode, you'll also hear several songs from Jim Cuddy's current album.
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Interview with Aaron Pritchett
27/01/2012 Duración: 39minCountry artist AARON PRITCHETT returns to In The Country for his second visit. You know his smash hits (and videos) Hold My Beer, Let's Get Rowdy, Big Wheel, New Frontier, Hell Bent For Buffalo - to name just a few. And along with his uptempo energetic songs, Aaron has proven over his career that he can deliver heartfelt ballads equally as well. You can hear that quality on his brand new radio single I Wanna Be In It With You. That song is the latest release from his current album In The Driver's Seat. In a recent blog at his website, Aaron wrote that he's calling 2012 "The Year Of Change". Part of that change involves taking acting classes for some unknown future possibilities. Tune in as Aaron shares all his latest news, funny stories and a couple of his songs including the new radio single.
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Interview with Drake Jensen
26/01/2012 Duración: 43minGlace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Country artist Drake Jensen follows up the radio release of his debut single Wash Me Away with the title track to his current album entitled On My Way To Finding You. Nashville producer Kim Copeland describes Drake’s vocals as “warm, rich and unique” and these qualities are what prompted her to work with him on this project. It's very fitting that he finds himself walking down a Country road since - at the age of 4 - he remembers feeling a connection to the music of John Denver - specifically his classic song Country Road.
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Interview with Steve Rivers
20/01/2012 Duración: 30minCountry singer/songwriter STEVE RIVERS, like many other Canadian artists before him, made the move to Nashville where he writes with some of Country music's biggest hitmakers, performs for US audiences and records. His independent debut album Beginnings Of A Work In Progress (2008) has earned him success not only as a talented singer & guitarist, but also as an aspiring songwriter and producer. Steve has co-written & worked with many of Nashville's top songwriters including Frank Myers (I Swear, Tomorrow, My Front Porch Looking In), Danny Wells (Check Yes Or No, These Days), Stan Webb (We're From the Country, One of These Days But Not Tonight, Drawn To the Fire) & Tim Taylor (Ten Million Tear Drops, My Way, One Smokey Rose). He still returns home to Ontario to perform. Steve is currently finishing his new album in Nashville for release in March 2012. His first single from the album - a song called Uncomplicated - will hit radio stations in this month.
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Interview with Jason Blaine
18/01/2012 Duración: 45minCountry artist JASON BLAINE – born and raised in Pembroke, Ontario and now living in Nashville – released his full-length debut album in 2005 which included his high-charting radio singles Heartache Like Mine, While We Were Waiting & What I Can’t Forget. Along the way, he’s also had success with videos on CMT, sent more songs to the top of the charts and recorded the powerful and popular duet Don’t Leave The Leavin’ with Victoria Banks. Reflecting on his music career, Jason says: "I feel like I've been given some really great gifts musically, like this is really what I'm meant to be doing. It’s very satisfying to look back at the work that I’ve done knowing that I’ve been creating it, building it and to see the way that songs touch people. There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not thankful for being able to live my dream.” His new album LIFE SO FAR features the current hit single They Don’t Make Em Like That Anymore – a moving tribute to his grandfather who also appears in the video. Tune in to hear Jas