In The Country With Dave Woods

At just 15 years of age, Alberta's Tenille (Nadkrynecny) has worked with some of the best in the business: Nashville SESAC Legacy Award Winner Stan Webb & CCMA award winners Tim Taylor and Duane Steele. Her current single, 'Home Now', is one she wrote about fathers serving overseas. At the many industry events she has played this song, the response has been tremendous. Tenille is looking forward to the release of her debut CD this spring. Tune in today to hear her talk about her start in music & her new CD. You'll hear a couple of her songs as well.

Julian Austin's first album 'What My Heart Already Knows' earned him a Gold record & the 1997 Wrangler Rising Star Award at the CCMAs. The first single 'Little Ol' Kisses' went straight to the top of the Country charts and earned him more awards & Juno nominations. His second album 'Back In Your Life' attracted 6 CCMA nominations. A proud Canadian, he later released 'The Red & White' - an album that pays tribute to Canada's troops. Now Julian has released 'One For One' - a CD featuring a mix of brand new songs and popular classics including Rod Stewart's 'Maggie May' & Elvis' 'Burning Love'. Julian returns for his 2nd visit to the show to talk about his latest projects including a brand new Christmas song which he will share with us.

Lee Sinclair's passion for music started when he was just a young boy growing up in his hometown of Jonesville, South Carolina. He went on to study music and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Limestone College. Lee has become an in-demand session player and live player for other artists in recent years. He wrote and produced his latest CD "Bleedin' Black And White". You're going to love the music and enjoy the conversation with this talented singer-songwriter.

At just 15 years of age, Virginia's Celeste Kellogg is making a name for herself as a singer, songwriter and actress. She stars in the independent film "Much Ado About Middle School" and sings on the soundtrack. She has hosted and performed on Nashville Spotlight. In the past she has shared the stage with the Jonas Brothers, Kelly Clarkson and Lee Ann Rimes. Recently she was featured in an issue of Pop Star Magazine. Tune in for this up close and personal interview with Celeste featuring some of her latest songs. Learn more about this fast-rising star at celestekellogg.com and at lindseysway.com.

Bill Anderson earned the nickname 'Whispering Bill' years ago as a result of his breathy voice and his warm, soft approach to singing a country song. His entertainment credentials, however, speak much louder than a whisper. He is one of the most awarded songwriters in the history of Country Music, a million-selling recording artist many times over, television game show host, network soap opera star and an always entertaining performer. Bill graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism while working as a disc jockey on nearby radio stations. At the age of nineteen he composed the country classic “City Lights” and began rapidly carving his place in musical history. In recent years, he's written songs ("Whiskey Lullaby" for Brad Paisley, "Give It Away" for George Strait, "Joey" for Sugarland to name just a few) that have climbed to the top of the charts. Bill is getting set to release a new CD in early 2010. Join me for this fun and insightful conversation with a Country Music legend feat

Calgary's Chris LeBlanc is a star on the rise. His debut album "Two Lane Road'" was nominated for Album of The Year at the 2009 ECMAs. His new single "And Then Some" has been included on the CD 4 THE TROOPS compilation CD in support of troops in Canada, the US and the UK. This past October, Chris was the first recipient of the Dick Damron award. He performed at the tribute to Mr. Damron along with Charley Pride, Michelle Wright and others. This talented Country artist's next album - produced by award-winning producer Steve Fox - is set for release in 2010. Learn more about Chris in this interview and at www.chrisleblanc.ca.

Born in Montreal, Bill McConnell inherited his musical talent from his grandparents. He started out playing school dances and winning contests throughout Southern Ontario. Later he travelled North America - cruising the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans - entertaining audiences and perfecting his singer/songwriter skills. His new CD "The Steelhorse Gypsies" features the radio single "We're All About That" as well as 5 songs co-written by Bill with hit Nashville songwriter Mark Petersen (hits for Sammy Kershaw and Tim McGraw). Tune in for an up close and personal interview with Bill and hear a couple of the songs from the new CD. To learn more about Bill McConnell & The Steelhorse Gypsies, check out their website: billyraymac.ca.

Greencastle, Indiana's Steve St. Pierre started playing guitar at the age of 12 and the rest is history. While still in high school, he opened shows for REO Speedwagon & Styx. He later went on to play in groups like Little Bit Of Texas and had the opportunity to open for artists like Kenny Chesney & Brad Paisley. Currently Steve is with the Country act Phil Steven & The Open Road Band. He was featured in the November 2009 issue of Guitar Player magazine. Tune in for a fun chat with a true 'Guitar Hero' and listen to some of his great work.

Mario's love of music began at a very young age. His father would drive over 200 km to Thunder Bay so Mario and his siblings could take music lessons. He went on to obtain his Grade 10 in Pianoforte from Conservatory Canada in London, Ontario. For the last 22 years he's been teaching others to play piano. You can hear Mario's beautiful piano playing on two of his CDs: Swept Away & Reflections. Learn more about this talented musician at www.mariocommisso.com and don't miss this inspiring interview!

The Texas 'Ordinary Man' Bobby Cargill is a life long music man. His dream of recording has come true and now he can share the enthusiasm he has for country music with an ever growing audience that is finding, listening to and enjoying his first CD, 'Ordinary Man'. The twelve song recording is full of well crafted songs he has written himself. Don't miss this insightful interview featuring the latest music from this talented Texas Country artist.

Lauren Mascitti is a dynamic 17 year old singer/songwriter, guitarist, pianist and mandolin player from Ohio. In February 2008 she was a runner-up in the Miss Italia USA pageant held at the Landerhaven in Cleveland. This year, Lauren spent most of the summer in Nashville participating in songwriter showcases and working on a new album with mostly original material. This new album, which was produced by Jana King Evans, Buddy Mullins, Pam Tillis and Adam Kohout, will soon be released. She is also proud to be a performer in the "Dean Martin Fest" with Dean's daughter, Deana Martin. Tune in for this up close and personal interview with Lauren featuring her latest music.

Terry Sumsion had a string of country hits over the years with his rich baritone voice and a Classic Country approach to singing. This talented Canadian Country singer brought us the unforgettable songs "Midnight Invitation" & "Our Lovin' Place" - to name just two. He toured with George Jones and Merle Haggard and many others. Terry proudly fronted one of Canada’s premier bands, Stagecoach, throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He was a Juno and CCMA nominee many times. Terry passed away in March 2011. This interview took place in November 2009 and features great stories and songs from this well-loved and popular Country artist.  

Ronica Coldiron found her love for Country Music in the grass roots of West Texas. From a very early age Ronica has been singing Country and Blues. After being picked up by J3 Artists Management, doors have begun to fly open for Ronica. She's working on a new album with Nashville Producer and Label Executive Dennis Money of Sweetsong Nashville Records. Her current single and video is "The First Day Of The Rest Of My Love Life". Join us for this insightful and entertaining interview which will feature songs from Ronica. Learn more about this talented artist at myspace.com/ronicacoldironmusic.

Laura's music career began at the age of 12 when she started entering singing contests and winning them. Soon after, she started opening for big name artists like Brad Paisley, Diamond Rio, Emerson Drive and others. Through frequent trips to Nashville, she made connections and obtained original music which she started taking into the studio to record. With influences from Patsy Cline to Randy Travis to Miranda Lambert, Laura has developed a sound that is a little old and a little new. Tune in and learn all about this Thompsons Station, Tennessee artist and hear a couple of her songs. Check her out at myspace.com/lauradrakemusic & lauradrake.com.

Steven Youngblood's music reflects the lifestyle of growing up in Panama City, Florida. Call his style Nautical Country. You can hear the influences of Jimmy Buffett & Brent Burns in Steven's music. His favorite place to play is at a Tiki Bar on the beach. Tune in for this insightful and entertaining interview featuring music that is sure to get you thinking of sand, sun and water. Check out this talented singer/songwriter at www.myspace.com/nauticalcountry.

Barrie, Ontario Country singer/songwriter Tonya Kennedy hasn't slowed down since winning KX96's Super Star Search in 2005. The grand prize was an opportunity to record and release a single to Country radio. A proud Newfoundlander, Tonya has showcased at the ECMAs in Fredericton & The Mark Trail Music Showcase at the Douglas Corner Cafe in Nashville. Her voice is superb and her writing is both crafted and heartfelt. 2010 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Tonya with the release of a brand new CD. Tune in for all the latest details on this talented Country artist. You can also check her out at www.myspace.com/tonyakennedymusic & www.tonyakennedy.com.

Mark Lorenz’s passion for music started early. While traveling throughout North America competing in horse shows with his parents, he would sing along to recordings of Marty Robbins, George Strait & Merle Haggard. Mark's first studio experience was brought about by a dare to record a country song for a friend’s birthday. Fast forward to 2009, Mark has now filmed two videos in support of his current CD "Route 72". One of those videos is for "Like A Radio" which is his current single. Along with his solid Country voice, Mark excels at songwriting and entertaining. Tune in to find out all there is to know about this talented Calgary, Alberta Country artist. As well, check out www.myspace.com/marklorenz & www.marklorenz.ca.

Katelyn Pope plans on making music her life. With one listen to her voice you'll hear her talent. And at just 14 years of age, she has proven to be a writer on the rise. She's a member of the Georgia Country and Gospel Music Association which, in 2008, awarded her with Female Vocalist of the year , CD of the Year as well as Songwriter of the Year. Tune in for an insightful and entertaining interview with Katelyn. Learn more about this talented Powder Springs, Georgia Country artist at www.myspace.com/katelynpopemusic.

Patricia Conroy is one of Canada's finest singer-songwriters. You know her hits - 'Bad Day For Trains', 'Blank Pages', 'Mary On The Dashboard' and many more. She has earned 8 number one singles at radio and 5 number one videos on CMT. When she's not singing hits, she's writing them for other artists. We'll talk with Patricia about her start in music, her thoughts on songwriting and much more. Learn more about this talented artist at myspace.com/patriciaconroy.

CHARLIE CRAIG writes the hits we know and love. His career spans over 40 years and more than 300 recordings in which he has had a hand in writing. His songs have been recorded by Alan Jackson, Johnny Cash, Travis Tritt & George Strait - to name just a few artists. You can read Charlie's autobiography entitled Old Memories And Me all about his life and career in Country Music. Join me for this fascinating show full of unforgettable stories as only Charlie can tell them.