In The Country With Dave Woods

Terry Lee Bolton combines southern rock, blues, pop and Detroit soul to create his own unique sound. Along with his singing and songwriting, he's also well-known for his skills as a drummer. Terry has opened shows for Triumph, Kim Mitchell & Pam Tillis. We'll talk with Terry about his music career and hear some tracks from his American Man CD. Learn more about this talented artist at terryleebolton.com.

Ontario singer/songwriter Jay Allan has been writing songs since the age of 14. His debut album Please Don't Change was released in 1998 by North Street Records with many big stage performances to follow. A well seasoned performer, Jay Allan has been entertaining for over 15 years. Holding audiences of 10,000 spellbound with his acoustic guitar, he has opened for great Canadian acts such as Jimmy Rankin, Julian Austin & Doc Walker. Jay joins me on the show to talk about his start, his songwriting and his latest CD. Plus we'll hear some of Jay's new songs.

Tennessee singer/songwriter Rick Ryman is one of those Country Music artists that has stayed true to the music. His live shows are fun and full of uptempo songs that keep you entertained from start to finish. Rick likes to entertain with a song, not with a gimmick. This exciting singer/songwriter has been played on more than 3000 radio stations around the world. His single "Workin' To Live" was the debut single from the CD titled "Leg Man". It stayed on the European CMA Chart for 16 straight weeks. If you love Country Music, you'll love Rick Ryman. Don't miss this insightful and entertaining interview.

Michael-Jay Cresswell has just been signed to Nashville's Wild Oats record label and has recorded an 11 track album with some of the music industry's best musicians. The album was produced by Steve Haggard and is set for release this Fall. A classically trained musician, Michael spent many great years as a DJ on the greek island of Corfu in the resort of Kavos. He currently lives in France. Join us for this entertaining and insightful interview with a Country singer on the rise! You'll get to hear two brand new tracks from his upcoming CD.

Louisiana Country singer Sara Beth has been performing since she was 11. She has opened shows for Sammy Kershaw, Micheal Twitty, Bryan White and others. Sara Beth already has many fans including Country legend George Jones who says she has one of the finest voices for such a young girl that he's heard in years. She also tours the Texas Opry networks and is active in charity events. Tune in and learn more about Sara Beth and hear her true Country voice as she shares a couple of songs with us. Check her out on MySpace and at www.sarabethmusic.com.

In 2008, Teak Rivers and the Handsome Shadows beat out 21 other acts to claim the Fan's Choice Award at the Havelock Jamboree kickoff. Teak Rivers is the flip side of Gary Brown, a name Canadian music fans will recall from his successes as lead singer and principal songwriter with THE TENANTS. "Teak Rivers is actually a project I started awhile back" explains Gary "because I had some songs written that didn't fit the style of the bands I was in at the time. It seemed that my writing over time just naturally changed to my present style. As corny as it sounds every song on this project is something I have lived through. They are all heartfelt and sometimes painful songs about going through what life throws at you. There may be a little more depth to them lyrically than my earlier work, but you can still sing along or dance to them."

Sonia Bettencourt sings in English, French, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese. Born to a musically oriented family, she began singing and dancing at a very young age. Her musical influences include Lara Fabian, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera & Shania Twain. With the voice of an angel, this talented artist will capture your heart from the first few notes she sings. Tune in and and learn all about this rising singing star and hear her latest music. You can find her on the internet at www.myspace.com/soniabettencourtmusic.

Growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Justin Chambers always possessed an ear for good "home grown" country music. His musical journey, like many others began in church where he sang in the choir every Sunday. After several years of writing country music and playing for anyone that wanted to listen, he quickly became a favorite at parties and "get togethers" in his hometown of Toccoa, Georgia. He then decided to go to an open mic in March of 2009 on the square in Marietta just to see how it went. There was an instant connection with the crowd and he knew that was where he wanted to be. This talented artist is sure to impress you with his acoustic Country sound.

KC’s passion for country music was prevalent at a very young age. At the age of 3, KC would climb on her mother’s coffee table and sing "Achy Breaky Heart" to her family. At age 8, KC knew she was destined to share her talent through singing and songwriting, after her mother took her to see the Grand Ole Opry. Even today, her main goal is to sing a duet with George Strait at the Opry. KC’s main musical influences are George Strait, Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Learn more about this talented Mississippi artist at www.myspace.com/kcjohnsallaboutyou.

Vancouver Country artist Karen Lee Batten takes a bit from various genres and delivers her own special sound. Her musical menu includes Martina McBride, Joss Stone & Frank Sinatra. Her debut CD 'Every Moment' features the hit song and video 'Hearts On The Run'. She's a 3 time winner of the BCCMA Female Vocalist of the Year award. Tune in for this entertaining interview with this talented artist. Find out more about Karen at www.myspace.com/karenleebatten.

Calgary Country artist Mary Resek proudly sings traditional Country Music. Her love of the classics began at an early age with her musical family's Saturday night jam sessions. Her influences include Ernest Tubb, Tanya Tucker and Patsy Cline. Tune in to hear about her strong Country roots as well as to listen to a couple of her songs. Learn more about Mary at www.myspace.com/maryresek.

Hard-working, dedicated and dynamic are three words that best describe my guest. Natalie Harper is a Public Relations practitioner based in Edmonton, Alberta who specializes in entertainment publicity, business communications and event management. She’ll talk with me about her involvement in the Country Music scene. What impact can PR have on an artist’s career? What does it take to work in PR? Tune in and find out! Rising Country artist Misty Lee Olsen will call in and share her thoughts on working with Natalie. We’ll hear a song from Misty as well as the brand new single from hot Country newcomer Jordan Doell – another client of Natalie’s. Don’t miss this fun and informative look at the value of public relations in launching and maintaining an artist’s career. Learn more about Natalie at www.natalieharperpr.webs.com. You’ll also find her on MySpace, Facebook & Twitter.

At just 18 years of age, Ohio Country artist Melanie May has taken big steps towards her goal of becoming a Country artist. She has released a CD of original music called "Switchin' Gears". She is a host on the Nashville Spotlight TV show out of Tennessee. Tune in and find out how it all started for Melanie and hear a couple of her latest songs. You'll enjoy getting to know this rising Country star! For more on Melanie, please visit www.myspace.com/melaniemaycountry.

Seattle songwriter Ethan Freckleton has set out on an 8 week journey to document the American songwriter. Along the way he's meeting NSAI members from various chapters and co-writing songs with them. He's also interviewing them about the songwriting process. His journey began on Sept 11, 2009 - what has he learned so far? We'll find out in this interview which also features Lisa Medill, NSAI Coordinator of the Milwaukee Chapter. Follow Ethan's journey at www.songwritingtour.blogspot.com.

(Photo by Christine Megit) Genevieve was recently voted Most Popular Country Artist in her hometown of London, Ontario. This made her the youngest solo performer to ever walk away with such a title at these award ceremonies. She has performed at weddings, on television and radio, plus she supports countless benefits and fundraisers within the community to support nursing homes and hospitals. Genevieve competed in the 30th Annual Canadian Open Country Singing Competition in Simcoe, Ontario, where she proceeded to win the Female ages 9-13 category. She's also been opening shows for Country star Crystal Shawanda lately. Genevieve is currently working on an original CD which will include some of her own songs she's written.

5th Gear is a rocking country band consisting of five very talented teenagers who are in overdrive and want to be heard. With loads of talent, enthusiasm and charisma, this group of teens are “The Next Generation of Country Music”. They've created their own sound and have won the hearts of fans young and old. 5th Gear is made up of Allie, Spencer, Rod, Matt & Brett. Tune in and learn all about this hot new group on the Country scene.

Crystal Gage, a country music performer from Windsor, Ontario was born to perform, and for an audience of all ages. She's a timeless talent, ready to explode upon the Canadian country music scene with a truly unique performance style. Singer, performer, producer - and even comedian - all define this extraordinarily talented artist. Highly-professional vocals; a developing song writing ability; and an amazing stage presence, thanks in part to an entertaining sense of humour, bonds any audience with her passion for music: all of these gifts combine to make Crystal Gage the next Canadian music star.

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'. Be sure to check out www.julianaustin.com.

Ramsey Leigh has been singing since the age of 5 - she started at her hometown church. She is currently the background vocalist for Country singer Hunter Hayes and plays acoustic guitar at this shows as well. Recently she won the Colgate Country Showdown and will move on to the state competition in November. Tune in for this insightful interview with this talented singer/songwriter. I'll play a couple of her latest songs as well.

After 2 years with a Music Row publishing company, Dean got the news that his contract and US work permit would not be renewed. He and his family moved back to Canada. A year later, after pursuing deals and watching doors slowly close, Dean started looking for work at the local mines. "It was a sobering time in our lives, having tried so hard - and come so close," Dean says, "But we knew I had to find a solid job to look after our family." So he and his wife drove up to a mining town to find a place to live and made the decision to move - letting the dream of a career in country music go. The following day Dean made the call to friend and producer Matt Rovey to give him the news, but Matt had some news of his own... producer Keith Stegall, (Alan Jackson and George Jones) wanted to sign him to Broken Bow Records! Dean once again hit the I-15 into Montana and moved his family back to Nashville. Now Dean has a successful CD featuring the smash hit "Brothers" & the popular new single "Dirt Roads Scholar". He