Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1666 - A Little Country and a Lot of Canada: Barbara Ann and the Future We Choose to Build

On The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian celebrates Canadian music, Canadian values, and the country we have the opportunity to become.In the first half of the program, Brian is joined by rising Canadian country artist Barbara Ann to discuss her remarkable journey from overcoming stage fright to becoming one of the country's emerging voices in country music. The conversation explores her latest single, A Little Country, the success of Drunk Country Song, which reached No. 3 on the Canadian Indie Country charts, and her experiences writing deeply personal songs that connect with audiences.Barbara also shares insights into her musical influences, her participation in Nashville Takeover, and her aspirations to bring her authentic brand of Canadian country music to fans across Canada and around the world.In his closing commentary, “Canada at Its Best: The Country We Must Choose to Become,” Brian reflects on the lessons learned from hundreds of conversations with economists, entrepreneurs, scientists, military experts, artists, community leaders, and everyday Canadians.Drawing on recent travels across Saskatchewan, Alberta, Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia, he explores Canada's immense opportunities in innovation, manufacturing, productivity, education, defence, and entrepreneurship. Inspired by the extraordinary story of Gander following the events of September 11, Brian argues that Canada's greatest strength has never been its resources or its geography—it has always been its people.As Canada celebrates another birthday, Brian offers an optimistic and uplifting vision for the future, encouraging Canadians to choose a country that is kind, hospitable, innovative, discerning, and confident enough to build an even better nation together.A heartfelt conversation about music, identity, and the enduring promise of Canada.