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Inside Today's Country
by Tim Black
Inside Today's Country explores the stories behind the songs with exclusive artist interviews.
Episodes
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Jade Turner
Jade Turner is an award-winning songwriter, performer, and rising star in Manitoba’s country scene. Winner of 2017’s IMA Best Country Album and 2018’s MCMA Emerging Artist of the Year award, with many more nominations to boot, Jade Turner is well on her way to making her mark on the Canadian…
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Ryan Keown
After previously reaching highs of #44 on the National BDS charts with his releases, Ryan took went back to the studio and worked extensively with Bart McKay Productions (Brett Kissel) to bring his brand new single “She Got That Too” out to market. Ryan is very excited to be releasing new music…
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Hayley Jensen
Hayley became a household name in her homeland after placing 4th on Australian Idol & later, on The Voice Australia. In 2018, Jensen signed with Social Family Records to release her ARIA #3 Australian Country Album, 'Turning Up The Dial' produced in Nashville by Grammy Award winning producer…
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David James
"Don't Mind If I Do" is the brand new lead off single for David. The single grows David's sound in a new direction and evolves it to incorporate even more instruments and elements of country music. "Don't Mind If I Do" is the ideal chill, laid back, upbeat spring/summertime song and capitalizes...
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Meghan Patrick
Juno Award winning Country music superstar Meghan Patrick is celebrating her birthday by treating fans to new music. “Never Giving Up on You” is the brand-new single from the two-time CCMA Female Artist of the Year, which follows hot on the heels of the recent official video release for “My First...
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Tim Hicks
Toronto, ON (February 11, 2021) – Today, multi-platinum, award winning entertainer Tim Hicks announces the February 19th release of his new single ‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’ via Open Road Recordings. Self-penned along with Derek Hoffman and Deric Ruttan, ‘The Good, The Bad and The Pretty’...
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Brett Kissel
A new song from Brett Kissel. "Make A Life Not A Living" “This song is truly representative of where I’m at in my life right now…and probably – or hopefully – where many people are as we’ve adjusted to the challenges we’ve all faced over the last year,” says Kissel. “It’s about doing your best to...
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Robyn Ottolini
“My ex drove an F-150 and I f’ing hate that truck,” laughs Ottolini. “You might think that ‘F-150’ is just a truck song, but this isn’t about any ol’ truck. It’s about trying to move on and get strong, until you see that one thing that brings you back to the pain. Nothing does that more for me…
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Gregg Bolger
Gregg Bolger is a Canadian Country Music Artist/Songwriter. Bolger’s debut self-titled album was released in September 2013 and the single “Small Town Summertime” was distributed to Canadian country radio. “Small Town Summertime” was largely received by country radio stations across Canada.…
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Chantelle Mussell
Chantelle Mussell is a Canadian singer/songwriter based out of Victoria, BC, Canada. She grew up in small town Alberta in the 1990s, born into a large family of lively, talented musicians. At a very young age, she discovered the magnetic euphoria of singing, writing, and performing with her…
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2020The Year In review
This week we look back at the year that went sideways with my buddy and fellow Music Director Shilo.
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Trevoer Panczak
"Where I Go to Come Back” is the latest release to add to your playlist from Canadian country music singer songwriter and entertainer, Trevor Panczak. “Where I Go to Come Back” is a song for the times. As life continues with its mounting complexities and uncertainty, this heartfelt song is filled...
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Matt Teed
Matt Teed is a singer-songwriter-recording artist from Ontario. Matt’s raspy yet soulful vocals breathe a palpable intimacy into his songs and live performances. An old soul with an abundance of vibrant energy, Matt draws inspiration from a wide range of genres in order to elicit the perfect...
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Shane Harluk
Shane Harluk’s songs rely heavily on a long-time love of country music. But the Calgary-based singer/songwriter has roots that extend into classic Canadian pop rock and well into modern Americana. It’s his love of all music that propels him to write and record music that resonates with listeners…
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Sean Hogan
This week a great chat with Sean Hogan! His new single is out now "You Can't Cry You Can't Laugh" Find him on line at www.seanhogan.net
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Shantaia
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Shantaia about her new single "two cents'
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Owen Barney
Owen Barney "Thank Her For That" Let this song take you away… to warm breezes and blue skies… …and a break-up that you’re actually thankful for!! “Cold tequila with a little lime, since she left I’m on island time, I can thank her for that" No stranger to the Canadian country scene, Owen Barney…
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Eric Ethridge
The second single off of Eric's new album set for release this fall Over 35 MILLION streams globally Over 100,000 social fans Last single ‘Dream Girl’ was written by Grammy award winners Dan&Shay and has already been streamed over 2.5 MILLION times globally 155,000 monthly listeners on Spotify…
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River Town Saints
If tragedy and overcoming adversity are the hallmarks of a good country song, THE RIVER TOWN SAINTS have earned their dirt road credibility... After a series of major setbacks (the kind that would've broken up many other bands), the boys have regrouped stronger than ever with a collection of FOUR...
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Matt Martin
Matt Martin, a young tech entrepreneur raised on a dairy farm, continues to make exciting new waves in Canadian Country Music. Growing up in rural area, Matt feels a deep connection to Country Music and the roots that comprise what it is today. Back at it with his second radio single, country…
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Colin Amey
Born April 21st, the youngest of three boys, Colin Amey hails from Dunnville, Ontario but spent most of his childhood in Whitehorse, where the cold Canadian Yukon did nothing to cool his driving passion to be a singer and songwriter. At a young and early age, Colin's early influences came from...
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Alex Runions
Well before he won the 2016 Saskatchewan Country Music Association Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year award and Male Vocalist of the Year award, Alex Runions was widely considered as an artist to keep an eye on in Canada’s country music scene. With more than a decade of memorable live...
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Bobby Wills
Bobby Wills is BACK! "Wash My Truck" is the brand new single by Bobby Wills, written with Erik Dylan, lead singer of Black Mountain Whiskey Rebellion and Nashville songwriter (Luke Combs and Riley Green). "Wash My Truck" as a song hits home for Bobby, bringing back coming of age memories with his...
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Tenille Arts
n January she performed her single "Somebody Like That" live during her THIRD appearance on the hit ABC Television show "The Bachelor" , with the song subsequently picking up '#1 most-added' status at the Country radio format in the U.S. -and six months later it continues to grow at U.S. Country...
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Kelsi Mayne
SOS’s fun, unique production inspired by Kelsi’s Detroit roots, with hints of “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child in the beginning, to a Marvin Gaye, Motown/soul flavour at the end! Kelsi is currently nominated for RISING STAR ⭐️ at the CMAO Awards!
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Adrienne Taylor
When a relationship comes to an end it can feel like your whole world has been turned upside down. It’s difficult to remain grounded, bouncing around from one feeling to next, as though you’re on an emotional rollercoaster. Adrienne Taylor puts a deep sense of contemplation into her songwriting...
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Kendra Kay
Award winning artist Kendra Kay was raised on the Canadian prairies and is true to her country roots. She won the 2019 Manitoba Country Music Award (MCMA) for Female Artist of the Year, as well as the 2018 and 2019 MCMA Fan’s Choice Award. The 23-year-old, known for high energy performances and...
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Greg Rider
Real change can only happen when a pivotal moment in our lives takes place. For some, those moments come early in life and to others it is later, if at all. For Greg Rider, it was a fateful car accident at 21 years old. Growing up in Water down, Ontario, Greg lived a life very different to what…
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John Anderson
This week John Anderson is my guest. We chat about his name, new music, baseball and more. find him on line at www.johnandersonmusic.com John was born and raised in Barrie, Ontario. John's passion was being on the baseball field but has now transferred that passion to his music. He has won many...
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Stephen Adrian Lawrance
As an indie record label, we love to share great talent - and often we find them behind the scenes, like Stephen Adrian Lawrance. Lawrance is a singer/songwriter and artist developer who hit number one on CMT Television's Chevy Canada Top Twenty Countdown and number 5 on Billboard Canada Country...
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Samara Yung
Heating things up just in time for the summer season, Saskatchewan powerhouse Samara Yung returns with the release of her latest single “In Case You Missed Me”, available for streaming & download everywhere. ICYMM is an anthemic earworm that only scratches the surface of what’s to come from this...
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Genevieve Fisher
The story behind this was inspired by a real life experience for Genevieve. The message is one that so many are able to relate to. "I had just performed at a show in my hometown which I found to be disappointing in terms of lack of support. I quickly began second guessing myself and started…
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Hillside Outlaws
This week I chat with Hillside Outlaws. Hillside Outlaws are Canada's ones to watch! This duo brings classic gritty vocals with out of this world guitar tones for a sound that is pure country. Their high energy live show and intimate connection with their fans will leave an audience always…
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Desiree Dorion
This week I chat with Dauphin Manitoba artist Desiree Dorion about her new single "Beautiful People". She co-wrote this tune with the ridiculously talented Mr. Chris Burke-Gaffney. I'm so excited to share a different side of me and hope you guys like the new track! You can find her online at...
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Jason McCoy and Friends We Are One
JASON MCCOY ANNOUNCES THE WE ARE 1 WORLD PROJECT OF UNITY One World. One Song. Your Voice. In the first phase of the newly developed We Are 1 World Project, renowned recording artist Jason McCoy announces the release of ‘We Are One’, a powerful message of hope, recorded by world renowned…
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JJ Voss
With close to two decades of dedication to his music career and craft, JJ Voss has taken his passion for songwriting and performing, along with his many experiences in life, to build an authentic and professional solo career rooted from the fabric of the working class. Raised on a small farm in...
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Kimberley Dawn
This week Kimberley Dawn is my guest. Kim and I go way back to our radio days together. She has an amazing spirit and is truly excited about her new single. This multi award winning Aboriginal singer has been a fighter and a survivor in this everchanging music industry. Relentlessly pursuing her...
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Jamie Warren
this week Jamie warren is my guest. We talk about his new single, his love hate of the new Tim Horton's coffee lid, how he met the the Nitty Gritty dirt Band and more. Jamie Warren is generally regarded as the most awarded independent country artist in Canada (Junos, CCMA’s and OCMA’s) Over the...
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Duane Steele
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Duane Steel, when he was in town for the #rednecktour Born and raised in northern Alberta, Duane Steele grew up listening to and absorbing the music of the rural landscape that included Country music, Folk music, a pinch of Blues and yes, good old…
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Rod Black
This week I chat with Rod Black. A song for the times we are facing today. For 2020, Rod Black has teamed up with Producer/Writer Jeff Johnson who is a 2017 CCMA award winner (Producer of the year) and a 5-time BC Country Music Association award winning Producer. The first release for 2020 titled...
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Sons Of Daughters
This week I chat with Sons Of Daughters. They have a new single "I Picture You" out now. We talk about where they were musically, strange jobs the've had, and what food they NEED to have when coming back to Canada. www.sonsofdaughters.com The track is an impactful ballad with a catchy,...
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Beamer Wigley
This week we chat with Beamer Wigley about his new single "Crazy Being Crazy". www.beamerwigley.com Born in 2002, Beamer started playing guitar when he was 5 years old, and as he loves to tell his audiences, that was when he first saw Keith Urban in the video “Start A Band” with Brad Paisley. He...
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Suzi Kory
This week I had the pleasure to chat with Suzi Kory from Toronto Canada. Country rock artist Suzi Kory, born in Beirut and raised in Toronto, burst on to the music scene in 2017 with a rock EP, entitled 'Spellcasting', produced by John Angus Macdonald (The Trews). Following performances in…
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Tyler Joe MIller
this week I had the chance to chat with Tyler Joe Miller about his new single "Pillow Talkin' ", and his non-profit called The Climb Outreach Society, that he and his friends started to help those in need in Guatemala. Tyler is a very talented guy and has alot of great things on the go Pillow...
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Adam Gregory
This week I chat with Adam Gregory. Adam has been performing in Canada since he was 10. Adam has a new single, a young daughter, and is loving life. In the eyes of love, she's perfect. She makes his world brighter just by being her. She may not sing,but when she does, to him every song sounds...
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Alan Doyle
This week we chat with Canadian music legend Alan Doyle. He has a new single, new EP and a coast to coast tour. “‘We Don’t Wanna Go Home’ is about the greatest night of your life being interrupted by the tolling of the last call bell at the pub. The speakers in the song cry the most desperate…
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Donny Lee
This week I chat with Donny Lee. Like a moth to a flame, country music fans are drawn to the warmth and charm of Donny Lee. A down-to-earth guy who knows no stranger, the Canadian / Nashville-based songwriter and performer has been using his musical gift since singing with his parents band as a...
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Aaron Goodvin
This week i chat iwth Aaron Goodvin about his new single, life as a busy writher and his dogs . This continued the momentum Aaron has experienced in the past year with the release of his brilliant album, V, which has produced the #1 radio hit “You Are” – which has been certified Gold! – and the...
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Gotta Be Alee
On this weeks episode I chat with Alee, about piano, poems, the concert she wants to attend in 2020 and more. Excited to bring you "No One Like You" - the follow-up single to “Don’t Make Me Miss You” written by Alee, Thomas Archer (“Hurricane” Luke Combs, “You Broke Up With Me” Walker Hayes”…
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Syd Carter West
This week I introduce you to a new Canadian artist Syd Carter West Canadian singer/songwriter Syd Carter West knew music was her passion when she sang her first tune at the age of two, humming to music on the radio such as Deana Carter (her first favourite song being Strawberry Wine), Shania…
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Inside Today's Country explores the stories behind the songs with exclusive artist interviews.
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