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w/ Canadian Country Artist ''KADOOH''

Teams Up w/ Nickelback's Chad Kroeger

Hot New Single

''Rattlesnake Bite''

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast Interview w/ Canadian Country Artist ''KADOOH'' Teams Up With Nickelback's Chad Kroeger On This Summer's Party Anthem ''Rattlesnake Bite'' Check It Out!

KADOOH

New Single

''Rattlesnake Bite''

Music's Journey Podcast Interview w/ Canadian Country Artist ''KADOOH'' Teams Up With Nickelback's Chad Kroeger On This Summer's Party Anthem ''Rattlesnake Bite'' Check It Out!

Vancouver-based Country Artist Kadooh teams up with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger for the hot new single “Rattlesnake Bite” on July 30 via 604 Records and all streaming platforms.

The new track features his evolving sound, in a rocking country tune that is sure to make you want to get up and dance this summer.

Kadooh’s close friend, and award-winning musician and songwriter Chad Kroeger of Nickelback provided not only inspiration and influence, but also co-produced the new single.

“Country music is a genre I’ve really grown to love, and I think it’s opened itself up on both the pop and rock side. The parameters have really expanded, and that’s been really great for me,” said Kadooh. “This song is a put down your phone, get up, and head to the dance floor anthem! Allowing people to let loose and burn off some much-needed steam!”

Growing up in a small town in Alberta, Kadooh always had a passion for music as he recalls listening to Charley Pride and Conway Twitty on the way to hockey trips, leading the would-be guitarist to pour over records by Garth Brooks, John Michael Montgomery, and Brooks & Dunn. He soon would turn his passion into a career, joining the music business known as the guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band State of Shock.

After spending over a decade with the band, Kadooh made the decision to cross over to country, a genre he’s grown to love, and step into the spotlight for the first time as a solo artist. In 2018, he won his very first country music award, earning the Ray McAuley Horizon Award at the BC Country Music Association Awards (BCCMA). In 2019, he released his debut self-titled EP and 3 singles, and the winning streak continued leading to nominations for BCCMA Male Artist of the Year, SOCAN Songwriter of the Year, Single of the Year, and Album of the Year, and ultimately taking home the BCCMA award for Video of the Year for “Somethin’ to Roll on”.

Kadooh is gearing up to release his debut EP later this year, which was brought together with the help of producer Jeff Johnson. The new EP will continue to reflect Kadooh’s new sound — one that has found influence in not only his everyday life but an ingrained love of music as a whole.

Music's Journey Podcast Interview w/ Canadian Country Artist ''KADOOH'' Teams Up With Nickelback's Chad Kroeger On This Summer's Party Anthem ''Rattlesnake Bite'' Check It Out!

Kadooh - Rattlesnake Bite (Official Video)

''Kadooh teams up with Nickelback's Chad Kroeger on his hot new single Rattlesnake Bite and the video premiere that says it all,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and the host of the International Music's Journey Podcast.

''The video is so good with the choreography, the professional dancers, and then to make it even better, you have five dudes, some over 6 ft tall, on tricycles. It's hilarious... I think we are going to see some viral dance choreography by fans out there...don't you? Wait, I think I started something there... I want to see some moves on the dance. To hear my interview with Kadooh and my Burning Questions portion of the show, click on the link below.

Music's Journey Podcast Interview w/ Canadian Country Artist ''KADOOH'' Teams Up With Nickelback's Chad Kroeger On This Summer's Party Anthem ''Rattlesnake Bite'' Check It Out!

KADOOH - Wiser Than Me (Official Video)

Kadooh - Somethin' To Roll On (Official Video)

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date!

w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels''

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date! To Hear The Full Interview, Click HERE

The Heels

Release Their

New Sophomore Album

''I Am''

New Single Off The New Album

Catch & Release (feat. Aaron Pritchett)

This ain’t no catch and release
If I get you hooked on me
I don’t know what’s goin’ through your mind
But I know what’s goin’ through mine
I like your hand on my hips
And I like the taste of your kiss
On my lips but no this
Ain’t no catch and release

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date! To Hear The Full Interview, Click HERE

''The Heels release their much anticipated sophomore album ''I Am'' that is undeniably their ultimate body of work to date,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast. ''I am not sure how they are going to top this one but with their track record, I know they will. I absolutely love this personal journey they took us on with this album 'I Am'. Every track on this 16 song album has a message that we all need in some way today. The lyrics, the beautiful harmonies are impeccable and are such a thrill to hear on country radio today. The Heels bring us that Motown feel that is so refreshing and modern in country music. The tracks on 'I Am' deliver the uplifting and powerful messages of self-love, making personal changes and living your best life by learning from the mistakes we all make.''

''You will love the interview with these three fabulous women that inspire us all,'' says Cyr. To hear the full interview, click HERE

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date! To Hear The Full Interview, Click HERE

There’s a sound that isn’t heard enough on Country radio—the sound of organic, three-part female harmonies, offering stories that speak the language of modern women everywhere. Add in some good-natured brash and sassy attitude and you’ve got Canada’s pop-country queens, The Heels.

That title is now undisputed with the release of the trio’s warmly received 2018 debut album, Love, Heels and multiple follow-up singles, alongside BCCMA Award wins. Although Bobbi Smith, Brittni Dominelli and Kyla Rawlins have spent much of these past three years winning over audiences with a dynamic live show that showcases each of their distinctive voices and personalities, they also found time to write over 100 songs during several trips to Nashville—and at their home base in Vancouver— for upcoming sophomore album titled “I Am”.

By incorporating influences ranging from classic country, gospel and Motown, through to powerful contemporary female artists such as Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood and Whitney Houston, The Heels’ music, although it may be categorized as country, display a unique musical vision that transcends the genre.

Bobbi, Brittni and Kyla still get a kick whenever someone assumes they’re sisters. They know it’s not just because of their seamless “family blend” harmony, but because of the obvious personal chemistry they share. And when that chemistry comes down to spreading positive energy, there is just no limit to how high The Heels will lift us.

“I Am” is titled after the closing closing track —a musical meditation of healing affirmations set to the tempo of a resting human heartbeat while vibrating with the “love frequency” of the 528 Hz - a frequency with proven healing potential, with the intention of raising the listener’s vibration while creating a ripple effect of world healing.

Other themes of empowerment and self-love are shared on the tracks “High Heels On,” “Fools Gold,” “Faith Over Fear,” and the playfully sexy “Hush Money,” while the ups and downs of love and joy are explored on “Symptoms,” “Happy After You,” “Got You Read,” and “Fixer Upper.”

An emotional spectrum of of a country, pop, rock, soul and spiritual fusion that marks our evolution.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to every single person who was a part of this record. From songwriting, to production, the musicians, to design and everything in between. And a very special thanks to you reading this, for supporting our mission and believing in our music. We love you!

Love, Heels

The magical team behind the album:

Songwriters:

Elizabeth Anderson, Roberta Smith, Kyla Rawlins, Brittni Dominelli, Sean Swenson, Clint wells, David Borys, Brian Donkers, Dave Thomson, Bill Diluigi, Jody Stewart-Regner, Megan Barker, Troy Castellano, Anthony Fiddler, Kalsey Kulyk, Steven Mitchell, Judy Toy, Christina Carmel

Musicians/performers:

Anthony Fiddler, Ryan Stead, Taylor Allum, Matt Genereux, Clint Wells, Travis Toy, Steven Mitchell, Tom McKillip, Scott Smith, Bill Diluigi, Aaron Pritchett

Production/mixing: Anthony Fiddler/ Fiddler Productions , Orbek Music (Take the Trailer)

Mastering: Jeff Dalziel/ Diesel Music

Graphic Design: Brent Fortin

Photography: Karolina Turek Photography

Makeup: Swank Makeup Artistry - Kym Davidson

Hair: BeatriceGrimoldi_Makeupartist

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date! To Hear The Full Interview, Click HERE

The Heels Live at the Armoury - Catch and Release - Featuring Aaron Pritchett

I AM - OUT NOW!

The Heels Live at the Armoury - High Heels On

The Heels - Dump Him (OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO)

The Heels "Live at the Armoury" - Happy After You

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #91 w/ Canada's Pop-Country Queens ''The Heels'' Released Their Sophomore Album 'I Am' Their Ultimate Work To Date! To Hear The Full Interview, Click HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Artist 'Jamie Warren' New Single & Music Video 'Cows And Corn'

INTERVIEW

w/ Multi-Award Winning Country Artist

'Jamie Warren'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Artist 'Jamie Warren' New Single & Music Video 'Cows And Corn' Listen HERE

Jamie Warren

New Single

''Cows and Corn''

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Artist 'Jamie Warren' New Single & Music Video 'Cows And Corn' Listen HERE

Jamie Warren is generally regarded as the most awarded independent country vocalist in Canada (Junos, CCMAs, OCMAs). Over his 35-year career he has released 54 singles, many of them hits. He’s also known as a great songwriter and if you’ve ever seen him perform live, maybe a comedian!?

Jamie lives in Kitchener Ontario, Canada, but was raised in Hanover Ontario where he pursued an adolescent dream of playing professional hockey in the NHL…with music as a background distraction. When he realized that his natural abilities for singing and playing guitar might make it easier to attract the attention of girls, he hung up his skates. Songwriting was a logical progression for a sensitive guy who wrote poetry and short stories throughout his high school years.

His interest in music was likely genetic since his mother sang and played piano and his father played guitar and mandolin. Jamie had piano lessons at age 5 and guitar lessons at age 8. By the time he was 10 years old, it was tradition for the Warrens to entertain after Saturday night euchre games (a Canadian card-game institution) in their smoke-filled basement. His earliest musical influences were whatever his parents listened to on the radio and the only thing his parent’s radio seemed to play, was country music. To this day he’s still a huge fan of Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline. Later in high school his best friend’s older brother exposed him to celebrated vocal groups like The Eagles, America, Poco and CSNY. Jamie has always had an appreciation for Texas singer-songwriters like Radney Foster, Lyle Lovett and Rodney Crowell.

Jamie attended Conestoga College to study Broadcasting. His goal was to become the youngest general manager of a mid-market radio station, but he emerged instead with a desire to sing for a living. What changed his mind? Jamie won a regional talent show at London Ontario’s Western Fair which sent him to Memphis Tennessee for an international competition where he placed second. Jamie then stayed in Memphis, while he worked a one-year gig at Libertyland Theme Park as an entertainer. He still feels a connection to Memphis, the city that kicked off his career.

Returning to Canada he began a great friendship with producer J. Richard Hutt who produced “All Of The Above” and all of Jamie’s previous recordings. Rick initially engaged Jamie as a singer for jingles he produced out of his Kitchener-based CedarTree Studios. “I didn’t have a clue what I was doing,” says Jamie, “thank goodness he had a lot of patience”. He must have learned something from the experience because his first Top Ten hit came shortly thereafter with “Take Me Home Mississippi” and subsequently a win as New Artist of The Year at the 1985 RPM Big Country Awards.

Around this time Jamie was being courted by Warner Bros in Nashville. To get a record deal at 25 would have been a great opportunity, but they passed on him in favour of a fellow named, Randy Travis. To this day Jamie remains a big fan of Randy and was honoured to be in the running with him. In the late 80s country music became more traditional in flavour so he took some time off from recording. He got married and had two kids and played locally in small clubs to pay the bills.

In 1993 Jamie was convinced that both country radio and Nashville were interested in a more contemporary style of music and might make room for him again. He released “Fallen Angel” on River North/Mercury Records, which yielded an enduring fan favourite and radio hit “One Step Back”. The success of this record was followed closely and even more impressively by the album “Just Not the Same” which surrendered several Top Ten singles and led to a handful of JUNO and CCMA nominations in multiple categories including wins for Independent Song of the Year and Independent Male Artist of the Year. Since then Jamie has released the critically acclaimed “Really” in 2003 and a career retrospective collection of greatest hits in 2005 under the title “Make Me Believe”. In 2008, Jamie released the very personal “Right Here Right Now” followed by “Howl at The Moon” (2010) and “I’ve Got A Feeling” (2013)

For the last four years Jamie has been consistently writing with other artists for their projects as well as his new cd “All Of The Above” (2018). He felt it was time to say something with his own voice and his own words at a time when country music was contemporary yet again. He’s about to release his 3rd single “My Kinda’ Pretty” (Feb1/19). The irony to Jamie, he added a rootsy and traditional sound to his new cd. Don’t worry, it still rocks!!

''My interview with Jamie Warren is always a good time with amazing stories that you just want to kick your feet up, pour yourself your favorite drink and be prepared to laugh about life and music,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host for the Internationals Music's Journey Podcast. Check it out at the link below!

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Artist 'Jamie Warren' New Single & Music Video 'Cows And Corn' Listen HERE

Cows and Corn - Jamie Warren (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Artist 'Jamie Warren' New Single & Music Video 'Cows And Corn' Listen HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star ''Jason Blaine'' Perfect Song 'When I See You' He Is' I think It Is Some Of His Best Work Yet!

w/ Multi-Award Winning Country Artist

''Jason Blaine''

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star ''Jason Blaine'' He Just Keeps Getter Better and Better, Listen to my full interview here!

Jason Blaine

''When I See You''

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star ''Jason Blaine'' He Just Keeps Getter Better and Better, Listen to my full interview here!

Today’s Spotlight – Jason Blaine. I caught up with Jason to talk about some music during this Covid life we are living in. Jason talks about his new single, getting back to live performances when the world opens up, and his journey in music. Take a read and see what he has to say now!

Been waiting for that perfect summer song to add to your playlist? Look no further!

Jason Blaine's brand new single "When I See You" is off his acclaimed EP - "Go With Me" which was released last October. It has now collectively racked up nearly 1.5 million global streams since its release. The song's infectious guitar riff and vibrant, detailed lyrics paint a picture of a fun kind of love that is the kind of groove we are all needing to feel during these tough times. You can just hear this song coming through the speakers at a festival and it's sure to stay with your listeners long after their first listen!

A multiple CCMA, SOCAN & CMAO award winner with over 20+ radio hits, six full-length albums, and over 10 million digital streams, Jason still feels like he’s just getting started. Writing full-time within Nashville’s publishing community, Jason resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife Amy and their four children. In 2019, the next chapter of Jason's career began as he started work on "Go With Me", which was produced by Danick Dupelle (Emerson Drive, Tebey). The project breathes new life while lending itself to what Jason does best; great country music performed by one of Canada’s most distinctive voices, telling stories of home, love, and nights on the town. As a craftsman of songs, Jason found and wrote songs for the project which embody his artistry and move him into the next season of his career.

''Jason Blaine keeps bringing us hit after hit and ''When I See You'' is one of my favorite songs yet,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast.''

I know you have been busy writing your new music and so many other artists during COVID. What has been the silver lining for you throughout this past year and a half?

Time with family has been really great. I have been busy recording new music. I have been working on some new stuff, some new recordings that look like it's going to turn into an album. There are seven songs so far for this new EP I am working on. It's going to be nothing like what I have done for you all. Unless you know me, you might know this type of music I really love. I can't say it is completely country either or maybe it's more country perhaps.

I love the stripped-down version of the songwriter feel of the classic country music. Is that what you are doing with your new music?

I think it is more along the lines of what Chris Stapleton is putting out there. The way we recorded this EP is with not a lot of stuff going on. It is Chris Stapleton's kind of feel. It's the kind of music that I love with only four instruments like bass, drums, guitar, organ or keyboard.

I love Chris Stapleton and all his music. It is cool that he has brought back classic country to a new generation of country fans. It's really great.

Yeah, there is nothing modern about it. It's just classic country and the fans love it. In fact, they went out of their way to make it organic and real that you would hear throughout the decades with influences from older country to Americana to blues to rock or southern rock. I just love that stuff. I have loved that style of country for a very very long time. I love the artists like Vince Gill forever and ever. People that know me know that I talk about Vince Gill all the time. I also like the records that John Mayer has made as far back as 2013 like Paradise Valley. Those records sound like bluesy country music.

I love that type of show where it feels like you are one on one with the artist. I am the first in line for artists like Vince Gill and Chris Stapleton.

I am hoping to come back on here and talk to you some more about the new music that I am set to release in the next month or two.

To hear my full interview with Jason Blaine, click on the link below.

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star ''Jason Blaine'' He Just Keeps Getter Better and Better, Listen to my full interview here!

Jason Blaine - When I See You (Lyric Video)

Jason Blaine - "Go With Me" (Official Video)

Jason Blaine - "Mood Swing" (Official Video)

Jason Blaine - "Helluva Band in Heaven" (Official Acoustic Video)

Dance With My Daughter - Jason Blaine

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star 'Dan Davidson' New Single 'Roll With It' feat. The Road Hammers

w/ Multi-Award Winning Star 'Dan Davidson'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star 'Dan Davidson' New Single 'Roll With It' feat. The Road Hammers, Listen HERE

Dan Davidson

New Single

''Roll With It''

feat. The Road Hammers

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star 'Dan Davidson' New Single 'Roll With It' feat. The Road Hammers, Listen HERE

It is produced by two-time CCMA Producer Of The Year Jeff Dalziel. Dan’s single “Roll With It” features his good friends The Road Hammers (Juno/CCMA award winners and the highest selling Canadian country band in history).

Alberta’s country sensation Dan Davidson has created undeniable momentum in the last few years. With 6 CCMA nominations, 10 ACMA awards, a gold record, a number 1 selling Canadian song and record, top 20 charting numbers and hundreds of performances – it's easy to forget that he is still independent.

Dan exploded onto the Canadian country scene in 2016 with the release of his second single “Found” (Co-written by Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers). Dan became arguably the indie story of 2016/2017 as his single “Found” rocketed up the charts and he became the #1 charting indie artist in Canada. It was also the #1 selling Canadian country song for several weeks in July and August 2016. On just his second release ever in country music – he has a GOLD single. The following singles helped further his momentum with more top 20 recognition and solidified his name as an artist on the rise – definitely someone to watch as he nears his first platinum record.

Dan is only 5 years into his country career but is far from “green” in the music industry. He spent over 10 years playing in the well-known Canadian indie rock band Tupelo Honey (who had several top 40 hits, top-selling iTunes records and toured with bands like Bon Jovi).

Dan’s country sound came together as he started writing and working on music with Toronto's Award-Winning Producer Jeff Dalziel (Washboard Union, River Town Saints, Autumn Hill, Brett Kissel) and the two spent the better part of a year developing an EP that’s characteristic of Dan’s love of “good time” music. Those “good time” vibes are also a huge part of his personality.

One view of his music videos and you will understand that the fun, sincere energy Dan brings to country music is truly unique. The video for “Found” cost only $500 and yet somehow it was top 20 on CMT; the video for “Barn Burner” involved Dan dressing up as a mixture between John Wayne and Elton John, wandering the streets of Tokyo; and of course we can't forget “Say We Did”, which shows Dan converting his garage into a cardboard version Star Ship Enterprise.

Expanding his fan base internationally, Dan played shows in Beijing, China, and Tours, France. He then went on to play in Milan and Budapest to film a music video for his upcoming single “These Are My People”. The idea for the music video came about when Dan discovered on YouTube that people from all over the world are line dancing to his songs. He has now played over 200 shows across 7 countries (including a record-breaking 120 show tour with Brett Kissel on the most extensive tour in Canadian history).

While on tour with Brett Kissel in 2019, Dan’s EP “Juliet” was released, and debuted at #1 on the Canadian iTunes Country charts. The album was later nominated for Roots Album Of The Year at the 2019 CCMA, and was the album that won for “Producer of the Year”.

Truly embodying the indie spirit, you’ll never find Dan just waiting on his laurels. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he created and hosted Canada’s FIRST live digital music festival “Diesel Bird Fest”, which featured some of Canada’s top artists including Dallas Smith, Corb Lund, and many more. Diesel Bird successfully raised $54,000 for charity. He then went on to create and host Canada’s first hotel music festival (Diesel Bird Hotel Fest) which sold out in 1 day.

Recently Dan has been writing for/with Gord Bamford, Tim Hicks, W3apons, The Congregation, Chad Brownlee, The Standstills, and so many more. As a songwriter, he has had top 40 songs in 3 genres now and continues to keep the creative momentum rolling alongside his artist career.

''Dan Davidson'' undoubtedly is one of the best entertainers performing on the stage today,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast. Dan knows how to write great music and he knows the music industry so it is no surprise to me that the country music scene saw what we all heard and knew he was in the rock band Tupelo Honey. Country music is such a great fit for him. He is a creative genius with his songwriting and a great producer himself. Dan can wear all the different hats and crank out the hits one after the next. One of the memories I have of meeting Dan in the Tupelo Honey era is his confidence as a performer and his genuine positive attitude that made it so much fun to be around him. He is a star and it does my soul good to see him killing it in Canadian country music. He is born to do this and he is only getting better and better.''

''Dan Davidson's latest single ''Roll With It'' feat. Canadian Country Royalty The Road Hammers is the song you can let loose to and have some fun,'' says Cyr. ''If this song doesn't kick start your summer, then nothing will. Whenever I hear that Dan Davidson has a new single, it's going to be a great day! To listen to all the stories that will have you laughing and smiling, click on my interview below.''

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star 'Dan Davidson' New Single 'Roll With It' feat. The Road Hammers, Listen HERE

Roll With It (Ft. The Road Hammers) - Official Video

Found - Dan Davidson (Official Video)

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Canadian Country Star 'Dan Davidson' New Single 'Roll With It' feat. The Road Hammers, Listen HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's Rising Star 'Elyse Saunders' Spreading Some Sunshine With Her New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind'

w/ Multi-Award Winner Artist 'Elyse Saunders'

New Single 'Sunshine State of Mind'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's Rising Star 'Elyse Saunders' Spreading Some Sunshine With Her New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind' Listen HERE

Elyse Saunders

New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind''

Out NOW!

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's Rising Star 'Elyse Saunders' Spreading Some Sunshine With Her New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind' Listen HERE

Country music has always felt like home for Elyse Saunders. From the dynamic stages of Toronto to the bright lights of Nashville, the Peterborough, Ontario native has followed a path of steadfast determination and artistic inspiration – regularly captivating crowds with her powerhouse vocals, engaging live show personality, and interactive charm.

Priding herself on being an artist who never stops, Elyse discovered a passion for music early on when she met her first mentor, producer/songwriter Cyril Rawson (Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson). After recording her debut self-titled album with him in Nashville, she released a string of singles to Canadian radio and showcased her music during an opening spot for ACM artist Deric Ruttan in front of 10,000 attendees.

On stage, she’s performed at over 350 shows with industry showcases like Canadian Country Music Week, Indie Week, and 2019’s Canadian Music Week with Nice Horse, Kira Isabella, & David James. She also rocked 2019’s Powassan’s Smoke ‘N’ Spurs ahead of Eric Ethridge and The Washboard Union, and opened for Terri Clark and Jason Aldean at Sunfest. On the release side, her 2017 single, “Rise” went Top 20 after Toronto’s DJ Danny D released a dance remix of the song on Z103.5. The single continues to build momentum today with an upcoming television placement at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Her 2019 release “Feel You Leaving” was selected as a semi-finalist for the International Songwriters Competition out of 19,000 submissions globally.

After a series of songwriting trips in Nashville and new recordings in BC with acclaimed producers Dan Swinimer, Paul Shatto, and David Wills, Elyse Saunders released “Free” in the summer of 2020, the first single and title track from her next album. “Free” (produced by CCMA nominee Dan Swinimer) marked her successful re-entry into the Canadian radio market which included CBC Country/Sirius XM and “Wild & Free Jamboree” – a Facebook live concert presented by KX Country FM. To date, the single has earned over half-a-million streams on Apple Music, over 100K YouTube views on the official music video, and it remains on regular rotation on Stingray Music’s Country Music Video TV channel. The music video also garnered Elyse “Video Of The Year” award with Mississauga Music Awards and most recently, the single earned her double nominations with Country Music Association of Ontario CMA's as "Female Artist of the Year" & "Rising Star Award."

“Wine Down” was the opening single of 2021 and was a shining light on Elyse's crafty songwriting and stunning vocals. The single had a strong release first week and reached the #1 spot on Amazon’s Breakthrough Country playlist and then landed her the cover photo spot as Amazon’s Music “Break-out Artist." It also became the centerpiece for the immersive "Wine Down with Elyse Saunders - The Online Concert Experience" - a fully produced concert created by Elyse for her fans and has been viewed by over 13,000 households throughout Ontario & Nashville. Make sure to check out the concert experience at Facebook.com/ElyseSaundersOnline. A Top 100 pick for AmericanSongwriter.com, “Wine Down” continues to steadily grow on Spotify with over 100K streams and thousands of monthly listeners.

A rewarding phase of her ambitious career, Elyse Saunders sets the stakes higher with her new summer single "Sunshine State of Mind" and promises to be an engaging and impactful radio release. Available everywhere NOW!

''Canadian country artist Elyse Saunders latest single Sunshine State of Mind is the perfect summer song to release right now,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast. ''Elyse is one of those artists that comes along once in a lifetime. She has always been an artist that impressed me with her powerful vocals and incredible storytelling. She oozes confidence yet she is the most humble, caring person I know.''

''The fans love everything she puts out there. Elyse knows exactly who she is and the kind of music she wants to release,'' says Cyr. ''Her chemistry and connection with her fans are simply amazing both on and off the stage. I believe she connects so well because she writes songs that are authentic and powerful in the message always spreading true-life lyrics that resonate right to your heart. Sunshine State of Mind is one of those songs that remind the listener to remember your soul can feed you all the sunshine you need through the love and those positive things around you. You just need to look. It's such a great summer song. We all need that shot of vitamin D and she has delivered that in the lyrics. I love this song and can't stop playing it all day.''

''Elyse is a very grounded artist and always positive with her unique way of writing her lyrics and storytelling. It's one thing to write a song but it is another to deliver it with the emotion needed to connect in the performance to the audience is what she does so well. She is captivating leaving you hanging off her every word. Elyse brings that magic to the stage in every performance.''

''I had an amazing chat with Elyse Saunders talking about the writing of this special song and how this pandemic has affected her creativity. Elyse is up again for double CMA Ontario Awards for Female of the Year and Rising Artist of the Year on Sunday, Sept 5th, 2021 at Ancaster Fairgrounds, Hamilton ON. You have to hear the Burning Questions portion of the show. You're going to love it! Check it out by clicking the link below.''

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's Rising Star 'Elyse Saunders' Spreading Some Sunshine With Her New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind' Listen HERE

Sunshine State Of Mind // Elyse Saunders (Official Lyric Video)

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's Rising Star 'Elyse Saunders' Spreading Some Sunshine With Her New Single ''Sunshine State of Mind' Listen HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Group 'Renegade Station' Striking Authenticity With Single 'Free Free Free'

w/ Multi-Award Winning Country Group

'Renegade Station'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Group 'Renegade Station' Striking Authenticity With Single 'Free Free Free' Listen HERE

Renegade Station

New Single

'Free Free Free'

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Group 'Renegade Station' Striking Authenticity With Single 'Free Free Free' Listen HERE

Alberta’s Renegade Station has embarked on a dynamic musical journey that sees the talented quartet elevating their already impressive reputation for creative excellence and superior showmanship to new heights.

Understanding that sometimes you need to shed elements of your past in order to embrace the wide, wonderful future, the group has revitalized and focused on their musical identity. They have pushed forward with a passion, and unrelenting drive that will see Renegade Station become a name that anyone hearing their unique pop and rock-infused brand of country music is unlikely to forget.

The band came together after meeting and see each other perform at numerous events in their local area. They immediately connected and the band was formed. As they continued on their musical journey together, not only as a band but in friendship too, they became the “go to” group for numerous events across Alberta. Their harmonious energy became contagious among anyone that attended the events. “We just gelled as musicians and our voices harmonized so well together that we all just felt we needed to do more. So, we acquired ourselves a professional manager and began recording some originals and some songs that were pitched by incredible writers to us,” said Luanne.

Their name is symbolic of the group’s unconventional approach to their music and sense of independence. They are unabashed about injecting their original music and the songs presented to them by other noted songwriters with healthy doses of pop and classic rock nuances – with a focus on lushly produced and beautiful layered vocal harmonies which owe as much to Fleetwood Mac as they do to Lady A.

The “Station” part of their name is a nod to the vintage working steam train that is a tourist attraction in Stettler and which is a throwback to the region’s pioneering past. Therefore, a name that is reverent towards tradition, but which also alludes to a desire to go one’s own way is ideal for the band as they approach their craft.

As proof of Renegade Station’s commitment to excellence, for the recordings, they worked with respected industry veteran Johnny Gasparic at Dave Temple’s MCC Recording Studio in Calgary. “We collaborated a lot on the production side which is awesome. Johnny brings an amazing background and experience with him. He knows that we are very much a vocal band and a harmony band, and he really helps to emphasize our vocals.

The lead-off hit single, Who’s Gonna Love Me Tonight, from the album ‘Along for the Ride’ fits into the more adventurous approach that is Renegade Station’s hallmark. Sung by Kent who shares lead vocal duties with Luanne, it’s a mature, somewhat saucy but very true-to-life take on modern romance.

“We were really drawn to the song at first because of the amazing harmonies, but then once we got a sense of the meaning and message we knew we had to record it. It’s a little different and a little more risqué than a traditional country romantic song. It’s not the normal ‘I love you and you love me’ song. It’s a little more mature and realistic. Who is going to go home with who? Who is the strong person in the song, and who is the one going to just give in to the temptation of the moment,” Luanne said. This single garnered the group numerous nominations, Top 50 on the charts and the ACMA (now Country Music Alberta) Single of the Year (2018).

They have since released favorites like: Along for the Ride, Don’t Hold Your Breath and Safe Harbour, all garnering radio charting plays.

The rock-solid foundation that was built is not being shunted aside as the talented quartet moves forward. Renegade Station’s legacy is etched deep into the firmament of the western Canadian music scene and that can never be taken from them. In recent years they have won back-to-back Association of Country Music in Alberta, as Group of the Year (2015 and 2016) as well as the ACMA Fan’s Choice of the Year in 2015. They also garnered a CCMA nomination for Songwriter of the Year for their tune 2:15 and Luanne was also nominated for CCMA Bass Player of the Year for 2016. They have numerous nominations under their belt.

The band has shared the stage with a who’s who of Canadian and international country music luminaries, from George Canyon and Carolyn Dawn Johnson, to David Lee Murphy, Emerson Drive, Bobby Wills and Trooper.

Renegade Station albums are a bold statement by a collection of talented musicians and songwriters that is infused with authenticity, impressive vocal performances and insistent melodies that will stick with you for days.

And with this impressive collection of new songs, a live show that never fails to enchant and entertain, and an unparalleled creative drive, Renegade Station is truly poised to break through to a national and international stage.

''I had such a great time chatting with Kent Nixon guitar player and lead vocals of the multi-award-winning group Renegade Station,'' says Kim Cyr Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast. ''Renegade Station's harmonious energy is contagious with their bold rock-infused songs we have all grown to love. They are one of the hardest working groups in Canada and the go-to group to play events right across the country. The group has won numerous awards and nominations across the board and they just keep delivering hit after hit.

''Renegade Station's latest release 'FREE FREE FREE' reminds us all that we’ve all been guilty of taking the little things in life for granted. We all focus on the “big” things (jobs, cars, houses, prestige, etc…) and lose perspective about what’s actually important. It is simple and eloquent in the way that the sentiment is expressed; it says it, without having to spell it out,'' says Cyr.

''There was so much fun and laughter during this interview and I will tell you this, ''No one should ever lay down and go to sleep anywhere that Kent might be present with a sharpy in his hand,'' says Cyr. You need to hear why. Who is the prankster of this group? Lots of fun stories you need to listen to with my Burning Questions portion of the show in the interview. Click HERE

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Multi-Award Winning Group 'Renegade Station' Striking Authenticity With Single 'Free Free Free' Listen HERE

Renegade Station - FREE FREE FREE (Official Video)

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA' Double Single Release & Video You Don't Want To Miss!

w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA' Double Single Release & Video You Don't Want To Miss! Listen HERE

ANNIKA

DOUBLE SINGLES RELEASE

'I REALLY DON'T WANT TO' & 'IT STILL HURTS'

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA' Double Single Release & Video You Don't Want To Miss! Listen HERE

The singer-songwriter ANNIKA is taking a new musical direction since moving on from the CCMA-nominated country-pop duo Leaving Thomas. The duo accumulated over 6 million career streams and was nominated for multiple CCMA Awards and placed top 3 in SiriusXM's Top of The Country Competition.

'I Really Don't Want To' is a heavy-hitting musical jam with a message of empowerment while at the same time, describing the intoxicating, impossible to understand the feeling of falling in love. Lucky fans will get a double dose of music as ANNIKA will also be releasing ‘It Still Hurts’ as a “twingle” – two singles released on the same date. ‘It Still Hurts’ outlines the painful, often lengthy healing process required after a love goes wrong.

"I Really Don't Want' To has a message that hits home for me as someone that has a history of falling in love, completely unafraid and uninhibited every time even though I knew heartbreak was likely around the corner,” says ANNIKA. “After so many breakups, I got used to picking myself back up and carrying on without resentment or a jaded attitude towards love. The bluesy, soulful sound of the song is uplifting in nature, making it a great tune to jam out to on the piano and I loved that while recording, I could really let loose on the vocals."

Calgary, Alberta born and raised ANNIKA. Set to release her first full-length solo album in the coming months and, is ready to showcase a more mature, introspective side, highlighting her talents as a musician, songwriter and specifically a piano player.

ANNIKA has co-written over 100 songs to date with Nashville heavy hitters such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Phil Barton, Brian White, Patricia Conroy, and most famously, Liz Rose, and has performed at incredible venues with Leaving Thomas such as Boots and Hearts, Country Thunder, Calgary Stampede, Rockin’ River Fest, and many more.

ANNIKA, releases the music video for her new single “I Really Don't Want To”. Directed by Oliver Banyard, the “I Really Don't Want To” music video takes listeners on a journey, demonstrating the realistic feelings of falling in love, telling the real life love story of ANNIKA and her husband, Spencer.

For ANNIKA, it’s more of this project. Two more singles are coming this summer, two more after that in the fall, making up a ‘Side A’ collection, followed by the ‘Side B’ collection in early 2022 – and the plan of releasing a complete Deluxe album on vinyl after that.

''Preparing to be a first time mom in July and launching her solo career with her double releases 'I Really Don't Want To' and 'It Still Hurts', life is pretty sweet,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief of NOW and THEN Magazine and the International Music's Journey Podcast. ''ANNIKA is such a special soul and an artist that is rare to find. She is the dream artist that any label would kill to sign. She is an accomplished musician, vocalist and songwriter known for her soulful vocals. Her voice transports audiences through a musical journey, filling the spaces in our hearts and souls with a rich, bluesy tone that strikes emotion each and every time. ANNIKA is a natural born storyteller.''

''ANNIKA’s ability to capture audiences comes from her refreshing authentic and often comedic personality that I just love from the moment I met her backstage at Boots and Hearts Music Festival. She delivers such a powerful vocal that is so engaging and entertaining at the same time. The audiences worldwide just love her as much as I do, ' says Cyr. ''Canadian music hits it out of the park with our pool of artists in the music industry and ANNIKA is a star and one to watch.''

Her upcoming debut full-length solo album, Stand Still is a departure from her previous work and showcases a more mature, introspective ANNIKA, highlighting her talents as a musician, specifically as a piano player.

''I Really Don't Want To' is a song that was originally inspired by a line from a movie featuring Jennifer Aniston and Mark Ruffalo called “Rumor Has It.” At the end of the movie, after Jennifer Aniston has repeatedly disappointed Mark Ruffalo’s character, she asks for his forgiveness, and he says to her, “You can’t just walk in here and tell me that you can’t live without me…” to which her response is “I’m not here to tell you I can’t live without you. I can live without you. I just don’t want to.”

''I had such a great chat with ANNIKA talking about motherhood, the loss of her mom, her artistry and music and life,'' says Cyr. ''Our conversation reminded me of exactly why I loved her voice and charismatic personality right from the start.'' Listen to my interview with ANNIKA HERE

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA' Double Single Release & Video You Don't Want To Miss! Listen HERE

I Really Don't Want To - ANNIKA (Official Music Video)

ANNIKA: songwriter | vocalist | pianist

Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Acclaimed Country Artist 'ANNIKA' Double Single Release & Video You Don't Want To Miss! Listen HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast #77 INTERVIEW w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel' New Single 'Better With Time' This Might Be Country Music's New Wedding Song of 2021!

w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel'

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine

Music's Journey Podcast #77 INTERVIEW w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel' New Single 'Better With Time' This Might Be Country Music's New Wedding Song of 2021! Listen HERE

CROSS PARALLEL

NEW SINGLE

“Better With Time”

Music's Journey Podcast #77 INTERVIEW w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel' New Single 'Better With Time' This Might Be Country Music's New Wedding Song of 2021! Listen HERE

''Cross Parallel deliver the new country wedding song of the year with their new single 'Better With Time,'' says Kim Cyr, Editor in Chief for NOW and THEN Magazine and host of the International Music's Journey Podcast. ''It is great to hear such a beautiful love song that reminds us all that good things are in our reach during these tough times. We all need the message in this song reminding us all not to take the ones closest to us for granted. It's a story about that special kind of love that just gets better with time.''

''Danielle Marie and Jordan Pritchett have a chemistry and a connection that is just beautiful to see. Their harmonies are spot on with this amazing tune. I just love it. Danielle had it in her notes for ideas and one of the guys started jamming on a sweet-sounding riff he had. It was one of those writes that was just a blast and the song seemed to write itself. It really is about their relationship but I think it lends itself to other couples that stand the test of time.''

''They wrote this song with Derek Norsworthy and Brandon Green, very talented dudes! And they actually produced it themselves with the help of a very talented band and crew in The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver.''

''I had such a blast talking with Danielle and Jordan hearing about their special story,'' says Cyr. ''The hearts are flying all around. You can hear that connection in the song and the lyrics. These two are something special and they are both so talented. The sky is the limit for where Danielle and Jordan can take this duo in the music industry. They have everything it takes to make it onto that winning stage and I have no doubt they will.''

I had so many laughs with these two with the Burning Questions portion of the show. Check it out HERE

ABOUT CROSS PARALLEL

Danielle Marie, 2015 CCMA Spotlight artist and Ray McAuley Horizon Award winner, and Jordan Pritchett, guitarist of Juno nominated, platinum-selling band, Faber Drive, met in a song-write in 2015 and fell for each other. For the next few years, they performed together as individual artists on stage, fighting the inevitable, until they finally gave in and merged to create the hot new duo, Cross Parallel.

They have already garnered attention in the industry and built an online presence, with 175K+ streams on Spotify and 29K+ views on YouTube in their first year as a duo. They performed their 2nd single “Don’t” at the 2019 BCCMA Awards Show after a busy summer, including opening for CCMA Hall of Famer, Terri Clark. Later in the year, releasing a cover of the classic, “The Christmas Song”, with Jordan’s dad, Aaron Pritchett, and his brothers in AtlantisOne.

Cross Parallel is on the verge of stardom, garnering attention from the music industry and fans worldwide because of their unique sound and relatable lyrics. They are truly getting “Better With Time”, which is appropriate, as that happens to be the title of the first single from their upcoming EP. Recently, Cross Parallel has teamed up with Mussell Records and together they plan to take the music industry by storm.

Music's Journey Podcast #77 INTERVIEW w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel' New Single 'Better With Time' This Might Be Country Music's New Wedding Song of 2021! Listen HERE

“Better With Time”

Cross Parallel - Don't (Official Video)

Cross Parallel - You Could Be The One

Music's Journey Podcast #77 INTERVIEW w/ Country's Hottest New Duo 'Cross Parallel' New Single 'Better With Time' This Might Be Country Music's New Wedding Song of 2021! Listen HERE

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Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW w/ Country's New Power Duo 'Munro & Patrick' New Single 'Give Me Your Rain'

w/ Country's New Power Duo Munro & Patrick

Hosted by Kim Cyr

Presented by NOW and THEN Magazine