Madeline Merlo, raised in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, grew up in a very musical family. She was always drawn to the storytelling aspect of country music and songwriting. Madeline knew from a young age she was meant to be in the country music industry and signed her first record deal in Canada when she wasContinue reading “Madeline Merlo Releases New EP: Slide”
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Alli Walker shares newest single “Same Stars”
Alli Walker, is a Canadian country music singer/songwriter from Prince Edward Island. She was named Front Porch Music’s Artist to Watch 2022, and nominated for Rising Star at the 2022 CMAOntario Awards (Country Music Association of Ontario Awards), is a Prince Edward Island raised country music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who moved to Toronto when she was 19 toContinue reading “Alli Walker shares newest single “Same Stars””
Jess Moskaluke headlines her first tour: Mapdot Tour!
Jess Moskaluke is on her first headlining tour for the Mapdot Tour hitting many stops throughout Canada. Her newest single “Knock Off” was written by herself, and producer, Corey Crowder who has done most of her discography to date. She also brought in her friend, Jade Eagleson to help write this song because she wantedContinue reading “Jess Moskaluke headlines her first tour: Mapdot Tour!”
Manitoba Country Music Awards – 2022
On Saturday, November 5, fans, artists, and supporters of country music gathered at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre to celebrate Manitoba country music at the 2022 Manitoba Country Music Awards. The sold out show, put on by the Manitoba Country Music Association was the largest to date. After a virtual show last year, it was veryContinue reading “Manitoba Country Music Awards – 2022”
Getting to Know: Jerry Sereda
Jerry Sereda, country music singer/songwriter grew up in Selkirk, Manitoba and was always surrounded by music from family and friends. Growing up near Dauphin, Manitoba he remembers attending Dauphin’s Countryfest — a summer country music festival. One particular year he was watching Dierks Bentley perform on stage and was completely mesmerized by the show. InContinue reading “Getting to Know: Jerry Sereda”
Five Roses Releases New EP: Jukebox Vibrations
The Canadian country music duo Five Roses, consisting of Jade Godin and Zack Ouimet are celebrating the release of their EP, Jukebox Vibrations. Godwin and Ouimet both grew up surrounded by music. Growing up, each of their families would constantly play music around the house, which made Godwin and Ouimet fall in love with musicContinue reading “Five Roses Releases New EP: Jukebox Vibrations”
Getting to Know: Brady Kenneth
Brady Kenneth is a local Manitoba country music singer-songwriter and Manitoba Country Music Awards nominee. Brady Kenneth started his music career in a heavy metal band and switched genres to country about eight years ago. He always played acoustic guitar and wrote songs, but didn’t grow up on country music. Once he discovered country soundsContinue reading “Getting to Know: Brady Kenneth”
Getting to Know: Manny Blu
Manny Blu is a Canadian country music artist from Quebec. He grew up an athlete playing hockey, soccer, football, and MMA. During his first MMA fight he got injured after winning and tore his quad. During his needed time of rest and healing, he fell in love with playing guitar and performing. After the realizationContinue reading “Getting to Know: Manny Blu”
Getting to Know: Nelson Little
Nelson Little, a local Manitoba country music singer and songwriter released his latest single, “High Road” this spring, which talks about struggles during COVID-19. At eleven years old, Little was gifted his first guitar and took enough lessons to learn a few cords. After experiencing a loss in his family after a tragic car accidentContinue reading “Getting to Know: Nelson Little”
Shawn Austin – New EP Planes Don’t Wait
Shawn Austin is a Canadian country singer- songwriter with over 23 million collective streams to date. He grew up in a very musical household and country music was always the backbone of everything he did. Guitar is what brought Shawn to want to be in music and introduced him to Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, andContinue reading “Shawn Austin – New EP Planes Don’t Wait”
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