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Fresh Picks: Maddy McKenzie
From Oakland Ontario, singer-songwriter Maddy McKenzie has been going strong writing songs since she was 15. Maddy really prides herself on her ability to be a great story teller, which is evident in her lyrics. Maddy has also taken inspiration from some powerful women in the world of country such as Taylor Swift, The ...
Aug 23, 2021
Fresh Picks: Elyse Saunders
From Peterborough Ontario, singer-songwriter Elyse Saunders is on the rise fast in the world of country music. Elyse has been hard at work for years honing her craft. She has had the pleasure of working with songwriter and producer Cyril Rawson, who's worked with the likes of Gretchen Wilson and Keith Urban, on Elyse's...
Aug 09, 2021
Fresh Picks: Johnny Kennedy
From New Tecumseh Ontario, Singer-Songwriter Johnny Kennedy is putting a modern spin on Country music. Johnny's passion for performing has been with him since a young age. Johnny is both a graduate of Seneca College's independent music production program and Ottawa's Carlton University, receiving a Singer-Songwriter de...
Jul 26, 2021
Fresh Picks: Patrick James Clark
From Shelburne, Singer songwriter Patrick James Clark has been honing his skills as a musician since the age of 6. Taking big inspiration from Country stars Old Dominion, Ryan Hurd and Thomas Rhett as well as legendary guitarist John Mayer, Patrick's passion for music is very clear through his own. After attending Moha...
Jul 12, 2021
Fresh Picks: Lyle Oliver
From Thornbury Ontario, singer songwriter Lyle Oliver has been honing his craft for some time. Originally born in Scotland, Lyle wrote his first song when he was only 14 years old and spent many hours playing in several different bands as a teen. It was through playing with these bands that Lyle met his now good friend...
Jun 28, 2021
Fresh Picks: Dan Badger
From Cambridge Ontario, Singer songwriter Dan Badger is hard at work in country music scene. Dan's love of country spawned from his rural roots and time spent farming on his summer vacations with his family. as a musician Dan gained great on stage experience as part of a touring cover band, having opened up for Country...
Jun 14, 2021
Fresh Picks: Adam Cousins
From Brussels Ontario, Singer songwriter Adam Cousins is putting his best foot forward in the world of country music. Growing up in a tight knit community, Adam discovered his passion for country music early on, inspiring him to pursue a career in the music industry. Adam is no stranger to the stage, having performed a...
May 31, 2021
Fresh Picks: Emily Clair
From Toronto, singer-songwriter Emily Clair is making statements in the world of country music. Since childhood, Emily gravitated towards music, taking vocal and piano lessons for several years growing up, leading her to perform at local talent shows and recitals in her area. As time went on, Emily's talent as a musici...
May 17, 2021
Fresh Picks: Isabella Caskenette
From Milverton Ontario, 15 year old Isabella Caskenette is a young talent on the rise. Isabella discovered her love of music at a very young age and her passion has been ever-growing. In addition to being a full-time student and working at a dairy farm in her spare time, Isabella also works with her family at Back Alle...
May 03, 2021
Fresh Picks: Jess and Tay
From Toronto, Country duo Jess & Tay are rising through the ranks fast. The duo joined forces in the mid 2010's after discovering each others passion and love of country music, and their connection was instant. All the hard work they put in from the start quickly paid off as the duo were finalists at the 2016 Boots...
Apr 19, 2021
Fresh Picks: Bruce Worthington
From Sauble Beach Ontario, singer-songwriter Bruce Worthington is climbing the ranks of country music scene. Bruce is no stranger to the spotlight, having played shows all over North America including stops in Nashville Tennessee and Nunavut, including a recent drive-in concert in support of the Big Brothers Big sister...
Apr 05, 2021
Fresh Picks: Lance Dobinson
From Collingwood Ontario, singer songwriter Lance Dobinson is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. As a young kid, Lance would often listen to Elvis Presley records at his Grandmothers house and "The King" made such an impact on Lance that by age 12, he was on the stage performing as an Elvis...
Mar 22, 2021
Fresh Picks: Amberlea Bruch
From south western Ontario, singer songwriter Amberlea Bruch is making an impact in world of country music. Amberlea honed her skills as a musician throughout her high school years and later would spend time training with her vocal coach, which helped Amberlea find and develop her own unique sound and style, taking ins...
Mar 08, 2021
Fresh Picks: Second Chance Dreamers
Singer songwriters Amy Nodwell and CCMA nominee Scotty Kipfer, known together as the band Second Chance Dreamers, originally joined forces back in 2007. Amy and Scotty quickly gelled and the duo began to write and perform at every opportunity they could. Second Chance Dreamers spent years playing shows, writing togethe...
Feb 22, 2021
Fresh Picks: Naomi Bristow
From the small town of Beeton Ontario, Singer Naomi Bristow has been living the country lifestyle ever since she was born. Naomi began performing from the young age of 6, singing at local fairs, rodeos, talent shows and festivals and after watching a special performance on TV, with the help of her grandfather, Naomi wa...
Feb 08, 2021
Fresh Picks: Jade Nairaine
Born and raised in Toronto, singer Jade Nairaine is making a big splash in the country scene. Jade had her sights set on the stage ever since the age of 6 and after her grandmother introduced her to country music, Jade fell in love with country music and that love has only grown over the years. Jades writing is heavily...
Jan 24, 2021
Fresh Picks: Shantelle Davidson
Born and raised in the Northern Ontario town of Rainy River, Singer Shantelle Davidson is a name you won't soon forget. She began performing in her community at local talent shows and churches and has been making her way ever since. Following her graduation from the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in Los Angele...
Jan 11, 2021
Fresh Picks: Lisa McEwen
From Oakville, Ontario, Lisa McEwen has be honing her skills as a singer songwriter from a young age. After graduating from Humber College with a major in vocal performance, Lisa loaded up her parents VW camper van and headed on down to Music City USA, Nashville, Tennessee. Lisa's dedication, passion and hard work led ...
Dec 28, 2020
Fresh Picks: Nick Bordman
From Waterloo, Ontario, 20 year old Singer-songwriter Nick Bordman is hitting the Country music scene with full force. Nicks passion for country began when he discovered the music of Hank Williams jr and after seeing Hank live in 2018, Nick decided right there that this is what he wants to do. Taking further inspiratio...
Nov 29, 2020
Fresh Picks: Brian John Harwood
Born and raised in Innisfil Ontario, Musician Brian John Harwood has been making some serious noise as a solo artist. Growing up, Brian was heavily influenced by the early sounds of country music, as well and rock and pop and is fusing together his musical inspiration into his own unique sound. Brian's skills as a musi...
Nov 15, 2020
Fresh Picks: Paul J McInnis
From Goderich, Ontario, Paul J McInnis plays the kind of music that really gets to me. Approachable and inviting, written with intriguing lyrics and sung with a voice that sounds like it belongs to someone who's travelled a long road. And he has travelled a long road as a songwriter and singer, who has been fortunate e...
Oct 05, 2020
Fresh Picks: Tyson Hanes
Born & raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Tyson Hanes spent his younger years playing sports, riding bmx bikes, & racing motocross. Along with his passion for that adrenaline rush he got from racing, he also developed a passion for music. He began singing and playing guitar in high school, and formed a band, ...
Sep 07, 2020
Fresh Picks: Micheal Whiteside
A hockey boy from Ajax, Ontario - Michael Whiteside says the road to his music all started with a hair cut, a table saw, and a break up. After receiving his business degree in university a career in financial planning seemed like a set in stone future. It wasn’t until a Kenny Chesney concert in the summer of 2018...
Aug 24, 2020
Fresh Picks: Abigail Woodhouse
From Heathcote, Ontario, 21 year old Abigail Woodhouse is grateful for the experience she had growing up on a dairy farm and having an understanding of where her food comes from and the life that goes with it. It's a very different one from the life she is pursuing now - this fall she'll be entering her final year of m...
Aug 10, 2020
Fresh Picks: Graham Bedard
From Clinton, Ontario our Fresh Picks artist is Graham Bedard, who found his voice early jamming to Shania at 4 years old, and taking the stage for the first time at 10. He's been churning out covers on Youtube for ages, racking up loads of fans, and keeps his voice warm during these times with live streams on social m...
Jul 27, 2020