Showing posts with label Canadian Country Music. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Sacha And Restless Road Release Powerful Duet “Shooting Star”


















SACHA AND RESTLESS ROAD RELEASE POWERFUL DUET “SHOOTING STAR”

SINGLE ARRIVES AS FOCUS TRACK FOR DELUXE EDITION OF WOMAN IN THE MIRROR

(Toronto, ON – July 11, 2025) – Breakout country artist Sacha unveils her highly anticipated new single “Shooting Star,” an exciting duet with Nashville trio Restless Road. Released via Sony Music Canada, the track arrives as the lead focus track for the deluxe edition of Sacha’s debut album WOMAN IN THE MIRRORavailable now.

Listen to “Shooting Star” here (preferred music platform) or tap below: 

Written by Sacha, Restless Road, Cole Miracle (Eddie and the Getaway, Wyatt Flores),and Sam Martinez (Carrie Underwood, Tyler Braden). With producers Jimmy Robbins (Blake Shelton, Maren Morris, Keith Urban) and Eric Arjes (Tim McGraw, Kane Brown, blackbear). “Shooting Star” is a soul-stirring reflection on a love that slipped away—anchored in the hope that a single wish might bring it back. With soaring harmonies and gut-punch lyrics, the song showcases both artists at their most vulnerable and vocally dynamic.

“It’s about the ache of almost-love—the kind that fades before you’re ready to let go,” said Sacha of the track. “Restless Road brought so much emotion and richness to the duet, and I couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out.”

“We’ve been fans of Sacha’s for a long time,” adds Restless Road. “The opportunity to create something together has been super exciting!”
Shooting Star” leads the 14-track deluxe edition of Woman In The Mirror, also released today. The expanded project builds on the success of Sacha’s original 11-track album—released in May—with additional piano and stripped-back versions of fan favourite “Hey Mom I Made It.” The deluxe edition reinforces Sacha’s signature blend of bold honesty, gospel-tinged melodies, and pop-country edge.

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Top Tracks: Where To Start, Woman In The Mirror, Missing Out, Hey Mom I Made It,



Woman In The Mirror Expanded Deluxe Tracklist:
1. Where To Start 3:05 (written by Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss) # 85K streams
2. Missing Out 3:35 (written by Jimmy Robbins, Sacha Visagie, Summer Overstreet)  29K streams
3. Nice Girl 2:40 (written by Karen Kosowski, Emma-Lee, Sacha Visagie, Victoria Banks) 82K streams
4. Tomorrows Left 2:48 (written by Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger, Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss) 220K streams (first released April 11, 2025)
5. Til I Don’t 2:50 (written by Dave Sampson, Dylan Guthro, Sacha Visagie) # 326K streams
6. This Girl’s Prayer 3:09 (written by Aaron Pollock, Jason Duke, Lydia Sutherland, Sacha Visagie) 17K streams
7. Find You 2:48 (written by Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss) # 48K streams
8. Hey Mom I Made It 2:49 (written by Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss) # 3.24 million streams (first released as single April 26, 2024)
9. High Life 2:55 (written by Chris Loocke, Emma-Lee, Jaden Michaels, Sacha Visagie) # 188K streams (first released as single August 16, 2024)
10. One Hit Wonder 3:02 (written by Paul Sikes, Robin Collins, Sacha Visagie) # 32.5K streams
11. Woman In The Mirror 2:59 (written by Rob Persaud, Sacha Visagie, Victoria Banks) 136K streams
Expanded Tracks:
12. Shooting Star (with Restless Road) 3:05 (written by Cole Miracle, Colton Pack,Garrett Nichols, Sacha Visagie, Sam Martinez, Zach Beeken) 26.7K streams
13. Hey Mom I Made It (Piano Version) 3:01 (written by Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss) (first released Oct 18, 2024)
14. Hey Mom I Made It - Stripped Back Version 2:48 (written by Jake Saghi, Sacha Visagie, Shawn Chambliss)

# First released on Jan 31, 2025 on Where To Start (EP))
Stream numbers as of July 15, 2025

Sacha will be spending the summer at numerous festivals across North America, and closing out the summer performing “Shooting Star” live with Restless Road at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Kelowna, BC this Saturday, September 13. See below for full list of dates.
Tour Dates:
August 8 – Boots and Hearts Music Festival – Burl’s Creek, ON
August 16 – Lasso MontrĂ©al – MontrĂ©al, QC
August 23 – Lucknow’s Music In The Fields – Lucknow, ON
August 29 – Smoke N’ Spurs Music Festival – Mattawa, ON
September 6 – Misty City Music Festival – Niagara Falls, ON
PAST DATES 2025
May 31 – CMAO Festival & Awards Bonfire – Hamilton, ON
June 8 – CMA Fest – Nashville, TN
June 14 – Rodeo Ayer’s Cliff Festival – Ayer’s Cliff, QC
July 5 – Pigeon Lake Music Festival – Mulhurst Bay, AB
July 10 – Cavendish Beach Music Festival – Cavendish, PEI

About Restless Road:
Made up of three different – yet complementary – voices, country band Restless Road (Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack) is known for their “flawless harmonies and individual vocal talents” (Billboard). Praised by American SongwriterBillboardPeopleTaste of Country and more, the band’s powerhouse harmonies and soul-baring lyrics have accumulated over 375 million cumulative career streams and amassed a following of over 5 million on their social media platforms. As NBC’s TODAY host Hoda Kotb put it, “That harmony…you feel it in your soul.”
n 2023, the band released their debut album Last Rodeo. The 18-track project features buzzworthy songs “Last Rodeo,” “Sundown Somewhere,” their SiriusXM The Highway No. 1 hit “Growing Old With You” and fan favorite “Bar Friends.” In 2024, Restless Road toured on their headline Last Rodeo Tour, selling out major markets both domestic and abroad, as well as playing the U.K. ‘s C2C: Country to Country Music Festival. The band wrapped up 2024 on the road with Brett Young and returned to the U.K. and Europe for the remainder of their headline tour, selling out night after night. This year, Restless Road has focused on releasing a steady stream of new music and embarking on a headline tour.

For more information, visit restlessroad.com and follow them on TikTokInstagramFacebookX and YouTube.

SACHA’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘WOMAN IN THE MIRROR’

(Toronto, ON – May 30, 2025) – Rising country powerhouse, Sacha, released her highly anticipated debut full-length album Woman In The Mirror on May 30, 2025 (11 songs, 32:43), via Sony Music Entertainment Canada which followed the release of 6-track EP Where To Start which dropped on Jan 31, 2025. 

Featuring 11 deeply personal tracks—including the bold pre-release singles “
Hey Mom I Made It,” “Til I Don’t,” and “Nice Girl”—Woman In The Mirror is a fearless exploration of identity, self-worth, and resilience. The album features prominent producers like by Paul Sikes (Lainey Wilson, Dillon James) and Grammy nominated producer Jimmy Robbins (Blake Shelton, Marren Morris, Keith Urban), as well as co-writes with Cheyenna, all working to make the project Sacha’s most vulnerable and triumphant art to date.

“This album is my heart, my battles, and my breakthroughs in song form,” says Sacha. “Woman In The Mirror is about reclaiming your story and finding the courage to face the truth about who you are—and who you want to be.”

The album’s focus track, “Woman In The Mirror”, is an empowering anthem of self-reflection, co-written by Sacha, Rob Persaud (Lady Gaga), and Victoria Banks (Reba McEntire), with production by Jimmy Robins (Maren Morris) and Eric Arjes (Kane Brown), inspiring listeners to break free from self-doubt. Watch the Official Video:
From the anthemic title track to the raw introspection of “This Girl’s Prayer,” each song serves as a chapter in Sacha’s journey from small-town dreamer to one of country music’s most compelling new voices. The album blends contemporary country, gospel undertones, and pop-infused melodies with Sacha’s unmistakable vocal power.

Already a breakout star with millions of streams and a platinum-certified single (“What The Truck” with The Reklaws), Sacha has become known for her ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with empowering authenticity. Her hit “Hey Mom I Made It” reached the Top 10 on Canadian country radio and showcased her journey from struggle to strength.

To celebrate the release of Woman In The Mirror, Sacha kicks off a packed summer doing what she does best – performing. She is at various festivals, including CMA Fest, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Boots and Hearts, and more.

About Sacha

A trailblazer in country music, Sacha blends heartfelt storytelling with an infectious energy that captivates audiences. Since releasing her debut EP 
The Best Thing in July 2020, she has quickly risen as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Named iHeartRadio’s “Future Star” and a member of CMT’s prestigious Next Women of Country Class of 2021, Sacha has achieved numerous milestones in her burgeoning career. 

Sacha’s single, “Hey Mom I Made It,” is a heartfelt anthem that has garnered over 8 million combined streams globally and climbed into the Top 10 on the Canadian country radio chart. Released as her first major-label single under Sony Music Entertainment Canada, it showcases her signature blend of authenticity and emotion. 

Sacha’s certified platinum hit “What the Truck,” with The Reklaws, became the fastest Canadian country song to achieve platinum status in the streaming era. The viral sensation earned Sacha a CCMA Award for Top Selling Canadian Single in 2022, the same year she won SiriusXM’s Top of The Country contest and toured the U.S. with Maddie & Tae. 
In 2023, Sacha continued to build momentum by singing the Canadian national anthem at the NHL All-Star Game and performing at major events like the UK’s Long Road Festival.  
Last fall, she hit the road opening for the likes of Tenille Townes and then Owen Riegling, further cementing her place as a must-see performer in country music. She is a frequenter of all the major red carpets from the CMAs, CMT Awards, and CCMAs.  

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Thursday, 3 April 2025

Robyn Ottolini Reminisces About Life “In A Small Town” - New Single and Music Video Out

PLATINUM-SELLING BREAKOUT TALENT ROBYN OTTOLINI REMINISCES ABOUT LIFE “IN A SMALL TOWN” - NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2025) - Platinum-selling country singer-songwriter with over 160 million global streams, Robyn Ottolini, reminisces about life growing up in Uxbridge, Ontario and all the lessons learned along the way with new single “In A Small Town” - available now across all digital streaming platforms. Penned solo by Ottolini and produced by Lenny Pey and Ryan Rasmussen, the track the track serves as real life testament to Robyn’s blue collar roots and capabilities as a songwriter to tell a beautifully true and relatable story in an arrangement that challenges the norms. The accompanying music video, also out today, was directed by Ben Dartnell. While it was not filmed in Ottolini’s hometown, it was filmed in her present day small town on the outskirts of Nashville, and showcases the cycle of loving, hating, leaving, and eventually missing and returning to your small town, only to start a family and have those children repeat the same cycle.

Listen to “In A Small Town” HERE (preferred music platform)

Watch the music video here: 
“This song is so special to me. I wrote it alone but it feels like I wrote it with my whole town at the same time,” shares Ottolini. “My hometown shaped me in so many ways; the people, the loyalty, and even the tragedy’s. During the pandemic my town suggested via social media that I write a song about Uxbridge, ON. It ended up being specific to my life and small town experiences, but was instantly relatable to us all. From the crosses at the red light to the bar everyone goes to, you’ll never forget the landmarks, and if you’re lucky enough to be able to go back just to get an oil change from your pops, you can still run into people from high school at the grocery store. I know I still do.”

Ottolini’s “unflinchingly honest” (Taste of Country) storytelling combined with “her strong, talented voice and stunning personality” (Holler.) has cemented her place as one to watch in country music. Her breakout, platinum-certified single “F-150” went viral on TikTok, reached #3 on Rolling Stones’ All Genre Viral Chart, and helped her find her way “into the spotlight of country music armed with a fire in [her] heart for stardom and all that comes with it” (People). She has won a CCMA Award, scored three Top 40 singles on Billboard Canada’s Country chart, opened for legends like Shania Twain and Tim McGraw, and packed venues across Canada on her first headlining tour.

ABOUT ROBYN OTTOLINI
In country music, the very best narratives are almost always lifted from life’s messy playbook. Evocatively, sometimes playfully articulating everyday wins and losses is something of a songwriting super-power, and it’s one wholly possessed by the Nashville-based, platinum-selling artist, Robyn Ottolini.
Over five years, a quintet of EPs, and multiple dazzling singles, the trucker’s daughter from a blue-collar Canadian town has amassed more than 160 million streams – 60 million alone for her rip-snorting heartbreak smash “
F-150,” which incinerated TikTok while cementing Ottolini’s status as a supremely relatable lyricist able to make the ordinary scan as extraordinary.

Robyn is not only a CCMA Award winner but has reached the #3 spot on Rolling Stones’ All Genre Viral Chart, and had three Top 40 singles on Billboard’s Canadian country chart.
Ottolini has seen the likes of some of country music’s biggest festivals, and headlined shows across her native country, as well as opened up for Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Breland and Tyler Rich, just to name a few. 

Now, Robyn Ottolini is proudly independent, unrestrained and plans to release a clutch of electrifying, lived-in original songs all year long, kicked off with barnburner “Singin’ ‘Bout Cowboys,” now followed by “In A Small Town,” with more new tunes to follow leading to her hotly anticipated debut album. 


Friday, 14 March 2025

Canadian Country Powerhouse Taylor-Rae Releases Heartfelt New Single “Bittersweet”

 CANADIAN COUNTRY POWERHOUSE TAYLOR-RAE RELEASES HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE “BITTERSWEET”





























NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 28th, 2025) – Canadian country music artist Taylor-Rae releases her new single, "Bittersweet," available now on all streaming platforms. Following a year filled with accolades and milestones, Taylor-Rae continues to capture the hearts of fans across North America with her poignant songwriting and powerful vocals.
 
LISTEN TO “BITTERSWEET” HERE. (preferred music platform) or below:

"Bittersweet" delves into the emotional turmoil of remembering the good times after a breakup, capturing the essence of memories that are as painful as they are precious. Taylor-Rae explains, "This song is an ode to the memories that led to the breakup and the wish that the 'It's not you, it's me' was more of a clean cut instead of leaving it bittersweet." The track was penned by Taylor-Rae alongside talented songwriters David Evans, Aaron Pollock, and Lydia Sutherland, making this a song that resonates with anyone who has experienced love lost.
 
Taylor-Rae's soaring vocals and heartfelt delivery have made her a standout artist in the country music scene, from Canada to Nashville. Fresh off the heels of winning her first two British Columbia Country Music Association Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for her power ballad "If This Is Love," Taylor-Rae has continued to make significant strides in her career.

She recently performed at the Edmonton Ice District, opening for Josh Ross, and made her Whiskey Jam debut in Nashville right before releasing her EP "Honest," which has amassed over 5 million streams collectively.
 
The release of "Bittersweet" marks the second single from her forthcoming EP, "Drunk Plans," which has already seen impressive success with over 300,000 streams since its debut in November 2024. Taylor-Rae has been named CFCW radio's Spotlight Artist, highlighting her growing impact within the country music industry.
 
Throughout the festival season, Taylor-Rae has dazzled audiences at major events including CMA Fest, Burwood Music Festival in support of Gary Levox, Sunfest Music Festival, the Calgary Stampede, and Boots and Hearts Music Festival. At Boots and Hearts, she also had a standout live performance on SiriusXM's The Highway, further cementing her status as a rising star in country music.
 
For more information on Taylor-Rae, visit her website and on FacebookInstagram, or TikTok

Saturday, 7 December 2024

Michelle Wright's A Wright Christmas & More, Remastered Album Includes Three New Songs































Nashville, Tenn. (October 18, 2024) — Just in time for the holidays, Michelle Wright — one of Canada’s most successful and widely-recognized country artists — released A Wright Christmas & More (BFD / Audium Nashville), a remastered and renamed edition of her 2005 holiday album, A Wright Christmas.

The twelve-track compilation includes classic holiday hits such as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Jingle Bell Rock," "White Christmas," Winter Wonderland," and "Rudolph the Red-Rosed Reindeer," among others. Though the album is a remaster, Wright couldn't help but add a few new songs co-written with several of her songwriter pals.

"Recording A Wright Christmas is one of my favorite musical experiences," explains Wright. "Instead of looking for a 'hit,' I got to record some of my favorite Christmas songs. We approached this project the same way. We added the classic 'Silver Bells,' but I also fulfilled a dream of mine by writing my own 'new favorite' Christmas songs with my friends Jeannie Seely, Victoria Shaw, Patricia Conroy, and Bob Funk, which has added more great memories for me. We had so much fun writing these songs, and getting back into the studio with my friend and producer Bob Funk is always something I look forward to."

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Wright's holiday album is one of several remasters she has released over the past few years. In May of 1992, Arista/Nashville released Now and Then, the album that introduced Wright to the world. In August 2022, BFD/Audium Nashville celebrated the project's 20th anniversary with the release of Milestone, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member's first new music release in nine years. Due to an overwhelming response from her fans, the label began the process of putting Wright's catalog of music into the hands of a new generation of listeners. The label released remastered versions of The Wright Songs: An Acoustic Evening with Michelle WrightDo Right By MeEverything and More and Strong. All are available now digitally as well as physical CD.

A Wright Christmas & More is the final project in the series of remaster releases. Order the album (digital or physical) HERE.
Wright returned to the road on the Great Canadian Roadtrip during November and December. The tour features Wright, Doc Walker and Jason McCoy. Click here for tour stops. 

A Wright Christmas & More Track Listing:
15 songs 50:11 

1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin) 
2. Jingle Bell Rock (Joe Beal, Jim Boothe) 
3. Joy to the World (George Handel, Isaac Watts, Arr. Michelle Wright) 
4. I Know Santa's Been Here (Patricia Conroy)
5. Little Drummer Boy (Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone) 
6. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Johnny Marks) 
7. Christmas Song (Mel TormĂ©, Robert Wells)
8. Silent Night (Franz Gruber, Joseph Mohr, Arr. Michelle Wright)
9. Go Tell It on the Mountain (Traditional, Arr. Michelle Wright)
10. Winter Wonderland (Felix Bernard, Richard Smith, Arr. Michelle Wright) 
11. O Come All Ye Faithful (Frederick Oakley, John Francis Wade, Arr. Michelle Wright) 
12. White Christmas (Irving Berlin) 
13. Christmas Is Here (Michelle Wright, Bob Funk, Patricia Conroy)
14. Silver Bells (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans) 
15. Let’s Make Memories For Christmas (Jeannie Seely, Victoria Shaw, Michelle Wright) 
 
About Michelle Wright
Like so many country artists, Michelle Wright cut her teeth playing six nights a week in clubs throughout Canada. In 1988, after teaming with Savannah Records President Brian Ferriman, Savannah Records released her first CD, DO RIGHT BY ME, in Canada. Michelle and her band set off to tour North America. Do Right By Me was a major hit in her homeland, with seven charting singles and over 40,000 copies sold.

That success opened many doors, landing her a deal with the brand new Arista/Nashville label. Arista/Nashville made Michelle one of its flagship artists, and in 1990, they released her first U.S. album, Michelle Wright. American audiences enthusiastically responded to "that girl singer from up north with the snow in her videos."

Her first single, "New Kind Of Love," became her first top thirty American hit. In 1992, Arista released her second CD, Now & Then, producing a total of six singles, including "One Time Around," "Guitar Talk," "He Would Be Sixteen," and the song that changed everything, “Take It Like A Man.” 

After the latter was released in February 1992, Michelle became the first Canadianborn artist in the modern era of country music to have a Top Ten hit in America, to secure a number one video on CMTUSA (also for "Take It Like A Man") as well as win a major US Award, the Academy of Country Music's Top New Female Vocalist award. 

The song also catapulted Michelle to superstardom, receiving a total of twelve music industry awards, including the 1993 Canadian Country Music Association's Fans' Choice Entertainer of The Year Award and double platinum honors for Now & Then the same year. The career that followed is one that many artists dream of having. Twelve album releases sold millions of copies and produced twentyfive Top Ten radio hits. 
Michelle enjoys an international career that has seen her grace concert stages across North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Australia, and Asia. To date, she has garnered forty major awards, including 16 CCMA Awards and her 2011 induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame.

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Friday, 12 April 2024

Terri Clark: Take Two out May 31 and announces first ever Ryman headline


Terri Clark Welcomes Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson 
and More For ‘Take Two’ Collaborative Album

TERRI CLARK announces first ever Ryman headline show
 & release of greatest hits vinyl

Terri Clark makes her star-studded return to the spotlight with Terri Clark: Take Two, an eight-song collection of her greatest hits reimagined, arriving in full on Friday, May 31. Presave/add HERE.

Teaming up with some of the biggest stars in music today, the duets album features Lauren Alaina, Paul Brandt, Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Ben Rector, and Lainey Wilson. The Country chart-topper re-records her biggest hits collaborating alongside new voices on each track.

The first of eight duets dropped on March 29 with “Better Things To Do(featuring Ashley McBryde), as the powerhouse duo teams up to re-imagine the 1995 breakthrough hit. Clark’s legacy continues to bolster her legendary status in Country music as she rewinds the clock to visit the iconic eight tracks that all reached Top Ten status on the Country charts at the time of their release. Listen to “Better Things To Do” HERE. (Preferred Platform).

Official Audio:

These songs very literally changed my life,” shared Clark. “To now have the chance to say thank you by giving them a new life with some of the hottest artists in music has been one of the most soul-fulfilling experiences of my career.  We began working on these duet versions over a year ago and the time has come when I finally get to share them with all of you.”

Terri Clark: Take Two is the next chapter in Terri’s long history of successes and accolades. After releasing her self-titled debut album in 1995, resulting in three Top 10 Country hits and achieving platinum status, she went on to sell over five million albums and release thirteen Top 10 singles. The Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada native worked her way from the ground up starting her career in Nashville at 18 years old, eventually becoming globally recognized and beloved for her guitar-slinger capabilities and prolific songwriter prowess.
Ashley McBryde sporting a TC T-Shirt!
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Clark’s legacy has laid major influence for today’s hottest stars. “Better Things To Do” marks the beginning of an exciting journey through her chart-topping discography, highlighting her contributions to the genre.  

Joined on today’s release with McBryde on a fresh version of “Better Things To Do,” their mutual admiration radiates listeners’ speakers in a spotlighting performance that highlights the defining characteristics of each talent. 

With an additional kick to the honky-tonk anthem through its new-era production, the familiar melody leans into an irresistibly crisp pop of rhythm as the vocals soar individually while confidently gliding into harmony together to lock you into a full appreciation of the debut single that kick-started it all, going on to reach No. 3 at Country radio as the lead single on her RIAA certified Platinum debut album, Terri Clark.

The overwhelming feelings of nostalgia this project has brought up for me all came while standing beside some of the greatest acts in the business,” added Clark. “Hearing them sing these songs that I’ve been singing night after night for so many years has been inspiring, humbling, and surreal. The bonuses were the conversations in between recordings and getting to hear them tell me they grew up listening to my music with posters of me on their walls. They knew my songs even better than I did….it was a full-circle moment I’ll never forget.”

TERRI CLARK: TAKE TWO TRACK LIST:
“I Just Wanna Be Mad” (featuring Cody Johnson)
“Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” (featuring Lainey Wilson)
“Better Things to Do” (featuring Ashley McBryde)
“Now That I Found You” (featuring Ben Rector)
“I Wanna Do It All” (featuring Lauren Alaina)
“If I Were You” (featuring Kelly Clarkson)
“Girls Lie Too” (featuring Carly Pearce)
“You’re Easy On the Eyes (live)” (featuring Paul Brandt)

TERRI CLARK announces first ever Ryman headline show

Yes! CanCountry icon Terri has announced her first-ever headlining show at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, August 29. Tickets for the highly-anticipated show are on sale this Friday, April 12 at 10 am CT here.

In conjunction with the duets album, Clark also announced (Thursday April 11) that the release of her Greatest Hits vinyl will be available for purchase on Friday, May 31, presale has begun here.

“The Ryman auditorium holds a special significance for every country singer on the planet and I’m no exception,” shares Clark. 
“It’s not just a structure to me.  I walk inside and while I can see the pews and the stained glass – they barely register.  
Instead, I hear Hank’s twang, the dulcet tones of Patsy, and am lifted by Lorretta’s voice.  It is one of the rare, truly iconic venues that has become not just a dream gig for artists of any genre – it is a goal. 
No matter who you are, when you step on the stage inside the Mother Church, you’re praying to the Gods of country music for just a little extra grace that night. The sound in the Ryman is unparalleled. We’ll have a few surprises and will be pulling out all the stops to ensure this is a night to remember for everyone – no matter if you’re on the stage or sitting in the pews under the glow of the stained glass.”
Clark’s GREATEST HITS album will take vinyl form for the first time ever, commemorating its 20th anniversary. The 14-song vinyl collection commemorates the 2004 release of her Greatest Hits album featuring her Top 10 singles, including the No. 1 hit, “You’re Easy On The Eyes.” The vinyl shares a release date with Clark’s duets album Take Two as she celebrates both the original and fresh tracks on May 31.




















GREATEST HITS VINYL TRACK LIST:
SIDE A: “Better Things To Do” / “When Boy Meets Girl”/ “If I Were You” / “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” /“Emotional Girl”/ “Now That I Found You”/ “You’re Easy On The Eyes”

SIDE B: “Everytime I Cry” / “A Little Gasoline” / “I Just Wanna Be Mad” / “I Wanna Do It All” / “Girls Lie Too” / “One Of The Guys”/ “No Fear”

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Thursday, 17 October 2019

Canada’s Amanda Jordan brings Nashville inspiration to euphoric new country single, “Driving In The Dark”

Amanda Jordan is ready put her unique spin on the international country music landscape - and make it count
Photo Credit Rob Waymen Photography

Strong and sensitive, Amanda Jordan is an independent country music artist who cares deeply about the world around her and is using her natural musical gifts to make smooth strides as an emerging international presence both in Canada and in Nashville

Ottawa, Canada,  2019 – Canadian country recording artist and current Nashville starlet Amanda Jordan was thrilled to announce the release of her new music video for her Music City-inspired single, “Driving in the Dark”, which premiered on YouTube. The single hit Canadian radio on September 30th. 
Released digitally 20 Aug 2019 - iTunes - Spotify (35K Streams)

Featuring the songCountry 101.1 and Country 94.
Can’t wait to hit the road on this radio tour!

Listen to Amanda’s interview conducted by Graham Barnes on the Country Belles Radio Show first broadcast in the UK on Belter Radio on Saturday October 12, 2019. Listen in the second hour from 1 hour 20. (Go HERE for show contact details).


Jordan said of the single, “The very first time I drove to Nashville to write, my twin brother was accompanying me and telling me about how he loved to drive at night and into the sunrise. From there, the song grew. I wanted to create a happy musical energy that captures the euphoria one feels when you first fall in love and begin experiencing the world together. It’s something you can listen to as you drive along on a warm summer evening.”

The framework of “Driving of the Dark” was crafted by Jordan and esteemed Nashville writers Phil Barton (Meghan Patrick, The Washboard Union) and Jason Matthews (Billy Currington, Luke Bryan). After heading back to the illustrious Canadian confines of Barrytone Studios, award-winning producer Jason Barry (Dean Brody, Jason Blaine) molded the song into what it is today.



The release of “Driving in the Dark” followed a wave of highlights for the radiant young talent.
After making the final ten in both the 2016 and 2017 ole Red Dot on the Spot Songwriting Competitions, she later made the finals of the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Competition for her song “Silverado Run”. That same year, she opened for Canadian superstar Brett Kissel in Sudbury, Ontario as part of his Kick it with Kissel contest and was one of eight wild cards to compete for the last spot in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase.
The culmination of these events prompted Jordan to move to Nashville in 2018. Besides writing with the likes of Daniel Ross (Florida Georgia Line) and Abram Dean (Madeline Merlo), she has further embraced Music City by performing as a featured songwriter on the acclaimed Nashville Songbird Tour Bus alongside notables like Trey Bruce (Carrie Underwood) and Paul Jefferson (Keith Urban).

With her status as a bright light on the country music horizon all but certain, “Driving in the Dark” is the first step towards international recognition for Jordan and it’s sure to draw equal applause in Canada, Nashville, and beyond.

Amanda Jordan continued her support of “Driving in the Dark” with a Diamonds in the Rough Showcase on September 7th in Calgary during Canadian Country Music Week before returning to Nashville. She returns to Canada in October for an Ontario media tour and single release show in Ottawa on October 19th to coincide with the Canadian radio release of “Driving in the Dark”.

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BIOGRAPHY: AMANDA JORDAN
Strong and sensitive, Amanda Jordan is an independent country music artist who cares deeply about the world around her and is using her natural musical gifts to make smooth strides as an emerging international presence both in Canada and in Nashville.
Originally from Smith Falls, Canada – just outside of Ottawa – Amanda Jordan was first spotted singing Patsy Cline’s “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen” when she was a mere 18 months old by her caregiver. By 5 years old, she was performing at events around Ottawa.

While pursuing a degree in the Singer- Songwriter Program at Carleton University, she performed for a national audience as a competitor in the 2015 Miss Teen Canada pageant before building a series of songwriting achievements through back-to-back top ten finishes in the 2016 and 2017 ole Red Dot on the Spot Songwriting Competitions, as well as a placement in the finals of the 2018 Canadian Songwriting Competition.

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On stage, she was one of the winners of the Kick It with Kissel contest, which saw her open for Brett Kissel in 2018 in Sudbury, Ontario, and was one of eight wild cards to compete for the last spot in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase.
Even while her career continues to blossom, Amanda Jordan remains devoted to a number of social causes. She has written many songs for organizations close to her heart, such as “Carry You” for Boots 4 Pups, which trains service dogs for soldiers battling Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Away from country music, she is also a budding actress, having had two original songs used in the 2014 Lifetime film, “Killing Daddy” (AKA “My Father Must Die”), which she also appeared in.
Amanda Jordan presently divides her time between Nashville – where she has been writing with the likes of Phil Barton, Jason Matthews, Daniel Ross, and Abram Dean – and Canada, where she has been recording with award-winning producer Jason Barry.

With new music having come to fruition in the form of 2019’s contemporary country single, “Driving in the Dark”, Amanda Jordan is ready put her unique spin on the international country music landscape – and make it count.