Tenille PRESENTS…. The Play It Forward School Tour
TENILLE PRESENTS….. THE PLAY IT FORWARD SCHOOL TOUR!
OFFICIAL HASHTAG: ##piftour
Most recently honoured with the 2012 CCMA Slaight Music Humanitarian Award, Tenille presents The Play It Forward School Tour beginning October 15th, 2012. This exciting launch of the Play It Forward tour will take place in Tenille’s home province of Alberta between October 15th and November 9th, 2012.
The Play It Forward School tour is a 50 minute in-school presentation that uses music and storytelling to spark interest, ignite change, and fuel passion while recognizing positive leadership efforts of our nation’s youth! Particular emphasis given to selfless, community-minded behavior that helps others; essentially, PLAYING IT FORWARD!
During the presentation, Tenille and staff members of the school will call on 1 – 3 pre-determined leaders out of the student body who will be recognized for their actions. Each leader will receive honorariums to Play It Forward…. Additionally each leader will also be entered to win the final mass draw at the end of the tour! The final draw at the end, will include a $10,000 prize pack consisting of a $5,000 donation to a charity of choice that the chosen leader is passionate about, and a $5,000 monetary prize to the school of the winning leader to be put towards a program that Plays It Forward.
Tour dates will be announced on Friday September 28th, 2012.
ABOUT TENILLE
Awarded the 2012 Alberta Country Music Association Award for Female Artist of the Year, Grande Prairie’s Tenille first experienced national media attention at age nine, when she was hoisted on to an Edmonton stage to perform with Shania Twain. It was then she declared, “I really want to be a singer – that’s my dream.” And and so her dream unfolds…
Tenille was signed to Royalty Records at seventeen years old and was selected to sing when the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay went through her hometown. Later that year, she took the stage at the CCMA New Artist Showcase and her song “Time Machine” placed in the Top 50 for the International Songwriter’s Competition in the youth category. Tenille’s exceptional songwriting skills have aligned her with Nashville SESAC Legacy Award Winner Stan Webb, and multi JUNO nominated and CCMA Award winners Tim Taylor, Byron Hill and Troy Kokol.
One year later working with Nashville-based Canadian producer Fred Mollin, Tenille released her debut album, REAL, in 2011. The album reached #13 on the Soundscan Country chart in its first week and earned Tenille the title of youngest ever nominee for Female Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards.
On July 9, 2012 Tenille’s latest single, “Starts With You” was serviced to Canadian country radio.
A strong advocate for ‘giving back,’ Tenille has contributed to fundraising efforts for Slave Lake, Haiti and is the creator behind the annual music event Big Hearts for Big Kids benefiting Sunrise House, the only youth emergency shelter north of Edmonton. In the three-year event tenure, $194,000 was raised which helped to keep the shelter doors open. Her efforts have been recognized by Chris Warkentin, Canada’s Member of Parliament for Peace River and she was also recognized by the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau Association and awarded a Leaders of Tomorrow Award.
On September 8th, 2012 at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards in Saskatoon, SK, Tenille was honoured with the 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award, previously won in 2011 by Johnny Reid and Gord Bamford in 2010.
Tenille’s Play It Forward tour begins October 2012 in her home province of Alberta and will continue to move throughout the country in the spring 2013. Additional school tour dates and locations will be announced shortly.
Go to www.tenille.ca/playitforward for the latest news, event information and join the conversation by tweeting hashtag #PlayItForwardSchoolTour.
A special thank you goes out to our sponsors, Low Impact, Caron Measurement and Controls, Canadian Tire (Grande Prairie Store), Save On Foods and T-Ram Canada.
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Tenille Receives The 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Slaight Music Humanitarian Award
Saskatoon, SK (September 9, 2012) Yesterday was a day full of award ceremonies for the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Two award ceremonies, the CCMA Gala Awards and CCMA All-Star Band Awards celebrated the incredible talents of Canada’s country music industry. The final round of awards will be handed out tonight, Sunday, September 9th at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards at the Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, SK. Eager fans can tune into CBC Television at 8 p.m. (8:30 p.m. NT), and CMT (Canada) starting at 10 p.m. ET to find out who the 2012 winners will be.
The CCMA Gala Awards boasted outstanding performances by Jason Blaine, The Heartbroken, Small Town Pistols, Dallas Smith and The Stellas. Throughout the evening the 2012 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, Johnny Burke and Ralph Murphy, were celebrated alongside the Hank Smith Award of Excellence recipient Larry Delaney. Also recognized for her outstanding fundraising initiatives was 2012 CCMA Award nominee and recipient of the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award, Tenille.
The CCMA All-Star Band Awards, hosted by Wendell Ferguson, celebrated the talents of the hard working musicians who have spent hours perfecting their skills behind the scenes. Winners included Shane Chisholm, Lisa Dodd (Gord Bamford) and Rob Shapiro (Hey Romeo), among others.
SLAIGHT MUSIC HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Tenille
ALL STAR KEYBOARDS
Rob Shapiro (Hey Romeo)
ALL STAR SPECIAL INSTRUMENT
Shane Chisholm - Gastank Bass (Shane Chisholm)
BreakOut West Announces Tenille to Perform at The SOCAN Songwriters Circle!
BreakOut West just announced their SOCAN Songwriters Circle, which will feature Alberta’s and Royalty Records very own… Tenille!
Songwriters Circle showcases the inspiring words & music from four extremely talented songsmiths.
Held on Sunday, September 30th at 4pm in the intimate setting of the Regina Inn and hosted by Jay Semko 2012 Hall Of Fame Award recipients from Saskatchewan The Northern Pikes, and joined onstage by Alberta’s Tenille, Manitoba’s Greg MacPherson, and BC’s Bob Kemmis.
This live event will give the audience a rare opportunity to hear the story behind the songs. SOCAN is proud to present this acoustic, in-the-round performance by some of western Canada’s finest songwriters.
This event is complimentary to all BreakOut West Delegates and is $10 for the public.
Tenille Releases New Single “Starts With You” To Country Radio!
New single from
TENILLE
“STARTS WITH YOU”
HIGHLIGHTS
- Canadian Country Music Association’s 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award Recipient (previous recipients Gord Bamford and Johnny Reid)
- Alberta’s Country Music Awards – First Country Female Artist of the Year
- Presented with Aaron Lines at the CCMA’s The Jim Cuddy Band and The Heartbroken Performance in 2011 on the CBC Televised Award Show
- CCMA Songwriter’s Café Performance in Hamilton and coming up in Saskatoon
- Opening Act Performances for Terri Clark, Easton Corbin, and Randy Travis
- Big Valley Jamboree Axe Songwriter’s Workshop Performance
- Calgary Stampede Chinook Breakfast Performance 2012
- Manitoulin Country Fest Mainstage Entertainment and Songwriter’s Circle
- Performance with Jason McCoy and Jamie Warren
- Live Televised Performances on CTV’s Canada AM and Breakfast Television
- Featured Performer in John Landry’s Ontario Christmas Tour
- Top 50 Finalist in youth category for International Songwriter’s Competition
- Raised over $194,000 for the Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter Society as the creator for the annual concert fundraiser Big Hearts For Big Kids
- Music Video “Pictures on a Crooked Wall” added to rotation on CMT
BIOGRAPHY
A gifted singer and songwriter with a huge charitable heart, 18-year-old Tenille has become an unstoppable force in Canadian country music. The Canadian Country Music Association has recently announced that she will be honored with the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award this year.
In 2011, she was awarded Alberta’s Female Artist of the Year and also nominated at the Canadian Country Music Awards as the youngest ever Female Artist of the Year. Tenille’s proudest achievement to date, however, has been founding, organizing, and hosting Big Hearts for Big Kids, a fundraiser that has raised more than $194,000 in the past three years for Grande Prairie’s Youth Emergency Shelter Society- the Sunrise House.
Tenille has also contributed to fundraising efforts for Slave Lake, Haiti, Canadian Cancer Relays, The Wounded Warriors Foundation, and she will be spending part of her summer with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation, sharing her joy of music with the kids at the Kananaskis camp. With her new radio single “Starts With You” currently released and an exciting schedule of upcoming events, Tenille has found time to finish her graduating year of high school and is currently working with Nashville producer Fred Mollin on her sophomore album, to be released in early 2013.
Tenille – Starts With You – Lyric Video
Shane Chisholm, Tenille and Katie Mission Announced to Showcase at the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association’s Songwriters’ Café
2012 CCMA Songwriters’ Café Line-Up Confirmed For PotashCorp Country Music Week
July 5, 2012 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Country Music Association® has searched high and low to bring you some of the best songsmiths our country has to offer, and after months of careful craft consideration paid to the submissions of over one hundred applicants, the CCMA is confident that the 2012 CCMA Songwriters’ Café line-up is one of the best yet. During PotashCorp Country Music Week, which will be hosted in Saskatoon from September 6-9, the CCMA Songwriters’ Café will feature the commended songwriting and imminently unforgettable performances from emerging songwriters, including Shane Chisholm, Leah Daniels, Cadence Grace, Keith And Renee, Heather Longstaffe, Josh Macumber, Katie Mission, Jess Moskaluke, Small Town Pistols, Tenille, Katy Warren and Bobby Wills.
In addition to the aforementioned up-and-coming talent, the CCMA Songwriters’ Café will showcase the music of several well-established acts, including Victoria Banks, Kira Isabella, Jake Mathews, Jay Semko and The Stellas, with more to be announced in the coming weeks as well as several star hosts.
“The submissions for this year’s CCMA Songwriters’ Café were some of the strongest we’ve ever had, making it a challenge to select only 12 to perform, but we’re certain that the talent in this group is something to behold.” said Don Green, Executive Director, CCMA. “In the past, this event has conventionally been considered an industry event, however, this year the CCMA is encouraging the public to take in some of the incredible songwriting talent that is sure to take audiences and airwaves by storm.”
“SOCAN is once again very proud to sponsor the CCMA Songwriters’ Café and support the talented Canadian Country songwriters who participate year after year,” said Eric Baptiste, CEO of SOCAN. “This year’s remarkable lineup will definitely be an inspiration to all who are lucky enough to attend and witness their extraordinary talent.”
The CCMA Songwriters’ Café celebrates the crafting of original tunes and the talent behind the words, acquainting listeners to some new and familiar faces along the way. Presented by SOCAN, this three day, acoustic in-the-round show is always an inspiration to industry and fans alike. The CCMA Songwriters’ Café presents non-established artists selected by a national jury process as well as some established songwriters and features some of the best talent in the field of songwriting.
Tickets for the 2012 CCMA Songwriters’ Café will be available online beginning Friday, July 6 at 10:00 AM EST at www.tcutickets.ca for $20 including taxes and fees. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
For more information on the CCMA Songwriters’ Café and other PotashCorp Country Music Week events, please visit www.ccma.org.
About SOCAN
SOCAN is a not-for-profit, member-based organization that represents the Canadian performing rights of over three million Canadian and international music creators and publishers. SOCAN is proud to play a leading role in supporting the long-term success of its more than 110,000 Canadian members, as well as the Canadian music industry. SOCAN collects licence fees from over 48,000 businesses from coast to coast and distributes royalties to its members and music rights organizations around the world. SOCAN also distributes royalties to its members for the use of their music internationally in collaboration with its peer societies. www.socan.ca
Tenille Honoured With The Canadian Country Music Association – 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award
Tenille Honoured With The Canadian Country Music Association – 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award
Female country artist Tenille rewarded for efforts alongside voice of country music Larry Delaney
Royalty Records Inc. is thrilled to announce that Tenille is among the The Canadian Country Music Association recipients for the 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award and the Hank Smith Award of Excellence.
Recognizing a young woman who has one of the biggest hearts in country music, the Slaight Music Humanitarian Award will be presented to 2011 CCMA Award nominee, Tenille.
As the founder of the annual music event ‘Big Hearts for Big Kids’, Tenille has single-handedly created, organized and executed one of the largest fundraising events in the city of Grande Prairie, raising $194,000 since its inception in 2010. Proceeds raised by this annual event benefit Sunrise House, the only youth emergency shelter north of Edmonton which would have been forced to close its doors if it weren’t for Tenille’s incredible fundraising efforts.
“I would like to congratulate Tenille on receiving the 2012 Slaight Music Humanitarian Award,” said Gary Slaight, President & CEO Slaight Communications. “This Award celebrates artists who take it upon themselves to improve the lives of others and what Tenille has been able to accomplish at such a young age is inspiring and hopefully an inspiration for others.”
“It has been a life changing experience being a part of this event and watching Grande Prairie come together through the power of music to make a difference for kids my own age in our community,” said Tenille. “I am incredibly grateful to all of the sponsors, volunteers, audiences, and artists who have participated. The entire family of Canadian Country Music is one made of many “Big Hearts”- it is truly inspiring to be involved in the industry. Thank you so much to the Canadian Country Music Association and Slaight Music for the opportunity to receive this award. I am beyond honoured.”
Tenille’s award will be celebrated at the 2012 CCMA Gala Awards presentation, which takes place at an industry only event on September 8th in Saskatoon. For more information about the CCMA Awards of Achievement, PotashCorp Country Music Week or the 2012 Canadian Country Music Association Awards, please visit www.ccma.org.
ABOUT TENILLE
A gifted singer and songwriter with a huge charitable heart, 18-year-old Tenille has become an unstoppable force in Canadian country music. In 2011, she was awarded Alberta’s Female Artist of the Year and also nominated at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards as the youngest ever Female Artist of the Year. Tenille’s proudest achievement to date; however, has been founding, organizing, and hosting Big Hearts for Big Kids, a fundraiser that has raised more than $194,000 in the past three years for Grande Prairie’s Youth Emergency Shelter Society- the Sunrise House. Tenille has also contributed to fundraising efforts for Slave Lake, Haiti, Canadian Cancer Relays, The Wounded Warriors Foundation, and she will be spending part of her summer with the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation, sharing her joy of music with the kids at the Kananaskis camp. With a new radio single on the way, and an exciting schedule of upcoming events, Tenille has found time to finish her graduating year of high school and is currently working with Nashville producer Fred Mollin on her sophomore album, to be released in early 2013.
2012 CCMA 2ND BALLOT CONSIDERATION!
We are pleased to announce Royalty Records Inc. categories that made it to 2nd round of voting for the 2012 CCMA’s!
We really appreciate the support and are looking forward to September in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Pictures On A Crooked Wall
TENILLE NOMINATED FOR A 2012 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARD!
A big congrats goes out to Tenille for the BreakOut West, Western Canadian Music Award Nomination for
“Country Recording of the Year”.
TENILLE’S BIG HEARTS GENERATES $104,000
GRANDE PRAIRIE’S TENILLE and the 3rd ANNUAL
BIG HEARTS FOR BIG KIDS CONCERT EVENT
GENERATES $104,000
BENEFITINGGRANDE PRAIRIE YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SOCIETY – Sunrise House
“Our goal was to raise $100,000 in 3 years.
We surpassed that in one night
and raised $194,000 since the event began in February 2010.”
Toronto, Canada. It’s official! The 3rd Annual Big Hearts for Big Kids concert event benefiting the Grande Prairie Youth Emergency Shelter, also known as Sunrise House, will receive $104,000 from Saturday evening’s fundraiser, created and hosted by Tenille — 2012’s first ACMA Female Artist of the Year, and CCMA Female Artist of the Year Nominee. In the 3 year tenure of the event, $194,000 has been raised.
“This was the first year our tickets — over 450 seats — sold out before February 1st,” said Tenille. “The people of Grande Prairie paid $75 per seat and experienced phenomenal talent — Wendell Ferguson, Pear, Jake Mathews, Willie Mack. It was an honour having CCMA Hall of Fame Inductee Michelle Wright participate. The way she interacted with everyone was amazing. Jason Blaine and his band put on a great show which was an incredible way to end the night!”
Grande Prairie residents opened their wallets and contributed over $14,000 to silent auction items and over $22,000 for live auction items including a music package consisting of an autographed Epiphone Guitar, guitar lessons, Bud Country Fever Tickets, and a 10 hour studio recording session at the Grande Prairie Regional College; a private catered dinner for 8 with Chef Gavin Young at the winner’s home complete with wine basket; a trip for two anywhere West Jet flies; a barbecue and steak package. The lucky winner of the diamond ring raffle, valued at $3,000 donated the ring back to the live auction with the crowd enthusiastically responding and generating $11,000. Artist Lewis Lavoie’s live mural resulted in an additional $7,600. Lavoie was also taken by surprise when he was announced the winner of the mystery trip raffle. He and his wife will fly to Las Vegas and enjoy a stay at the MGM Grande Hotel and be entertained at the Shania Twain Show!
“Saturday evening’s event has confidently strengthened the shelter’s budget for 2012, bringing encouraged hope to successfully support these kids in need. It is humbling to learn this is what can take place when a community comes together,” said Tenille.
“A huge thanks is extended to the Big Hearts for Big Kids committee for their hours of dedication, and the sponsors who were bugged relentlessly,” said Tenille, “thank you for believing in this event. To our volunteers, thank you for your kindness. And to all the artists who participated, thank you for sharing your time and talent to make such a huge difference. To every single person who spent their hard earned money to buy a ticket, thank you.
“Thank you for supporting the youth in need of a safe place to turn to right here at home.”