AMY METCALFE SIGNED TO ROYALTY RECORDS!
Thursday July 3rd, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Amy Metcalfe recently joined Royalty Records, where she will be a part of a growing roster filled with exceptional talent and be amongst the fresh new music to be released by the label later this year.
Amy hails from Red Deer, Alberta where she spends her time immersed in songwriting and working on her farm. While her music reflects crossover potential, country flows deep, with experience as a horse trainer, daily chores on the acreage and partaking in regular equestrian competitions all across Alberta.
Amy plays guitar, banjo, ukulele and piano and has written over 200 songs. She has worked with some of Canada and Nashville’s top writers including, Grammy Winner Wayne Kirkpatrick, Cindy Morgan, Phil Madiera, Jeremy Bose, Byron Hill, Duane Steele and Rylee Madison.
“I was first introduced to Amy Metcalfe by Stacie Roper (Hey Romeo) at last year’s CCMA’s. From our first meeting, to the subsequent chats we had last fall, I instantly recognized Amy’s passion to her craft as a songwriter, performer and vocalist. As I heard her story of the last couple years and the opportunities she had been presented and turned down, I was drawn to her respect of and dedication to her creative process and integrity of what it means to her. I am honoured to have Amy join our Royalty family and excited for what the future holds for this talented young singer/songwriter. – Rob Smith
Rob and I had been talking since last CCMA’s. I went to Nashville for a couple months in the fall, and when I returned we set up a few more meetings. In this industry I’ve had a few offers and/or scenarios that had a lot of great potential, however I’ve always guarded my creativity and didn’t feel I would have enough creative control. To me, the most admirable artists and singers are the ones that represent something real, and with Royalty I felt that is exactly what I could be. I’m so excited to start this next step in my career and have Royalty alongside me. – Amy Metcalfe
Signed both to a label and publishing deal, this bright multifaceted talent has what it takes to raise the bar in Canadian country music and help steer Royalty into a new direction, alongside other new signings. Keep an eye out for new music coming from Amy Metcalfe this fall!
THE BOOM CHUCKA BOYS JOIN ROYALTY RECORDS!
Thursday May 29th, 2014
Edmonton, Alberta
THE BOOM CHUCKA BOYS JOIN ROYALTY RECORDS!
‘The BCB’s are incredibly excited to announce that they have signed a deal with Royalty Records. We’re ready to make our mark on the country music scene. Now, not only do we have our management and mentors at Cache Ent., we’ve got the power, personnel, and resources of a full service, new school record label. Every year we’ve played bigger and bigger stages. This upcoming 2015 promises to be the BIGGEST YEAR YET.’ – Ryan Langlois (Lead Singer/Front Man)
The Boom Chucka Boys seem to have a knack for walking the fine line between many musical stylings. A WHOLE lot of country, with a splash of rock n’ roll. Sprinkle in some gospel, and little bit of soul.
Heavily inspired by all eras of music they pull from the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, CCR, The Band, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, and Zac Brown Band.
Front man Ryan Langlois’ stage presence, showmanship and voice are one of a kind in today’s country music landscape! Add to the mix Joel Rathjen on lead guitar, Teddy Roy Michaylow on bass, and
Ben Shillabeer on the drums, and you have a group of singers, songwriters, and showmen that is incredibly engaging, and entertaining.The band took shape in July of 2010. They began honing their musicianship, songwriting, and performance at any live venue that would lend them a stage. It didn’t take long for them to establish a reputation as a “band on the rise”!
Then on a chilly night in January of 2011, CCMA award winning country artist Gord Bamford happened to walk in on them in the middle of a 3 set night. Before long a deal was made and The Boom Chucka Boys signed a management deal with Cache Entertainment and the rest is history.
Cache Entertainment Inc. is extremely pleased to announce the signing of The Boom Chucka Boys to the team at Royalty Records. “This opportunity is key in the development of the band and the chance to align with our friends at Royalty Records is something we are very grateful for. We look forward to great things together.” – Gord Bamford & Brian Halbert (Cache Entertainment Inc.)
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BRAND NEW ALBUM FROM TRISTAN HORNCASTLE OUT TODAY!
Tristan Horncastle kicked off 2014 with signing to Royalty Records, where his first single and album title track “A Little Bit of Alright” climbed the Canadian country music charts peaking at #33 on Mediabase.
Tristan’s new album coming out on May 27th, 2014 will be the first release through Royalty’s new agency/distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment Canada.
Tristan played co-producer, alongside Bart Butler and co-writer on many tracks on this record, which also includes the new single “That Was Before” released lastweek to country radio. Canadian born and Nashville based Aaron Goodvin is head producer on this record and includes many songwriting credits.
It’s here, my first full debut album, “A little Bit Of Alright”. I’m soooo excited!
I am so thankful and proud to be a Canadian, and from New Brunswick at that! We have amazing fans here, without them, Canadian country radio, and organizations like the CCMA’s, this would all not be possible!
This album is very dynamic, and has a little something from me for everyone! I think my new single release “That Was Before“, along with my first single that topped at #33 on the Canadian country charts, “A Little Bit Of Alright“, will draw you into the album!
I’m so proud to be a part of Royalty Records Inc. Thanks Canada! – Tristan Horncastle
Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, growing up in a small community Tristan’s life, personal experiences and strong family values would inevitably find themselves embedded in some of his songwriting.
Tristan has grown up with the musical influences and aspirations of one day following in the footsteps of his idols Alan Jackson, Waylon Jennings and Brooks and Dunn.
Tristan, along with his band, have performed with some of the biggest names in country music such as The Stampeders, Confederate Railroad, Dean Brody, George Canyon, Jimmy Rankin and most recently with Travis Tritt.
UPCOMING SHOW DATES
05/30/14 Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Rib Fest
06/27/14 Oromocto, NB – Pioneer Days – Headliner
06/28/14 Minto, NB – Minto Coal Mining Festival – Headliner
07/01/14 Cavendish, PEI – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
08/01/14 Durham Bridge, NB – Nashwaak Music Fest
08/02/14 Grand Lake, NS – Play on the Lake
08/10/14 Port Hawksbury, NS – Headliner
08/15/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/16/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/17/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/18/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/19/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/20/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/21/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
09/04 – 07/14 Edmonton, ON – Country Music Week
10/16 – 19/14 Fredericton, NB – MNB Festival
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Royalty Records Announce Agency / Distribution Agreement with Sony Music Entertainment Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2014
ROYALTY RECORDS ANNOUNCE AGENCY / DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT CANADA
TORONTO, ON – Announced today, Royalty Records have signed an agency / distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment Canada. International management firm, Cache Entertainment helmed by Gord Bamford and Brian Halbert, has been integral to building this relationship and aligning the two labels together.
In a joint statement Bamford and Halbert said, “Cache Entertainment Inc. is proud to have helped execute the recent agency / distribution partnership between Sony Music Entertainment Canada and Royalty Records. Having worked with both companies over several years, it seemed like a natural fit to introduce the major label powerhouse that is Sony Music Entertainment Canada to Royalty Records, a highly respected independent label that has been in business for 40 years. We look forward to many successes in the future and know that a combination of these two labels will create a premier home for artists of all genres in Canada.”
Over the past 40 years, Royalty Records has grown into a full-service, nationally recognized record label and distributor for both Canadian and international recording artists. With a primary focus on Country music, the Edmonton-based label has been home to an incredible roster of Canadian artists over the last four decades and their current roster includes Blake Reid, Boom Chucka Boys, Chris Cummings, George Fox, Hey Romeo, Jay Sparrow, The Orchard, Tenille and Tristan Horncastle.
“As Royalty celebrates our 40th Anniversary, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce our agency / distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment Canada,” said Rob Smith, President / CEO of Royalty Records. “I want to personally thank Cache Entertainment (Gord Bamford and Brian Halbert). I also want to thank Chris Hardy and Thiago Kurtz, along with everyone else at Sony, for enthusiastically welcoming our Royalty family into the Sony family.”
Chris Hardy, Director, Distributed Labels at Sony Music Entertainment Canada adds, “We are delighted to be involved with Royalty Records, a label with a 40 year history of developing and bringing focus to Canadian artists. We share in that commitment, and are proud to be working with Rob and the whole team at Royalty.”
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For more information please contact:
Rob Smith
President/CEO – Royalty Records
About Royalty Records:
Royalty Records is a full-service record label, combining its distribution expertise with marketing, promotion, licensing, manufacturing, publishing and music rights administration services provided by a qualified group of music-minded people. In addition to representing a wide array of country talent, Royalty also represents the recordings of Canadian legends such as Bev Munro, Jimmy Arthur Ordge, Joyce Smith, R. Harlan Smith and Chris Nielsen.
The Royalty catalogue also includes a variety of other genres of music. Old-time, dance and polka music is represented by five albums from the internationally acclaimed band The Emeralds (of Bird Dance fame), polka icons Frankie Yankovic / Walter Ostanek, Brian Sklar’s Western Senators and Gaby Haas’ catalogue, as well as jazz, big band and solo piano by Canadian great Tommy Banks (former senator Tom Banks) and Showdown’s ever popular Rodeo song.
About Cache Entertainment:
Cache Entertainment Inc. is the international management firm for Gord Bamford and Boom Chucka Boys.
About Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.
Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Descendant Records, Epic Records, Essential Records, Essential Worship, Fo Yo Soul Recordings, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Reunion Records, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE RELEASES NEW SINGLE
New follow up to the HIT single”A Little Bit of Alright”
From the new ALBUM
‘A Little Bit of Alright’
Release date: TUE, MAY 27
Message from Tristan:
“Well it’s finally time for single #2. Soooo excited about this song. It’s a summer song that I am very excited to have had the chance to record. Takes me back to being younger, and that warm summery night feeling. I think it’s a great follow up to my 1st single, “A Little Bit Of Alright”. It’s just me, and I think a lot of people, young or old, can relate to the whole song. It’s that first time kinda feeling, sometimes you never forget.”
Upcoming SHOWS (more to come):
05/30/14 Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Rib Fest
06/27/14 Oromocto, NB – Pioneer Days – Headliner
06/28/14 Minto, NB – Minto Coal Mining Festival – Headliner
07/01/14 Cavendish, PEI – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
08/01/14 Durham Bridge, NB – Nashwaak Music Fest
08/02/14 Grand Lake, NS – Play on the Lake
08/10/14 Port Hawksbury, NS – Headliner
08/15/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/16/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/17/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/18/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/19/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/20/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
08/21/14 Toronto, ON – CNE
09/04 – 07/14 Edmonton, ON – Country Music Week
10/16 – 19/14 Fredericton, NB – MNB Festival
The Orchard – She Don’t Play Fair – Lyric Video
NEW SINGLE FROM THE ORCHARD!
PRODUCED by:
Russell Broom (Jann Arden)
WRITTEN by: Mitch Smith Kasha Anne Russell Broom
From their NEW album ‘GEORGIA’ coming late Summer!
Upcoming SHOWS (more to come):
Sat, May 03/14 – Ryley, AB – The Roadhouse
Fri, May 23rd – Stony Plain, AB – Early Stage Saloon
Fri, May 30/14 – Calgary, AB – Century Casino
Fri, June 27/14 – St. Albert, AB – Apex Casino
Sat, June 28/14 – St. Albert, AB – Apex Casino
Tue, July 01/14 – Lloydminster, AB – Bud Miller Park (LLOYD FM Canada Day)
Fri, Aug 08/14 – Whitecourt, AB – Whitecourt Casino
Sat, Aug 09/14 – Whitecourt, AB – Whitecourt Casino
ABOUT THE ORCHARD
The Orchard hails from Edmonton, Alberta. A duo made up of Kasha Anne and Mitch Smith whose sound and songwriting can be defined as, smooth southern country with a rock edge.
The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA) has recognized The Orchard by being nominated for 2011 and 2012’s “Group or Duo of the Year” and most recently received nominations for ACMA’s 2013 “Rising Star”, “Group or Duo of the Year” and “Song of the Year” for “All Roads Lead Home”.
The Orchard’s debut album, Southern Ground was released in August 2012 through Royalty Records and received rave reviews, including five singles that entered the top 100 on Trax country charts.
May 2014 marks the release of The Orchard’s new single “She Don’t Play Fair” off their upcoming album “Georgia” coming late summer.
ROYALTY RECORDS SIGNS BLAKE REID!
Wednesday April 23rd, 2014
Edmonton, Alberta
ROYALTY RECORDS SIGNS BLAKE REID!
Royalty Records hand picked Blake Reid to add to the label’s roster of new artists to be released this year.
Blake was one of the first 6 artists chosen to participate in the CCMA discovery program in 2013, where he quickly earned his reputation as a quality songwriter, inspired by his deep country roots.
“Everyone at Royalty is excited to have Blake join our family. We’ve been following Blake since last year and saw him perform and the CCMA’s in Edmonton. Blake is deeply embedded in country music and the agricultural community, which clearly inspires his song writing and singing by telling real life stories.” – Rob Smith
Blake Reid comes from a five-generation farm family who staked their claim in 1902, broke the land and made a life in Alberta. Blake grew up with country music, with his mom singing along with all the radio legends that echoed in the old farmhouse and Dad would tune into the daily grain prices. Blake spent thousands of hours listening to the evolution of country music through the AM radios of tractors, trucks, and combines.
Blake’s music is about my life and home. He finds himself drawn to the intimacy of farm life, found down every gravel road outside the city limits. Whether the dirt field beside your road is red, brown, or sandy, Blake believes we all turn our ear toward something real and genuine.
“I’m super excited to be partnering with Royalty Records going forward in 2014 and to begin work on my next record. I’m not going to give out too much info yet, but I will say this record is setting up to be really cool and fresh. Joining the Royalty family and working with Nashville Producer/writer Phil O’Donnell is definitely a big step toward success for my career.” – Blake Reid
Blake Reid hits the studio next month to work with Phil O’Donnell in Nashville and will have new music coming later this year!
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ROYALTY RECORDS SIGNS JAY SPARROW!
Thursday April 17th, 2014
Edmonton, Alberta
ROYALTY RECORDS SIGNS JAY SPARROW!
Royalty Records announces the new signing of punk-influenced, folk-driven, twang-induced incarnation Jay Sparrow.
Jay will join the collection of new artists to be released on Royalty Records throughout the next year and a half. Signing Jay signifies an expansion in the direction Royalty is taking with the music the label will be releasing.
“When I first met Jay 7 or so years ago, I instantly became a fan of his song writing. To me, the core of his music has always been the writing, which is layered with meaning and story telling. As Jay and I became friends, I realized many similarities we have in growing up around country music and similar stories we had as both our fathers played country music.
Everyone at Royalty is very excited to have Jay join our family, and bring his amazing story telling and uniquely identifiable voice to this new project, along with a few very exciting special guests!” – Rob Smith
Jay Sparrow is… many things but first and foremost he is a singer-songwriter. He has released an impressive body of work over the last seven years with seven records. At his start, Jay was the founder and main songwriter for Canadian punk band Murder City Sparrows. The band released two records, both of which were produced by Canadian rock luminary Gordie Johnson of the legendary band Big Sugar. Their first single broke into the top 40 on Canadian radio and opened the door for the band to tour relentlessly for three years including stops at many major music festivals across North America.
Murder City Sparrows broke up at the end of 2009 and since then Jay has written, produced and released five genre bending solo records to great acclaim. The first of which caught the ear of Canada’s national broadcaster the CBC and they picked Jay as one of the nation’s foremost songwriters.
With the support of thousands of Albertan fans Jay won the CBC great Canadian Song Quest and was commissioned to write a song about his home province’s historic Badlands.
In November of 2012 Jay released his most daring record yet, WHITE. The album saw an artist taking risk and liberty with new techniques and technologies. It was Jay’s first solely electronic record as was it his first time directing his own videos. The combination of stunning visuals and sounds pushed WHITE into the top 20 on iTunes Canada’s singer-songwriter charts for ten weeks straight. The record remained in the top 200 for almost four months and received glowing reviews nationally and locally. Jay has begun writing for his next release scheduled for fall 2014.
“I am excited to join the family at Royalty Records and be a part of their long storied history. I have been keeping watch of the company since Rob and I became friends going on six or seven years ago. I am happy to be among forward thinkers and I expect this will be a creative and rewarding partnership.” – Jay Sparrow
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