BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM TRISTAN HORNCASTLE
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA PRESENT
Brand new single from Tristan Horncastle hits county radio on August 29th, 2016. This song was co-written with Larry Mccoy (Thomas Rhett, James Wesley, Ray Stevens) in Nashville and produced by Bart Butler, Aaron Goodvin and Tristan Horncastle.
With the Canadian radio success of his Top 5 selling debut album A Little Bit Of Alright having established Horncastle as an undeniable breakout artist, he’s eager to share more of his life on his recently released #1 selling album, Turnin’ Up A Sundown, out on Royalty Records/Sony Music Canada, February 2016.
“I had the honour of sitting down and writing with Larry Mccoy, in Nashville and I told him I wanted to write about me and the original, true country. The kind of country music, that got me hooked, from George Jones, to Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and Don Williams. I love everything about this song, from lyrics, to the magic put in to the music. I hope you all enjoy as much as I do and understand who I am after you do.”
Since releasing his first EP in 2011, the Fredericton, New Brunswick native has shared stages with the likes of Travis Tritt, Dean Brody, Joe Diffie and Leann Rimes. Horncastle’s hard work and dedication culminated in 2015 with a nomination in the Canadian Country Music Association Awards’ Rising Star category and Canadian Radio Music Award nomination for Best New Group of Solo Artist in the Country category and most recently 3 Wins at Prix Music NB Awards for Album of the Year, Country Artist of the Year, Fans’ Choice and recently earned a 2016 CCMA nomination for Recording Package of the Year.
Along with that recognition, Tristan Horncastle’s honest songwriting and down-to-earth personality has him poised to make an indelible mark on the country music scene.
Watch Tristan Perform an Acoustic Version of “Long As I’m Alive”
at Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, NS
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE NOMINATED FOR 2016 CCMA “RECORDING PACKAGE OF THE YEAR”
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE NOMINATED FOR 2016 CCMA
“RECORDING PACKAGE OF THE YEAR”
July 13, 2016 – EDMONTON, AB – Tristan Horncastle’s design team was announced today to be amongst this years 2016 Canadian Country Music Award Nominees. Designer, Bronwin Parks & Photographer Mark Maryanovich, have been nominated for “Recording Package of the Year”.
The album package under consideration for the Recording Package of the Year CCMA Award comes from Parks’ work for the latest release by Tristan Horncastle, Turnin’ Up A Sundown. This artwork and the wide variety of marketing materials created for the Royalty Records release offer an example of Parks’ ability to create artwork that is both innovative and personal, reflecting an artist’s passions, values and — most importantly — their music.
This achievement comes on the heels of a major milestone year for Parks and Feisty Creative, after receiving her first WCMA nomination in May, having relocated her business to Victoria, BC and returned to her west coast roots in the fall of 2015. With over twelve years of experience developing outstanding design, Parks’ past creative collaborations include some of Canada’s biggest stars, including Johnny Reid, Paul Brandt, Blue Rodeo, Jann Arden and Spirit of the West. Throughout her entire career Parks has been a lead member of the creative team for the Canadian Country Music Association, which gives this honour special significance.
Award-winning photographer Mark Maryanovich has captured an impressive variety of artists including Chris Cornell, Bob Rock, Chad Kroeger, Elliott Smith and Henry Rollins. His photographs have appeared as album covers and artwork for companies such as Sony, EMI, Warner Chappell Music, and in 2012, Mark received a Canadian Country Music Award for Album Design of the Year, his second in the category since 2009.
Mark’s images stand out from the masses with a unique quality, a quality created by a unique style of shooting; an experience that captures the raw essence of his subjects. Mark provides a multitude of images to fulfill the constant demand for visual content, while creating a cohesive brand identity for his clients that translates intangible qualities into tangible form.
With the Canadian radio success of his Top 5 selling debut album A Little Bit Of Alright having established Horncastle as an undeniable breakout artist, Tristan is eager to share more of his life on his sophomore and #1 iTunes selling album, Turnin’ Up A Sundown, released earlier this year on February 5th, 2016 through Royalty Records/Sony Music Canada.
Since releasing his first EP in 2011, the Fredericton, New Brunswick native has shared stages with the likes of Travis Tritt, Dean Brody, Joe Diffie and Leann Rimes. Horncastle’s hard work and dedication culminated in 2015 with a nomination in the Canadian Country Music Association Awards’ Rising Star category and Canadian Radio Music Award nomination for Best New Group of Solo Artist in the Country category and most recently 3 Wins at Prix Music NB Awards for Album of the Year, Country Artist of the Year and Fans’ Choice.
The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is pleased to announce the final nominees in forty-two (42) categories. CCMA Awards will be given out over three (3) awards ceremonies during Country Music Week in London, Ontario, September 8 – 11. Ticket and event information regarding Country Music Week can be found at ccma.org. Performers for the 2016 CCMA Awards show will be announced throughout the month of August.
Voting is now open for CCMA industry association members at ccma.org and will close on Wednesday, August 3, 2016.
Click here to view the CCMA award nominated Turnin’ Up A Sundown artwork http://feistycreative.com/works/tristan-horncastle/
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CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC FAMILY, LOST ONE OF ITS TRUE PIONEERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 5th, 2016 (Edmonton, AB)
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC FAMILY, LOST ONE OF ITS TRUE PIONEERS
Jimmy Arthur Ordge recorded albums on the Point, MCA and Royalty Records labels, and charted multiple singles. He was a popular performer on the Western Canada music scene, and was often called upon as a show opener for touring Nashville stars like Buck Owens, Webb Pierce, Roy Clark, Hank Snow, etc.
His recording successes led to 1967 and 1968 Moffatt Broadcast Awards for Best Canadian Folk or Country Record Of The Year, as well as JUNO award nominations for Country Male Vocalist in 1976, 1978 & 1979. In 1971 he received an Alberta Achievement Award as a performer.
Prior to his passing, Jimmy Arthur Ordge had retired but was often called upon as a special guest performer on “Legends” shows in his native Alberta.
“Our Royalty family, and in fact all of the Canadian country music family, lost one of its true pioneers and arguably one of the best traditional country music performers to ever pick up a guitar and walk onto a stage. Jimmy Arthur Ordge could handle a country song, be it a ballad, uptempo, narration, or country comedy songs. Jim did them all, from Irena Cheyenne to Muk-Tuk Annie to The Old Man to Herschel’s Hemi Half-Ton, Just One Night of Love, to The Ballad of Pierre Oral Bonafee, the true hilarious story of how the St. Lawrence Seaway was really created. And any great country classic he chose to sing, he owned.”
“Jim was not just a real Canadian country music legend, he was a true friend. He cared deeply for his audiences, fans, and mostly his close friends. He was a compassionate, warm-hearted, country music icon. We laughed till we cried, telling tall tales during the many recording sessions we shared, fought a little over some songs he might record and release, but mostly I feel just damned blessed and lucky to have witnessed first-hand his magic as a recording artist. Jimmy Ordge had, and will always have fans across this country, across the U.S. and in the U.K. His music will live on. Damn it Jim, we will sure as hell miss you.” – R Harlan Smith
ABOUT JIMMY ARTHUR ORDGE
A true Canadian country music icon
Jimmy was born and raised in the Donalda area where he started picking and playing for school house dances. Jim moved to Edmonton in his teens and was a regular on “Old Dad Taylor’s Jubilee Jamboree.”
Jimmy did shows and dance jobs around the area and in the early 50’s, he started doing radio and television shows. While playing a club in Whitehorse, he met Al Oster who wrote Jimmy’s first hit, “Irena Cheyene.” “Irena” won him his first Moffat Award. Jim’s other big hits included “Muk Tuk Annie” and “Hershel’s Hemi Half-ton.” When country music hit a decline for a few years, Jimmy diversified and bought himself a business that kept him busy when not entertaining.
Jimmy continued to entertain folks with “That Voice” in the traditional country style that hadn’t changed in the last four decades and was often a guest artist with the Canadian Country Music Legends touring throughout Alberta.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Full-time career over 6 decades (1950’s to current) Canada/USA
Major Radio and Television Appearances
- CFRN Edmonton
- Jubilee Jamboree CHED Edmonton
- Carl Smith Show, CFTO Toronto
- Country Time, CBC Halifax
Major Recordings
- 1961 hit record “Easy Rockin Chair” Quality Records
- 1966 first LP Point Records
- 1967 single “Irena Cheyenne”, top 5 Canadian country single
- 1967 single “Irena Cheyenne” released on Decca Records US
- 1970 #1 hit “Muk Tuk Annie” Damon Records
- 1972 LP release MCA Records
1974 Signed with Royalty Records
Four albums including “Storytime & Prayers”, “I’ll Go Anywhere”, “Greatest Hits”, and “The Legend”, and numerous top 20 Canadian country hit singles including “The Old Man”, “Just One Night of Love”, “The Ballad of Dawson City”, and “Herschel’s Hemi Half-Ton”, to name a few
1978 US Album Release “I’ll Go Anywhere”
Awards Won
- 1967 received his first Lloyd E Moffat Award (forerunner of the Juno Awards), Best Country Record, “Irena Cheyenne”
- 1968 received his second Lloyd E Moffat Award, Best Country Male Artist for, “Cold Grey Winds of Autumn”
- 1971 Alberta Achievement Award, Performer
- 2006 Bev Munro Award for his contribution to traditional Canadian country music artist
Multi-year Award Nominations
1975 to 1980 Three-time Juno Awards Nominee, Best Male Country Artist
Major Live Performances
- Fan Fair, Nashville
- Grand Ole Opry
- Sahara Casino, Reno NV
- Harvey’s, Lake Tahoe
- New Year’s Eve Spectacular, Condessa del Mar, Chicago
- Palomino Club, North Hollywood
- Multiple state fairs throughout the U.S.
- Special guest artist at 54th Shenandoah Apple Festival, West Virginia, Patsy Cline tribute
- Grand Island State Fair, special guest Marty Robbins
- Coast to coast live Canadian shows – grandstand Calgary Stampede, etc
- Up to his passing, Jim still performed as a special guest with the Canadian Country Music Legends
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Royalty Records
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WHERE TO SEE ROYALTY ARTISTS THIS CANADA DAY!
AMY METCALFE
July 1st, 2016 – Canada Day Back Yard Party with KG Country – Red Deer, AB
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE
July 1st, 2016 – Grand Falls Potato Festival – Grand Falls NB
BLAKE REID
July 1st, 2016 – Canada Day Concert – Cremona, AB
HEY ROMEO
July 1st, 2016 – Broadmoor Lake Park – Strathcona, AB
THE ORCHARD
July 1st, 2016 – Magnificient River Rats Festival – Athabasca, AB
July 1st, 2016 – St. Albert Canada Day Festivities – St. Albert, AB
ROYALTY RECORDS CANADA DAY LONG WEEKEND PLAYLIST!
BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM AMY METCALFE OUT TODAY!!!
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA PRESTENT….
*CANCON*
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From the the album “INSIDE OUT”
Available on iTunes
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HIGHLIGHTS
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ROYALTY RECORDS WELCOMES CHRIS BUCK BAND TO THE ROSTER!
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WHERE TO CATCH TRISTAN HORNCASTLE THIS SUMMER!
BLAKE REID – COWBOYS WERE KINGS (AUDIO ONLY)
“COWBOYS WERE KINGS” THE NEW SINGLE FROM BLAKE REID
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA PRESENT
Blake Reid draws from his deep-seated farm roots to tell his story through music. Coming from a five-generation farm family, Reid has the ability to create diverse tracks while maintaining his innate, homegrown country style.
Consistent with the theme of the entire RUST album, “Cowboys Were Kings” is a look back to when life was simpler.
Co-written with Buddy Owens and Phil O’Donnell, “We wanted to capture the integrity of the Cowboy and those qualities of hard work and good love, and translate them in today’s life.” explains Blake Reid.
This connection to the rural lifestyle helped spur 4-H to partner with Blake for their centennial celebration. The former 4-H’er will be creating the centennial theme song that captures the spirit of 4-H.
Highlighting touchstone themes and pulling inspiration from stories told by 4-H members and alumni. Stay tuned for updates on the song and special performances by Blake throughout the anniversary year.”
As a native of Cremona, AB., Reid uses his rural roots as the driving inspiration for his song writing and is passionate about producing authentic country music and Rust reflects this. With his latest album, Rust, released on Royalty Records/Sony Music Canada, Blake Reid firmly establishes himself as a true workingman’s poet.
Produced by Phil O’Donnell in Nashville and featuring many of the city’s top session players, the album’s 3rd single, “Cowboys Were Kings” showcases Reid’s storytelling gifts. In celebrating the future, while honouring the past, Rust is undeniably Blake Reid’s finest work to date.
UPCOMING DATESJune 11, 2016 – Jamboree for Charity – Calgary Petroleum Club
July 1, 2016 – Canada Day Concert – Cremona, AB
September 9 – 11, 2016 – Country Music Week – London, ON
October 12, 2016 – Arts Northwest Conference – Fox Theatre – Spokane, WA
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