2015 ACMA Awards Broadcast on Shaw TV
December 9th, 2015 (Edmonton, AB) The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA) is thrilled to announce Amy Metcalfe will host the 5th Annual ACMA Dinner & Awards Show and 1st year to broadcast on Shaw TV Alberta wide, taking place Sunday January 31st, 2016 in Red Deer, AB. Royalty artists to perform at this event include, The Orchard & Amy Metcalfe.
The ACMA Awards Show is an annual event held to celebrate and recognize the outstanding contributions Alberta artists, musicians, individuals and companies make in the country music industry throughout each year. Awards are presented in 11 categories:
2015 ACMA Female Artist of the Year
2015 ACMA Male Artist of the Year
2015 ACMA Group/Duo of the Year
2015 ACMA Fan’s Choice ~ presented by Royalty Records
2015 ACMA Industry Person of the Year ~ presented by PM Gigs
2015 ACMA Talent Buyer of the Year
2015 ACMA Song of the Year
2015 ACMA Album of the Year
2015 ACMA Video of the Year
2015 ACMA Single of the Year
2015 ACMA Rising Star ~ presented by Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall
In addition, our 2015 ACMA Hall of Fame Inductee Larry Werner will be honoured for his continued contributions to the development, nurturing and promoting of Country Music, Country Music Artists and the Country Music Industry within the Province of Alberta.
The evening showcases live performances from some of Alberta’s top talent including the 5 Rising Star nominees’.
For additional information on the 2015 ACMA Dinner & Awards Show or to purchase tickets to this event please visit our website at: www.abcountrymusic.ca or email: Marcie@abcountrymusic.ca
About Shaw TV
Shaw TV is your local voice. We profile interesting people and places, providing insight and a unique voice on community issues and events. We give members of the public access to Channel 10 as well as free training! We are currently accepting completed shows and new programming ideas that reflect Alberta!
About the Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA)
Established in 2008, the ACMA is a membership-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to develop, nurture and promote Alberta Country Music and its Artists, and to support the Alberta Country Music Industry and its Alberta based companies to the best of our ability.
Sponsors of the ACMA and the 2015 ACMA Dinner and Awards Show include the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), 840 CFCW Edmonton, Hanson Productions & Entertainment, XM105 Whitecourt, CISN Country Edmonton, Country 105 Calgary, Royalty Records Inc., Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, PM Gigs, Exposure Productions, Sheraton Hotel Red Deer and Lifford Wine & Spirits.
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TO JOIN GORD BAMFORD & JOE NICHOLS ON CERTIFIED COUNTRY TOUR!
Calgary, AB (December 7th, 2015) – 22-time CCMA Award winner Gord Bamford along with 4-time Grammy nominee Joe Nichols announced today their co-headline “Certified Country Tour”. The tour kicks off on April 7th in Medicine Hat and will make stops across the country in cities between Abbotsford, BC and St. Johns, NFLD.
Also joining Gord and Joe on tour on the Eastern dates will see 2015 CCMA Rising Star nominee Tristan Horncastle on the Maritime shows.
2016 TOUR DATES: (Tristan Horncastle appearances)
Sunday, May 15th – Mile One Stadium – St. John’s, NFLD
Monday, May 16th – Pepsi Centre – Corner Brook, NFLD
Wednesday, May 18th – ScotiaBank Centre – Halifax, NS
Thursday, May 19th – Harbour Centre – Saint John, NB
Friday, May 20th – Casino – Moncton, NB
Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 11 at 10am EST.
2015 ACMA Nominee’s Announced!
December 1st, 2015 (Edmonton, AB) – The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA) has released its Nominee’s for the 2015 ACMA Awards being held in Red Deer on January 31st, 2016.
From now until Friday January 8th, 2016 ACMA members can cast their vote and have their say in who becomes this years winners.
Congratulations to Hey Romeo, The Orchard, The Boom Chucka Boys, Amy Metcalfe and Rob Smith on your Nominations!
For a complete list of all the Nominee’s in each category and to cast your VOTE, please visit: http://abcountrymusic.ca/nominees.aspx
Tickets for the 2015 ACMA Dinner and Awards Show are on sale now!
About the Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA)
Established in 2008, the ACMA is a membership-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to develop, nurture and promote Alberta Country Music and its Artists, and to support the Alberta Country Music Industry and its Alberta based companies to the best of our ability.
Sponsors of the ACMA and the 2015 ACMA Dinner and Awards Show include the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA), 840 CFCW Edmonton, Hanson Productions & Entertainment, XM105 Whitecourt, CISN Country Edmonton, Country 105 Calgary, Royalty Records Inc., Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall, Exposure Productions and the Sheraton Hotel Red Deer.
BY HEART – THE BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM ROBYN & RYLEIGH
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA
*CANCON*
Langley, B.C. sisters Robyn and Ryleigh’s new single “By Heart” is a story of love at first sight and spiritual connection; the kind of moment everyone wants to experience in life. The song was written for them by their friend Kat Higgins (of The Higgins) and delivered with R + R’s trademark sibling harmonies- which give the anthemic choruses a true lift from the Heart.
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UPCOMING TOUR DATES
November 21st- Surrey Tree Lighting Festival, Surrey, B.C.
November 27th- Festival of Lights- Summerland, B.C.
December 6th- Timmy’s Christmas Telethon- Shaw TV
January 2016 – select dates in Ontario TBA
February 2016 – Alberta and Saskatchewan TBA
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OFFICIAL BY HEART MUSIC VIDEO:
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE – DRINKIN’ GIRL (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
STAY HOME THE NEW SINGLE FROM BLAKE REID
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA
PRESENT…
“STAY HOME” is Blake’s single being released in conjunction with and in support of his Album “RUST” which was released October 30th 2015.”RUST” peaked at #17 on the Canadian country iTunes chart on it’s release day last Friday.
No other art form puts more stock in authenticity than country music, and there’s never been any question about that with Blake Reid. Just get the native of Cremona, Alberta talking about his upbringing and you’ll hear more than enough proof. In fact, there’s a story that in many ways best sums up Reid’s latest album, Rust, released October 30th 2015. It goes something like this: One of his most cherished possessions is his grandfather’s ’72 Chevy pickup, which he’s managed to keep running like a top. One day, Reid’s young son asked why he’s never repainted the worn-down spot on the window edge of the driver’s side door. Reid’s response? That’s the place where his grandfather’s elbow always rested and covering it up would erase part of his story.Rust is brimming with similar tales, showcasing Reid’s status as a true workingman’s poet.
All of those elements add up to the vision Reid had for Rust from the beginning, celebrating the future while honouring the past. It was a concept that Reid’s producer Phil O’Donnell—one of Nashville’s many transplanted Canadians, whose songs have been recorded by the likes of George Strait, Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley—latched onto immediately. “Phil just has the right feel for current sounds, and also a deep understanding of everything that’s necessary to make great records,” Reid says. “All the players on the album were hand-picked CMA award winners, and being able to work with them at Legends Studio in Nashville, where Willie and Waylon and so many of my other heroes made records, was really a dream come true.”
RUST Available in stores and on iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/
Check out BLAKE REID online:
www.blakereid.ca
https://www.facebook.com/
https://twitter.com/
CANADIAN COUNTRY SINGER BLAKE REID RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM RUST
CANADIAN COUNTRY SINGER BLAKE REID RELEASES SOPHOMORE ALBUM RUST
2. Rust
3. Cowboys Were Kings
4. Ghost
5. Windmill
6. Sounds Like A Song
7. Mile Of Dust
8. Whiskey, Lonely And Me
9. How Country
10. Irol Johnson
11. That’s What Grandpas Do
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DRINKIN’ GIRL THE BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM TRISTAN HORNCASTLE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 19TH, 2015
DRINKIN’ GIRL THE BRAND NEW SINGLE FROM TRISTAN HORNCASTLE OUT TODAY!
Royalty Records artist, Tristan Horncastle’s brand new single Drinkin’ Girl hits country radio and online today. This first single depicts the blossoming of a true love story that unfolded for Tristan and his fiancé when they first met. Singing from real experience, Tristan performs this song straight from the heart.
When you hear a Tristan Horncastle song, whether it’s the Friday night anthem “She Brings The Beer” or the yearning “You Want,” you’re hearing his life. 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 brand new single, “Drinkin’ Girl,” a taste of his next album, Turnin’ Up A Sundown, due out in February 2016.
“Today is the release of my new single “Drinkin Girl”. Releasing my first single, was pretty exciting, but I’m even more pumped about this one! This was one of my favourite songs to write and I am super happy with the outcome. It says so much and it’s how I met my fiancé. Some believe in love at first sight, some don’t. I never did, but I do now. Hope you enjoy!”
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.
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.
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For more information and media inquires, please contact:
Kathryn Hummel
Royalty Records
kathryn.hummel@royaltyrecords.ca
(416) 712-9375
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Moncton, New Brunswick – October 16th, 2015)
The gala kicked off Festival (506), a four-day event that showcases some of the best of the New Brunswick music industry. The festival aims to present a diverse, comprehensive and all around awesome experience for delegates and fans alike!“Wow, what a night here in Moncton, NB for the Prix Music NB Awards!
Music/Musique NB (MNB) is the provincial music industry association that elevates NB’s music community through development, promotion and celebration. Music/Musique NB (MNB) is a provincial music industry association that provides a support network for musicians, managers, and businesses that are involved in the creation of music within the province of New Brunswick. MNB is a non-profit association with ties on regional, provincial, and national levels with government agencies and departments who enable us to lobby and promote our industry and our artists whenever possible. MNB’s primary responsibility is to represent the interests of its members and foster the New Brunswick music industry.
Kathryn Hummel
Royalty Records
kathryn.hummel@royaltyrecords.ca
(416) 712-9375
ROBYN & RYLEIGH NOMINATED IN 3 CATEGORIES AT THIS YEARS BC COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Announced on September 21st, 2015 in Vancouver BC, the BC Country Music Associatino Award Nominees. Among the list of artists and industry up for awards this year, is Robyn & Ryleigh who are nominated for Group/Duo of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Website of the Year. The 38th Annual BCCMA Awards Show will be held on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 at The Hard Rock Casino (formally Red Robinson Theatre)
For more info on this event and to purchase tickets please phone 604-533-5088 (tickets not available at the door).
