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THE ORCHARD PICKS UP A 2017 ACMA NOMINATION FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

  Announced – December 7th, 2017 (Edmonton, AB) – The Association of Country Music in Alberta (ACMA)™ is pleased to present the Top 5 nominees in each awards category for the upcoming 2017 Alberta Country Music Awards™. Amongst those 2017 Nominees, included The Orchard, for Album of the Year, for their release of The Great Unknown, produced by grammy award winning Producer Jim Scott and recorded at Calgary’s own OCL Studios.

Kasha Anne and Mitch Smith, the singer/songwriter duo better known as The Orchard, couldn’t have picked a better title for their brand new album than The Great Unknown. After making an indelible impression on Canada’s country music scene with their first two records, the Alberta natives instinctively knew heading into their third release that change was imminent.

“Rolling out of the Canadian Rockies and across the prairie Province of Alberta, The Orchard finds its sound in Canadiana. Great tunes, great guitars and great Vocals. This is a real deal, no B.S. band playing real music.”  Jim Scott (multi grammy award winning producer/mixer)

Led by the anthemic first single “Sometimes I Wonder”, The Great Unknown is a cosmic blend of rock, country and pop. It’s a vision the pair had from the beginning of completely ignoring genre definitions and just doing what came naturally. Still, they needed a trusted hand to guide them in the studio, and there was no one better to ask than producer Jim Scott (Tedeschi Trucks Band, Marcus King Band).

All other winners will be announced Sunday January 28, 2018 during the 2017 Alberta Country Music Awards™.

 

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CHRIS BUCK BAND TAKE HOME ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 2017 BC COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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ANNOUNCED –  Sunday October 22nd, 2017  – Coquitlam, BC

CHRIS BUCK BAND TAKE HOME ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 2017 BC COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Chris Buck Band was nominated in 7 categories and took home Album of the Year.

Released early Spring 2017 and signed in 2016 with Royalty Records / Sony Music Canada, Chris Buck Band’s debut album, boasts over 2.2 million streams on Spotify, featuring 4x top 40 country radio hits including, “Leave Your Light On“, the club country dance sensation “Giddy Up“, “Sun Sets Down” and their billboard top 20 radio smash “That’s When You Know ft Kira Isabella”.

So honoured and grateful to have even been recognized! I co-wrote on every song on this album, this means even more because of that. Won’t forget this oneChris Buck

Alongside this incredible accolade, band member Phil Puxley won Special Instrument of the Year for Banjo and Jeff Johnson of Baileyway Entertainment took home Producer of the Year.

It’s an honour to get to share in the creative processes and recorded journeys of the artists and bands I produce. They include me in their musical vision and I will always value that bond of trust and do my best for everyone I work with. More than winning an award like a CCMA or BCCMA is the friendships and the community that growth that comes from collectively celebrating this amazing music business.Jeff Johnson

The award show was hosted on Sunday October 22nd, 2017 at the Molson Canadian Theatre (formally Red Robinson Theatre) – Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC, where winners were revealed.

For a full list of all winners, follow this link: http://bccountry.com

 

Chris Buck Band Nominated for 7 BCCMA Awards

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ANNOUNCED: Friday September 22nd, 2017 – Vancouver, BC

The 41st Annual BC Awards nominees, includes Chris Buck Band who ties with fellow Sakamoto Agency mates,  The Washboard Union for the most nominations this year with 7 each, in artist award categories.

Chris Buck Band have been nominated for Album of the YearGroup or Duo of the YearEntertainer of the YearFans’ ChoiceSingle of the YearThat’s When You KnowSocan Songwriter of the YearThat’s When You Know (Jeff Johnson, Chris Buck) and Video of the YearThat’s When You Know.

Band members Taylor Allum (Drums), Phil Puxley (Banjo) & Ryan Stead (Guitar), Producer – Jeff Johnson and Video Director – David MacDonald are also amongst those nominated this year.

The award show & winners will be revealed on Sunday October 22nd, 2017 at the Molson Canadian Theatre (formally Red Robinson Theatre) – Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, BC.

For more details, click here.

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TRISTAN HORNCASTLE NOMINATED FOR FIVE PRIX MNB AWARDS!

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Music•Musique NB (MNB) has unveiled the nominees’ list for the 7th annual Prix MNB Awards. A total of 25 awards will be presented to artists and industry professionals who have made their mark on the NB music scene in the past year.

Tristan Horncastle has received 5 nominations in the following categories, Country Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, SOCAN Song of the YearVideo of the Year and Producer of the Year for his current album “Turnin’ Up A Sundown”.

When you hear a Tristan Horncastle song, whether it’s the Friday night anthem “Recreation Land” or the yearning “You Want”, you’re hearing his life. Tristan is 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.

Recorded at Nashville’s fabled Sound Stage Studio with engineer Julian King (Tim McGraw, Faith Hill) and Producers Aaron Goovin & Bart Butler, Turnin’ Up A Sundown features eight solid cuts laid down with some of Music City’s top musicians, including the title track written by Jason Blaine.

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 recently earned a 2016 CCMA nomination for Recording Package of the Year.

The winners will be announced during the Prix MNB Awards evening, taking place Thursday, October 13, at Miramichi’s Carrefour communautaire Beausoleil. The evening will kick off Festival (506), a four-day migrating event which showcases incredible homegrown New Brunswick music.

Tickets for the MNB Awards Show are available at the Carrefour communautaire Beausoleil.

www.tristanhorncastle.ca

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Kathryn Hummel

Royalty Records

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TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!

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TRISTAN HORNCASTLE TAKES HOME THREE PRIX MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB AWARDS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Moncton, New Brunswick – October 16th, 2015)

Music•Musique NB (MNB) has unveiled the winners who have made their mark on the New Brunswick music scene in 2014-15 during a gala event held last night at The Tide and Boar Ballroom (Thursday October 15th, 2015). Tristan Horncastle was presented with Album of the Year for A Little Bit of AlrightCountry Artist of the Year and Fans’ Choice. 

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! 

I was up for 3 awards tonight, and thought, “if I get 1, I’m a happy camper and so blessed to be living my dream!” Insane night!!! Can’t thank all my CRAZY COUNTRY FANS enough, Music/Musique NB, Canadian country radio, my Mom, my family, the brother I never had, but now have, Matt Mazerolle and my family out west, Royalty Records Inc., Sakamoto Entertainment and Sony Music Canada!Thank you all for giving me a shot at living my dream!!” – Tristan Horncastle

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,” coming out on October 19th, 2015, which is just a taste of his next album, Turnin’ Up A Sundown, due out in February 2016.

ABOUT MUSIC/MUSIQUE NB
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.
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For more information and media inquires, please contact:

Kathryn Hummel
Royalty Records
kathryn.hummel@royaltyrecords.ca
(416) 712-9375