Royalty Records Nominated for Multiple Canadian Country Music Awards
Hey Romeo Nominated for Multiple CCMA Awards, including Fans’ Choice Award
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July 18th, 2012
Hey Romeo Nominated for Multiple CCMA Awards, including Fans’ Choice Award
Toronto, ON – 2011 Group of the Year Hey Romeo have been nominated for the 2012 Fans’ Choice Award, Group of the Year and Interactive Artist of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA). Additionally Hey Romeo members also received nominations for “Keyboard Player of the Year” (Rob Shapiro), “Guitar Player of the Year (Darren Gusnowsky)”, “Drummer of the Year (Brad Tebble)” and “Bass Player of the Year (Curtis Ebner)”.
Fan’s Choice Award, voting opens this July 18th, 2012 until Friday, September 7, 2012 where fans can vote for their favourite artist online at www.ccmas.org. The winner will be announced at the CCMA Awards, which will broadcast live from Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, SK on Sunday, September 9, 2012.
Hey Romeo released their third studio album, Twist of Fate (Royalty Records), on June 26, 2012. The new record was co-produced by Hey Romeo and Byron Hill (Gary Allan, Gord Bamford) and features 12 songs including the first single, “Jump Back In.” Recently, they joined country icon Gord Bamford on select dates during his cross-Canada tour and hosted the first annual Alberta Country Music Awards at Westerner Park in Red Deer. They have also opened for legendary country acts including Sugarland and Johnny Reid, making a name for themselves within the Canadian country music industry.
Last year was particularly memorable for the band, garnering a win for Group of the Year at the CCMA Awards and keyboardist Rob Shapiro received an All-Star Band Award for Keyboard Player of the Year for the third year running. In 2010 Hey Romeo’s sophomore album, That’s What I Am, sparked five hit singles including “Searchin’ For You,” which went Top 20 on both the Mediabase and BDS charts, and “That’s What I Am” peaked at #13 on the Billboard Canada Emerging Artist chart. A year after the release of their debut album, the band took home a 2008 CCMA Award for Top New Group of the Year.
In addition to their Fans’ Choice nomination, Hey Romeo will be performing at the CCMA FanFest on September 8 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.
Website: www.heyromeo.com
Twitter: @heyromeo
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heyromeoband
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ABOUT THE CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
Established in 1976, the CCMA is committed to ensuring the growth of Canadian country music through education, communication, information, promotion and recognition. Core to the organization’s efforts is Country Music Week – an annual event that heightens awareness and increases exposure for Canada’s country artists. A culmination of Country Music Week, the Canadian Country Music Awards were inaugurated in 1982 and continue to celebrate the music and artists that represent Canada’s unique culture.
For more information please contact:
Strut Entertainment
Liz Reid
416.861.0387
liz@strutentertainment.com
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
The Orchard Selected To Play The 2012 CCMA New Artist Showcase
CCMA Announces New Artist Showcase Performers For 2012 PotashCorp Country Music Week in Saskatoon
July 3, 2012 (Toronto, ON)
The Canadian Country Music Association® is proud to announce an outstanding group of performers who will take to the 2012 PotashCorp Country Music Week stage on Thursday, September 6 as part of the CCMA New Artist Showcase. Recognizing the talent of solos, duos and groups, the 2012 CCMA New Artist Showcase will include performances from the best of Canada’s emerging country artists including The Abrams Brothers, TheCommand Sisters, Kylee Epp, Genevieve Fisher, Madison Violet, Declan McGarry, The Orchard and Tebey.
“The Canadian Country Music Association is thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase these new artists to country music fans across Canada,” said Don Green, Executive Director, CCMA. “Although this has traditionally been considered an industry event, this year the CCMA is encouraging the public to take in this incredible opportunity to meet the future stars of Canadian country music.”
Artists taking part in the 2012 CCMA New Artist Showcase were chosen based on a submission process and juried national by music industry professionals in a three-phase process. Throughout the evening’s show, jurors will adjudicate performances and award the winner with the CCMA New Artist Showcase Award. The recipient of this award will be recognized at the 2012 CCMA Gala Awards Presentation and will receive a special package from DMDS, RDR Music and Lauren Tutty Promotions. Additionally, the 2012 CCMA New Artist Showcase will feature a special performance from the 2011 New Artist Showcase Award winner, Jess Moskaluke.
Tickets for the 2012 CCMA New Artist Showcase are available now online at www.tcutickets.com for $20 including taxes and fees. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
For more information on this and other PotashCorp Country Music Week events, please visit www.ccma.org.
The Orchard
Comprised of Kasha Anne and Mitch Smith this duo has been influenced by the likes of Miranda Lambert, Pearl Jam, Reba, and The Zac Brown Band, which has lead them to create an honest, diverse sound. Having already received accolades and nominations for their talents, Kasha for her voice and melodies, and Mitch for his guitar talents and writing, The Orchard is looking forward to a busy 2012 and the release of their debut album, Southern Ground.
www.theorchardmusic.ca
www.facebook.com/TheOrchardMusic
@TheOrchardDuo
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.
Hey Romeo’s New Album “Twist of Fate” NOW In Stores & Available Online!
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD WINNERS HEY ROMEO
SET TO RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM
TWIST OF FATE OUT JUNE 26, 2012
Toronto, ON – 2011 Group of the Year (CCMA) winners Hey Romeo are set to release their third studio album, Twist of Fate (Royalty Records) on Tuesday June 26, 2012. Hey Romeo consists of Stacie Roper (vocals), Rob Shapiro (keyboard / vocals) and Darren Gusnowsky (guitar / vocals). Largely recorded at Calgary’s MCC Studios, the new record features 12 songs including the first single, “Jump Back In,” that was serviced to radio on May 3. The accompanying video premiered on CMT on June 12th, 2012. Full track listing below.
“We are really excited about the release of our new album, Twist of Fate,” says Stacie Roper. “We have worked really hard to give our friends, family and fans something that showcases what we as a band are all about. We wrote the songs for this album with some of our favorite writers such as Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Victoria Banks, Roger Brown and of course Byron Hill. We are looking forward to crossing Canada once again to play our new music for our fans. Thank you to everyone who is a country music listener. We couldn’t do this without you!”
Written over the course of 2011 while the band toured across Canada, Twist of Fate was influenced by a variety of musical styles including country, folk and rock. The album was co-produced by Hey Romeo and Byron Hill (Gary Allan, Gord Bamford) and includes performances by A-list session players Jimmy Carter (bass – Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley), Paul Scholten (drums – Brooks and Dunn, Randy Travis), Mike Johnson (pedal steel player – Faith Hill, Brad Paisley) and Glenn Duncan (multi-instrumentalist – Waylon Jennings, George Jones, The Chieftains).Over the span of their career, Hey Romeo have performed alongside legendary country acts including Sugarland and Johnny Reid, making a name for themselves within the Canadian country music industry.
Most recently, they joined country icon Gord Bamford on select dates during his cross-Canada tour and hosted the first annual Alberta Country Music Awards at Westerner Park in Red Deer. 2011 was particularly memorable for the band, garnering the win for Group of the Year at the 2011 CCMA Awards and keyboardist Rob Shapiro received an All-Star Band Award for Keyboard Player of the Year for the third year running.
Hey Romeo’s 2010 sophomore album, That’s What I Am, sparked five hit singles including “Searchin’ For You,” which went Top 20 on both the Mediabase and BDS charts, and “That’s What I Am” peaking at #13 on the Billboard Canada Emerging Artist chart. A year after the release of their debut album, the band took home a 2008 CCMA Award for Top New Group of the Year.
This summer Hey Romeo will support the release by playing various dates across the country.
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For more information please contact:
Strut Entertainment
Liz Reid
416.861.0387
liz@strutentertainment.com
Twist of Fate Track Listing:
- Maybe You Remember Me Now
- Jump Back In
- If I could Fly
- Outlove You
- One Sweet Thing
- Night Out With The Girls
- Twist of Fate
- Here I Go Again
- I Just Need You
- It’s A House
- That Would Be Alright With Me
- You Are So Not The Guy
Hey Romeo – Canadian Summer Performance Dates:
June 28, 2012 The Ranch Edmonton, AB
July 1, 2012 “Canada Day” Celebration Strathcona, AB
July 6, 2012 Carlton Trail Jamboree Rabbit Lake, SK
July 7, 2012 Nashville North Calgary, AB
July 8, 2012 Cavendish Beach Music Festival Cavendish, PEI
July 20, 2012 Billy Barker Days Quesnel, BC
July 24, 2012 The Taste of Edmonton Edmonton, AB
July 28, 2012 8th Annual Gateway Festival! Bengough, SK
Aug 02, 2012 Combines for Cures Country Concert 2012 Strathmore, AB
Aug 05, 2012 Boot Hill Country Jamboree Bothwell, ON
Aug 25, 2012 Raise The Roof Fundraiser Hardisty, AB
Sept 6-10, 2012 CCMA’s Saskatoon, SK
Sept 15, 2012 STARS Bling and Boots Fundraiser Edmonton, AB
HEY ROMEO “TWIST OF FATE” PRE-ORDER NOW AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME!
Starting June 1st 2012, you can order your physical copy of Hey Romeo’s “Twist of Fate” due to be online and in stores June 26th.
Pick up your copy today and receive an autographed photo with your purchase!
HEY ROMEO RELEASE NEW SINGLE – JUMP BACK IN
New single:
“JUMP BACK IN”
(Cancon)
From the new album coming JUNE 26th:
‘Twist of Fate’
Co-Produced with Byron Hill
Hey Romeo‘s new single “Jump Back In” is a fresh, upbeat, summer loving kinda song. In takes you back to when you were young and spent all of your summers up near a cottage or camping, with friends and maybe one or two summer romances:) It makes you want to find a rope swing by a lake and Jump Back In.
NATIONAL TOUR with Gord Bamford:
(Remaining dates left from the Is It Friday Yet Canadian tour)
Sat, Apr 21/12 – Winnipeg, MB – McPhillips Station Casino
Wed, Apr 25/12 – Lloydminster, SK – Vic Juba Community Theatre
Fri, Apr 27/12 – Melfort, SK – CJVR Performing Arts Theatre
Mon, May 14/12 – Terrace, BC – REM Lee Theatre
Wed, May 16/12 – Prince George, BC – PG Playhouse
Thu, May 17/12 – Quesnel, BC – Vanier Hall Theatre
Other SUMMER TOUR DATES
Fri, Jul 06/12 – Rabbit Lake, SK – Carlton Trail Jamboree
Sat, Jul 07/12 – Calgary, AB – Stampede, Nashville North
Sun, Jul 08/12 – Cavendish, PEI – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
Fri, Jul 20/12- Quesnel, BC, Billy Barker Days
Thu, Jul 21/12 – Merritt, BC – Merritt Mountain Music Festival
Sat, Jul 28/12 -Bengough, SK -The Gateway Festival
Sat, Jul 25/12- Hardisty, AB-Raise The Roof Fundraiser
Sun, Aug 05/12 – Bothwell, ON – Boot Hill Country Jamboree
Amazing recent HIGHLIGHTS:
2011 CCMA Group Of The Year
2011 CCMA All Star Band Award (Keyboards): Rob Shapiro (3rd win)
TOP 20 single “Search’ For You”
Over 50,000 tour KM’s traveled to-date!
THE JEFFERSONS – VOL. 1
An album not to be overlooked is “The Jeffersons – Vol. 1” the new album by Canadian award winning vocalist Lisa Brokop and her husband Paul Jefferson. Lisa has been a top hit maker in Canada for most of her life. Paul is a talented singer songwriter who has written hits for Keith Urban, Little Texas, and Aaron Tippin.
Check out their music and tour dates at their website.