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NEW SINGLE FROM KATIE MISSION HITS RADIO TODAY!

Katie Mission’s new single “Easily Broken”off her self-titled album hits Canadian country radio and iTunes today!

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“The title of this song might suggest that it’s about a girl who is weak and dependent on others but it’s actually the total opposite. I wanted to write a song about being confident, independent and strong and I really think thats what we accomplished with Easily Broken!” – Katie Mission

 

ROYALTY RECORDS CONGRATULATES ED HARRIS ON HIS CCMA HALL OF FAME INDUCTION!

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July 3, 2013 (Toronto, ON) – The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) announced today that Rita MacNeil and Ed Harris have been selected as the 2013 inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame®.

“Both Ms. MacNeil and Mr. Harris have made huge imprints on country music in Canada and we are delighted to have them enter the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame,” said CCMA President, Don Green. “I would like to thank our Hall of Fame Electors Committee for recognizing these two outstanding industry leaders.”

Ed Harris, as the 2013 Builder inductee, will receive the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder Award this September in Edmonton. Mr. Harris, twice named the CCMA Record Industry Person of the Year, will be recognized for his ongoing 35-year career as an industry champion.

Based in Calgary, Alberta, Mr. Harris is the president of High Note Marketing; which he founded in 1999. He began his career with Universal Music Canada in 1986 as a country music marketing manager, where he oversaw marketing campaigns for some of Nashville’s biggest stars.

Mr. Harris has continuously been an integral supporter of Canadian country music performers throughout his career.  Over his twelve-year tenure overseeing marketing initiatives at Royalty Records, he has worked with several prominent Canadian artists including Gord Bamford, Chris Cummings, Gil Grand, and Aaron Pritchett.

Additionally, Mr. Harris has served on the CCMA Board of Directors, as well as the Alberta Recording Industry Association, and is a key entertainment consultant for the Calgary Stampede.

“I’d like to thank the CCMA for selecting me to receive the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Stan Klees Builder Award. I am humbled and honoured to receive this prestigious recognition,” said Mr. Harris. “Over the course of my career I’ve worked in many facets of the country music business and in doing so, have met many talented people who have become friends and associates. I thank them all for their support and look forward to seeing everyone during Country Music Week.”

The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at a private industry event held during Country Music Week, which takes place September 5-8 in Edmonton, Alberta.

 

MESSAGE FROM ROB SMITH, PRESIDENT OF ROYALTY RECORDS…..

I remember meeting Ed at my very first CCMA’s, it was 1993 I believe in Hamilton. He invited me up to his room late one night for a drink with a few others and treated me like we had been friends for years. From that point forward I always looked up to Ed as a mentor and friend.

When Royalty Records and Ed decided to start working together our relationship grew even stronger and while I took my hiatus from the record business, Ed was instrumental in the success of Royalty. I was fortunate enough to come back and take over Royalty several years later and for the last 6 or so years, Ed has taught me so much about this business, and been a great friend.

Ed’s influence and mentorship will always be a part of who I am in this business and I can’t thank him enough for what he has meant to Royalty and myself.

Thank you Ed and congratulations on your induction into the Hall of Fame!

Cheers my friend!

Rob Smith
Royalty Records Inc.
www.royaltyrecords.ca

KATIE MISSION RELEASES NEW SINGLE!

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New single from

 

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“HAND OUT THE WINDOW”

WRITTEN by:

Kelly Archer
(Jason Aldean, Eli Young Band, Dustin Lynch)
Jessi Alexander
(Little Big Town, Lee Brice, Patty Loveless)
Troy Verges
(Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, Carrie Underwood)

 

“Katie Mission is one of Canada’s brightest young talents. I’ve had the pleasure and honor to be a part of the recording process and witnessed first hand the skills this dynamic new artist has to offer. I know how difficult it is these days for a new act to break through, I truly believe that Katie Mission is the real deal and deserves to be heard.” – Gil Grand