TRISTAN HORNCASTLE NOMINATED FOR FIVE PRIX MNB AWARDS!
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 Year, Video 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.
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For more information and media inquires, please contact:
Kathryn Hummel
Royalty Records
kathryn.hummel@royaltyrecords.ca
(416) 712-9375
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!
WHERE TO CATCH TRISTAN HORNCASTLE THIS SUMMER!
ON MY WAY GIRL THE NEW SINGLE FROM TRISTAN HORNCASTLE
ROYALTY RECORDS & SONY MUSIC CANADA PRESENT
Tristan Horncastle releases his 2nd single off his brand new album Turnin’ Up A Sundown, titled On My Way Girl. This song is about the girl of Tristan’s dreams and she’s currently in a relationship. But he’s coming to her rescue, as he’s the man of her dreams. He also plans to steal her away, to spend the rest of his life with her and make her the happiest woman ever.
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. The Canadian radio success of his Top #5 selling debut album A Little Bit Of Alright and most recently #1 selling album with his latest release, has established Horncastle as an undeniable breakout artist. He’s eager to share more of his life on his new album, Turnin’ Up A Sundown, released February 2016.
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.
From the album “TURNIN’ UP A SUNDOWN”
Available in stores & online
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UPCOMING TOUR DATES
April 15th, 2016 – ECMA’s Country Stage – Sydney, NS
April 16th, 2016 – ECMA’s Bluebird North Song Circle – Sydney, NS
May 15th, 2016 – Certified Country Tour w/ Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols – Saint John’s, NFLD
May 16th, 2016 – Certified Country Tour w/ Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols – Corner Brook, NFLD
May 18th, 2016 – Certified Country Tour w/ Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols – Halifax, NS
May 19th 2016 – Certified Country Tour w/ Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols – Saint John, NB
May 20th, 2016 – Certified Country Tour w/ Gord Bamford & Joe Nichols – Moncton, NB
May 27th, 2016 – 2016 Stompede – Grande Prairie, AB
June 2nd, 2016 – Amanda Burtt Benefit Concert – Fredericton, NB
June 25th, 2016 – Rogersville County Festival – Rogersville, NB
June 30th, 2016 – Dauphin’s Countryfest – Dauphin, MB
July 31st, 2016 – Rockin’ Riverfest – Merritt, BC
August 6th, 2016 – Manitoulin Country Fest – Little Current, ON
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Check out Tristan ONLINE:
www.tristanhorncastle.ca
www.facebook.com/
www.twitter.com/thorncastle
www.instagram.com/
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.
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE – DRINKIN’ GIRL (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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
TRISTAN HORNCASTLE NOMINATED FOR 3 PRIX MNB AWARDS!
Moncton, NB (September 21, 2015) – And the secret is out: Music•Musique NB (MNB) has unveiled the list of contenders for the 6th annual Prix MNB Awards, which Tristan Horncastle is amongst the nominees in 3 categories for Album of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year and Country Artist of the Year. A total of 30 awards will be presented to artists and industry professionals who have made their mark on the NB music scene in 2014-15.
The winners will be announced during a gala event on Thursday, October 15 at the Tide and Boar Ballroom (700 Main St. Moncton, NB). The gala will kick 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!
Tickets for the gala and event passes are on sale at www.musicnb.org
THE POLLS ARE OPEN
It’s now time to vote! Like last year, some categories will be open to the public and the membership to vote on and some will be evaluated solely by a qualified set of jurors.
Genre-specific as well as certain industry categories will be determined solely by a panel of jurors. General categories recipients will be decided by the general public (25%), jurors (25%) and MNB members (50%). All nominees from general and genre specific categories will automatically be eligible for the Fan’s Choice Artist of the Year award, which will be determined 100% by the public.
Voting begins online at www.musicnb.org on Monday, September 21st and ends on Friday, October 9 at 12 noon.
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