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Tim and the Glory Boys have had quite a busy year - especially the last few weeks, as theyâve been on the West Coast leg of their âCanoegrassâ tour
Tim Neufeld, band founder and lead singer, joined us for our season three finale (another season finaleâŚ.crazy), and we had such a great time sitting down with him.
Tim and The Glory Boys have won multiple Juno Awards and CCMA Awards, including for their debut self-titled album.
Tim talked about his own path over the years, having musicians as parents, and his other band âStarfieldâ, which he started with his brother.
Also - Tim and the Glory Boys were once called âTim Neufeld and the Hallelujah Glory Boysâ! It was just a little bit long if they wanted to be on the radio.
Tim and the Glory Boys have a new single comingâŚ.very soon! Theyâre also bringing the Canoegrass tour to the East side of Canada in 2025!
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Lydia Sutherland has had a whirlwind year - or a few, to say the least.
This year, she released her EP pretty girls donât cry, has written with some her favourite songwriters - and got dropped from her first major record deal.
Lydia reached out prior to the release of her latest single âNashville, Nashvilleâ to talk about her year.
In the best place sheâs ever been mentally, with a healthy routine, writing the best songs sheâs written, losing her record deal turned out to be something she needed.
We talked about the lessons sheâs learned through this journey, the investment in her mental health, and what she has in store as she continues to make her way as a songwriter.
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This week's episode of "On The Porch with Front Porch Music" takes you behind the scenes at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in Edmonton.
While there, we had the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest stars in Canadian country music at Content Row.
RELATED: Catch a recap of the awards show and see a full list of the winners ...
We hit the ground running at Content Row ... The bustling hub where artists and media outlets from across the country get the chance to catch up. This unique setting provided us with the perfect opportunity to have quick conversations with all of Canada's top talent.
In this episode we catch up with artists like:
Brett KisselMadeline MerloSteven Lee OlsenZach McPheeThe Washboard UnionTim and the Glory BoysHailey BenedictOwen RieglingAlli WalkerMatt LangDaxShawn AustinChris BuckSachaTune in to hear exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal moments with these incredible artists. From nominees to presenters and performers, we've got insights and conversations you won't want to miss.
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Sarah Vanderzon grew up south of Montreal, Quebec. Blending her influences and style, Sarahâs sound infuses folk, pop, and country music.
Being very shy growing up, stepping out of her shell has been a process. We talked about Sarahâs journey to the spotlight at center stage - even if she still hides behind her instruments.
In 2023, Sarah was a finalist on Quebecâs spin off of The Voice, âLa deuxième voixâ and was coached by Quebec icon Roxane Bruneau. She used this experience to grow her fanbase, increasing her presence on social media and releasing her EP âSame Sad Eyesâ.
This year, Sarah took to the stage at Boots and Hearts Music Festival for the Emerging Artist Showcase. Not only did she make it to Sunday and perform on the main stage before Nate Smith, but she took home the title for the year.
We chatted more with Sarah about growing up, leaning into her creative side, âLa deuxième voixâ, Boots and Hearts, her adorable corgi, and more!
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The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.
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n this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with Canadian country artist Trudy.
Trudy has had an incredible year, becoming a finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Her journey with SiriusXM has taken her to some of the biggest stages, including a showcase at Nashvilleâs CMA Fest, a performance at LASSO in Montreal, and an upcoming appearance at the CCMAâs Country Music Week in Edmonton.
Trudy shares her experiences as an independent artist after her time with a major label, offering insight into the challenges and rewards of navigating the industry on her own terms.
She also opens up about her unique journey through reality TV, having competed on The Voice France.
And for those planning a trip to Quebec, Trudy helps us translate some essential French country slang that you wonât want to miss.
Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Thanks for tuning in for Season 3! If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe ⌠It's the easiest way to support our show.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch.
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Another August has almost passed, and the Front Porch team has wrapped up another incredible weekend at Boots and Hearts 2024. This year, Lily took charge, connecting with many of the artists who graced the stage and handling all our social media content.
Lily got Alee to rank her own music (a tough ask, like picking a favourite child!), while Shantaia shared her experiences of singing in a hockey arena. The Hunter Brothers had us laughing as they confessed the âGolden Rulesâ they canât seem to follow. Nate Haller talked about everything from camping to life on the road, and Dayna Reid revealed one of the weirdest jobs sheâs ever had.
We also caught up with Brian John Harwood, Alexa Goldie, Kalsey Kulyk, and more, making this yearâs Boots and Hearts another one for the books.
Thanks so much for coming back for Season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe ⌠Itâs the easiest way to support our show.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.
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Dr. Jada Watson spent her childhood taping the Country radio countdowns so she could listen and teach herself to play them on the piano.
Flash forward to today - Jada researches representation on radio programming and popularity charts, evaluating the rate at which songs by women, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ artists are played on country and other formats across the USA and Canada (SongData.ca). Dr. Watson is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities in the School of Information Studies at the University of Ottawa.
With the release of her latest work, âShare The Air: A Study Of Gender Representation on Canadian Radioâ, I sat down with Jada to explore her research over the years, zeroing in on the country music landscape, and how it is evolving.
For more information and resources, please visit SongData.ca.
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The first official North of Nowhere Music Festival has come and gone. Hosted in Lindsay, Ontario, North of Nowhere was headlined by Owen Riegling to close out the two-day festival.
Friday of the festival included an Emerging Artist Showcase, with two winners announced at the finale on Saturday. Steven James Porter and Haley McNeill shared the title for the first contest Friday night capped off with Ty Baynton.
Lily had a chance to catch up with Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, Riley Taylor, Owen Riegling, Paige Rutledge, and Alexa Goldie. Spoiler: a few of these folks have brand new music coming very soon!
North Of Nowhere Music Festival was home to country music fans alike - the 2025 festival is already announced for July 18 and 19. See you there!
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Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Thanks for tuning in for Season 3! If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe ⌠It's the easiest way to support our show.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch.
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In this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we sit down with Calgaryâs own âDream Angel Cowboy,â Robert Adam.
Join Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar as they explore Robertâs unique journey into the world of country music. From his upbringing in church to the life lessons learned from Bible college, Robert shares his story with honesty and humour.Discover how Robertâs fashion senseâhe makes many of his own clothesâplays a pivotal role in his music and personal brand. Hear about his battle with a vocal disorder and how he overcame it to become the trailblazing artist he is today.
In a heartfelt moment, Robert opens up about coming out while attending Bible college, offering listeners a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of his life.This episode is packed with standout moments, including Logan and Jennaâs reactions to Robertâs new song and a fun discussion about the viral trend of Toad from Super Mario Bros singing popular songs.
And, of course, Robert doesnât shy away from throwing a bit of playful shade at Jenna.Tune in for an engaging and candid conversation with Robert Adam.
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Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with his grandfatherâs influence and support of his family, the East Coaster packed his hockey bag at eighteen bound for the land of Canadian cowboys.
Working on what would become the first half of his debut album, gigging around the Prairies, and hitting the jackpot at the casino, Ben earned his stage legs. Three years in Alberta, and Ben was off to Nashville to surround himself with the best in the business.
Benâs debut album âThat Was Then, This Is Nowâ was released earlier this year, featuring streaming successes like âAll Over Itâ (his first single release ever), âIn My Truck Girlâ and âSaltwater Cowboyâ. We talked about Benâs evolution as an artist over the course of the 20-song album. We also talked about whatâs to come.
Ben just played Cavendish Beach Music Festival and made a special appearance at the Calgary Stampede.
His latest single âSomebodyâs Summerâ is out now - with a brand new single right around the corner! Listen to the episode to find out what that song will be!
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Allison Daniels has been a working musician since she can remember. Competing in talent shows, leaning on her sister, and competing on La Voix are just a few things we dove into during our conversation.
Now signed to 604 Records, we talked with Allison about her dream of being a singer, being not quite sure how to achieve this, and her dreams becoming a reality.
Spending lots of time writing and developing her sound, Allison wanted her music to truly reflect her. The influences of blues, rock, and traditional country were important to capture as she created her first body of work.
Her single âWe Both Knowâ earned Allison Bell Radioâs iHeartRadio Future Star along with Stingray Musicâs âTrending Trackâ, along with her first Top 40 single at Canadian country radio.
Allisonâs newest single, âYou Canât Buy Meâ is available everywhere now!
Connect with Allison Daniels on social media;Instagram - @allisondanielsmusic
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The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.
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The 2024 CMAOntario awards have come and gone for another year and it was another one for the books.
The CMAOntario awards weekend brings artists and industry together annually to celebrate country music made right at home in Ontario.
RELATED: Catch the full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 CMAOntario Awards ...
Our intern Lily took to the media space back stage at the awards show to chat with performers and winners throughout the evening endeavours.
Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. Thanks for tuning in for Season 3! If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe ⌠It's the easiest way to support our show.Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch.
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Dawson Gray wasnât always set on a music career ...
Growing up playing baseball, his eyes were on going pro. An issue with his eyesight preventing him from this dream, he discovered a new love, with a little help from his friends.
Dawson dove right in to the world of creating music, songwriting and performing.
A staple in the BC- country music scene, heâs often found playing alongside his buddies Ben Dunhill and Mitch Zorn at Red Bird Beer.
We got to know Dawson for the first time âOn the Porchâ and learned a lot about him. Dawson treats his music career with care and a business mind. Heâs successfully secured music grants to fund building his dream, and talked about the hours he put into applications.
RELATED: Dawson was on our list of artists to watch in 2024. See the rest of the list ...
Dawson loves songwriting and is always wanting the next release to be better than the last.
Dawson joined us "On The Porch" live from a music festival site ... putting his boots on the ground helps him to learn yet another aspect of the music business.
You can stream Dawson Grayâs latest single âBack to Leavingâ now.
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Mariya Stokes is a two-time Country Music Alberta award winner for Horizon Female Artist, currently based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Mariya is a 2024 SiriusXM Top of the Country semi-finalist where she recorded and debuted a brand new song âOne of Emâ.
We sat down On the Porch with Mariya to talk about her small-town of Stavely, musically influenced upbringing, her killer style, and more.
RELATED: Get to know Mariya Stokes in our Women in Canadian Country Spotlight ...
We also talked about the privilege of having people listen to your music - in fact, Mariya made a great point, and perhaps a life lesson to many. âIâm not entitled to attentionâ.
It was an interesting perspective.
Mariya recently channeled her inner June Carter on tour with Folsom Prison Revisited.
She released her brand new single âYou Want Meâ earlier this year, her first music in a few years.
Follow Mariya Stokes on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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This week on the podcast we have the busiest touring band that we are aware of in Canada ... the country duo Nice Horse.
Brandi and Katie, otherwise known as Nice Horse, joined us ahead of the release of their self-titled album.
We started with talking about our morning routines ... and teetered on the edge of becoming a beverage podcast. But once we were all well caffeinated (except for Katie ... she somehow doesn't drink caffeine) we dug in to the music.
Katie and Brandi have been friends for years.
Bonded through their love for music and writing, these two exude passion and it remains the pillar in the band. This band has gone through a couple of evolutions, but it all led them to this point. The release of their album.
We hope you love this episode as much as we loved recording it.
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This week on the podcast we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with country artist Matt Lang.
We learned a lot about Matt, including: 1) he in fact cannot break dance, 2) he went to school for radio, 3) he has a new album All Night Longer coming out soon, 4) life in the music industry with 2 kids, and so much more.
We dive right in with Matt and talk about where he got his start, learning English through music, the star system in Quebec, and so much more.
It's an episode you aren't going to want to miss.
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Aaron Goodvinâs latest single âWritten All Over Itâ is his first release of 2024. We had Aaron âOn The Porchâ to dive into his career so far.
Long before âLonely Drumâ, âLucky Starsâ, and âBoy Like Meâ, Aaron was cutting his teeth as a songwriter. Some of his songs have been released by Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, and Jon Pardi.
Aaron recently won two Country Music Association of Alberta (CMAB) Awards for Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (Country Dance). In our chat, Aaron talked about the value of the CMAB community and continuing to participate.
He also talked about investing in emerging talent. As an artist whose path wasnât always easy, he feels itâs important to be there to support young artists, answer those questions they have, and help them navigate their careers.
We also made sure to ask Aaron his favourite colour - but youâll have to listen to find out what that is!
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Amy Hef is a pop-rock turned country artist based in Calgary, Alberta, however we learned this episode, sheâs originally from Saskatchewan!
Originally a drummer, Amy tourned North America in a Christian rock band. She went to Los Angeles for music school, and wrote albums of pop rock music with her brother.
Covid sent her home to Alberta after years in the sun, where she met a manager and started to explore her roots in country music. She nods her head to the community of country music sheâs been able to be part of over the last few years.
It turns out Amy is related to not only Lisa Leblanc, but Madonna?
Amy is a first time mom - to twins! She has learned that babies need you ALL THE TIME.
Amyâs current single âFar From Perfectâ is available everywhere now.
Connect with Amy Hef on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders.
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This week on the podcast, weâre joined by British Columbia emerging artist, Tony Stevens.
Pull up a chair and join us on the porch as Tony takes us through his journey so far. From his early days influenced by classic sounds to his chart-climbing single, âWhiskey In Colorado.â We also dive into the story behind his unique âDeckhandâ merch and how a life-changing experience brought him back to music.
This episode is full of laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of fun.
Tonyâs current single âWhiskey In Coloradoâ is Rogers Radioâs One To Watch feature. He is also a semi-finalist in SiriusXMâs Top Of The Country contest.
Connect with Tony Stevens on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
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Zach McPhee grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia with his eyes set on a career in hockey. He grew up in a musically inclined family, with both parents and his brother playing guitar, piano and singing. This was easily passed along to Zach.
He first started singing as therapy for a speech impediment. Teammates from his hockey team happened to notice he was pretty good, created a YouTube account and started posting videos of him singing.
After years of writing, posting cover songs, and connecting with some folks in the local music community, Zach started working on music that would become his debut EP, Bring On, which he released in 2023.
Zach was featured on our annual Artists To Watch in 2023, alongside talented emerging Canadian artists. He is also a semi-finalist in this SiriusXM's Top Of The Country Contest.Connect with Zach McPhee on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
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