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CMAOntario Reveals 2021 Winners
CMAOntario Reveals 2021 Winners

Aaron Allen and Meghan Patrick come out on top for the 9th Annual CMAOntario Awards.

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CountryParton and PearlSeptember 9, 2021CMAOntario, Meghan Patrick, Aaron Allen, News, AwardsComment
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Moves to Calgary's National Music Centre
Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Moves to Calgary's National Music Centre

Established in 1984 to honour Canadian Artists and Industry who have made long-term contributions to Canadian country music.

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CountryParton and PearlSeptember 9, 2021CCMA, Hall of Fame, NewsComment
Rob Michaels: From the Little Mermaid to Marvel
Rob Michaels: From the Little Mermaid to Marvel

We spoke with Wishful Genies co-creator Rob Michaels about his start in comedy, and the importance of Middle Eastern representation in media.

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ComedyChris MiddletonSeptember 1, 2021Rob Michaels, Wishful Genies, InterviewComment
Stephanie Bakker-Hopf named Executive Director of Country Music Alberta
Stephanie Bakker-Hopf named Executive Director of Country Music Alberta

Artist rep, project manager, creative consultant and former radio personality takes the helm.

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CountryParton and PearlAugust 31, 2021News, Country Music AlbertaComment
Album Review: The Dishwasher Chronicles
Album Review: The Dishwasher Chronicles

This sketch comedy concept album is a modern take on the classic “odd couple” comedy pairing.

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ComedyJustin ShawAugust 24, 2021Alana Johnston, Pat Thornton, Sketch Comedy, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Wanda Jackson, Encore
Album Review: Wanda Jackson, Encore

Rockabilly Queen enlists Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna for final project, featuring Elle King and Angaleena Presley.

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CountryKim HughesAugust 20, 2021Wanda jackson, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Manny Blu, DEViL
Album Review: Manny Blu, DEViL

Canadian country-punk artist Manny Blu unleashes a well-crafted sophomore EP.

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CountryKim HughesAugust 20, 2021manny blu, Album Review, Brittany KennellComment
Album Review: Hillary Yaas, ChroFATica
Album Review: Hillary Yaas, ChroFATica

ChroFATica allows Hillary’s character work to shine.

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ComedyChris MiddletonAugust 18, 2021Hillary Yaas, Drag Queens, Album Review, Musical ComedyComment
Brittany Kennell Becomes First Female Québecoise Country Artist to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry
Brittany Kennell Becomes First Female Québecoise Country Artist to Perform at the Grand Ole Opry

Brittany Kennell made her Opry debut August 14 with Ryan Kinder.

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CountryParton and PearlAugust 18, 2021Brittany Kennell, Grand Ole Opry, NewsComment
Album Review: Clare Belford, The Entire Cabbage
Album Review: Clare Belford, The Entire Cabbage

Belford’s material serves as a strong 2021 millennial snapshot.

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ComedyJustin ShawAugust 13, 2021Clare Belford, Comedy Records, Stand Up, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: F. Scott and the Nighthawks, Hold Onto Your Heart
Album Review: F. Scott and the Nighthawks, Hold Onto Your Heart

Party bar band rock is here in spades with the new album by F. Scott & The Nighthawks.

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CountryJason MacNeilAugust 13, 2021F Scott Nighthawks, Album ReviewComment
Gord Bamford Announces First Leg of 2021 Kick COVID In The Ass Tour
Gord Bamford Announces First Leg of 2021 Kick COVID In The Ass Tour

The first round of 2021 tour dates will cover Alberta and Saskatchewan through the fall.

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CountryParton and PearlAugust 11, 2021Gord Bamford, News, Tour DatesComment
Summer Country Music Mix Tape
Summer Country Music Mix Tape

The ultimate Summer Mix Tape featuring Yola, Willie Jones, Tim Hicks, and bonus 90s country music.

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CountryTricia BlackAugust 5, 2021Playlist, Tim Hicks, Sarah Shook, Charley Crockett, Yola, Willie Jones, Garth Brooks, Trisha YearwoodComment
Henry Cho and the Grand Ole Opry
Henry Cho and the Grand Ole Opry

Henry Cho talks about the importance of comedy in country music, and the advice he received from Vince Gill and Reba McEntire.

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Comedy, CountryMarcus K DowlingAugust 3, 2021Henry Cho, Grand Ole Opry, Stand Up, InterviewComment
Toronto Fringe Review: Bannock Republic
Toronto Fringe Review: Bannock Republic

Bannock Republic delivers empathy and humour while critically examining complex systems.

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ComedyRobyn Grant-MoranJuly 28, 2021Toronto Fringe, Live ReviewComment
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