Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line must be feelin’ pretty good these days Sippin’ on Fire. With their current single Sippin’ On Fire sitting atop the Media Base & Billboard Charts. The boys are set to rock the stage as the Sunday Night Headline spot also the big closer for what has turned into Canada’s Premier Country Music Festival.
Maddie & Tae – Start Here Release Date Set
If your headed to Boots and Hearts this year you will be lucky enought to catch one of Country Music’s hottests acts Maddie & Tae make thier Canadian debut. Here is a bit more info on thier upcoming album.
Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Profile: Johnson Crook
Last week we had the opportunity to spend some time with Johnson Crook, one of eight Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase competitors. We chatted in front of The Gladstone Hotel before their set and hung around to watch the band play. We’re glad we did.
Jason McCoy discusses CMAO’s
So Jason McCoy is set to host the 2nd Annual CMAO Awards being held at the Flato Markham Theatre and I had the chance to catch up with Jason earlier this week.
Hangin’ with Canaan Smith
I had the chance to sit down with Canaan Smith while he was in town last month with Dan & Shay. For those not familiar with Canaan, which I am sure it ain’t many. Mr. Smith has a couple hit singles under his belt already along with his current single sky rocketing on the Country charts south of the border.
Top 8 Finalists for 2015 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase
Republic Live, organizers of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival,has announced the Top 8 Finalists for the Emerging Artist Showcase presented by SiriusXM Canada. The final eight artists include Birds of Bellwoods, Eric Ethridge, James Barker Band, Johnson Crook, Leanne Pearson, Ray Gibson, Tenille Arts and Travis Wood. The finalists will be competing for a chance to perform on the Main Stage at Boots and Hearts prior to Thomas Rhett on Sunday, August 9th, in addition to winning a single release with Universal Music Canada and an opportunity to perform on the Main Stage at Boots and Hearts 2016. Fans are invited to vote for the Top 8 Finalists at www.bootsandhearts.com/showcase. Fan votes will determine the artists’ placement in the performance line up on the Front Porch Stage in front of a panel of judges at Boots and Hearts on Saturday, August 8, 2015.
Dan + Shay & Canaan Smith @ The Mod Club
Last night the Where It All Began Tour (#WIABtour) stopped in at The Mod Club in Toronto. I have to say this is one of the better one-two punches to hit Toronto in the last couple months. Dan + Shay brought 32 year old Canaan Smith from Williamsburg, Virginia along for the ride. I had the chance to sit down and chat with Canaan earlier in the day and that will be posted soon. So I can’t deny that I was pretty excited for his set. And let me tell you he did not disappoint. So much talent packed into this guy. Strong lyrics, outstanding vocals and a kick ass performance!
Getting to know Brad and Marylynne aka The Stellas
We were first introduced to Brad and Marylynne Stella at Boots and Hearts in 2013, their on-stage chemistry was captivating and we were hooked. In 2015 they’re on tour, have an album coming out and you will, again, see them at Boots and Hearts this August.
Time for another Boots and Hearts Showcase!
Every year Boots and Hearts, along with their partners SiriusXM, invite aspiring singers to submit their music for a shot at stardom, maybe even superstardom, in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase!