This week in Canada Country Aircheck we have our DMDS report for the week and we have the hotest singles for the week. In our Listening Room we have new music for you to check out.
Sorry we are late this week due to being down with a cold. It is crazy weather in Nashville this time of year being in the 70’s one day and in the 20’s the next day. No wonder everyone is sick. Share our magazine with people in your company. It is free so make sure you are on our mailing list.
We go on The Road to Saskatoon where each week we will keep you up to date on events, deadlines as we head to Saskatoon for CCMA Music Week and the CCMA Awards. If you have a story you would like us to cover simply e-mail us at news@canadacountryairOur cover story this week is Paige Williams check.com a girl who calls home Northbattleford SK and California. Paige has a new single called “Ain’t No Saint” that is creating a buzz at radio acorss Canada.
PAIGE WILLIAMS “AIN’T NO SAINT”
In a culture seemingly driven by instant gratification, music fans appear starved for that next jolt of electricity. Paige Williams is a self-avowed fan of Shania Twain, Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood. With her vivacious sprit and Californian charm, she’s a legitimate candidate to join the ranks of those who’ve inspired her. An American and Canadian citizen who grew up in California and spent most of her summers in North Paige has recently finished her California Country EP and finally feels like this is the music she has wanted to sing and write all along. Musically, Paige has created her own version of what country music sounds like and means to her. Paige’s single “Ain’t No Saint” is being well accepted at radio stations across Canada. The International Songwriting Competition has announced their semi-finalists for 2017 and Paige Williams has been nominated in two categories for her single “Ain’t No Saint” in the COUNTRY and PERFORMANCE categories! We at Deborah Wood Publicity wish Paige all the best moving forward! “Ain’t No Saint” is picking up adds from coast to coast in Canada and has people excited about what the future holds for
this young woman! The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world…to mention a few – Lorde, Sara Evans, Rickie Lee Jones, Joy Williams, Martie Maguire and numerous Industry executives! Paige has gone from singing the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Anaheim
Battleford Saskatchewan on her family’s farm- she took an unusual leap—into the heart of one of the most competitive arenas in contemporary societythe music business. Paige grew up in an environment loaded with temptation. “I was fortunate to have music as my driving passion,” she says. “I stayed out of trouble by being constantly active. I started writing songs, and playing piano when I was very young.
Ducks to getting her original song, “Welcome to My Life” placed in the independent film, Wake (starring Bijou Phillips and Jane Seymour) and another selfpenned tune, “Gone,” placed in May The Best Man Win, (an Indy production starring Rob Riggle of The Daily Show and Horatio Sanz of Saturday Night Live). Her song, “How Did Our Love Change,” was also featured on a Nickelodeon TV show. She also received award consideration as a nominee for Producers’ Choice in the Best Pop Single at the Los Angeles Music Awards and was a contender in the “Single of the Year” category by the prestigious Indie Singer/Songwriter Association. She also received honorable mention in the 2010 Billboard World Music contest for her original song, “Welcome to My Life.”
March 6th 1. James Barker Band “Chills” (Universal) 2. The Road Hammers “Crazy About You” (Open Road) 3. A Thousand Horses “Preachin’ To The Choir” (Big Machine) 4. High Valley “I Be U Be” (Warner) 5. Dani Strong “Wild One” (Indie/RPMpromo) March 7th 1. Sheryl Crow “Halfway There” (Warner) 2. The Road Hammers “Crazy About You” (Open Road) 3. James Barker Band “Chills” (Universal) 4. John Mellencamp f. Martina McBride “Grandview” (Universal) 5. Desiree Dorion “Whiskey Knows” (Indie/L. Tutty Promo) March 8th 1. The Band Perry “Stay In The Dark” (Interscope/Universal) 2. High Valley “I Be U Be” (Warner) 3. James Barker Band “Chills” (Universal) 4. The Road Hammers “Crazy About You” (Open Road) 5. John Mellencamp f. Martina McBride “Grandview” (Universal) March 9th 1. The Road Hammers “Crazy About You” (Open Road) 2. High Valley “I Be U Be” (Warner) 3. James Barker Band “Chills” (Universal) 4. Brett Eldredge “Somethin’ I’m Good At” (Warner) 5. Sheryl Crow “Halfway There” (Warner)
NUMBER 1 SONG THIS WEEK Little Big Town “Better Man” Second week at # 1
Top Can Con Song Dean Brody “Time” Moves up to # 2
New On The Charts RYAN KEOWN “Best Thing” # 47
Most added Single This week High Valley “I Want U To Be”
Ones to Watch Leaving Thomas “Waiting Kind Of Girl” Moves to #33 Genevieve Fisher “Take It On” is #35 this week James Barker Band “Chills”
Platinum selling group, The Road Hammers have released a brand new single “Crazy About You”, a dynamic, upbeat track, about continuing to fall in love with long time partners as the years go on. The new track is available digitally and to radio today! The group has been hard at work over the past several months, putting the finishing touches on a brand new album, which is due out May 2017. The song was written by all three band members, Jason McCoy, Chris Byrne, Clayton Bellamy, and produced by Gavin Brown and Jason McCoy. It was thoughtfully inspired by lead singer Jason McCoy’s relationship with his wife, whom he speaks very fondly of, “My wife and I started dating when we were just teenagers. Like most couples, we’ve had our ups and downs and it’s been quite a ride, but for some reason, in my eyes, she’s forever 18, and in her eyes, I
know I’ll always be the crazy guy she married.” This summer will see the guys on the festival circuit, playing at a number of events, including; Country Thunder Saskatchewan (SK), Mattawa Voyageur Days (ON), Habourfest (ON) and Country Thunder (AB).
New music The Heartbroken, “Going to Hell” “Going to Hell” is a signature song of The Heartbroken. Combine the raw lyrical punch they are known for, with a dynamic and powerhouse musical track, it’s old school storytelling at it’s finest. The Heartbroken formed eight years ago almost by accident, with four best friends singing in the kitchen. Since then the band released a celebrated debut album, and toured cross-country multiple times, earning many fans, accolades and nominations along the way,including several CCMA and CMOA nominations. For this album they took great effort to capture the boldness and intensity of their critically acclaimed live shows and the impressive results are felt throughout this sophomore album. Everything that made The Heartbroken’s debut so striking is still here, but there is also a whole new self-assured sound.
HUNTER BROTHERS DROP DEBUT ALBUM GETAWAY Their highly-anticipated debut album is dropping March 3 digitally, and in-stores March 17. The album is a compilation of fun, light-hearted, uptempo tracks about love and small town life, inspired by the brothers’ time on the farm together. “Born and Raised” highlights their passion for where they come from, while “Those Were The Nights” is reminiscent of memories that will last a lifetime. A number of the songs on the record were co-written by High Valley’s Brad Rempel, and the duo also joins the Hunter Brothers on the upbeat, party
track, “Country Stuff ”. The inspiration for the latest single, “Getwaway” comes from ice-cold Canadian winters. “When you’re stuck under 3 feet of snow, particularly in Saskatchewan,” says lead singer Ty Hunter, “you need a bit of an escape from the winter blues! This song is really a playful take on being with the one you love, and their presence being your getaway! We had a blast writing this song with our producer Seth Mosely, and Brad Rempel from High Valley.”
The 2017 Saskatchewan Country Music Association nominees have just been released and the Hunter Brother are up for 4 awards; Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year, Group of the Year, Emerging Artist Award and Single of the Year (“El Dorado”). Spring and summer tour dates are on the horizon for this band of brothers and fans can catch them live at Telemiracle 41 in Saskatoon, at Dauphin Country Fest, and the All Folk’d Up Festival in Montmartre, SK.
“FRONT AND CENTER” DEBUTS JENNIFER NETTLES’ CMA SONGWRITERS SERIES PERFORMANCE Public television’s critically acclaimed live music series, “Front and Center,” has again joined forces with the Country Music Association for a brand new episode of CMA Songwriters Series featuring sixtime CMA Award winner and three-time Grammy Award winner Jennifer Nettles. Filmed at New York’s Iridium, Nettles is joined on stage by CMA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Brandy Clark to perform her hit song “Love Can Go to Hell.” Nettles is later joined by Amos Lee for two songs including Sugarland’s “Very Last Country Song.” In an exclusive interview captured prior to the performance Nettles says, “my love of performance actually comes from a love of live performance. If it happens to translate through a camera or through a recording, I love that.” Nettles continues, “I love that we have the technology to record performances and repeat them as many times as we want, (whether) in our cars or in our headphones or on our televisions.” Watch Jennifer’s interview here
As You Get Ready for 2017 Country Music Week In Saskatoon 2018 City Announced!
The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA®) is pleased to announce that Hamilton, Ontario has been selected as host city of Country Music Week 2018. Scheduled for September 6-9, 2018, this four-day annual event – part music festival and part industry conference – will culminate with the Canadian Country Music Association Awards™ (CCMA Awards Show), broadcast on Sunday, September 9. Don Green, CCMA President, formally announced the success of Hamilton’s bid to host Country Music Week and the 2018 CCMA Awards Show this morning, in downtown Hamilton. “We are thrilled to be heading back to Hamilton, for the first time since 2011. The passion with which this city last hosted us, and shared through their bid presentation, makes us confident that country music fans and industry members are sure to be impressed with the event we bring together for 2018.” “Hosting national cultural events and celebrations like Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards in Hamilton and Ontario, contribute significantly to our strong, diversified economy. Hamilton is a city
that boasts a rich tradition of live music experiences and events and will be certain to deliver a memorable week of performances, learning opportunities and recognition of Canada’s top country artists,” said Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “The Hamilton music scene is enriched with an outstanding line-up of homegrown talent, along with welcoming the best in the industry,” said Mayor Fred Eisenberger. “Our city has played host to the Canadian Country Music Association on five occasions and we welcome them back again in 2018, continuing a tradition of celebrating music across our country, while growing our capacity to host visitors and showcase Hamilton’s arts, music and culture.” “We are extremely excited to bring Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards back to Hamilton in 2018. Tourism Hamilton will be working with the local Hamilton Host Committee, led by Tim Potocic of Sonic Unyon Records and Steve Kassay of Durham Radio, as well as our local hospitality partners, the Hamilton Music Industry Working Committee and a host of
dedicated staff to ensure the return of CCMA exceeds all of your expectations,” shared Anna Bradford, Director of Tourism and Culture, City of Hamilton. “The City of Hamilton has had the distinct pleasure of hosting the Canadian Country Music Association five times in a city that loves its country music and the festivities surrounding Country Music Week. In 2018 we will raise the bar on hosting such an event,” shared Tim Potocic, Chair of the 2018 Hamilton Host Committee. “Since last hosting Country Music Week in 2011, the City of Hamilton is now home to a dedicated country radio station, one which has risen to the #1 position not only in this market but in Canada; clearly illustrating the appetite and consumption of the music/format to area fans,” said Steve Kassay, Vice Chair of the 2018 Hamilton Host Committee. this year’s PotashCorp Country Music Week and CCMA Awards Show will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from September 7 – 10, 2017.
OLD DOMINION RELEASES NEW SONG “NO SUCH THING AS A BROKEN HEART” RCA Nashville’s hitmakers and reigning ACM New Group of the Year, Old Dominion, releases new music today, March 10. The new single from 2017 ACM Group of the Year nominees, “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart,” arrives at Country radio, digital retail and streaming services today. Written by Old Dominion band members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi, as well as Jesse Frasure, the band again enlists GRAMMY Award-winner
Shane McAnally, who produced Old Dominion’s debut album in 2015, the GOLD certified Meat and Candy, to produce “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart.” The new song is the first taste of new music from the band’s highly-anticipated forthcoming sophomore album. “No matter who you are, where you live or your current status, people both old and young face more challenges than ever,” says Old Dominion’s front man Mat-
thew Ramsey. “It’s in the face of those challenges and standing at the edge of fear that we have to remain positive. Focus on the light that comes from positivity instead of being swallowed up. Work hard at doing what you feel is right. Don’t be scared!! Live life like there’s no such thing as a broken heart.”
Share of Ear: 18-24s Cross the Threshold The combination of sample size and tracking in our Share of Ear surveys allows us to see the changes in audio consumption as they happen. In our most recent release of data, we found that for the first time, among 18-24 year olds Streaming Audio (that is, audio from Internet pureplays from Pandora, Spotify, and their ilk) has surpassed Broadcast Radio. As the nearby graph shows, Streaming has now inched ahead, 29%-28% among this young age group. This advantage comes despite the fact that for audio consumption in the car, streaming is as yet quite small. Despite this disadvantage, streaming wins at-home and at-work in sufficient amounts to surpass radio overall. We will of course keep tracking this age group and all others as well as the dynamic audio landscape evolves. We suggest you visit Edison Research for more information here
REACHING COUNTRY MUSIC FANS COAST TO COAST IN CANADA
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THE GO COUNTRY CANADA AUDIENCE How the world has changed. We no longer have clock radios in the home replacing them with our smartphone. Canadians are the largest users of the internet in the world. Yes the world. We get our news, information and music online using our smartphones, tablets, smart TV’s, desktops and now in our vehicles. In a recent research paper it was pointed out the average consumer listens to terrestrial radio during their drive to and from work an average of twenty minutes each way. We have been testing the Go Country Canada for the past month and let’s take a look at our audience. Country Music is the number one format in radio today Demographics 25-49 Primary 18 - 24 Secondary 50 Plus Third 56% are feamle and 44% are male 29% of country music listeners earn more than $100,000 56% are married, 53% work full time, 72% own their own home, 56% are college educated and 34% are parents The average country listener listen to country music formats 6 hours and 15 minutes on average per week. Compare that to contemporary hits which comes in at 3 hours and 15 minutes a week. Country music fans spent over $5 billion dollars on home improvements and 79% did their own work 91% of our audience own a smartphone Country listeners lead the pack when it comes to buying vehicles spending $657 billion They are the leaders in spending when they go out to eat and to be entertained
They spend money on going to concerts and buying music Go Country Canada Radio Our official launch date is March 31st. In the last 30 days we have built a solid audience with no promotion just word of mouth. 29,311 Canadian country music fans have tuned in to Go Country Canada and they have listened for a total of 6,150 hours. We will only have a maximum of three minutes an hour of commercials leaving us with 57 minutes an hour of music including the hits and new songs by emerging artists. We are experience radio people having worked in radio over 30 years. We know how to motivate listeners and to keep them tuned in for long periods of time. We will be running a heavy promotional campaign and we will be launching some very cool contests and we are the place where the stars hang out. We are building a cool web site where listeners will want to spend their time. Go Country Canada Lifestyle Magazine We did our research and we found that not only do country music fans love their music they also live the country lifestyle. The Go Country Canada magazine puts a focus on news from Nashville, new artists and new music. We also have various sections throughout the magazine from great recipes in our cooking section,. Home decor, gardening and ideas for projects. Our automotive section includes reviews on new vehicles, keeping your vehicle in top shape, plus articles like how to buy a vehicle online, distractive driving and road trip ideas. We also have our Sporting section and travel section. Plus we will have special issues through out the year. Our readership is 32,490 per month and growing.
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