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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver - BC Ballroom
The following eight performers were chosen from over a 140 submissions received the CCMA by a series of music industry panelists from coast-to-coast. Here's what the future of Canadian country music looks like...
Shane Chisholm
www.myspace.com/shanechisholm
Five-time CCMA Award Nominee, Roots Country Artist, Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Gentleman Musicaneer and Claresholm, Alberta resident Shane Chisholm has become a tour de force. Performing around the globe sharing his pasÂsion for music and the ungentle art of show business, whether it's his BMX style acrobatic tricks on the upright Gas Tank Bass or chanting anthems back and forth with an unsuspecting audience, Shane will have you at attention from beginning till end.
Jaida Dreyer
www.myspace.com/jaidadreyer
A native of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Jaida Dreyer has been writing about life's adventures from a very young age. After working on a few acting projects, including a major motion picture, a series for ABC and various music videos, she turned to her love of music. Now living in Nashville, Jaida won the multi genre "Get Rich" talent show, sponsored by John Rich in 2008 and was voted the 2008 Artist of the Year by Nashville Hype. She is currently in the studio with producer Byron Gallimore working on her debut release.
Mike Gouchie
www.myspace.com/mikegouchie
Mike Gouchie is a lot of things: single father of four, seasoned songwriter and vocalist, steadfast survivor, and soon enough, household name in the world of country music. Joining Mike behind the scenes on his latest album, "Shattered Glass," is a roster of industry greats, led by producers Kevin Churko and Bob Funk and a who's who of Nashville players. Mike is now primed to take all that he is as an artist and a human being and put it on stage for the world to see. Audiences can join Mike as he shares the experiences of a life fully-lived, giving a genuine voice to their own trials, triumphs, and dreams.
Heather Longstaffe
www.myspace.com/heatherlongstaffe
Heather Longstaffe knew from a very young age what she was meant to do. In 2008 she won the Astral Media Manitoba Country Star Search and used the awarded studio time to record her original song 'Just Because I'm Blonde', which was immediately put on high rotation on restaurant and club playlists around Winnipeg. In the last year, Heather has been back and forth to Toronto and Nashville on writing trips, opening for Jaydee Bixby and Emerson Drive.
Darren McGinnis
www.darrenmcginnis.com
Born and raised in Sussex, NB, Darren McGinnis quickly learned that he suited the "Simple Life" of a small town. In 2003, Darren represented New Brunswick at the Canadian Youth Star Search held in Regin and was chosen in 2005 as New Brunswick's Next Country Star. Since then he has opened for numerous artists including The Road Hammers, Doc Walker, Aaron Pritchett, and Duane Steele. Darren has recently released his first album entitled "What's Your Story".
Arlen Park
www.arlenpark.com
Arlen Park (a descendent of the Shuswap nation) was born and raised in a small village called Clinton, in the heart of the BC interior. He grew up with a love for hockey and the outdoors. He got his first guitar when he was thirteen, and along with the strong Country influence of the area and his growing love of R&B and Rock, a songwriter began to emerge. Arlen is currently in the process of pursuing publishing for his growing catalogue of original songs and is planning and writing for his solo project that will be off and running soon.
Whiskey Jane
www.whiskeyjane.com
Formed in 2006, this Vancouver based band has quickly become a fixture in the West Coast country scene. Featuring Natalye Vivian, Amber Locker, Kirby Kaye, Donny Ducharme and Rafe Haines; the group has combined their experience and talent to produce the Whiskey Jane sound. Their Album "Things Left Unsaid" reflects the band perfectly. Great song writing and hooks, awesome Vocals and goes from traditional country to flat-out Rockin" New Country!
AJ Woodworth
www.myspace.com/ajwcountry
West Vancouver's AJ Woodworth found herself in the pop music spotlight in 2002 as the lead singer in the pop group New School, resulting in the hits 'Alright' and 'Misunderstood'. She has since realized her love for the country genre and has now completed a collection of songs realizing her expanded talents. She's recently assembled her own team -including producers Paul Shatto and David Wills (The Higgins) and co-writes with guitarist Jesse Tucker (Jessie Farrell). In a music scene that's searching for answers, AJ is now poised to make her mark in the hearts and ears of listeners everywhere.
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