The Canadian Country Music Podcast

S2 E3 - World, Meet Jessica Lavallee, "Small Town Girl"

On Todays Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest Jessica Lavallee, Born on the northern reaches of Newfoundland and Labrador, Jessica Lavallee was raised in the remote village  on the lower north shore of Quebec, an area unique to the province due to its proximity to Newfoundland and Labrador, and Canada's east coast.  Jessica's love and natural ear for music began when she was just two years old while listening to her father - also a musician - play the guitar, fiddle, accordion, and harmonica. Jessica made her debut at six years old with her father's band, playing in a local festival in Labrador close to home. Influenced by many music styles like; classic country, Irish, Blues and Southern Rock she blends them with her unique, powerful voice and sings stories that stay true to her roots.  A graduate of the Music Industry and Performance program at the College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, NL, Jessica was twice featured on Canadian Idol and made top ten on Country Music Television's Karaoke Star. For the past few years Jessica has played in local clubs and festivals around the 1000 Islands, busy writing and performing music whenever she has the opportunity. Check out Jessica's New Single Here - https://open.spotify.com/track/3zVKLBbGdtEUiUO1Hene4O?si=7e68ed441f1d4092 check out Jessica's Website - www.jessicalavallee.com Check out my songs, and socials Here - www.timalbertsonmusic.ca

"HEY JOKER, GAME OVER!" - S2E2 - Nicole Rayy

On Today's Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest Nicole Rayy! Four-time CMA Ontario nominee Nicole Rayy has been writing her own songs since she was a teenager, and her talent launched her into the Canadian Country music scene in 2012 with the release of her debut EP “Only Everything”. But it was her second album, “Dig,” that really solidified her as a force to be reckoned with within the Canadian country scene.   Soon after she found herself playing festivals like The Calgary Stampede, Dauphin’s Countryfest, Manitoulin CountryFest – and opening up for country music powerhouses like Aaron Pritchett and Brett Kissel. She’s even had the experience of performing at the World Music Festival in Shanghai, China, for four years in a row (2015-2018), proving to be a hit among Shanghai’s enthusiastic crowds.   Her latest single, House of Cards released Everrywhere Friday January 21st and already has surpassed 3000 streams on Spotify, hoping it reaches the same heights as her single just before this, Feels like Yesterday, which is nearing Half a Million Streams! Nicole's Website - www.nicolerayy.com Tim's Website - www.timalbertsonmsuic.ca

S2 E1 - "How Johnny Reid Changed My Life" - Mary-Rae Knapp, The Godmother Of Canadian Country Music

On Todays Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest from Athens Ontario, Mrs. Mary Rae Knapp however you probably know her best as “The Godmother Of Canadian Country Music”  She has a new book out called : Memoirs of the Godmother Of Canadian Country Music, Johnny Reid changed my life which is available on Amazon. We will talk about it today as well as introduce you to my very good friend Mary Rae! Available on ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS Join Us On FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/354097402702143 FOLLOW MARY-RAE HERE! http://www.godmotherofcanadiancountrymusic.ca/  or  https://www.facebook.com/GodmotherofCanadianCountryMusic

EP 16: CAN I GET A SIDE OF SMALLTOWN? W/ HAYLEY VERRALL

Burlington, Ontario, Canada country pop singer/songwriter Hayley Verrall is a fresh young artist who has quietly but quickly been edging her way into the Canadian country music community over the past couple years with her roots and contemporary inspired original music.   Hayley has been honoured to present her original music opening shows for, working with and alongside other iconic Canadian musicians. About songwriting Hayley says:   “While our musical journeys are all at different points and our original music may differ in style, as musicians I think we share the same inspirations. Our music comes out of our day, from whatever we are doing at the time. We write music about ourselves, our experiences, and the experiences of our friends, family and those we meet. We are always on the lookout for a good story that says who we are but which also feels like it could be someone else’s story, too. We write about life, love and the world, and hope that people will be inspired or encouraged if they are going through the same things.” FIND US ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST STREAMING PLATFORMS! JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP ----->>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/354097402702143 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/354097402702143] SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE! ---->>> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTKxykdnzipyZbLmMEAq8A [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTKxykdnzipyZbLmMEAq8A]

EP 15 - Julian Tuck (CBC Music Radio Programmer)

Today, I hope you have your pens and paper ready because its our guest is THE program director for CBC Music channels including SiriusXM CBC Country on channel 171, or #1 on my presaves in my truck.  Julian has had his influence in the industry since being hired first in his class in 1983 from Humber College, ironically enough the same day Regan was shot. He been a Radio Host, as well as Promoter for A&M as well as True North Records. And for the last 13 years has been programmer at CBC. Today we get to pick the brain of one of the biggest influences in the Canadian Country Music industry.