July 19, 2017
News
CCMA Songwriters' Series and CCMA Discovery Showcase
CCMA SONGWRITERS' SERIES
It's impossible to ignore what some consider to be the greatest aspect of country music, and what makes it resonate as a genre - the song writing. The CCMA Songwriters’ Series celebrates the crafting of original songs and the stories behind the words, indulging listeners with both new and familiar faces in the process. This three-day, acoustic performance event – a marque series as part of PotashCorp Country Music Week – is sure to inspire and evoke strong emotions in all who attend.
Session 1: Thursday, September 7, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
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1:00 p.m. set |
Hosted by Kenny Hess |
2:15 p.m. set |
Tenille Arts |
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Livy Jeanne |
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David Leask |
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The Washboard Union |
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Madeline Merlo |
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Beamer Wigley |
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Dan Swinimer |
Session 2: Friday, September 8, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
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4:30 p.m. set |
Hosted by Jason Blaine |
5:45 p.m. set |
Buck Twenty |
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Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers |
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Chris Henderson |
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Raquel Cole |
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Gavin Slate |
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The Lovelocks |
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Travis Wood |
Session 3: Saturday, September 9, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
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1:30 p.m. set |
Hosted by Carolyn Dawn Johnson |
2:45 p.m. set |
Aaron Goodvin |
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Patrick Ballantyne |
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Jessica Mitchell |
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James Barker of James Barker Band |
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JJ Shiplett |
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Leaving Thomas |
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Sykamore |
CCMA DISCOVERY SHOWCASE
This is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone looking to discover the “next big thing” in Canadian country music. The six finalists of the 2017 CCMA Discovery Program – a national initiative to support emerging Canadian country artists – will come together one last time during PotashCorp Country Music Week for the CCMA Discovery Showcase. In preparation for this exclusive performance, finalists travelled from across Canada to partake in Music Industry Discovery Week in Toronto this past spring; receiving unparalleled educational, mentorship, networking and exposure opportunities unlike any other program offered in the country genre. With the intense week behind them, these future stars are ready to take the stage and show the music industry and fans alike how they can command a performance. Come join in the excitement as each finalist performs separately, vying for the attention of a secret panel of judges who are onsite to decide who will be 2017’s CCMA Discovery Award winner.
Thursday, September 7, 8:00 p.m.
Showcase Host & Performer:
Beverley Mahood
2017 CCMA Discovery Program Finalists:
Danielle Bourjeaurd (Tiny, ON)
Jesse Gold (Toronto, ON)
Kalsey Kulyk (Beaumont, AB)
Steph La Rochelle (Ottawa, ON)
Shylo Sharity (Vancouver, BC)
Sons Of Daughters (North Vancouver, BC)
Special Guest & 2016 CCMA Discovery Award Winner:
Eric Ethridge
WHERE:
Both events are being held at TCU Place (35 22 St E, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0C8)
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets for each individual CCMA Songwriters’ Series session are $25.00 each (plus fees). CCMA Discovery Showcase tickets are also $25.00 each (plus fees). Buy a ticket to each of the three CCMA Songwriters’ Series sessions, and get your ticket to the CCMA Discovery Showcase for FREE (available via phone or in-person purchase only). Tickets are available via TCU Place (online, in-person at the TCU Place Box Office and by phone at 888-639-7770) as of 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 20.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES NOW:
Media interested in radio interviews with artists announced to perform on the CCMA Songwriters’ Series and the CCMA Discovery Showcase can contact Jess Seguire at jess@penelopepr.com or 613-921-2314.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES DURING POTASHCORP COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK:
For accredited media only. To apply for accreditation, visit ccma.org.
PotashCorp Country Music Week 2017 will be held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, September 7-10.
For more information on PotashCorp Country Music Week, visit ccma.org.
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About the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Sponsors of PotashCorp Country Music Week and the 2017 CCMA Awards Show include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund”, Radio Starmaker Fund, the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Saskatoon, Tourism Saskatchewan and Tourism Saskatoon. Produced with the participation of the Bell Fund.
About Stingray Music
The Discovery Showcase is presented as part of Stingray Music’s Rising Stars Program. This original program sets out to discover, encourage, promote and champion new up-and-coming Canadian artists. To that end, Stingray Music has partnered with CCMA to offer 7 bursaries and a $1000 Award. With their unique approach, Stingray Music is furthering their mandate to assist in the development of music in Canada.
Media Contacts
Jess Seguire | jess@penelopepr.com | 613-921-2314
Tiffany Astle | tiffany@penelopepr.com | 416-554-7329
We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier de FACTOR, du gouvernement du Canada, et des radio diffuseurs privés du Canada.