August 14, 2015
News
Full Line-Ups Announced and Ticket Information for CCMA Songwriters’ Series
WHAT:
2015 CCMA Songwriters’ Series (These are 19+ events)
It's impossible to ignore what some consider to be the greatest aspect of country music, and what makes it resonant 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 four-day, acoustic performance event – a marque series as part of Country Music Week – is sure to inspire and evoke strong emotions in all who attend.
From Canada’s most iconic country songs to today’s biggest hits, from up-and-coming artists to established faces you know and love, the CCMA Songwriters’ Series has something for everyone; and culminates on the Sunday of Country Music Week with a session that features master class songwriters from both sides of the border in a guitar pull setting.
WHEN/WHO:
Session 1: Thursday, September 10, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Presented by SOCAN
1:30 p.m. set Hosted by Chad Brownlee 2:45 p.m. set Leah Daniels
The Doll Sisters Bruce Guthro
Jessica Mitchell RyLee Madison
Zac Wrixon Meredith Shaw
Session 2: Friday, September 11, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Presented by SOCAN
4:00 p.m. set Hosted by Bobby Wills 5:15 p.m. set Trinity Bradshaw
Jeff Coplan Andrea England
Tenille Lisa McCallum
TwoShine County Donovan Woods
Session 3: Saturday, September 12, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Presented by SOCAN
1:30 p.m. set Hosted by The Heartbroken 2:45 p.m. set Sykamore
Tim Chaisson Aaron Pritchett
Patricia Conroy JJ Shiplett
Andrew Hyatt Dan Swinimer
Session 4: Sunday, September 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Presented by SOCAN and ole
Hosted by Ralph Murphy
Paul Brandt
Phil O'Donnell
Johnny Reid
Craig Wiseman
WHERE:
Casino Nova Scotia, Schooner Room
1983 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 3Y5
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are $30.00 each (including fees and taxes) and can be purchased online through Ticket Atlantic HERE. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $30.
For additional show information, visit ccma.org.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
For accredited Country Music Week media only. Contact Jess Seguire at jess@penelopePR.com.for information.
For more information on Country Music Week and the CCMA Songwriters’ Series, 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. Local sponsors of the CCMA Discovery Program – Atlantic Canada include the Province of Nova Scotia, the City of Halifax and the Government of Canada through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Media Contact:
Jess Seguire | jess@penelopePR.com | 613-921-2314
Emily Graham | emily@penelopePR.com | 647-787-7583
Sponsors of Country Music Week and the 2015 CCMA Awards include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund” and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Radio Starmaker Fund, the Province of Nova Scotia, the City of Halifax and Destination Halifax.