100.1FM The Ranch Local Spotlight

Gearing up for a 2022 full of excitement,  Mount Forest's,  Brittany Brodie, is back in the spotlight to chat all about her brand new single, "Not My Business."

DI-DI-DI-DIAL IN to hear all about “Dial Tone” from this weeks Ranch Local Spotlight Artist, Mackenzie Leigh Meyer!

Mackenzie joins Jackie on-air around 4:30pm EST tomorrow, February 3rd!

"As a CMA Ontario nominee for “Roots Artist of the Year” and recent Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase finalist, up and comer Mackenzie Leigh Meyer is already getting industry nods for her unique style and enchanting vocals. 
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Since the May 2018 release of her debut EP “Dive Bar Diva”, the Hamilton, ON native has caught the attention of quite a few country music fans. Including renowned producer Ken Scott (David Bowie, Supertramp) ​who exclaimed “ Watch out Carrie Underwood” after working with Meyer on EP power-ballad “Should Have Known”.

After spending 2019 touring the EP at festivals like Boots and Hearts, Havelock Jamboree and Lucknow’s Music in the Fields to name a few, Meyer headed back into studio to create new music. In October 2020 she debuted dreamy-love-ballad “Before You”produced by Jeff Dalziel (2019 CCMA Producer of the Year), who had invited Meyer to work with him after hearing the song at the CMA Ontario’s Demorama event in 2019. The song landed Meyer on her first two editorial playlists (Spotify - Live Country / Amazon - Breakthrough Country) and has garnered over 29,000 views on the accompanying music video.

Trading “lovey” for “sassy”, the pair again teamed up for Meyer’s latest single “Dial Tone”; an audacious, tell-it-like-it-is anthem for those who’ve had to suffer through conversations with dull, boring and ignorant people. Reintroducing Meyer to Spotify’s Live Country and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country playlists, the single has garnered over 230,000 streams on Spotify alone, making it Meyer’s highest streamed song to date.
Whether it’s her velvety vocals, or unapologetic lyrics, when Mackenzie Leigh Meyer sings, people listen. "

With roots just down the road in Owen Sound, this weeks spotlight shines on Jeff Catto and his latest single, “Friend.”

Tune in for Jeff’s chat with Jackie tomorrow at 4:30pm EST as they talk all about the powerful meaning of the song and about his brand new EP “Songs for my Wife.”

"Jeff Catto has returned to his roots with a new brand of wholesome, high energy and heartfelt set of country songs. This dynamic artist currently calls the beautiful community of Woodstock, Ontario home. Catto delivers an infectious blend of singer-songwriter pop/rock country that has been compared to and influenced by notable artists such as, Dierks Bentley, Niko Moon, and Jason Aldean.

On January 10th, 2022, Catto is set to release the third single off his upcoming EP “Songs For My Wife,” called ‘Friend.’ Inspired by mental health and the struggle he is no stranger to, it’s also influenced by the strength of his wife, who helps him continue to hold on and stand tall through it all. Throughout the song, Catto also shares a gentle reminder that you’re loved and that there’s someone who will walk through the trenches with you, if you, yourself are going through it. This powerful song was written by Catto & Jonathan Turner and produced by Catto & Ariel Delgado at his home studio, Rocky Mountain Creative.

Catto’s current release dedicated to his wife and all the lovebirds out there, ‘Want You Even More’ (2021) has exceeded 100k streams across all digital platforms and was added to Sirius XM.  His dynamic debut song, written about his daily life, his big beautiful family and his fun household, ‘Round Of Life’ (2021) has accomplished over 170k streams on Spotify alone. 

Catto has been writing songs for over 18 years with 15 charting singles on Christian radio. He was also named a Canadian Gospel Music Association (CGMA) Nominee for, "Best New Artist" (2018). Catto has opened for Aaron Pritchett, Gord Bamford, Deric Ruttan, Sean Hogan, Jake Matthews, Diane Chase, Gil Grand, Kira Isabella and Jason McCoy. Catto also co-wrote Aaron Pritchett's single, 'Summertime.'  

In the new year, Catto is taking a new venture out west with his wife and six kids - he’ll be calling Calgary, Alberta home! He says, “if there's a place and opportunity to be creative, I’ll be going to it and I’ll be taking it.”

We shine The Ranch Local Spotlight on London, Ontario’s, Jason Mercer all this week!

Hear Jason’s brand new single “She Thinks” Jason joins Jackie on air to chat all about it!

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December 16th, 2021 - Jackie chats with this weeks Spotlight artist, Marshall Dane, about his new single “Body Language”, Christmas inspirations and what’s to come in the new year!

Dec. 3rd/21 - We’re back on the PG sad girl train with Parker Graye’s latest single, “Cowboys Go.”

Nov. 25th/21 - Eric Jackson, a Métis country/folk artist from Plattsville, Ontario, join's Jackie to chat about his debut single, a cover of Jamie Warren's (Hanover)  1996 hit "One Step Back".

Nov. 18th/21 - This weeks Local Spotlight Artist, Jess Lynn Music, joins Jackie on air for a quick chat! Catch Jess’s latest single “Rain” all this week in the spotlight!

Oct. 21st/21 - Shelburne’s Jessica Sole shines in The Ranch Local Spotlight this week!

Catch Jessica’s chat with Jackie and listen to her song “Think Of Us” on The Ranch airwaves!

Sept. 17th/21 - He’s had numerous top 20 hits, received several Canadian Country Music Award nominations and today he joins us on The Ranch!

Tune in to hear Jackie chat with Jake Mathews about his brand new single “Back of my Car.”