100.1FM The Ranch Local Spotlight

September 2nd, 2021 - This week we welcome London’s Patrick James Clark into the spotlight!

"Patrick James Clark is going all in on 2021. 2020 was a trying time for all artists, but it provided an unprecedented opportunity to reflect and refine. Clark did just that by taking a deep dive into his songwriting craft and working tirelessly to dial in his vocal sound. He left 2020 with having multiple songs cut by up and coming Canadian Artists and an entire catalogue of new music for his own project. His forthcoming release 'For The Record' only further solidifies his brand and style within the country music scene. Taking elements from artists like Old Dominion and Thomas Rhett, the stage is set for a break out year."

August, 26th 2021 - This week we shine our light on Tiktoks Yee Yee Shanty king, Kolton Rhys, and his debut single "Miles Of Freedom"!

August 19th, 2021 - This week in The Ranch Local Spotlight:

We shine a light on Mount Forests, Brittany Brodie!

"Brittany Brodie is a singer-songwriter who admires every genre of music. From a young age she knew she would have a career in the music business. Her strong work ethic, talent, and positive attitude has made her the artist she is today.
 
Brittany grew up on traditional country music from Vern Gosdin and Dottie West to Johnny Horton and George Strait. In later years she was listening to LeAnn Rimes, The Dixie Chicks, Lee Ann Womack and Martina McBride.  She even found inspiration in The Spice Girls. They were what got her through her formative years, being bullied throughout her childhood. “One day I will thank them in person!” 

Brittany has a powerful set of pipes with full vocal range. She loves a power ballad. She began performing in singing competitions at the age of 8 and never looked back. She now has several singles on Country Radio, also available on all digital music platforms.​

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Brittany has been writing from a very young age and has a variety of songs she has written with special reasons in mind ...
“Phoenix” was co-written by Brittany to reflect on growing up being bullied. It has been an Anti-Bullying Campaign song in Canada and Australia.

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Brittany travels the world finding new fans along the way, and she shows no signs of slowing down. Throughout the USA and Canada, Brittany performs the Canadian and American National Anthems at major events. Brittany played at the Nashville Meets London Showcase in July 2019 and will be performing at Belladrum in Scotland July 28-30, 2022. 

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In August 2021, Brittany released a new single. Written from her personal life, “Found The One” was the top added song at Country Radio in Canada just 24 hours after releasing. Brittany Brodie is on the rise worldwide."

Chase joins Jackie on air to talk about traveling, kayaking and his brand new single, "Another Little Roadside Kiss."

"Chase Stevens is a Toronto area Singer/Songwriter who has been performing in songwriter venues for the past 8 or so years. A frequent visitor to Nashville to write and perform, Chase is also a member of NSAI (Nashville Songwriter's Association International). Most of his new CD was produced in Nashville with some of the best session players anywhere.

Chase is also a regular performer in the Tin Pan North Songwriter's Festival in Toronto as well as co-hosting a bi-monthly songwriter's night in Oakville, Ontario. Showcasing some of the best emerging songwriters and performers in Ontario."

This week's Local Spotlight Artist is London, Ontario's, Warren Hargraves, and his brand new single "Cold One"!

"Warren has a very unique style, a smooth yet raspy voice, with a blend of Country Rock and R&B. Born in London, Ontario he has shaped his music with a vintage-meets-modern charm. Although his musical journey started out with him playing the drums at 14, it wasn't until age 16, that he discovered the acoustic guitar and singing. Surrounded by a musical family certainly helped. After flunking out on a song & experiencing the boos of a crowd, he channeled his efforts into something more tangible, playing his dad's guitar on a mission to disprove the virtual crowd. With guidance, he began to strum chords and craft vocal lines.

He continued to hone his craft independently until he began collaborating with classmate Josh Try. They formed Five Oceans, a country/rock group featuring Warren's songwriting and Try’s guitar work. He's shared the stage with Gord Bamford, Dierks Bentley, & Genevieve Fisher, playing shows across Ontario & captured the top spot in the contest 'London Covers'. 

Over time, the band gradually got into more rock and pop which led him to return to his country roots, with singles in 'Entwined', and 'When You Go' tackling one's struggle with the circle of life. His songs are about real life which makes his songs relatable. 

During covid pandemic, Hargraves and Try made the decision to reset themselves, more firmly in the country realm returning to Warren's roots, as a country singer-songwriter. His music is influenced by some old-school greats like the Eagles and the Allman Brothers, as well as Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne.

His most recent release is called “Cold One” produced by Jordan Honsinger and co-written with Josh Try and Mark Swan. Make sure you check it out, wherever you choose to buy, stream your music. This may be the first time hearing of Warren, but it won’t be the last! He’s got a great future ahead of him in the music industry, so hop on and join the ride!"

July 22nd, 2021 - Beeton's heavily requested Yodelin' Cowgirl, Naomi Bristow joins us in this weeks Spotlight!

"Naomi is a young cowgirl that hails from a small farm in Ontario. Her family was involved in the rodeo life which led her down the path of country, western and gospel music. In the past 15 years she has traveled across the countryside in Canada and the United States performing for thousands, while being rewarded with kindness and admiration from folks of every age. Naomi's love for traditional country music lead her to self-taught yodeling, which she incorporates into her performances for an overwhelming response."

https://naomibristow.com/biography 

July 8th, 2021 - Raised on a farm near Fergus, and a former Stratford resident, this weeks Ranch Local Spotlight shines on 2 time CCMA nominee, Ryan Laird!

"Two-time Canadian Country Music Awards nominated recording artist, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Ryan Laird is recognized for his Billboard Top 10 hit song, “I’m Your Man”, and consecutive Top 40 singles, “Girl Crazy”, “She Was The One” & “Where Do I Go” with Leah Daniels. Laird was originally discovered via Nashville Music Row billboard to Taylor Swift which led to becoming one of the original “Highway Finds” on Sirius XM The Highway.

Ryan Laird has had the pleasure of performing on multiple national cross country Canadian tours opening for Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, George Canyon, Terri Clark, Emerson Drive and Sawyer Brown and has headlined the BiggerThanThat! youth empowerment tour to over 300, 000 Canadian youth.

Throughout his two decade long career, he’s additionally performed at hundreds of festivals and events, such as Dauphin Countryfest, Craven Country Jamboree, CMT Music Festival, Calgary Stampede Nashville North Stage, Country Thunder Music Festival (Wisconsin & Arizona), Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and the Havelock Jamboree.

Laird is most commonly described as the Keith Urban of Canadian country music, with his live show offering a big “Ed Sheeran” flair as he records and layers live musical loops for his audiences. His ability to tantalize his audience with his impressive vocal range and virtuoso guitar chops is extraordinary. His stage presence is sure to captivate you by incorporating his unique blend of original and classic songs, storytelling, and musicianship which makes for a truly mesmerizing experience that will only leave you wanting more and more."

https://ryanlaird.com/index.php/aboutryanlaird/

July 1st, 2021 - Originally from Orillia, Parker Graye has set out to make country music sad again. As this week's Ranch Local Spotlight Artist, she  joins Jackie on-air to chat all about her career, her new single and of course, cry about cowboys.

June 24th, 2021 - Hanover's, Jamie Warren, joins Jackie on-air to chat about his career, traveling Canada, songwriting, his brand new single "Cows and Corn" and more!

"Jamie Warren is generally regarded as the most awarded independent country vocalist in Canada (Junos, CCMAs, OCMAs). Over his 35-year career he has released 54 singles, many of them hits. He’s also known as a great songwriter and if you’ve ever seen him perform live, maybe a comedian!?

Jamie lives in Kitchener Ontario, Canada, but was raised in Hanover Ontario where he pursued an adolescent dream of playing professional hockey in the NHL…with music as a background distraction. When he realized that his natural abilities for singing and playing guitar might make it easier to attract the attention of girls, he hung up his skates. Song writing was a logical progression for a sensitive guy who wrote poetry and short stories throughout his high school years.

His interest in music was likely genetic since his mother sang and played piano and his father played guitar and mandolin. Jamie had piano lessons at age 5 and guitar lessons at age 8. By the time he was 10 years old it was tradition for the Warrens to entertain after Saturday night euchre games (a Canadian card-game institution) in their smoke-filled basement. His earliest musical influences were whatever his parents listened to on the radio and the only thing his parent’s radio seemed to play, was country music. To this day he’s still a huge fan of Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline. Later in high school his best friend’s older brother exposed him to celebrated vocal groups like The Eagles, America, Poco and CSNY. Jamie has always had an appreciation for Texas singer-songwriters like Radney Foster, Lyle Lovett and Rodney Crowell.

Jamie attended Conestoga College to study Broadcasting. His goal was to become the youngest general manager of a mid-market radio station, but he emerged instead with a desire to sing for a living. What changed his mind? Jamie won a regional talent show at London Ontario’s Western Fair which sent him to Memphis Tennessee for an international competition where he placed second. Jamie then stayed in Memphis, while he worked a one-year gig at Libertyland Theme Park as an entertainer.  He still feels a connection to Memphis, the city that kicked off his career."

For more visit: https://jamiewarren.com/home/ 

June 17th, 2021 - Chelsea McWilliams from The Redhill Valleys joins Jackie on air to talk about their brand new single and music video for "Finish Line"!

" The Redhill Valleys is a four-piece Americana & Roots Rock group originally based out of Hamilton, Canada, where their grit and determination developed early on as an independent band. Somewhere between the rugged Northern landscapes and a resilient blue-collar steel town, band members Chelsea McWilliams (Bass/Vocals), Tim Allard (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Danielle Beaudin (Guitar/Vocals), and Matt Soliveri (Drums) found an undeniable chemistry and a shared passion for songwriting, and Rock and Roll.

          Their exciting sound is an amalgam of Rock, Americana, and Alternative Country, with powerful, earthy harmonies, rootsy guitar licks, and timeless lyrics. This Canadian band is carving their own path with an edge towards driving the evolution and resurgence of Americana back into mainstream music, with influences from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Neil Young, The Band, and Fleetwood Mac. 

          The Redhill Valleys emerged with a force onto the Canadian music scene in 2016 and have remained steadfast on the Indie path. They have since gained recognition nationwide, with notable awards and nominations in the respected Alternative Country genre, and as a band you do not want to miss."