From Drumheller, Alberta and now living in Langley, BC, Country artist JAYDEE BIXBY has enjoyed success with the two albums - Cowboys And Cadillacs and Easy To Love - he's released so far in his music career. His talent as a songwriter is evident on both albums. "I always thought you had to be born a writer," Jaydee says about his formative songwriting days. "I was a frustrated 14 year-old kid trying to write songs, not understanding why they didn't sound like the ones I loved. I was trying to write about what I thought people wanted to hear. But the secret is to write about what you go through. Everyone will have had those experiences and they can relate." Jaydee has just released a brand new song - which he co-wrote - called Walk You Home. Tune in to hear Jaydee talk about his music career and latest song.

On the evening of Saturday May 4th, In The Country host Dave Woods taped a special on location episode. Featured guests were talented singers, songwriters & musicians: Paul Malysa, Krista Earle, Dean Stacey & Roger Beckett. They talked about their music careers, their influences, the art of songwriting and more. You'll hear some great songs performed & some great stories told - punctuated with a whole lot of good times & laughter. Tune in and enjoy this up close & personal on location episode which took place at Paul Malysa's studio in Mississauga, Ontario. Special thanks to Les Graham for recording the show. For more In The Country episodes hosted by Dave Woods, please visit www.inthecountryinterviews.com.

Edmonton, Alberta Country music singer/songwriter DANIELLE LOWE is one of the most active young performers in the province of Alberta and has been a strong community contributor, donating her time and her voice to numerous non-profit organizations. In addition, Danielle’s big voice and dynamic stage presence have been featured at a number of high-profile events in Edmonton, including the Canadian Finals Rodeo, Oilers Hockey, Oil Kings, Edmonton Indy, the Premiere’s dinner, Lois Hole Harvest Celebration and the list goes on. Danielle has also been a favorite at several festivals and other outdoor events including Camrose’s Big Valley Jamboree and has opened for acts such as Michelle Wright and High Valley. She is the only singer in Edmonton’s history to win all three major vocal competitions as a junior in the same year: Futures Fest, Country Vocal Spotlight and Northern Star. Danielle’s first CD Off Limits was released in May of 2011 to a sold-out crowd at the Edmonton Event Centre and she received a warm welcome to country music radio in Canada with three single releases from that album being picked up by dozens of stations across the country. After being the youngest artist in Alberta to receive a RAWLCO recording grant, Danielle’s second album, Patient has recently been released.

Described as having a voice stolen from angels, TIA MCGRAFF first stepped into the international spotlight on a CBC TV special with Johnny Cash and June Carter. Johnny was so impressed with Tia, he invited her backstage to introduce her to June. Johnny Cash wasn’t the only one who recognized a shining star. Soon heavy weights like Randy Bachman (BTO), Dan Hill (Celine Dion), Andrew Gold, Mark Slaughter (Rock Band “Slaughter”), and countless others, were inviting Tia to write and record with them. In 2010, Tia McGraff recorded, Diversity, on her and her husband's (Tommy Parham) own label, Bandana Records, and within weeks of the album’s release, received Country Recording of the Year at the Hamilton Music Awards, and broke the top 70 on the US based Americana Music Association charts. Tia is set to release a much-anticipated brand new album shortly and is here to talk about it and share some of the tracks.

Calgary, Alberta Country artist SARAH BETH KEELEY is getting set to release her brand new CD called REACH. She showcases her strong songwriting skills on seven of the songs. The new project is produced by Kevin Lato & mixed by Brian Malouf. This is the follow-up release to SBK's Reinventing Myself which featured How Much & With Your Goodbye. Sarah - a dynamic performer - has shared the stage with the likes of Sawyer Brown, Dean Brody, Shane Yellowbird, Doc Walker, and Johnny Reid. She likes to mix equal parts of Country & Rock in her songs to deliver a sound that is all her own. Tune in to get up close & personal with SBK and her new CD.

Summerside, PEI native TRINITY BRADSHAW has been singing at telethons, charity events, and various community events since she was three years old. She appeared on the TV show Emily Of New Moon, and won various local competitions, before becoming the youngest winner of the Summerside Festival Talent Search at age 14. In 2011, she moved to Calgary, Alberta to continue developing her skills as a roots, rock, pop and country crossover artist. 2012 was perhaps Trinity's most exciting year yet as she spent several months in the studio with producer Trey Mills (Melanie Fiona, X-Quisite, Canadian Brass) recording songs for her debut EP. The album will be available on May 7th and features the current single Big Town. This 21-year-old talented Canadian singer/songwriter/entertainer is currently showcasing across Canada and beyond - including a dynamic performance recently at Toronto's The Rivoli. Learn more about her at at www.trinitybradshaw.com.

Originally from Kingston, Ontario, Country artist JAMIE STEVER now has his roots firmly planted on the northern shores of Lake Ontario in Prince Edward County. Having written with hit songwriters Brian G.White ("Watching You" by Rodney Atkins) Steve Pasch (Gretchen Wilson), Jayce Hein (Jason Aldean), Joel Shewmake (Brad Paisley, Montgomery Gentry) and Pete Sallis (Philip Philips), Jamie’s soon-to-be-released album (May 2013) entitled PRETTY GOOD START was recorded at Legends Studio in Nashville. When asked what comes first, the music or the lyrics, Jamie’s typical response is “the title.” He believes that “the craft of writing is finding a way to get your title across to the listener in a clever way that hasn’t already been explored.” His latest single No One’s Stronger Than A Mother was recently released. This song is partnered with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving.) With more than 100 chapters, 7,500 volunteers and community leaders across Canada, the organization’s mission statement is to stop impaired driving and to support victims of this violent crime.

It's time for another visit from Country artist MICHELLE WRIGHT! She is about to release a brand new album featuring the lead single Strong - now at radio - written by Michelle Wright, Melissa Peirce & Deric Ruttan. Michelle was nominated for Female Artist of The Year at last year's CCMAs and is up for 2 awards in May at the Country Music Association of Ontario's first-ever award show. In September 2011, she was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall Of Fame. Last fall, she toured across Canada with her Songs From The Halls show in which she paid tribute to singers from various Halls of Fame who had an influence on her. Michelle's hit songs include Take It Like A Man, He Would Be Sixteen, Nobody's Girl and Your Love.

Betrayal. Revenge. Redemption.Love.

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You'll find all of the above in the new novel by author Christopher B. White.

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"The Great Recession ripped through Florida’s Panhandle with the merciless force of a category five hurricane. Its seemingly endless landfall spawned waves of business failures and foreclosures. In the midst of the devastation, a solitary songsmith played the honky tonks and tiki bars dotting the sugar white coast from Pensacola to Port St. Joe and beyond. Known to his rapidly growing throng of ardent fans as the Flea Bitten Mongrel, the troubadour’s words and music provided the salve their wearied souls desperately needed during this period of savage economic upheaval."

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Tune in to get up close & personal with author Christopher B. White and his novel Port City Pagans which has Country Music at the heart of its story.

CADILLAC BLUE is a Country duo based out of Nashville, TN. They have just released their second single Thinkin' Bout You which is getting rave reviews from fans, radio and television program directors across the US, Canada and Europe. Their new video (as well as the video for Wide Open) is now airing in regular rotation on TNN - The Nashville Network broadcast in Tennessee, Illinois, Alabama, Kansas, Missouri, and Mississippi. Their debut single Wide Open was chosen as web/theme song for Nascar driver and Go Daddy girl Danica Patrick and caught on quickly with fans of racing and Country music around the world. Cadillac Blue was formed in 2003 when Terry (from Barrie, On) and Lisa (from Thunder Bay, ON) began writing and performing together in Barrie, Ontario. In 2006, they moved into their 1983 RV (which also became their recording studio) and began their journey to Music City. In 2007 Terry’s “trailer-recordings” caught the ear of legendary Nashville producer, Chuck Howard (Lee Ann Rimes, Hank Jr, Johnny Cash, Trick Pony) who helped to capture the unique sound of Cadillac Blue.