Singer-songwriter Jacqui Sharkey was born in West Donegal, Ireland but grew up in Scotland and then eventually returned to Ireland. She started playing various venues at age 17. Her music style grew into a combination of Rock, Pop, Country and Folk. Along with singing, she found the theatre calling her name. She eventually went on to play the lead female role in many musical theatre productions. Now, at last, Jaqui has recorded her first full-length album called A New Dawn. The project features songs that she has written along with songs made famous by others - songs like You Needed Me, When I Dream, I'm Not Lisa, and She Can't Save Him. Tune in for great stories about her music career, songwriting and more - and hear some great music from this talented UK recording artist.

In September 2011, MICHELLE WRIGHT was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame. The road to that honour has been paved with awards from the CCMAs, the Junos & The Academy Of Country Music. She's had 25 Top Ten hits in Canada (7 of which hit #1), 5 gold and 2 multi-platinum albums as well as worldwide record sales approaching 2 million units. Her hits include Take It Like A Man, He Would Be Sixteen, What Love Looks Like & Nobody's Girl. Michelle is about to release her first live album called The Wright Songs: An Acoustic Evening With Michelle Wright. She is also getting ready for her Christmas tour across Canada beginning in early December.

Born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in B.C., Todd Richard gained exposure on the Country music scene in 2008 when he took part in CMT Canada's Karaoke Star. He made it to the finals which led to an opportunity to perform at the CCMA Kick Off party in B.C. It was there he met popular Canadian Country artist Rick Tippe. They began writing together and 7 of their songs appear on Todd's just-released debut CD Journey On. The album was produced in Nashville by Bart McKay and features many of Nashville's top session players. The title-track and first single is a tribute to cancer survivors. At age 10, Todd had his first opportunity to see his dad perform on stage and judging by the audience's response, he was sure his dad was a star. From that moment on, Todd knew he would walk a path in life that would have him singing, writing and entertaining music fans.

Keith Burns is a founding member of the Grammy-nominated Country act Trick Pony - winner of an American Music Award and an Academy of Country Music Award. He has also penned songs recorded by Joe Diffie, Sammy Kershaw & Anita Cochran. Michelle Poe, formerly a Dreamworks recording artist, has been an integral part of national touring bands, singing backup and playing bass for the likes of Hank Williams, Jr. and Dierks Bentley. Now known as Burns & Poe, they signed with Blue Steel Records in 2009 and have been on the road performing at shows from coast to coast. In May 2011, they released a self-titled, 2-disc album and were recently awarded Music Row Magazine’s Independent Artist of the Year. Tune in and get up close & personal with this rising duo and hear their latest radio single (and the story behind it) I Need A Job.

Singer-songwriter Alee is an all-or-nothing kinda girl, as she sings in her song Dream Come True. Her love and respect for all styles of music can be credited back to her diverse musical background and experience along with her traditional family upbringing and Saskatchewan roots. Words such as engaging, passionate, gracious and authentic have been used to describe her performances. Her natural ability to entertain is reflected with performances and accolades which span Edmonton's Winspear stage, numerous close-to-her-heart charitable foundations and other venues. She has been a finalist in songwriter competitions including the 2009 & 2010 Calgary Folk Festival and as a multiple award winner at a North American International Country Music showcase. She has also graced the stages of Big Valley Jamboree (four consecutive years), Carlton Trail Jamboree, Westerner Days Molson Stage as well as Winterfest.

Tune in for this NSAI Toronto Chapter Songwriters Special featuring three talented singer-songwriters. My featured guests are Shaun Devlin, Les Holmes and Paul Malysa. They'll each talk about their approach to songwriting and share one of their songs. This is the first in a series of these specials. Whether you're a songwriter wanting to learn more about the craft or a music fan who enjoys hearing how songs are written, this show will be one you won't want to miss. The NSAI's motto is "It all begins with a song." Check out this great organization online at www.nsaitoronto.com.

DON MURDOCK first starting playing guitar as a young teen and played a lot in his twenties, mostly performing the old favourites. Ten years ago, he helped form a band and together they played many charity gigs and fundrasiers. All the time though, Don wanted to write songs and create his

own unique sound. One of the first he wrote was Highway of Heroes.  He wrote it to honour the memory of his mother who lost a brother in WW2. Since then, Don has continued to write and has recently recorded two new songs in Nashville. Look Into Your Eyes and Train Song will be included on an upcoming EP. Don's sound is pure Country and his songwriting is heartfelt and honest.

In September 2011, Ontario Country artist MARSHALL DANE was one of only 8 artists to be selected from a national list of applicants to perform at the Canadian Country Music Awards New Artist Showcase. He's riding high on the success of his energetic stage shows and his album Running Stop Signs produced by Brian Allen. The CD includes the songs Love and Alcohol, Bad Choices, and About Last Light. Marshall has had the chance to perform on stage over the last couple of years with Doc Walker, Emerson Drive and Aaron Pritchett. Currently, he's busy performing and spending time writing & recording in the studio for a new album to be released in 2012.

Ontario Country artist Tonya Kennedy - originally from St. John's, Newfoundland - has just released a brand new single Fallin' For You to radio from her forthcoming 2nd CD. It's the follow-up to her debut album Lucky I Lost You. Both projects have been produced by J. Richard Hutt at Cedartree Recording Studio in Kitchener, Ontario. Earlier in 2011, Tonya was nominated for two East Coast Music Awards - one for Country Recording and one for Rising Star. She`s showcased her songwriting on co-writes with well-known artists and writers like Jamie Warren & Sean Hogan. Tune in as Tonya talks about her new album, latest career highlights and more.

Eddie Money was born Edward Joseph Mahoney in Brooklyn, New York. Although he dreamed of being a musician, after he finished high school, Eddie decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer. In 1968, after serving as a New York City Police Officer for two years, Money (he changed his surname in 1976) put his law enforcement career on hold to pursue music. Fans immediately fell in love with his sound, and his 1977 debut album, which went double platinum, featured hits like Baby Hold Onand Two Tickets to Paradise.  He followed the success of his debut album with a stream of Top 40 hits & videos. In 1986, Eddie released Can’t Hold Back which featured the classic, Grammy-Nominated duet with Ronnie Spector, Take Me Home Tonight. The album went platinum and also featured the hit I Wanna Go Back. Currently, he's released a new single (and video) One More Soldier Coming Home with the song's proceeds going to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund & is beginning a Jingle Bell Rock tour with Mickey Thomas (Starship) and Lou Gramm (the voice of Foreigner). He's also re-recorded Two Tickets To Paradise with Vince Gill adding his vocals. Eddie Money is heading to Nashville soon to do some more recording.