Missouri's Rickie Lee Tanner does it all when it comes to music: he writes, sings and entertains. He mixes Country and Rock and a whole lot of heart into his songs. He's won talent competitions and opened up shows for big names. Rickie Lee's musical influences include George Strait, Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard plus many of the greats from rock 'n roll. His new CD 'Fast Lane' showcases his voice and solid songwriting skills. Tune in to hear RLT talk about his music career, his songwriting approach and his new CD.

Alberta's Erica Viegas makes music that expresses the joy in life's simple moments and brings beauty to the bittersweet. For over 10 years, she's been singing at festivals and talent competitions all over Western Canada. Her musical influences and favorite artists include Chantal Kreviazuk, Norah Jones and Sarah McLachlan. Erica's debut EP entitled "Where My Heart Goes" features her powerful voice and heartfelt songwriting. A portion of the proceeds from the album will go towards One International Poverty Relief, a school for street children in Mumbai, India where Erica volunteered and was inspired to write the last song “Thank You.” Tune in as this talented singer/songwriter talks about her love of music, her songwriting process and more. You'll hear two of the great songs from her new EP.

Atlanta's Mike Willis is a talented artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years he has shared the stage with Sugarland, John Mayer and Ronnie Milsap. Since moving to Music City, he's seen his songwriting abilities get recognized - receiving the Leon Brettler ASCAP Foundation Award for outstanding songwriter/performer. He has also won in the Country category of the International Songwriters Competition for his heartfelt ballad "Made For You". His latest and fourth EP is entitled "As I Am". I'll talk with Mike about his new CD, his approach to songwriting and lots more. You'll get to hear some of his latest songs.

Ontario's Dawson Reigns has been working the indie circuit in local bars and festivals across the province for the last seven years. His shows capture fans' hearts and ears from start to finish. This talented singer/songwriter has trained under Canadian rock icon Ray Lyell. Dawson's influences include Travis Tritt, Montgomery Gentry & Bon Jovi. One of Canada's top music producers Jason Barry is producing his debut CD to be released this spring. The first single - "If Crazy Wasn't So Beautiful" - is going to introduce Dawson to the top of the Country charts and leave fans wanting more. Tune in for a chance to get to know rising star Dawson Reigns and to hear his hot new radio single.

This will mark Karen's third visit to the show and it's always a fun time. She sings with passion and honesty and entertains on stage like someone who was born to be there. Her video for "Hearts On The Run"' has been shown on CMT. That song is a highlight from her "Every Moment" CD which is all the proof you need to know Vancouver's Karen Lee Batten is a star on the rise. Tune in as this talented singer/songwriter talks about her music career, her current projects and debuts her brand new radio single "Between Goodbye And Gone" from her upcoming album.

Born in Ontario and raised in Alberta, Marlee Scott's musical path began when she was 8 years old and spotted a pink electric guitar. Her exposure to Country Music came in a unique way. Her mother drove her to various activities and the only radio station that came in clear was a Country station! Marlee took a liking to it right away. Fast forward: In 2006, she released her debut album and moved to Music City shortly after that to pursue her dream. At just 23 years of age, Marlee has just released her brand new self-titled CD featuring the hit single 'Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow'. Tune in as this talented singer-songwriter talks about her start in music and her new CD. She'll share a couple of great songs from it.

Shane Chisholm's country crooning can be dated back to a time when his mother put him on stage with his two siblings singing Country Classics in three part harmony. Shane commanded the bass lines with his deep and rich *two year old* voice. Growing up in a rural area outside of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Shane found ways of expressing his creativity by singing and writing about future heart breaks. Shane has toured Canada with his own band as well as performing as a bassist and backup singer for many of Canada’s biggest Country Stars including Aaron Lines, Gil Grand, Aaron Pritchett & Steve Fox. Shane has been nominated for CCMA bass player of the year in 2003, 2004 & 2007. On the line from Alberta where he now calls home, Shane will talk about his music career and share a couple of his great songs with us.

Ashley Thomas grew up in Texas and California and now calls Nashville her home. This talented singer/songwriter started singing in church and hasn't stopped since. And Country Music is thankful for that! Her voice and songs will draw you in and hold you by the heart. Ashley's musical influences include Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline & Bonnie Raitt. Performing live is her passion. Ashley is here to talk about her music career and her brand new EP 'Both Of Me' which is now available on iTunes. She'll also share a couple of the great songs from it - one of them is co-written with Canada's Tim Taylor!

To hear Julie Forester sing is to hear emotion come to life. This talented Nashville singer/songwriter will captivate you with the songs she writes and the way she sings them. If that isn't enough talent, she has also starred as the late great Eva Cassidy in a stage production about her life. The show was performed at London's Piccadilly Theatre. Julie's 5 Song EP entitled 'Dance With Me' showcases her writing and powerful voice on songs like 'They Danced' & 'Alive'. Julie's here to talk about her music career and share some of her music with us.

Alberta's Gord Bamford can write and sing Country Music with the best of them. In 2008 he won the Canadian Country Music Association's award for Top New Male Talent of the Year. He has opened shows for George Strait, Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn. Gord's latest CD "Honkytonks And Heartaches" features the hits 'Blame It On That Red Dress', 'Postcard From Pasadena' & 'Little Guy'. You've heard him on the radio and seen him on CMT - now tune in as Gord shares some great stories and music with us.