Canada's Tim Taylor has enjoyed a very successful career in country music both as a performer and as a hit songwriter. His performing days resulted in several major awards including four CCMA Duo of the Year awards with Anita Perras, and three JUNO nominations as a male vocalist. His songwriting honors include two CCMA Song of the Year Awards ('One Smokey Rose' and 'Ten Million Teardrops'), CCMA Independent Song Of the Year ('She’s Getting Serious'), and the 2008 BCCMA Song of the Year award for 'Done You Wrong' as performed by Aaron Pritchett. Tim moved to Nashville in the mid-nineties to concentrate on songwriting. That move has led to working with many top American writers along with a large number of new and established recording artists. In the past fifteen years he has managed to build his Cavalcade Of Hits song catalog to over 1000 titles, with about 200 of them being cut.

Saskatchewan's Jasmine Paige is a 17 year old country singer on the rise. From karaoke to singing the national anthem, to musical theatre and classical voice lessons, her incredible vocal range and depth have progressed rapidly into a growing music career. She was “discovered” at a New Year’s Eve party in Scottsdale, Arizona in December 2008. That led to a two song performance at a local country music festival(“Hawgarama”) near Regina, Saskatchewan. She was “re-discovered” at that event by a music industry executive with ties to Nashville, Tennessee. Eight months later—- she recorded her debut tracks at Sonic Eden Studios, in Nashville, with veteran producer/song writer, Mark Oliverius. Jasmine’s debut self-titled CD contains 5 tracks ranging from traditional to contemporary country. She was recently on the cover of Saskatchewan's Arriva Magazine with a featured interviewed on her inside the publication. Tune in and get to know Jasmine Paige and hear some tracks from her new self-titled CD available at MusicMax.ca.

Garrett Walker's mom and dad were both singers and musicians. When he was a very young child they would often take him to gigs with them. He'd hang out in the back room and listen to the show - breathing in the music like air. After the break up of his parents at age 8, his life changed forever, and he uses his songs to paint the pictures of his journey since - songs about love and pain, hope and faith, and always about reality. Garrett's goal is to use his talent for all the right reasons. And talent he has - you'll hear it in the songs he writes and sings. From the heartfelt 'Wasn't Done Loving You" to the fun and cool vibe of "Leave My Guitar Alone", you will be moved and entertained. This talented singer/songwriter is making his dreams happen in Nashville and will talk to us all about his music career, his songwriting and much more. Don't miss this special Sunday afternoon edition featuring 3 of Garrett's songs.

Country Music artist Charlie Major shot up the country charts many times in the 1990s with hits like "I'm Gonna Drive You Out Of My Mind" & "I'm Somebody". Six songs from Charlie's debut album "The Other Side" went to #1 on the Canadian Country Music charts. He's also well-awarded - 3 Junos & 7 Canadian Country Music Awards. His lyrics champion the Blue Collar Hero in a manner that resonates of Springsteen, and other roots rock legends, but it is in the country music format that Charlie finds his home. His most recent CD "Shadows And Light" is one of his most riveting and heartfelt albums to date. He wrote all 11 tracks and co-produced the project with Jason Barry. It features a duet with Canadian Rock Legend Kim Mitchell called "Young At Heart". Tune in to catch up with Charlie and hear some of his best songs.

Country artist Rayla Ray was born and raised in Gatesville, Texas. As a little girl, she sang with her father who wrote and performed country music & was also a DJ at the local Country station. Over the years, Rayla has competed in and won many local and national talent contests. She has performed at the Ft. Worth Stockyards, the Cotton Bowl & Nascar Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. When she sings, there is no mistaking her deep Country roots. Her biggest musical influences are her Dad and artists Patsy Cline, Reba and Gretchen Wilson. Tune in to hear Rayla talk about her music career and to hear a couple of her songs.

Christian Country group Hinson Revival makes music to touch your heart and inspire you. The trio is made up of Rod Burton, Eric Hinson & April Hinson. Their great songs 'The Lighthouse' and 'Hallelujah Meeting' are sure to move you with their powerful messages. Hinson Revival is proud to be an important part of the Branson Gospel Music Convention - along with many other Christian artists - running June 28th through July 2nd. Tune in to hear how the trio started and all the latest news. The show will also feature two of the group's songs.

In Memory of Dianna Paul Dianna passed away on July 1, 2014. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dianna Paul is a Country singer/songwriter who gets her intense energy from her mother, her proud heritage from her father and the derivation of her life and songs from her faith. She can get things rocking with Daughter Of A Southern Man and touch your heart with I Am Not The One or her latest song Rose. Now calling Nashville home, Dianna is excited to be releasing her first CD Why Do Angels Cry later this month. I'll talk with Dianna about her music career, her new CD and she'll share a couple of her songs with us on this special Sunday edition. Originally broadcast March 14, 2010.

Northern Ontario's Larry Berrio began playing acoustic guitar at the age of 15. One of his big musical influences at that time was Country supergroup Alabama. Eventually he made a living as a graphic artist, becoming a much-in-demand sign painter, and an expert in air brushing fancy artwork on trucks and cars. But music kept calling him and soon he pursued it full-time. Several albums have been released and just last year he opened shows for Brooks & Dunn in Sudbury. Larry's latest CD 'RPM' is creating a buzz and features the theme song to the Global TV Series 'Canada In The Rough' as well as the new single 'Rock Town'.

When Calgary's Katie Love Hess sang at a church talent show at four years old, it was clear to everyone that she had found her calling. As a small girl grew into a big voice, she spent her time singing sweet gospel hymns and R&B classics and, after high school, touring with an a capella band. In 2005, she auditioned for Canadian Idol. Katie’s heartfelt, honey-soaked vocals, stage appeal and connection to the audience was strong enough to earn her a place in the top 42. At the auditions, one of the judges suggested she pursue country music. In 2007, she competed and won the 620 CKRM Big Country Talent Show along with a first prize of a recording session and radio airplay of her debut single “Great Day to Be in Love” (co-written by Carolyn Dawn Johnson). The song’s success led this talented singer/songwriter to start writing and recording songs for a full-length album project. I'll talk with Katie about her music career, her latest projects and play her debut single and her latest one 'I Like It Like That'.

Canadian Doug Folkins is a Celtic Rock singer/songwriter and storyteller (and amateur boxer!). He’s perfectly happy to sing down at the local pub tonight, but he has also set his sights on becoming a fixture on the Festival stage in the very near future. Folkins has spent the last 10 years, writing, playing, and producing his own material. With "Another Last Call", Doug’s fifth album, he returns to his folk rock past. “Calico Girl” and “Park the Car” have already gotten worldwide airplay in Austria, France, Israel, New Zealand, Australia, Germany and The Netherlands (as well as New York and Los Angeles). This worldwide appeal might be a result of Folkins’ ability to blend traditional Celtic influences, country twang, and pop jangle to create a fresh sound that is as comfortable as your favorite pair of jeans.