On Todays Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest Jessica Lavallee, Born on the northern reaches of Newfoundland and Labrador, Jessica Lavallee was raised in the remote village  on the lower north shore of Quebec, an area unique to the province due to its proximity to Newfoundland and Labrador, and Canada's east coast. 

Jessica's love and natural ear for music began when she was just two years old while listening to her father - also a musician - play the guitar, fiddle, accordion, and harmonica. Jessica made her debut at six years old with her father's band, playing in a local festival in Labrador close to home. Influenced by many music styles like; classic country, Irish, Blues and Southern Rock she blends them with her unique, powerful voice and sings stories that stay true to her roots. 

A graduate of the Music Industry and Performance program at the College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, NL, Jessica was twice featured on Canadian Idol and made top ten on Country Music Television's Karaoke Star. For the past few years Jessica has played in local clubs and festivals around the 1000 Islands, busy writing and performing music whenever she has the opportunity.

Check out Jessica's New Single Here - https://open.spotify.com/track/3zVKLBbGdtEUiUO1Hene4O?si=7e68ed441f1d4092

check out Jessica's Website - www.jessicalavallee.com

Check out my songs, and socials Here - www.timalbertsonmusic.ca

On Today's Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest Nicole Rayy! Four-time CMA Ontario nominee Nicole Rayy has been writing her own songs since she was a teenager, and her talent launched her into the Canadian Country music scene in 2012 with the release of her debut EP “Only Everything”. But it was her second album, “Dig,” that really solidified her as a force to be reckoned with within the Canadian country scene.  

Soon after she found herself playing festivals like The Calgary Stampede, Dauphin’s Countryfest, Manitoulin CountryFest – and opening up for country music powerhouses like Aaron Pritchett and Brett Kissel. She’s even had the experience of performing at the World Music Festival in Shanghai, China, for four years in a row (2015-2018), proving to be a hit among Shanghai’s enthusiastic crowds.   Her latest single, House of Cards released Everrywhere Friday January 21st and already has surpassed 3000 streams on Spotify, hoping it reaches the same heights as her single just before this, Feels like Yesterday, which is nearing Half a Million Streams!

Nicole's Website - www.nicolerayy.com

Tim's Website - www.timalbertsonmsuic.ca

On Todays Podcast We Have My Incredible Guest from Athens Ontario, Mrs. Mary Rae Knapp however you probably know her best as “The Godmother Of Canadian Country Music” 

She has a new book out called : Memoirs of the Godmother Of Canadian Country Music, Johnny Reid changed my life which is available on Amazon. We will talk about it today as well as introduce you to my very good friend Mary Rae!

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Burlington, Ontario, Canada country pop singer/songwriter Hayley Verrall is a fresh young artist who has quietly but quickly been edging her way into the Canadian country music community over the past couple years with her roots and contemporary inspired original music.

Hayley has been honoured to present her original music opening shows for, working with and alongside other iconic Canadian musicians. About songwriting Hayley says:

“While our musical journeys are all at different points and our original music may differ in style, as musicians I think we share the same inspirations. Our music comes out of our day, from whatever we are doing at the time. We write music about ourselves, our experiences, and the experiences of our friends, family and those we meet. We are always on the lookout for a good story that says who we are but which also feels like it could be someone else’s story, too. We write about life, love and the world, and hope that people will be inspired or encouraged if they are going through the same things.”

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Today, I hope you have your pens and paper ready because its our guest is THE program director for CBC Music channels including SiriusXM CBC Country on channel 171, or #1 on my presaves in my truck. 

Julian has had his influence in the industry since being hired first in his class in 1983 from Humber College, ironically enough the same day Regan was shot. He been a Radio Host, as well as Promoter for A&M as well as True North Records. And for the last 13 years has been programmer at CBC. Today we get to pick the brain of one of the biggest influences in the Canadian Country Music industry.

Today, We talk to Alberta's Own, Kadooh. After over a decade in the music business known as the guitarist and backing vocalist of the INCREDIBLE rock band State of Shock, Kadooh took to music looking at a new path, crossing into the country genre and stepping into front and center stage as a solo artist. Now Kadooh has been in the country genre since 2018, but his musical influences expand well into the classics like the great Charley Pride and Conway Twitty, and as a guitarist wore out Garth Brooks, John Micheal Montgomery and Brooks and Dunn records again and again. 

In 2018, his very first year, Kadooh won his very first country music award earning the Ray McAuley Horizon Award at the BCCMA's. Continue to 2019 where he released his self titled EP and went back to BCCMA's and picked up Video of the Year for Somethin to Roll on.

Now, Kadooh has released a new track entitled Rattlesnake bite, extremely catchy, a completely new sound in my opinion, i cant think of another song that it reminds me of in todays country music genre. The single has is now on all major streaming platforms, radio stations around the country can request this single, its on SiriusXM AND, is becoming one of the LATEST TikTok Trends. Did I also mention he's been working hand in hand with Chad Kroger and Jeff Johnson???? Only Two Pioneers of Canadian Music in GENERAL!

When you think of Reba, Martina Mcbride, Trisha Yearwood, Carrie Underwood and Tenille Townes, they all have something incredibly in common with todays artist. Their voices truly unique. 

On Todays Episode We have Award winning country singer/songwriter Deborah Lynn. Now Deb was born and raised in Stirling Ontario. Country roots with musical influences in folk and classic rock paired with her incredible vocal talent consistently leave audiences wanting to hear more. Deborah Lynn has been singing and playing guitar since she was young. After college she started a small business in Toronto and entrepreneurship did not leave much time for music but her first trip to Nashville in 2018 sparked her love for country music again. Deborah was lucky enough to play the songwriter's open mic at the iconic Bluebird Café and joined the house band on stage for a couple songs at the famed Tootsies on Broadway. 

Proud CCMA and CMAO member Deborah Lynn released her debut single April 17th, 2020 called Revive a Ghost. It quickly rose to Number 1 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown. Deborah Lynn was honored to be a performer at the 2020 Breezeway awards show where she was nominated for 4 awards including entertainer of the year.

On Todays Episode We talk with a man who could just be the next name in Outlaw Country. 

Scott Owens desire to entertain and contribute to a good time is the driving force behind an upbeat and energetic live show. If he is on a stage it is because he is there for YOU. Growing up on a farm in Joyceville SHOUT OUT JOYCEVILLE! he always enjoyed singing along with songs like anyone else, but picked up the guitar at the tail end of high school. He turned the corner and began taking music more serious after a few open mic nights at the Brass Pub, landing his Saturday night residency that he had there for four plus years before the pandemic. 

Scott released his first self titled EP in 2019, as well as follow up singles "Flight Risk", "Loud & Liquored" and "I Never Wrote You a Song" in 2020 (all available through major streaming services).

This Week On The The Podcast We have Mr. DAVID BOYD JANES!

So full disclosure everyone, I not only come into this episode as an artist, but as a huge fan of my guest this week. You can almost pick ANY country music competition in 2019 and this man took home the prize. Havelock, Cobourg, Boots and Hearts the list goes on!  Today we get to pick inside his brain and share some insight from behind the stage.

We talk upbringings, Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, Warner Music, As well as dig deep in Dave's mentality towards music.

it is no doubt that Dave is very passionate about his music, and as he says himself, He's nowhere near done yet!

NEXT WEEK: BRIAN JOHN HARWOOD