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LANE TURNER of Nashville, TN will be joining the lineup at Cowboys Roadhouse on Dec 20th. In 2004 Lane was signed to Warner Brothers Music, and in 2008 was runner up of the Next GAC Star. Lane continues to work with Bob Dolye at Major Bob, and is currently the frontman for “Western Underground”, the touring band for the late Chris Ledoux. http://laneturnermusic.com/home
The line up for Countryfest 2014 has been announced! In addition to BLAKE SHELTON, the headliners are: NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, THE BAND PERRY, and RASCAL FLATTS. You’ll also get to hear from Blackjack Billy, Jordan McIntosh, Lee Brice, Brett Kissel, Aaron Pritchett, The Mavericks, Deric Ruttan, Jaida Dreyer and The Kentucky Headhunters! Tickets go on sale Nov 18 at 9am.
Calling all Manitoba Country Music Artists!
The Manitoba Country Music Association (“MCMA”) is running a contest in tandem with the Canadian Country Music Association (“CCMA”) for your chance to win a once in a lifetime opportunity to play alongside Canada’s Country Music greats this September 7 at Jiffy Lube FanFest (“FanFest”) in Edmonton, Alberta as part of Country Music Week!
How it works:
Each province has been asked to select one Country Music Artist/Act (“Act”) to represent that province in the “2013 Jiffy Lube FanFest Performance Contest” (“National Contest”).
When all ten provincial Acts from across Canada are chosen for the National Contest, these Acts would be highlighted on a Facebook poll on the CCMA Facebook page and the public would be encouraged to vote on who they want to see perform at the FanFest this year. These ten Acts must abide by the “2013 Jiffy Lube FanFest Performance CCMA Contest – OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES AND REGULATIONS” – available here. This National Contest will open on July 29, 2013 and close on August 5, 2013. The winner will be announced on August 9, 2013.
Acts who are interested in representing Manitoba on this National Contest are required to email their submission (submission requirements below) to the MCMA at manitobacma@gmail.com by July 10, 2013.
Submission Requirements (to be emailed to the MCMA)
Your submissions will be juried by the MCMA and one successful Act will be selected to move on to the National Contest for their chance to win a performance spot at the Jiffy Lube FanFest during Country Music Week in Edmonton, Alberta on September 7.
What the National Contest winner receives:
There is only one (1) prize awarded, which goes to the Winner. The prize consists of:
Note: In the case that the winner is a duo or band, the CCMA will review the prize package on a case by case basis
Congratulations to our Bryce Pallister CD Release ticket winners : Kristina Hacault, Nanci Dagg, and Everett Tremeer.
Thank you to Bryce Pallister and team for offering up the tickets to our members and allowing us to have a bonus draw.
Check out the MCMA on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/manitobacma) for info on how you can win tickets to see the Tennessee 3 May 10th at Cowboys!
Bryce Pallister returns to the forefront of the country music scene starting with the release of his single “One of These Days” at Canadian Country radio today.
Album Down Dusty Roads Set for Release June 2013. Check out “One of These Days” on iTunes http://smarturl.it/bryce-ootd
CALLING ALL CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ARTISTS!
New CCMA Discovery Program Launched
The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the introduction of the CCMA Discovery Program. This exciting new initiative was created by the CCMA as part of its current mandate to educate and support Canadian country music artists in pursuit of a career in country music.
This new CCMA Discovery Program will replace the traditional CCMA New Artist showcase program effective immediately.
The CCMA Discovery Program includes the following opportunities in 2013 for six (6) jury-selected Canadian acts:
1. Music Industry Discovery Week
2. Mentorship Program
3. Country Music Week Discovery Showcase
4. CCMA Discovery Award Program
Music Industry Discovery Week: The six (6) selected acts will be flown to Toronto for a week (June 16 to 21) to discover more about the music business and artist development through a wide range of opportunities.
Plans for these five intensive days include: industry-led information sessions, branding and media training, media interviews, and the opportunity to perform at a private industry showcase.
Mentorship Program: The CCMA will be linking each selected act with an established Canadian act for mentorship purposes. This program will officially start following the Music Industry Discovery Week and continue through Country Music Week in Edmonton.
Country Music Week Discovery Showcase: Taking the traditional CCMA New Artist Showcase spot on the Thursday night schedule during Country Music Week, this three hour show will put the spotlight on the six selected acts. With a full concert production, backed by a house band, each act will have the opportunity to perform in front of the music industry and fans alike.
CCMA Discovery Award Winner: During Country Music Week, one exceptional CCMA Discovery Program act will be selected by an industry jury to receive the “CCMA Discovery Award” at the CCMA Gala Dinner & Awards. The CCMA Discovery Award winner will also receive music video funding (courtesy of CMT), a Masterbilt acoustic guitar (courtesy of Epiphone Guitars), cash (courtesy of galaxie), and other industry
related prizing.
Further information regarding the CCMA Discovery Program is available online at www.ccma.org/discovery/index.cfm. The deadline for submissions to the CCMA Discovery Program 2013 is Monday, April 22.
For more information:
Alannah Cruickshank
Canadian Country Music Association
(p) 416-947-1331 Ext: 214
(e) acruickshank@ccma.org
Building Bridges: To Nashville and Back
Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 5:30pm
Featuring Marc-Allen Barnette, Nashville-based songwriter/producer
LocationManitoba Music Resource Centre
Address1-376 Donald St., Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manitoba Music Member $10.00 NonMember $20.00
Over the years, countless songwriters, artists, and musicians have flocked to Music City. Many arrive ill-prepared, not knowing what to do or expect or to target when they are there, and not understanding the importance of building in their own community before and after. This workshop will focus on four distinct elements within the music industry: creation of the song, presentation of the song, networking, and business. In each category, Marc will show by doing, diagramming, and explaining the craft of music and the business to help you and your songs stand out.
About Marc-Allen Barnette
A professional songwriter, artist, and teacher based out of Nashville, Marc has had songs recorded by Grammy Award Winner Shelby Lynne; hit artists like John Berry, and country legends like David Ball. His song, “Too Much Blood in My Alcohol Level” charted in the first part of this decade.
As a performer, he has appeared in concert with such artists as the Charlie Daniels Band, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, and Garth Brooks. A 25 year member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International, Marc has mentored hundreds of artists and writers, and has participated in Tin Pan South Festival’s ‘Spring Training’ program and was among the developers of the their famous ‘Songposium’ weekly series of fall songwriting and music business classes.
Songwriter Mentor Sessions
Marc will also be holding one-on-one songwriting sessions with local songwriters on the afternoons of January 22 and 23 in one-hour time slots. Potential applicants are encouraged to bring a partially completed composition as a starting point.
Please note: You must be registered for the workshop and be a Manitoba Music member in order to take part in the songwriting mentor sessions.
If you wish to have a chance to work on a song with a seasoned pro, please provide a link to your Manitoba Music profile (updated with current music, bio, etc) to roland@manitobamusic.com.
REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOP ONLINE
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact:
Roland Deschambault, Training Coordinator Manitoba Music
P: 204.975.5188
E: roland@manitobamusic.com
