Friday September 25th, 2020

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The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)  https://ccma.org    2020 CCMA Awards presented by TD will air on Global and stream live on the Global TV App this Sunday September 27 at 9pm E.T./P.T (The show will also broadcast on Corus radio stations Country 105 (Calgary), CISN Country 103.9 (Edmonton), and Country 104 (London/Woodstock). The big event will have a different look because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/  as this year the CCMA’s will not only be virtual but also have two locations, Ontario and Nashville.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with CCMA President Tracy Martin and Executive Producer Claire Adams about this years broadcast, some surprises and firsts for the CCMA’s and who are the big nominees and performers including  Tenille Townes , Brett Kissel, The Reklaws, Dean Brody ,Dallas Smith  & Tim McGraw.

(2020 CCMA Awards | Sunday September 27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3onGLXYifV0 )

Thursday September 24th, 2020

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Canadian Country music superstar Tim Hicks  https://www.timhicksmusic.com  has accuracy had some great luck during the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/ .   Not only has he released a new EP “Wreck This” but his single “No Truck Song” https://tinyurl.com/y6orkrn9   went number 1, another single “What A Song Should Do” https://tinyurl.com/y2ef2xv8  was just certified GOLD, received two nominated for the 2020 Canadian Country Music Association Awards (Songwriter of the Year & Video of the Year)  https://ccma.org/contact/  and also 4 nominations for the Country Music Association of Ontario  https://tinyurl.com/y5tu5kjs  .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Hicks about dealing with the pandemic, his nominations in the CCMAs and CMAO’s , his upcoming concerts, advice on dealing with the pandemic and the music behind his latest EP Wreck This including  the single No Truck Song.

Tuesday September 22nd, 2020

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It’s billed as Canada’s largest drive-in concert experience  featuring some of the biggest rock acts from the great white north including Juno Award winners The Trews  http://www.thetrewsmusic.com and one of the most influential bands in music who are also celebrating their 20th anniversary ,Silverstein http://www.silversteinmusic.com kicking off this Friday September 25th, 2020 8th at The Ancaster Fairgrounds (630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville)  https://ancasterfair.ca .    Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with series founder Rian Malloch  https://twitter.com/burlyrianfrom Skyware Eyes Collaborative  https://www.facebook.com/skwareeyes/  on how to get tickets for the family music fun filled and social distancing concert series “Live At The Drive In “  https://www.atthedrivein.ca  . 

Wednesday September 23rd, 2020

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Canadian Pop Country recording artist Nichole Rayy  https://nicolerayy.com   is releasing her new music video “Broken Boys”  https://tinyurl.com/yxtshk64  today (Wednesday September 23rd, 2020.   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with this years  CMA Ontario’s Female Artist of the Year  https://cmaontario.ca   about  dealing with the  COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/  ,her thoughts on the discussion of racism, how she’s become an advocate for women empowerment as her single “All Woman” https://tinyurl.com/yy87eron  represents that, Her Facebook live talk show “All Woman Music”  https://tinyurl.com/y32qyevr  if she will be involved in future live performances, will she be involved with this Sundays  Canadian Country Music Awards https://ccma.org  and the story behind her latest single Broken Boys.

Tuesday September 22nd, 2020

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There’s a new music initiative showcasing top artists and emerging performers through interactive programming that includes exclusive content, socially distanced fan experiences and live events with the partnership between  SCENE(Cineplex) https://www.scene.ca/en-ca/  , Universal Music Canada  http://www.umusic.ca  and The Rec Room Toronto  https://tinyurl.com/y3bk7kkn  .  It launched recently with the Juno award winning group The Beaches as the programs 1st performers.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Susan LeBlanc ( Senior Manager, Acquisition & Brand Marketing, SCENE at Cineplex) about this new music experience  SCENE Music  https://tinyurl.com/y6sajzl2  and what future performances fans can expect.

(The Beaches – Late Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRmq-LnhE2Q )

Monday September 21, 2020

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One of Canada’s most prestigious music awards, celebrating some of this nations best album releases as chosen by music critics, “The Polaris Music Prize 2020”  https://polarismusicprize.ca   will be presented tonight at 8pm and broadcast on CBC Gem  https://tinyurl.com/y26pgckn  , CBC Music’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages   https://www.cbc.ca/music/events/polaris   and around the globe at cbcmusic.ca/polaris  , but with a different look and presentation because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/    .  Rudy Blair  Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Executive Director  “Claire Dagenais” about what the new presentation will look like, some of the surprises that will happen during tonights broadcast, how the winner is chosen and who are some of this years nominees where the winner will receive 50 thousand dollars.

(witch prophet  https://tinyurl.com/y3nbh3wf  )

Thursday September 17th, 2020

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This Friday (September 18th, 2020) a drive in music festival  celebrating music from the 90’s  by several of Canada’s best tribute bands (  From the Hip (Tragically Hip), 5 Against 1 (Pearl Jam), Monkey Wrench (Foo Fighters), Nirvana Tribute ) is taking place at the Markham Fairgrounds (10801 McCowan Road)  to help raise funds and awareness for  Hospital for Sick Children  https://www.sickkids.ca  and the Herbie Fund  http://www.herbiefund.com  .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Andrew Muia of From The Hip  about  Saved By The Grunge 90’s Rock Drive In Music Festival Benefit Concert  (Ticket info  https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/30412/  )

Friday September 18th, 2020

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The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival   https://tiff.net is in full swing (running from  September 10–19).  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/   there’s a different look for the festival as it has adopted a mix of physical screenings, drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks. This year’s selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, as well as interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers.  One of the last films premiering at TIFF is a documentary about women EDM DJ’s and their struggles and triumphs can be seen  at the nOLG Play Stage at Ontario Place on Saturday, September 19,2020 ( followed by a live performance set with Top 100 DJ/Producer REZZ, one of the main subjects of the film).  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com speaks with  Taj Critchlow  https://www.facebook.com/taj.critchlow  co founder of the Toronto-based production company that specializes in the creation of cutting edge music videos, commercials, branded content, documentaries and films , FELA https://fela.tv  (co-founder Director X) about his organization, working with mega stars including Grammy winner Drake and the story behind the TIFF documentary “Underplayed “  https://www.tiff.net/events/underplayed-event  .  

(UNDERPLAYED Trailer | TIFF 2020  https://tinyurl.com/y3l8a3xr  )

Wednesday September 16th, 2020

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The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival   https://tiff.net is in full swing (running from  September 10–19).  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/   there’s a different look for the festival as it has adopted a mix of physical screenings, drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks. This year’s selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, as well as interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers.  One of the Short films that premiered at Tiff is a documentary is about  recovering familial history, healing inherited pain, and understanding that love comes in many forms.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with Director, Producer  and award winner Tiffany Hsiung   https://www.instagram.com/tiffstery/?hl=en  about her very personal film… Sing Me a Lullaby  https://2020.tiffr.com/shows/sing-me-a-lullaby .

(SING ME A LULLABY Trailer | TIFF 2020  https://tinyurl.com/y4evsjwg )

Tuesday September 15th, 2020

The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival   https://tiff.net is in full swing (running from  September 10–19).  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/   there’s a different look for the festival as it has adopted a mix of physical screenings, drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks. This year’s selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, as well as interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers. One of the big premiers is a drama about an Indigenous teen struggling to take care of his keep his dysfunctional family but starts seeing strange things including talking ravens, doppelgängers & skin monsters.  Not only does it premier tonight (Tuesday September 15th, 2020) at TIFF Bell Lightbox,(virtual screening is Sept. 16)  but also the series will premiere Wednesday, October 7 at 9 p.m. on CBC  https://tinyurl.com/yyq67png  and the free CBC Gem streaming service.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media rudyblairmedia.com  spoke with the author Eden Robinson  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/authors/25830/eden-robinson  recently at CBC’s Up Fronts about her series…Trickster https://www.cbc.ca/mediacentre/program/trickster  .  

(Trickster | Official Trailer  https://tinyurl.com/y56jrqh4  )