Friday October 4th, 2020

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This Sunday (October 4th, 2020) the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) https://cmaontario.ca/2020-awards/  is taking place in London but with a different look because of  the  COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/  and hosted by CMAO winner Jason McCoy https://www.jasonmccoy.com  of the Road Hammers https://www.theroadhammers.com  .  This year instead of the big event taking place in an inside venue it will be held at the Raceway at Western Fair District  http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/raceway as a drive in at 7pm.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with the President  of the CMAOs Steve Kassay  https://tinyurl.com/y44maxvy  about the changes for the award show , if tickets are still available , who will be performing  and who are the nominees including Meghan Patrick ,The Reklaws.,  James Barker Band, Tim Hicks and Tebey .

Thursday October 1st, 2020

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There’s some good news happening this week for Toronto Country Artist David Boyd Janes   https://www.davidboydjanes.com  .  This Sunday (October 3rd,2020) he’s nominated for The Rising Star Award for the Country Music Association of Ontario Award  https://tinyurl.com/y5tu5kjs  and he’s released a new single “Couldn’t Hurt”  https://tinyurl.com/yyvhkxv4.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with DBJ about his recent success, signing with Warner music Canada https://tinyurl.com/y4jh3vux  , his plans for this Sundays CMAO’s and the story behind his latest single “Couldn’t Hurt”.

Wednesday October 1st, 2020

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The music showcase that celebrates Canadian indie women artists and helped launched the careers of  Grammy winner Nelly Furtado , Juno winners and nominees Jully Black, Melanie Fiona, Melanie Durrant, Michie Mee  and Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty , Honey Jam  http://honeyjam.com  returns tomorrow (Thursday October 1st,2020)  at Toronto’s legendary music venue The El Mocambo  https://elmocambo.com  but with a different look for their 25th anniversary because of the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/ .   Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with founder Ebonnie Rowe   https://tinyurl.com/yxwgcne7  about the history behind the music showcase, how the event had to adapt to the Covid 19 pandemic, who will be performing at this years showcase http://honeyjam.com/artists/#artists and how you can see Honey Jam for free and virtual  through nugs.tv   https://nugs.tv/free/?showID=408  at 8pm. 

Tuesday September 29th, 2020

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Canada’s premier a cappella event SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival returns today (September 29-October 4th)  for its 9th season.  The festival features an array of musical styles performed by a wide range of popular performers, as well as educational workshops facilitated by acclaimed industry experts will have a new look and virtual location on live because of the  COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/ .  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with General Manager   JM Erlendson  https://tinyurl.com/y6fscfn5  about the history behind the festival, it’s new virtual look, and how it will be interactive with workshops and two theme  concerts Sing In Concert Primetime & Sing In Concert Throwback. 

(SING 2020 Trailer https://tinyurl.com/y2co4rel )

Monday September 28th, 2020

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This Canadian  artist  combines heartland rock & roll, electrified Americana, blue-eyed soul, R&B, and Beatles-inspired pop to create a sound that’s uniquely his own.  Rolling Stone  has dubbed him “a modern-day guitar hero” and he was also voted by readers of Music Radar as one of the top 10 rock guitarists of the year.  He’s released a new single and plans to record a future album.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media  rudyblairmedia.com  speaks with guitar virtuoso “Ariel Posen”  https://www.arielposen.com  on how the COVID-19 pandemic  https://tinyurl.com/  has effected his career,  how the love of music and the guitar began, his pat releases, his style go songwriting, working with some of  of the industries best performers , if there are plans on virtual performances , what to expect from his future album and the story behind his latest single “Coming Back”   https://tinyurl.com/y29zpmxs  .

Friday September 25th, 2020

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The Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)  https://ccma.org  2020 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   nominee 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 )