 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| |
| |
| |
10178 - 106 Street
Edmonton, AB
Canada, T5J 1H4
Phone: 780-951-4564
Fax: 780-423-2844
Email |
 |
|

2012 Global Country Star Search preliminaries will take place in May, 2012 - details and forms will be posted in early spring..
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
2011 Global Country Star Search winner declared: June 14, 2011
We
are pleased to announce that our audience at the 2011 Country Star
Search finals at the Winspear Centre on June 13th, voted Andrew Scott
as their favorite, with Stephanie Poinier declared the runner-up.
Global Country is proud of how well all our finalists did. It was a
tough job for the audience to vote to determine the winner. Also a big thank you to our auditors, Wilde & Company Chartered Accountants, Vegreville, for once again tabulating the ballots.
 Warren Berg of CFCW with 2011 Country Star Search Winner Andrew Scott

Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott was born and raised in Grande
Prairie and now lives in Beaumont. He is
an energetic and captivating singer/songwriter/entertainer. His musicianship is
top notch and his performances are always full of funk, humour, strange
instruments, pterodactyl squawks, grunts, grooves, storytelling and good
ol'fashioned zip zap wit. He and his wife Julie have recently returned from a
few years of living, teaching, and performing in Japan
and France, and
now have their eyes set on becoming a part of Canada's
vibrant musical community.

Stephanie Roinier - runner-up 2011 Concert photos
-------------------------------------------------
Star Search update June 2, 2011
Due
to unexpected personal circumstances, Joe Bauman will not be able to
compete at the Star Search finals at the Winspear Centre on June 13th.
This means that there will only be 4 finalists who will perform with
the band before the audience votes to determine the winner.
Country Star Search Finalists May 14, 2011
Shown in the order they will appear at the final competition. Based on the draw they participated in after the semi-finals.
Tyler Lizotte
Joe Bauman Andrew Scott Fort Vermillion, AB Red Deer, AB Beaumont, AB Stephanie Roinier Jayson Bendera Chicoutimi, Quebec
Kelowna, BC
The
five finalists will perform with the live band at the Global Country
All Star Concert at the Winspear Centre on Monday, June 13th, 2011. The
audience will cast their ballots to determine who they feel should
be the 2011 Global Country Star Search
winner, and the auditor will announce the winner at the end of the
concert. Be part of the excitement in selecting who will represent
Global Country at the North American Country Music Associations
International (NACMAI) competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2012.
Get your tickets as soon as they go on sale on May 24th.
Country Star Search 2011 - Youth, Junior & Over 35 Division Winners May 14th, 2011
Brendan Guy
Leduc, AB
7 - 12 Winner
Brendan Guy is a
twelve year old country/pop singer whose personality lights up the
stage. He has been singing and performing since he was able to walk &
talk. He loves to get up and entertain people, on and off the stage.
Brendan’s love of performing really shines through and captures the
hearts of his audiences.
Brendan is passionate
about giving back to the community and since joining Premiere
Entertainment in November 2010, he has been given this opportunity.,
He has performed at many events such as The World’s Longest Hockey
Game, Educational Aid for the Blind 2011 Fundraising Dinner, Kids
Kottage Radioathon, and A Song for Prya.
In 2010 Brendan
starred as Artful Dodger in the Stageworks Academy of the Performing
Arts’ production of “Oliver”. He hopes to appear in more
Musical Theatre productions in the future.
In addition to
performing, Brendan enjoys quadding, camping and just hanging out
with a good book.
Brendan is pursuing
his dream of becoming a recording artist by continuing to perform and
grow as an artist.
Payton Klassen
Sherwood Park, AB
13 - 17 Winner
Payton
Klassen is an energetic 14 year old country singer / song writer who
lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta. She has been singing ever since she
could talk and loves to play her guitar and perform! Some of her
idols are Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and
Leanne Rhymes.
Payton
has had the privilege to give back to the community by performing
with fellow Pure artists at such events as the World’s Longest
Hockey Game, Kids Kottage Radiothon, Voices for Hope, and A Song for
Pyria. She has also performed at Taste of Edmonton Safeway sponsored
Pancake Breakfasts and the Taste of Leduc as part of the CCMA
endorsed event, Picks & Sticks!
Besides
having recently won the 2011 Global Country Star Search (youth
division), Payton has also competed in Northern Star, and received
2nd place in the 2010 Sherwood Park Talent Quest.
Some
highlights so far have been singing Oh Canada at Rexall Place for an
Oil King’s hockey game and performing on the Rogers Family Stage at
Big Valley Jamboree 2010, and then watching her idol, Martina
McBride, perform on the main stage.
In
addition to music Payton loves to ride horses and hang with her
friends. She also regularly volunteers at a long term care facility.
Payton
is pursuing her dream to become a country recording artist and loves
writing new music that will someday be recorded onto her future
album.
Tommy Mueller
Calgary, AB
Over 35 winner
Triple
Threat Tommy J. Mueller was born July 25th 1975in Prince George B.C.
where he was introduced to Country/ Gospel music by his uncles when
he was 12. He has been in love with music ever since. Tommy found his
calling in Country music and has a great sound, and heartfelt
presence when performing, that draws you in and keeps you glued to
his performance. He has lived in Calgary for the past 11 years and
calls it home.
Tommy
J Mueller has a soft country voice compared to a cross between Tim
Mcgraw and Alan Jackson. He is also a successful actor, landing a
principal star role on the Blackstone TV series as ”Rick Amenakew”,
corrupt band councillor, and also landing work on Heartland
Christmas, High Noon, Wild Roses, Blue Mountain, Santa Baby 2, and 21
Jump Street, which has gained him his ACTRA union membership and a
name in Canadian Film Television.
Tommy
J Mueller also has been working fulltime outside of acting/music as
Director of the First Nations Talent Division
for Alberta’s biggest and best A+Rated Film/Television/Modeling
Talent Agency SilverScreenInc. He released his first single "World
For You", in February 2008 which he had gained great feedback
from fans on myspace and also released his CD single 'YOU' to online
music sites reaching #1 for two weeks in July 2009. He has been
climbing Reverbnation's Calgary Country Artist Charts in one week
went from 65 to 15th overall and continues to climb.
Tommy
will soon be touring North America playing venues all over. With that
old school feel and Tommy J Mueller's charisma, he and his band will
be making their mark in the music industry. So Keep your eyes and
ears open for TJM country.
These
winners will perform with the All Star band at the Global Country All
Star Concert at the Winspear Centre on Monday, June 13th, 2011.
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
Click on the above images to download the Country Star
Search Prizes,
Rules & Regulations, and Entry Form.
(You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the Country Star Search
Brochure, and Entry Form. To download Adobe Reader for free click here.)
|
| |
Country Star Search and Annual Concert at the Winspear Centre This is an exciting search for country music talent. Preliminaries
for this talent search run in the month of May. This Search leads into the Annual
Concert in June where the finalists perform with a live band and the audience
votes by ballot to determine a winner. The winner receives a substantial prize package. In addition the final winner will then fly to Nashville
to experience the sights and sounds, and learn about the business of country music, plus
have the chance to compete in the North American Country Music
Associations International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. ***Country Star Search is geared for artists who are truly seeking a career in "Country Music. “Country” through our contest is defined as Country/Modern, Country/Traditional, Country/Gospel and Country/Bluegrass. This fits in with our mandate "To preserve the history of country music and develop new talent." Our programs are geared towards developing talent of emerging artists in the country music genre. It is important that contestants fit the categories In order to fairly assess the competition and move on to the North American Country Music Associations International competitions.
|
| |
|
| |
- Entry into the Global Country Talent Development Workshop.
- Opportunity to perform on Global
Country Shows & the annual Global Country Concert at the Winspear Centre,
Edmonton, Alberta in 2012.
- Trip to Nashville (Accomodation and transportation) in March 2012 with opportunities to tour various sites
such as Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Old Opry, Ryman, and other
points of interest (at winner's expense).
- Trip to Pigeon Forge (in conjunction
with Nashville Trip) March 2012 to compete in the North American
Country Music Associations International Competitions and attend
various shows in the area.
- Complete
Canadian Country Music Week registration package from the Canadian
Country Music Association. Includes seminars, Songwriter’s Cafe,
New Artist Showcases, Roots
Showcase, and Great Guitar Pull, plus preferred
seating tickets to the CCMA Awards and Post Awards reception during
Country Music Week September 2011.
- E Pack (Vocal mic, Clip, Pouch, Tripod Boom, and Stand with 21 foot Mic Cable) from Sennheiser
- 2 song demo recording at Powersound Recording Studios in Edmonton (must be completed by December 2011).
- $1,000 Prize sponsored by FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record).
- One year membership with Alberta Music Industries Association, which includes membership in the Western Canadian Music Alliance.
- Registration for Western Canadian Music Alliance Conference, October 2011, Whitehorse, Yukon.
|
| |
|
| |
- Opportunity to perform on stage with a
live band at the Winspear Centre during the Global Country Concert.
- One year Global Country mentorship and entry into the Talent Development Workshop.
- Opportunity to enter in the North
American Country Music Associations International (NACMAI) competition
in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and tour of Nashville (at winner's expense)
2012.
- The
winner of the Junior Division will receive an automatic buy into the
Northlands Northern Star Talent Search Junior Division finals that run
July 22-24, 2010, and the winner in the Youth Division, will receive an
automatic buy into the Northern Star Talent Search Youth Division Semi
Finals that run July 25-29, 2011.
|
| |
**New Category** Prize Package over 35 years old |
| |
- Opportunity to perform on stage with a
live band at the Winspear Centre during the Global Country Concert.
- Opportunity to enter in the North
American Country Music Associations International (NACMAI) competition
in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and tour of Nashville (at winner's expense)
2012.
Judges will make their
decision based on vocal ability, performance, star quality, stage
presence, overall talent, and marketability. The judges decision is
final. |
| |
|
| |
Scoring System
10 points - Outstanding
8-9 points - Excellent
6-7 points - Very Good
4-5 points - Good
2-3 points - Average
0-1 point - Below Average |
| |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |

|
 |
 |

|
 |
|
 |
 |
| |
|
|
|
 |
| |
For
information on becoming a sponsor for Country Star Search please visit
our Sponsor Opportunities
page. |
|
|
| |
| May 15th, 2010 |

Christina
Dubinsky
Sherwood
Park, AB |

Sheritta
Kahpeaysewat
Cochin,
SK |

Kasha
Derechy
Edmonton,
AB |

Ivan Daigle
Petiteadiac,
NB |

Kara Wilson
Edmonton,
AB |

Tyler Lizott
Fort
Vermilion, AB |
|
| May 15th, 2010 |

Livy Jeanne
Ardrossan,
AB
|

Daylin
Jorgensen
St
Albert, AB
|
|
| |
|
- ages 13 to 17:
Livy Jeanne is a fifteen year old student from Ardrossan. As a country
music singer/songwriter, Livy has been very successful in competitions
throughout Alberta and BC, including having the distinction of being
named the Comox Valley Idol in 2008, as well as being one of 16
songwriters selected from over 300+ entries in the Calgary Folk Fest
Song writing Competition. In 2009 Livy had the great privilege to be
invited to a private songwriters retreat, where she had the honour to
work with lead singer/guitarist Bill Henderson of Chilliwack, and award
winning songwriters/producers/publishers Ron Irving and Larry Wayne
Clarke. In 2009 Livy had the opportunity to showcase her own songs at
the prestigious Vancouver Island Music Business Conference. She makes a
return appearance in 2010, and has been selected, from
many artists, to be one of only five “featured” artists to
perform.
Livy Jeanne has entertained audiences in both Canada and the US,
including at Edmonton Oil Kings, and Salt Lake City,” Utah
Grizzlies” games, as well as the Shrine Circus, WIN House Empty
Bowls Luncheon, Run for the Cure, The Stollery Hospital, Casa for Kids,
and many more events.
The teenage songwriter has
had the honour of being asked to co-write a song for the Canadian
Mental Health Foundation called "Save Me", as well as "The Circle of
Giving" for the Minerva Foundation.
With a focus on giving back to the community, Livy has performed in
many events for non-profit organizations, including being one of the
artists nominated for the AFP Heart and Soul Philanthropy Award for her
work with 'Soaring with Song' – Creating a World Without Breast
Cancer, held at the Winspear Centre in June of 2009
Livy continues to write her own songs and is currently working on her
first CD, while sharing her gift of song and charting a course towards
becoming a professional Country Music entertainer. |
| |
|
- ages 7 to 12:
Daylin Jorgensen is 12 year old St Albert student. She has been singing
for a little over five years. Recently she purchased her own guitar and
started taking lessons. Daylin is no stranger to competitions, having
competed in Country Vocal Spotlight in 2008, Northern Star Talent
Search, and Futures Fest, where she won first place in the 9-12 musical
theatre competition in 2009. Also in 2009 she was selected as one of
five Edmonton semifinalists for the nationally televised show, Karaoke
Star Jr. She has sung the National Anthem at Edmonton Oil King Games,
and in front of 28,000 fans at an Edmonton Eskimo game. Daylin has
participated in various fundraising events, believing that she
can help give back to the community by sharing her joy of music
and entertainment. Aside from music, Daylin enjoys drama, playing
soccer and volleyball, and swimming.
|
| January 26th, 2010 |
|
Alex Hughes, along with Sean
Sonego, the Youth Division Star Search winner, will be heading to
Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in March to compete in the North
American Country Music Associations International competitions. Olivia
Rose Leaf, the Junior Division winner, is unable to compete this year
but will be competing at NACMAI next year.
The 2010 Country Star Search
preliminary competitions will be held on May 8th. Entries are
now coming in. Anyone wishing to compete should go to the Country Star Search page and get
their entries in. A limited number of entries will be accepted.
|
|
|
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| January
26, 2010 |
|
2009 Global Country Star Search
winner, Alex Hughes, recorded two original demo songs at Powersound
Studios in January, with Scott Greene doing the engineering. The
recording session was part of her prize package for winning the Star
Search competition. Besides having one of the newest recording studios
in town, and offering a full service facility, Powersound Studios owner
Phil Anderson also teaches a full time recording arts program at the
studio.
|
 |
| Phil
Anderson, Scott Green, and Alex Hughes (l to r) |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
|

1st Runner UpKara Wilson
|
Alex Hughes
|
|
| |
|
|

Olivia Rose Leaf
7 to 12 years old
Elk Point, AB |

13 to 17 years old
Edmonton, AB |
|
|
|
| ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| June 16th,
2008 |
|
|
On Monday, June 16, 2008, Global
Country marked the 10th Anniversary of the highly acclaimed Festival of
the Stars at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton. Five finalists in the
2008 Country Star Search competition performed with a live band before
a packed audience, who voted by secret ballot to determine the winner.
It was a tough choice for the Winspear audience, as the performers all
had enormous potential, but in the end, Stan Hitchcock from St. Albert,
AB, blew the audience away with his rendition of the George Jones hit,
“He Stopped Loving Her Today”. As soon as Stan started
performing you could read it on the faces of the audience that he had
them in the palm of his hand.
Stan Hitchcock has been singing since
he was 12 years of age. Born in Westlock, AB, he was heavily influenced
by the classic country stylings of George Jones, Merle Haggard, Conway
Twitty, and Waylon Jennings. In 2001 he won the Canadian Country Music
Hall of Fame singing competition in Calgary. In 2002 he moved to the
Toronto area where he formed a band and spent two and a half years
performing around southern Ontario as Stan Hitchcock and Laredo. In
2006 he returned to his Alberta roots, locating in St. Albert. Once
again he was back on the road performing around the northern Alberta
and British Columbia bar circuit, this time as Stan Hitchcock and
Freightrain. Besides being a dynamic performer in the classic country
style, Stan is also becoming an accomplished songwriter, having penned
and performed much of his own material.
|
›› photos from Country Star Search 2008 and
The 10th Festival of the Stars Concert |
| |
| March 27th,
2008 |
| , |
|
of Regina, Saskatchewan, maintained an almost
perfect score to garner the International
Male Vocalist and International Male Entertainer
awards at the 2008 North American Country Music Association’s
International Awards held in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from March 10th to
15th.
Each year Global Country enters their Country Star
Search winner into the NACMAI competitions, and also provides an
extensive tour of Nashville. The result is a highly educational
experience as well as the opportunity to compete internationally.
|
 |
| ›› Photos of Country
Star Search Winner in Nashville |
| |
June
19th, 2007
|
|
 |
| |
| |
|
| |
After more than a month of weekly
competitions, and a night of semi-finals, the grand finale was held at
the Winspear Centre, on Monday, June 18, where audience members cast
their votes for their favorite finalist. The competition was stiff, but
Global Country was proud to announce that the 2007 Rising Star is Paul
Chesters.
Paul Chesters was born in
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where he started singing at the age of five. He
sang with the award winning U of R Chamber Singers. Paul received a
scholarship to attend the Iowa School for Music Vocations (jazz and
classical). He was the 2004 winner of Regina's 620 CKRM Talent Search.
He has performed with or opened for Duane Steele, Steve Fox, The
Poverty Plainsmen, Jason McCoy, and Julian Austin.
The 2007 Global Country Rising Star
(Country Star Search Winner) is enrolled into the Rising Star Program,
offering a trip to Nashville and Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Paul will
compete in the North American Country Music Associations International
Competitions in March 2008. Paul’s official launch will
take place on Tuesday, November 6th at the Rodeo Concert at the
Winspear Centre. We look forward to working with Paul and help
kick start his career. Country Star Search is
“Canada’s version of Nashville Star “. It is an
exciting new program launched by Global Country in 2007. The 2008
competitions will start in March 2008 and the Finalists will once again
be determined by audience vote. This process proved to be very
successful. - Read
Latest Press Release
Country Star Search 2008
Preliminaries will start on Thursday, May 1st, 2008 and will run every
Thursday to May 29th, 2008. Entry forms will be accepted after February
1st, 2008.
|
| |
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| |
March 16th, 2007
Global Country Canada has launched a new
program to find artists to take into it's Rising Star Program. Country
Star Search will be open to amateur Canadian country artists over the
age of 18. The preliminaries will take place at Cook County Saloon on
Thursday evenings throughout the month of May, with five finalists
performing on stage during the
All Star Concert at the Winspear Centre on June 18th. The winner will
be determined by an audience vote. Besides acceptance into the
prestigious Rising Star program, which offers special mentoring and
performance opportunities, the prize package will include a trip to
Nashville and entry into the North American Country Music Associations
International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, registration to
the CCMA's Country Music Week and Western Canadian Music Awards Show
& Conference, a demo recording package, and more. - Bill
Borgwardt, Country Music News
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|