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Media Release
Global Country Canada along with media sponsor, Black Gold Media, are pleased to launch the 2023 Country Star Search. If you are serious about pursuing a career in country music, here is a chance to get on the right path. Prize package includes mentorship, the opportunity to attend an artist boot camp in Nashville, entry into the North American Country Music Associations International competitions in Tennessee, radio airplay, performance opportunities, and more.
Click on Country Star Search for Entry forms, Rules and Regulations and Prize Package. The deadline is May 1, 2023. Listen to Black Gold Media radio stations, The One 93.1 Leduc's Best Country, The One 88.1 Parklands Best Country and the One 89.7 Ponoka's Best Country.
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Media Release
Black Gold Media and Global Country Canada are pleased to announce a new exclusive seven year sponsorship deal for Country Star Search. Black Gold Media is the parent company for The One 93.1 Leduc's Best Country, The One 88.1 Parklands Best Country, and The One 89.7 Ponoka’s Best Country.
Global Country has been mentoring young artists since 1996 and running Country Star Search since 2008. The winners have been taken into the Global Country mentorship program. Through the program the winners have gained valuable contacts and exposure in the country music industry, including attending a boot camp in Nashville and competing in an international competition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Previous winners of Country Star Search include Alee, Alex Hughes, Brandon Lorenzo, Brooklyn Blackmore, Hailey Benedict, Hannah Gazso, Justin Hogg, Justin Sutton, Krissy Feniak, Lyndsay Butler, Mariya Stokes, Martina Dawn, Olivia Rose, Ryan Snow, Stephanie Rose, Travis Dolter, and many more. Among the artists who went through the program prior to Country Star Search are Aaron Goodvin, Trevor Panczak, Brett Kissel, Tiffany Dowhan and Julia Vos and others. You have heard the music of most of these artists on your local The One station.
The purpose of the Country Star Search is to discover and grow local country talent. Tune into any of the three Black Gold radio stations for more information when the next Global Country/Black Gold Country Star Search kicks off in January, 2023. Entry Forms will be available at that time.
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A huge thanks to CFCW who have been the faithful sponsor of Country Star Search for many years and now continue to support the Global Country Development Program and our initiatives surrounding the further activities of all artists we work with and especially the Bev Munro Tuesday Night Dances. The dances give the opportunity for up and coming artists to perform with the seasoned bands who have toiled away paving the way to keep country music alive. It all fits in with our mandate to preserve the history of country music and development new talent. Our programs totally inclusive and gives the opportunity to many artists.
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30 Anniversary Concert Stream
Our 30th Anniversary concert can now be viewed in its entirety at any time on Vimeo. The actual concert starts 20 minutes in.
Click Here to watch the video on Vimeo
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Global Country 30th Anniversary Artist Showcase
Click here for tickets!
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Special Notice
We have had to cancel the golf tournament. Instead we will be holding a Jam Session at the Chateau Nova from 1:00 to 4:00. The Concert at Cook County and the Songwriters event at the Chateau Nova will still happen.
If you require any more information call Maryanne at 780 951-4564.
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30th Anniversary Event Invitation
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Global Country Canada is pleased to announce the newest members of the Global Country
family. Although we had to do things differently this year, we took applications and held online
auditions and interviews and extended the competition closing date from early May until July
31, 2020. We had some great applicants and are thrilled with the talent we have discovered.
Brandon Lorenzo of Airdrie, AB was chosen as the winner, while Jacquie Daniels of St Albert
and Clint Baker of Calgary tied for second place. In the junior division Martina Dawn of Devon
was declared the winner with Rachel Byrne of Edmonton coming in second.
In January, fiddle player Laura Wallbank, of Gibbons, AB, was brought into Global Country as
an instrumentalist.
Global Country looks forward to working with our newest members when things get back to
normal.
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Jacquie Daniels |
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Martina Dawn |
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Rachel Byrne |
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Although we don't know when we will once again be able to continue our Global Country activities with live music, we have decided to cut off submissions for this year's Country Star Search on July 31, 2020. At that time we will assess all submissions and determine this year's inductees into out Global Country program.
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Call For Submissions
We are revising how budding country artists can become part of the Global Country Program. Rather than holding open Country Star Search competitions, we are now hosting auditions for those artists working towards a career in the country music field. We are looking for solo artists performing Traditional or New Modern Country, and have now expanded the program to also accept Bluegrass, Gospel, and instrumentalists.
Would you like to be part of the Global Country Program? You can start by submitting a video of you performing two different country songs, plus providing a detailed written plan outlining your goals for a country music career. These can be submitted online and by email. The program is open to artists aged 13 to 30, who are aspiring to follow a serious career in country music.
From these submissions we will be picking the ones who we feel would best match our program, and inviting them to participate in live auditions on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Chateau Nova Yellowhead hotel in Edmonton. An interview will be conducted as part of our screening process. We want to make sure you are entering for the right reasons, not just to receive any prizes offered. The successful applicants will be determined at this event.
Country artists like Aaron Goodvin, Alee, Brett Kissel, Hailey Benedict, Hannah Gazso, Justin Hogg, Josh Ruzycki, and many more have all benefited from being a part of the Global Country program.
Your submission must include:
- Video of your performance
- Completed entry form with payment
- Written Objectives and Goals
- Why you would like to be part of our program
For Entry Form, Rules & Regulations, and Prize Package, Click Here.
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March 10 to 19, 2019 - Global Country Star Search winners trip to Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
From March 10th to 19th, 2019, the 2018 Global Country Star Search winners, Brenda Dirk, Travis Dolter and Justine Sletten, traveled to Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In Nashville they attended an intensive two day boot camp, organized by Global Country Nashville mentor RyLee Madison. They also toured the city, visiting sites such as the Country Music Hall of Fame, Lower Broadway, backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, and much more , and had the opportunity to meet Canadian artists who live and work in Nashville. They were also given the opportunity to perform on stage at the famed Layla's on Lower Broadway and caught a performance of the famed Time Jumpers, where they were surprised to see their mentor, RyLee Madison, being called up to sing with the band. At the Grand Ole Opry they saw, on the famed stage, the only Canadian female who is a member of the Opry, Terri Clark, along with Garth Brooks who made a surprise visit honouring the 20th year anniversary of his wife, Trisha Yearwood, being a member of the Opry. They also enjoyed a songwriter's showcase at The Listening Room, caught and met the legendary David Frizzell (I'm Gonna Hire Me A Wino) at the Ernest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree,hosted by Jennifer Herron, and took in Honky Tonk Tuesdays at the American Legion Post 82, before heading to Pigeon Forge for the North American Country Music Associations International Competitions. Along the route they stopped for lunch at the Cracker Barrel in Harriman, Tennessee. Following a 17 year tradition that was started in 2004, the Global Country artists gave a short impromptu musical performance for the staff and diners. Besides competing in the NACMAI competitions where they won several awards, they also attended the North American Country Music International Hall of Fame show where they saw Doug Kershaw and Georgette Jones be inducted. . Catching a show at the Comedy Barn, they met former Albertan, Ron Jeffery, who is the musical director of the theatre, and they also found time to explore the resort town of Gatlinburg. In the competition the Global Country artists won a total of 9 International awards. including Artist and Entertainer of the Year awards in their respective categories.
https://acma.smugmug.com/2019-March/March-10-to-19-2019-Global-Country-Star-Search-winners-trip/
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New talent joins Global Country family following Star Search competition
We are pleased to announce the latest additions to the Global Country Family. Country Star Search was held on Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Edmonton, with competitors from across the province.
Justin Sutton of Sturgeon County was chosen the winner, with Craig Silver of Calgary, as the runner up. A third place winner, Kat Zel, was also chosen in case either the winner or runner up become unable to continue with the program.
Occasionally the Board of Directors will add a Random Pick, a person who, besides exhibiting strong talent, has shown a strong goals and objectives plan, indicating his or her pursuit of a career specifically in country music. They will have also demonstrated continual work and dedication to the country genre. The artist that we have selected indicates his role models are the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and George Strait. He has developed his own style of country music as he concentrates on songwriting, reflecting Chris Stapleton and traditional classic artists like Merle Haggard and Emmylou Harris. He uses the love of their sounds and styles to influence his own sound, style. and lyric writing. He has a catalogue of original songs. Apart from songwriting he has also constructed a strong ability to perform in the country market. He also is a member of major country music organizations and continues to network and market himself. The person we are welcoming into the Global Country family is Grady Brown from Stavely, Alberta.
Pictures featured are Justin Sutton, 1st place winner, Craig Silver, 2nd place winner, Kat Zel who is the 3rd placement, and Grady Brown, our Random Pick.
Also there were two junior competitors who will receive certificates and the opportunity to perform at some of the Global Country events.
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Get your entries in soon for the 17th Annual Global Country Star Search scheduled for Saturday, May 11
This is a personalized competition, winners are treated to not only a trophy but a Specialized Boot Camp in Nashville, detailed experience on the history of music business, opportunity to compete at the North American Country Music Association Competitions in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Many winners of the past were able to jump start theirs careers, Brett Kissel, Aaron Goodvin, Alee, Ben Klick, Stephanie Rose to name a few. Artists experiencing this program have formed a Global Country family that exists for a long time. They collaborate and share experiences and songwriting. Global Country offers the opportunity to perform at the regular Bev Munro Tuesday night dances.
Don't miss out on what could be a fabulous experience. CFCW fully supports this program and has from the beginning.
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For entry forms and prize package information click here
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March 11 to 20, 2018 - Global Country Star Search winners trip to Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
From March 11th to 20th, 2018, the 2017 Global Country Star Search winners, Ryan Snow, Jordan Leaf and Krissy Feniak, travelled to Nashville and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In Nashville they attended a 2 day boot camp organized by RyLee Madison and toured the city. While there they caught a showcase of Alberta's Porch Swing Entertainment artists, and saw several other Canadian artists such as Shane Chisholm, Mike Bourque, and Rod Janzen performing on Lower Broadway, Victoria Banks and Lisa Brokop at the Listening Room, and a songwriter's showcase with Madeline Merlo. They also met former Alberta artist Sharon Anderson, caught the Time Jumpers, attended the Grand Ole Opry and had the chance to perform on Lower Broadway before heading to Pigeon Forge for the North American Country Music Associations International Competition. Also taking the trip with them to Pigeon Forge were Canadian Legends Dick Damron and Joyce Smith, who along with fellow Canadian RyLee Madison were inducted into the North American Country Music International Hall of Fame. Also inducted were Scott Wikle from MKOC Radio, Publicist Jennifer Herron, Jeannie Kendall of The Kendalls, Margie Singleton, and Rex Allen Jr. They also met former Albertan Ron Jeffery who is the musical director of the Comedy Barn Theatre. In the competition the Global Country artists won a total of 8 awards, including Artist and Entertainer of the Year awards in their respective categories. A second night at the Opry saw Chris Janson inducted by Garth Brooks as the newest member of the Opry.
https://acma.smugmug.com/2018-March/March-11-to-20-2018/
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Congratulations to the 2018 Global Country Star Search Winners
Youth (13-17)
Charley Arnold - Edmonton (winner), Maryanne Gibson (CEO Global Country), Justine Sletten - Hazlot, SK (runner up)
Adult (18-29)
Brenda Dirk - Edmonton (runner up), Maryanne Gibson (CEO Global Country), Michela Sheedy - Okotoks (winner)
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The next round of Global Country Star Search will take place in Edmonton on April 28, 2018.
For entry forms and prize
package information
click here
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Congratulations to our winners from Country Star Search on May 6, 2017
We welcome four new artists to our Global Country Family!
13 - 17 Category:
1st place - Jordan Leaf, Grande Prairie, Alberta
2nd place - Julie Sellin, Wetaskiwin, Alberta.
Jordan Leaf, Maryanne Gibson, Julie Sellin
18 - 29 Category:
1st place - Terez Goulet, Calgary, Alberta
2nd place - Ryan Snow, Edmonton, Alberta.
Ryan Snow, Maryanne Gibson, Terez Goulet
A huge thanks to our sponsors and all who came out to support this event.
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The 2017 Global Country Star Search Competitions will be held in Edmonton on May 6 at the Chateau Nova, 13920 Yellowhead Trail and in Halifax on August 26, at Montes Showbar Grill, 245 Waverly Road, Dartmouth. - POSTPONED - Click here for more information.
Both competitions will be followed by evening concerts.
For entry forms, rules and prize package information click here.
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Global
Country Open Mic: Global Country is sponsoring an open mic night, hosted by Global Country Alumni Jessy Mossop, at the home of Global Country Star Search, the Parkallen Kitchen & Bar. The next Global Country Star Search will take place there on May 6, 2017.
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Congratulations to our Maritime winners: At our Global Country Star Search
competition on Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 7, 2016, Brooklyn
Blackmore of Head of Chez, NS, was the overall winner in the 18 to 29
years old category, with Al O'Neil of Enfield, NS, as the runner up. In
the over 30 age category, Sarah Matheson was the winner with Angela
McClement of Halifax and Angus Brown Jr, also from Halifax coming in
tied as runner up. The show was hosted by Russell MacKenzie from
FX101.9, media sponsor of the event.
Brooklyn Blackmore, overall winner,
Maryanne Gibson, CEO Global Country
Russell
MacKenzie, FX101.9, media sponsor
Al O'Neil, runner up
and Brooklyn Blackmore, overall winner age 18-29
Sarah Matheson, over 30 winner with Maryanne
Gibson and Russel MacKenzie
Over 30 runners
up (tie) Angela McClement and Angus Brown, Jr with
Maryanne Gibson ande Russell
MacKenzie
Judging committee
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New
Addition to the Maritime prize package: The
winner in the 18 to 29 age category will be featured on the syndicated
radio show Maritime Centre Stage with Russell MacKenzie which airs on FX101.9
and 89.9 The Wave every Friday and Sunday night in Halifax and in the
valley.
Halifax Global Country Star Search organizers:
John Perry, RyLee Madison (7-17
Music). Maryanne Gibson (CEO Global Country)
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Congratulations
to
the 2016 Global Country Star Search winners in Edmonton: Hailey
Benedict - Youth winner, Hannah Gazso - Youth runner-up, Tanya Hedrick
- Over 30 winner, Steve Gosse and Tracy Lynn - over 30 runners-up
(tie), Justin Hogg - overall winner, Amy Ivory - overall
runner-up.
Justin Hogg - Overall Winner
story and photos
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The next round of Global Country Star Search
will take place in
Halifax on August 7, 2016.
Click to download printable poster
For entry forms and prize
package information
click here
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NOTE: Deadline for entries into Country
Star Search in Edmonton is May 27, 2016 at 4:30 PM.
Click to download printable poster
Global
Country Star Search 2016 will
be held in Edmonton on June 4th at the Park Allen Kitchen & Bar,
10804 - 170 Street, and in Halifax on August 7th at the Carleton Music
Bar & Grill, 1685 Argyle Street.
Both competitions will be
followed by evening concerts - more information soon.
For entry forms and prize
package information
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For Immediate
Release - March 21, 2016
Maryanne
Gibson, Global Country
President and Global Country Star Search
Winners received numerous awards
at the 2016 North American Country Music
Associations International Annual
Awards Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Maryanne Gibson received the 2016
Appreciation Award for Dedication
& Unselfish Endeavour to make the 2016 Country Music Week a success
in her
role as the International Director of the North American Country Music
Associations International. She is instrumental in having Canadians
recognized in the North
American Country Music Hall of Fame.
The 2016
Country Star Search Winners hail
from Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat and Kelowna.
Josh Ruzycki, 17 –
20 Category – Edmonton/Sherwood Park
2016 Male
Vocalist and 2016 Male Entertainer as well
as 2016 New Modern Country Song of the Year for
“Countrified”
Nicky
Pearson, Adult Category – Edmonton
2016 Female
Entertainer and 2016 Most Promising Vocalist
as well as 2016 New Modern Country Song of the Year for “I
Can’t Stay”
Michelle
Lavellee, Adult Category – Medicine Hat Redcliff
2016 Female
Vocalist of the Year and 2016 most
Promising Entertainer of the Year, as well as 2016 Country Song of the
Year for
“Sun Goes Down” and Traditional Country Song of the Year
for “Half Past
Midnight”
Ben Klick, Adult
Category – West Kelowna, British
Columbia.
2016 Male
Entertainer of the Year and 2016 Male
Vocalist of the Year, 2016 Album of the Year for “Today” as
wells as 2016 New
Modern Country Song of the Year for “Butterfly Tattoo”,
co-writer, RyLee
Madison and 2016 New Modern Country Song of the Year for
“Today” co-writer,
RyLee Madison.
Dirt Road
Angels, Edmonton & area
2016 Video
of the Year for “Best Friends” and 2016 Album of the Year for “Paint the
Town Red” and 2016 Songwriter of
the Year for “Memories
Shawna Lynne , Sherwood Park
2016 Video
of the Year for “Kick Down the Door” and
2016 Songwriter of the Year for “
Daddy’s
Guitar” , co-writer Joni DeLaurier
Mariya
Stokes, Calgary
2016 Song of
the Year for “Detours” and 2016 Patriotic
Song of the Year for “Alberta Born and
Grown”
Michelle Lavallee, Josh Ruzycki, Maryanne
Gibson, Ben Klick & Nicky Pearson
Dirt Road Angels: Dahlia Wakefield, Shila
Marie, Danita Lynn, Karen Claypool, Shawna Lynn
Mariya
Stokes
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2015 Development
Workshop
Global Country held a one
day development workshop for the 2015 Country Star Search winners at
the home of our newest sponsor, Travelodge South
on Saturday, November 7th, 2015. The event was co-ordinated by the Dirt
Road Angels, who are working with Global Country and will be joining us
in out trip to Nashville and Pigeon Forge in March 2016.
(l-r)
Maryanne Gibson (CEO Global Country), Dahlia Wakefield, Mariya Stokes,
Ben Klick (on phone via Skype), Shawna Lynne, Nicky Peddle, Karen
Claypool, Josh Ruzycki, Shila Marie, Bill Borgwardt (Road Manager),
Michelle Lavallee, Danita Lynn.
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Global Country
Canada Has Expanded
Global Country is pleased to announce that John
Perry of Nova Scotia will be the coordinator of
the a
new Atlantic Division of Global Country. John, will serve as the
Atlantic Rep for
Country Star Search and other opportunities. He has been a long time
member of
Global Country.
Global Country will now be providing a location in
Halifax/Dartmouth to allow competitors to enter the competition without
traveling west for the annual competitions.
In the past we have had competitors travel from
Atlantic
Canada and Central Canada to compete in this very
successful competition. We have even had a
runner up come from New Brunswick and others have competed in
the
top five finalists.
We feel this is a necessary move, as many calls
and
inquiries have come from other parts of Canada
wanting to know if we can make it more accessible for them to
participate.
Country Star Search will be entering it’s 10th
year in 2016 and it seemed an opportune time to expand.
Country Music Week will be held in Halifax
this coming September.
This competition has many success stories, where
winners
from previous years have been able to further their careers as
performing
artists, song writers and even in the music business itself. The educational component of this competition
takes them on a learning trip to Nashville,
which includes songwriting opportunities and general knowledge and
history of
the Country Music business itself. In addition winners have the
opportunity to compete
at the International lever at the North American Country Music
Associations
International (NACMAI) Competitions in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. Global Country is a member of this
organization and holds a seat on the Board.
Winners benefit from a one year mentorship program
on both
sides of the line, Edmonton
and Nashville. We
will establish the same opportunity on
Atlantic Canada.
For further information on Global Country contact Maryanne Gibson at
780-951-4564 or
John Perry at 902-404-2999.
Star Search applications
will be available early in 2016.
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2015 Global
Country Stars Search Winners
Global
Country Star Search took place at
the Mercury Room on May 2, 2015. Winning
the youth
13 to 17 age category was Josh Ruzycki of Sherwood Park, with
Nichole Sumerlyn from Abbottsford, BC, as the runner up. In the over 30 age category, Nicki
Pearson of Edmonton was the
winner, with the runner up being Michelle Lavallee of Redcliff. In the
18 to 29
category, Ben Klick from West
Kelowna, BC,
took the
trophy followed by runner up Mariya Stokes of Calgary.
All winner
and runner ups are entered into the Global Country mentorship program
which
takes place in Edmonton and also Nashville, Tennessee, and all will have the opportunity to travel with Global
Country to Nashville in March 2016, and also to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where
they will compete in the North American Country Music Associations
International competitions. The 2016 Global Country Star Search will
take place in late April 2016.
Ben Klick winner
& Mariya Strokes runner up
Age 18 - 29
Nicole
Sumerlyn runner up &
Michelle Lavallee
runner up &
Josh
Ruzycki winner
Nicky Pearson winner
Age 13 - 17
Over 30
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NOTE: Deadline
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2014 Global Country Star Search Artists win big time at 2015 NACMAI
Competition
Julia
Nicholson, Jessy Mossop, and Sydney Mae
won a total of 12 awards at the North American
Country
Music Associations International Competition in Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee in March. 2015
Nakita Kohan, who was unable to made the trip won 2
awards for submitted song and video entries.
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2015 Country Star Search
The 2015 Global Country Star Search competition will be held on May 2nd
in the Mercury Room of the
Blue Skys Cafe,
10575 - 114 Street, Edmonton. This year in addition to single acts,
duos will also be eligible.
Prize Package & Regulations
Entry Form
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Global Country wins big at ACMA awards
At
the Association of Country Music Awards in Red Deer on January 25,
2015, former Global Country artists Brett Kissel won the Male Artist of
the Year, Album of the Year and Single of the Year (for 3-2-1), and
Alee (Alexandra Adamoski) won Female Artist of the Year. In
addition, Bill
Borgwardt, who works with Global Country and is the Nashville Road
Manager, was presented with
the Industry Person of the Year Award.
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Global
Country nominates Canadians into the North American Country Music Hall
of Fame
Global
Country is a member of the North
American Country Music Association Int’l.
In keeping
with our Mandate to preserve the history of country music we have
embarked on a new element in what we do. As
an International member of this
organization, Global Country has developed a process to recognize
Canadians in
the North American Country Music Hall of Fame. The
2015 inductees, nominated by Global
Country, are recording artist Michelle Wright and
songwriter Ralph Murphy. The Hall of Fame
Show will
take place at the Country Tonight Theatre in Pigeon Forge Tennessee on
Saturday, March 14. For tickets go to www.nacmai.info.
This will coincide with the Global Country Star Search winners
competitions at the
international level, in the same venue.
Global Country is also pleased to
announce our nomination of
Edmonton radio station CFCW
to receive a special North American Country
Music Hall of Fame Award, has been accepted. This year the station is
celebrating its' 60th anniversary. CFCW was the first country radio
station in Canada. The station has been a sponsor and huge supporter of
Global Country for many years.
See the NACMAI press release
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2014 Country Star Search
The
2014 Global Country Star Search competition at the Mercury Room of the
Blue Skys Cafe saw one of the strongest group of competitors ever.
In
the youth division, Julia Nicholson from St Albert was the ultimate
winner, with Sydney Mae of Cochrane placing a close second.
In
the 18 to 29 category, Nakita Kohan of Spruce Grove won overall, with
Jessy Mossop of St Albert being runner-up. Ben Klick of West Kelowna,
BC, Houston Hendrickson of Edmonton, and Kayla & Matt Hotte or
Ardrossan, were the other top finalists in the category.
Because
of the outstanding performances by both the winners and the runner-ups,
all four will have the opportunity to travel to Nashville and Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee, in March 2015, to compete in the North American
Country Music Associations International competitions.
Global
Country CEO Maryanne Gibson with youth division
winner, Julia Nicholson
Youth division runner-up Sydney Mae
Overall winner, Nakita Kohan
with Maryanne Gibson
and Runner-up Jessy Mossop
Overall winner - Nakita Kohan
Runner-up Jesse Mossop
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Country Star Search competitions and concert
***Seating space is limited at the
concert. For assured and assigned seating please contact via email:
click here
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***Deadline of Country Star Search entries
is April 30th at midnight.
More Information
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Congratulations
to Brett Kissel who won a Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist of the
Year at the 2014 Juno Awards in Winnipeg on March 29th.
Brett Kissel
Once
again Global Country is very proud of the artists who have been part of
the Global Country program.
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2013 Global Country Star Search winners score big at the 2014 NACMAI
competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Melody Lovejoy, Stephanie Lloyd, Jesse Mast, Christianne
Godart and Dahlia Wakefield
amassed a total of 15 awards at the North American Country Music
Associations International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in
March 2014.
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Alee declared ACMA Female Artist of the Year, and Brett Kissel awarded
the Rising Star Award and the Single of the Year Awards.
Congratulations
to Alee, who
was awarded the Female Artist of the Year Award by the Association of
Country Music in Alberta (ACMA), at their annual awards show in Red
Deer on January 25, 2014. Alee had been nominated in 4 categories.
Congratulations
also to Brett Kissell, who also had 4 nominations
and received the ACMA Single Of The Year award for "Started With A Song" and
the Calgary Stampede Rising Star Award.
Global
Country is proud of these artists who were part of the Global Country
program.
Read More
Success Stories
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Country Star Search 2014
Global
Country Star Search will take place at the Blue Skys Cafe - Mercury
Room, 10575 - 114 Street, Edmonton, on May 3, 2014. More Information
Following
the competition will be a concert featuring many of the artists who
have gone through the Global Country program. Watch for future
announcements.
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The 15th annual Global Country Concert took place on Sunday,
June 23rd at 2:00 PM at
Festival Place in
Sherwood
Park. This was the last year for the concert. Country Star Search will
continue. The 2014 competition will be held in May, 2014. Details
coming soon.
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2013 Star Search Winners Declared
Stephanie
Lloyd, Debden, SK
Winner 18 - 29 category
See Stephanie and the other winners perform at the Global Country
Concert at Festival Place on June 23rd.
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2013 Global Country Concert - Tickets on sale April 17th
The 15th annual Global
Country Concert will take place on Sunday,
June 23rd at 2:00 PM at
Festival Place in Sherwood
Park. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, April 17th, at 10:00 AM at the
Festival Place box office or through Ticketmaster.
This special afternoon
concert will feature Lisa Hewitt’s
Little Ole Opry, along with special guests. Featuring all the glitz and
glamour
of a traditional Nashville show, Lisa and her band of fine musicians
present
some to the classic all time country hits. Lisa has been a part of the
Global
Country concerts for all 15 years.
Popular favorite from several
previous Global Country
concerts, Kenny Hess, from Mission, BC, will make a return appearance,
but this
time he will also be introducing his daughter Becky, who is now also a
recording artist.
Keeping with the theme of
introducing a new generation of
artists, Krysta Scoggins, who has just released her 2nd
album,
“Shine”, will be joined by her daughter Shelby.
CCMA Hall of Fame member, R
Harlan Smith, will perform,
accompanied by his grandson, Mitchell Smith, who is also one half of
the
recording duo, The Orchard, along with former Global Country Star
Search winner
Kasha Anne. The Orchard will also perform.
Keeping things in the Global
Country family will be Livy
Jeanne and Katie Mission, who are both now country music recording
artists.
Also appearing will be last year's Star Search winner, Candice Ryan,
who just
returned from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where she won the North American
Country
Music Associations International female vocalist and entertainer
awards, is now
receiving radio airplay across Canada, and is the official anthem
singer for
the Edmonton Oil Kings.
The show will also introduce
the winners of this year’s
Global Country Star Search which takes place on May 4th.
Emcee’s for the show
will be CFCW’s own Jackie Rae Greening
and Danny Hooper.
There will also be a Silent
Auction, and a Mix and Mingle Reception and Bar-B-Q with more
entertainment immediately
after the concert. In addition, the event will pay a special tribute to
former
Global Country founders and officials.
Sponsored by the
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
and CFCW.
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2013 Country Star Search Deadline extended
to April 30
There
is still time to get your entry in for Country Star Search as the
deadline has been extended.
If
you’re a budding
country music star, here is your opportunity to perhaps win a spot to
join
Global Country in a behind the scenes tour of Nashville,
and to travel to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
to compete in the North American Country Music
Associations International competitions in March 2014. As
well the winner will
get many other local performance opportunities and prizes, including a
complete
CCMA delegate package for this year’s Country Music Week in
Edmonton, a $1,000 prize from Factor, and more.
Country
Star Search 2013 will take place May 4th
at the Naked Cybercafe
& Expresso Bar, 10303 - 108 Street, Edmonton.
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December 17th, 2012
Global Country
Artist, Stephanie Roinier is leaving for France
this week, where she is enrolled in the leading Music
School
in the world, Music Acadmey International. Stephanie is still
under the Global Country Artist Management
Program. We are very excited about this new direction in her
career. So far she has recorded a demo in Nashville,
completed a photo shoot in Edmonton,
and most recently wrote and recorded two songs in French in Edmonton,
produced by Robert
Walsh.
She has also been taking voice training with Anna
Beaumont in Edmonton.
Her career will now take on a new focus. We
hope to have more news later in the new year.
Stephanie Roinier
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Country Star Search 2013
Cooper Studios has come on board
as a
partner with Global Country to produce and further develop the Country
Star
Search Program.
The plan is to add an
Aboriginal Category
and expand the Search to points in the Northern Area of Alberta and
into the
Territories. Through this we have
created “Global Country North” Jack Cooper is the Chairman of this division.
The new category will be
broken into four age
categories to match the existing program. Those
being ages 7 – 12, 13 – 17,
18 – 29, and over 30. Competitors
must be pursuing a career in
Country or Country Roots music.
The existing Country Star
Program will
continue as is and will also be expanded to rural areas in Alberta,
British
Columbia
and Saskatchewan. Cooper Studios will play a major role in this
initiative.
We welcome Cooper Studios
and look forward
to having them as a partner.
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Coming
Oct 12 & 13, 2012
SOLD OUT
Due
to the demand, World
Renowned Live Music Producer Tom Jackson will be returning to Edmonton
Oct 12th & 13th for another One on One Workshop. Please indicate
your interest by emailing Maryanne at maryannegibson@globalcountry.ca
. These exclusive artist mentoring sessions will be on a first come
first serve booking. There is room for approximately 8 artists.
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2012 Country Star Search Winner Declared:
Darwin
Leitch of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, sponsor of the
14th
Annual Global Country Concert, with Candice Ryan, the 2012 Country Star
Search Winner.
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Photos from 2012 Nashville & Pigeon Forge trip now posted
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****SPECIAL NOTICE - VENUE CHANGE****
14th Annual Concert - June 11, 2012
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Due to a
booking problem with Festival Place we can not hold our concert there.
The
14th Annual Global Country Concert will now be held at the Arden Theatre, 5
St. Anne Street, St Albert, Alberta,
on
June
11th at 7:30 PM. Last year's Country Star Search
winner, Andrew Scott, and runner-up, Stephanie Roinier,
who both went
on to win at the North American Country Music Associations
International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in March of
2012, will be performing, along with Olivia Wik, our 2012 13-17
Country Star Search winner, and Cassidy Zahar, the runner up. Also
performing will be this year's
Global Country Star Search finalists, where the audience vote will
help determine the winner. The feature
attraction will be a special presentation
of Lisa Hewitt's Little
Ole Opry. Tickets
are $31.50 each and are now
on sale at the Arden
Theatre Box Office at
780-459-1542, or through Ticketmaster at 1-855-985-5000. Anyone who
purchased tickets for the Festival Place show must get a refund from
the Festival Place Box Office or Ticketmaster and purchase new tickets
as they are not transferable. Global Country is truly sorry for these
circumstances, which are totally out of our hands, and thank our loyal
supporters for their continued support.
A special thanks to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers for
their sponsorship of Lisa Hewitt's Little Ole Opry.
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2012 Country Star Search winners and
finalists
The
Global Country Star Search finals in the 13 to 17 age category were
held on May 19th. This was an amazingly close contest this year, the
closest we've ever had, with Olivia Wik being declared the winner, and
Cassidy Zahar being declared the runner up. Hailey Mills, Olivia Rose
Leaf, Mariya Soetaert, and Jolean Lougheed all received honorable
mention.
Olivia
Wik
Cassidy Zahar
Six finalists in the 18 and over
category were chosen to compete at the 14th Annual Global Country
Concert at the Arden Theatre on June 11th, where the audience vote will
help determine the winner. The finalists are: Lyndsay Butler,
Candice Ryan, Tyler Lizotte, Dan Grosse, Melody Lovejoy, and Jessy
Mossop. Be sure to be at the Arden Theatre to see these amazingly
talented artists perform with a full band, and help to determine who
will be the winner that will travel to Nashville next March to
represent Global Country at the North American Country Music
Associations International competitions.
(l-r)Lyndsay Butler, Candice Ryan, Tyler Lizotte,
Dan
Grosse, Melody Lovejoy, and Jessy Mossop
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Country
Star Search *** NOTE: Entry Deadline is extended to
Friday, May 18th
The
Country Star Search competition takes place at the Delwood Community
Hall, 7515 Delwood Road, Edmonton, on Saturday May 19th, beginning at
11:00 AM with the 13 - 17 category, followed at 1:00 PM with the 18 and
over semi-finals. This event is open and free to the public.
Registration forms and rules and regulations are
now available. click here Spaces
are filling up rapidly but there are still a few available spots. The
winner will have the opportunity to travel to Nashville in March 2013
and compete in the North American Country Music Associations
International competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, plus other
prizes. See Rules & Regulations for complete prize list.
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2011
Global Country Star Search Winners score a total of 16 awards at the
North American Country Music Associations International competitions in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - more
information and photos coming soon.
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Note Venue Change for Tom Jackson Workshop:
Saturday,
March 31, 2012 , Ramada (Hotel) Conference
Centre, 11834
Kingsway Avenue,
Edmonton - Limited Space
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Global
Country Presents :
World
Renowned Live Music Producer Tom Jackson in two
exclusive artist mentoring sessions:
Note Venue Change:
Saturday,
March 31, 2012 , Ramada (Hotel) Conference Centre,
11834 Kingsway Avenue,
Edmonton - Limited Space
Bio:
Tom Jackson, world
renowned Live Music Producer,
helps artists develop their show into "unique memorable moments."
When recording, you need a record producer. But with your live show,
you need a
Live Music Producer to make it the best it can be!
Tom has developed the Live Music Method, an onstage method that makes
your
liveshow engaging and memorable, exceeding audiences' expectations,
creating
fans for life.
Many successful artists have learned from Tom: Taylor Swift, Jars of
Clay,
Jordin Sparks, Michelle Wright, James Bryan, Casting Crowns, Francesca
Battistelli,
Gloriana, The Band Perry, and other acts you admire. Artists who've
learned
from him have had hundreds of #1 songs, sold millions of records, and
played to
countless millions live. But his teaching will help anyone who performs
onstage!
For more info, visit OnstageSuccess.com.
"Tom Jackson is a jaw-droppingly
outstanding live music producer. A true master, and I don't mean that
lightly.
I'm recommending him to every serious performing artist I know." -
Derek Sivers, Founder of CDBaby and
HostBaby
"If you do
anything to further your career, listen to what Tom Jackson has
to say! It will change everything you thought about performing live,
and better
than that...it will keep you performing live for years to come." -
Derrick Ross - President, Slaight Music
Inc. (formerly VP of SL Feldman & Associates -Norah Jones, Avril
Lavigne,
Diana Krall, Barenaked Ladies)
"Tom makes a major impact.he's a true
creative partner who helps realize the artist's full performance
potential." - Matt Serletic,
Producer (Santana, Celine Dion, Aerosmith, Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas)
Session Titles and Description:
"Getting
a Vision for Your Show"
Two things will happen when you exceed your audience's expectations: 1)
they'll
ask you back, and 2) they'll tell someone else about you. But in order
to
exceed their expectations, you need a vision for your show! Learn Tom
Jackson's
Live Music Method and see how you can turn your "songs" into moments,
and your "set list" into a captivating show.
"A
Live Music Makeover"
Tom Jackson is a master of creating musical
stage moments out of your songs. In this session, you'll see what
a
rehearsal should look like. Selected performers will receive a Live
Music
Makeover that pulls out the uniqueness of each artist and helps them
connect
emotionally to everyone in the audience. A crash course in going
from good
to great on stage. It's an invaluable nuts-and-bolts experience for any
artist
serious about stagecraft and not-to-be-missed!
Sign up for the option
of your choice or both if you wish
Option 1 - 9:30 AM - Three and a half hour
session with 6 artists -
first come first serve basis @ $350 ea SOLD OUT
1:00 - Lunch
Coffee break in the middle (20 minutes)
Tom will
spend 20 minutes with each artist (listening to 1 song and tweaking
it
hands-on). In between the tweaking (as the next artist is setting up),
Tom will talk to the whole group about what he just did and
how they can
apply it. He will be talking to the whole group as he's
working with
each artist, too; and the concepts he uses will be valuable to
all.
Option
2 - 2:30 PM - General Session with a
demo band
Can accommodate 50 to 75
people - $100 ea
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FEW SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE
5:30 PM - Dinner & Networking
Stay for the Jam Session
after.
 Registration
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Country
Vocal Showcase
Global
Country congratulates Olivia Wik who won Country Vocal Showcase, the
country talent contest presented by Edmonton destination hotels
Westend, and Visionary Entertainment Inc, in partnership with GlobaL
Country. Olivia is automatically now entered into the Global Country
Star Search competition in May of 2012. Runner up was Marilyn
Lamouche-Lee.
Olivia Wik (centre), winner and runner up Marilyn
Lamouche-Lee (left)
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Alberta
Music Awards on November 5th,
2011.
Congratulations to Maryanne Gibson for receiving the Alberta Music
Industry Builder Award.
Kennedy
Jensen CEO of Alberta Music presents Global Country CEO Maryanne Gibson
with the Industry Builder Award
This
gala evening, held at the stunning Art Gallery of Alberta
in Edmonton,
will provide the
community with the opportunity to honour four individuals who have
achieved
excellence and international recognition in the music industry. This
year
Alberta Music has chosen to honour Paul Brandt as the Lifetime
Achievement Award, Global Country's own Maryanne
Gibson as the Industry Builder Award, Hal
Yerxa as the Heritage Award, and on the night of the Awards we will
announce the recipient of the Emerging Artist Award.
The
evening itinerary includes:
7PM
- Champagne
Reception
8PM
- Awards Show with
live entertainment
9PM
- Industry After
Party with live entertainment
Please
contact Alberta
Music at 780-428-3372 or brittany@amia.ca
to confirm your attendance or for more information
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Country Vocal Spotlight Finals
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at 7:00 PM at
Mayfield Trade Centre
Download Poster
Click here to purchase tickets
Country Vocal Showcase finalists:
Karly Polkosnik
Marilyn-Lamouche-Lee
Neil Lamouche
Olivia
Wik
Parker Claussen
Sarah Anderson
Junior Division
Winners:
Alyssa Miller
Sharmaine Pagtakhan
WINNER
RUNNER UP
Country Vocal Showcase:
Global
Country is pleased to partner with Edmonton destination hotels
Westend, and Visionary Entertainment Inc, to present Country Vocal
Showcase on October 29, 2011 at the NewCap Stage - West Edmonton
Mall.
Download Poster
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13th Annual Global Country All Star Concert:
The
13th Annual Global Country All Star Concert was another great show.
Once again we kicked it off with this year's Junior, Intermediate and
Senior Star Search winners, plus our own North American Country Music
Associations International Champions, Livy Jeanne and Kasha. We
introduced Tenille, a new Alberta talent to the show, brought back
some of our long time supporters and graduates, and presented an
Internationally acclaimed, long time Edmonton group, The Emeralds.
We
would like to thak everyone who attended and supported
our 13th Annual event. Donations to the Slave
Lake
Relief Fund totaled $816.00. A special thanks to Tenille who
donated 40% of her CD Sales to the fund. Thanks to the
companies and individuals who purchased tickets to the concert for
Slave Lake
Evacuees: Town
of Calmar; Edmonton Heritage Festival Association; Showtech Power and
Lighting, Edmonton; Jaysis Enterprises, Leduc; The Funky Fro Salon Spa
Ltd, Leduc; Tenille Nedkrynechny Family, Grande Prairie; Alberta Music;
and Global Country. 48
displaced residents from Slave Lake were able to
enjoy the concert as a result.
An
a huge thank you to our sponsors: CFCW;
Swanberg Air; FACTOR; SOCAN; Sennheiser; Powersound; CHLW; CCMA;
Alberta Music; Northlands;
and Wilde & Company Chartered Accountants, Vegreville.
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Autographed guitar draw unclaimed
June 14, 2011
The
lucky number for the autographed guitar from the 2011 Country Star
Search Concert at the Winspear Centre on June 13th, has not been turned
in. If you have this ticket number please contact Global Country - Ticket number 343332
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 as each
one of them was a winner in our eyes.
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
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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.
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Concert Announcement
May 24, 2011
The
13th annual Global Country Star Search and All Star Concert will take
place at the Winspear Centre on Monday, June 13th at 7:30 PM. Tickets
are now on sale. All tickets are $25.00. Group price of $20.00 each for
groups
of 20 or more. Call the Winspear Box Office at (780)428-1414 or
1-800-563-5081. To buy online click here.
Part of
the proceeds from the concert will go towards the Slave Lake relief
effort. We
are also asking individuals and businesses to purchase tickets at $25
each, which will be given to Slave Lake evacuees so
they can enjoy a
few hours of respite from all the stress they are under. There will also be
opportunities at the
concert to make a donation to the cause. Let’s fill the house and
show our
support.
Artist line
up includes new recording artist Tennille who is featured on CMT with
her
video “Pictures on a Crooked Wall”, Lisa Hewitt, Tracy
Millar, Samantha
King, Mike Gouchie, and more to come. The
audience will once again
participate by voting for one of five finalists to determine this
year’s Country Star
Search winner. As well we will have this year’s Country
Star Search
winners in the Junior, Youth, and over 35 categories, along with last
year's winners, Livy Jeanne and Kasha, who did
us proud at the North American Country Music Associations International
competitions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, this past March, where they
each garnered several awards.
May 25,
2011
Global
Country is excited to announce that the Internationally acclaimed
Emeralds will be special guests at the All Star concert. This band has
toured the world, has 6 gold, 2 platinum, and 1 double platinum awards.
They have 29 albums and have been inducted into the City of Edmonton's
Cultural Hall of Fame. Their instrumental hit, The Bird Dance, won them
fame all over the world.
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Country Star Search Finalists
May 14, 2011
Andrew Scott
Jayson Bendera
Joe Bauman
Beaumont,
AB
Kelowna, BC
Red Deer,
AB
Stephanie Roinier
Tyler Lizotte
Chicoutimi, Quebec
Fort Vermillion, AB
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, and
the audience vote will determine the 2011 Global Country Star Search
winner. 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.
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Country Star Search 2011 - Youth, Junior & Over
35 Division Winners
May 14th, 2011
Brendan Guy
Payton Klassen
Tommy Mueller
Leduc, AB
Sherwood Park, AB
Calgary, AB
7 - 12 Winner
13 - 17 Winner
Over 35 winner
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.
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Global Country Star Search
preliminaries
The
Country Star Search finals for the 7 to 12, 13 to 17, and 35 and over
age groups, and the prelimaries for the 18 to 34 age group, take place
at the Delwood Community Hall, 7515 Delwood Road, from 11 AM to 5 PM on
Saturday. May14th. The public is welcome to attend. There is no
admission charge.
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Global Country Announces two young ambassadors:
Kasha Derechey & Mitchell
Smith
Global
Country is proud to support these two talented young artists who are
breaking
into the music industry. Kasha is our 2010 Country Star Winner and
Mitch
is rapidly developing into a first class guitar player. Together they
perform
as The Orchard. The Orchard will be representing Global Country
at various events.
Take a little feel good country music and mix it
with some
rock ‘n roll, then add a rootsy, bluesy feeling, and you have The
Orchard. Kasha
Derechey (2010's Global Country winner and a Berklee College of Music
student))
and Mitchell Smith (Berklee College of Music student) make up this
brand new
project out of Edmonton. Since
winning the 2011 North American Country Music Association's
International Duo
of the Year award in Tennessee, The
Orchard has been working with top Canadian Country Music producer, Bart
McKay. Three
tracks are currently being worked on with Bart, with some help from
Murray
Pulver of Doc Walker. The Orchard puts on a high energy show, with fast
paced
covers, and smooth originals, that listeners can get into the first
time they
hear them.
The Orchard is capable of
performing as a duo, as well as a
full band. They play anywhere from one to three 45 minute sets on a
regular
basis. They have had radio play on Lloyd FM, Key 83 Wainwright,
and NBRN FM
Nashville, as well as an interview on 630 CHED.
Past Performances:
Country Tonite Theater- Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee
The Springs- Wainwright AB
River City Roundup- Edmonton AB
Apex Casino- St Albert AB
Ranchmen's- Calgary AB
Overtime- Sherwood Park
Thorsby Rec Center- Thorsby, AB
LLOYD FM- Lloydminster, AB/SK
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnJBu_XAI0A
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Orchard/184679788212227
Global
Country ambassadors - The Orchard
Mitchell Smith &
Kasha
Derechey
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Global Country is
a proud member of Edmonton Tourism
the official website on what to see and do in
Edmonton.
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Letter from 2010 Star Search Winner
Kasha Derechey
To:
Maryanne Gibson and All Members of Global Country,
I would like to
take a few moments to write a little about my experiences over
the past year as the Global Country Star Search Winner of 2010. From
the moment
of winning, to many first and unforgettable moments, this year has been
one to
remember!
I'm not sure how
to take all of the experiences from the prize package and
put them into words. I got my first taste of songwriter circles, live
music
venues, and experienced a closer encounter with the music industry.
I think
one of my favorite moments was the Nashville
trip. Bill Borgwardt
put together a flawless itinerary and from start to finish we were on
the move
experiencing the best of what Nashville
has to offer. Seeing
the Grand Ole Opry was one of my favorite moments...knowing that some
of the most inspiring artists performed on that stage. It was
really neat
to be able to see landmarks of musical history and getting the
opportunity to
gain a stronger sense of where some of the most unique and highly
recognized
artists and musicians came from. It wasn't all learning,
ofcourse...Bill and
John Perry both had us going... sometimes at midnight for late night runs to
Wal-Mart! That has become a tradition of this trip as I was informed of
it
before even coming down! They were incredibly supportive and made sure
we were
well taken care of! We shared a lot of laughs on this trip. The
competition in
Pigeon Forge was a very cool experience. I was lucky and grateful that
Maryanne
also allowed to have Mitchell Smith join me down there so we could
perform in
the Duo Category! We are very thrilled to be taking that award among
other
awards I was successful with in various categories from this
competition.
While down
in Nashville I had the
opportunity
to also meet many people who Global has connected with over the years
of doing
the Star Search program. We were missing Maryanne and everyone was
asking about
her. The reputation of Global Country could not be mistaken down there
to be
anything but great. I was honored to be down there representing Global
Country.
Thank-you so much for everything I've experienced through the Global
Country
Star Search Competition, thank-you to Maryanne Gibson, and thank-you to
Bill
Borgwardt for helping create such an amazing Nashville experience.
Looking
forward to hearing from winners for years to come!
Sincerely,
Kasha Derechey
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Letter
from 2010 Star Search Winner Youth Winner Livy Jeanne and her parents
To Maryanne Gibson
I just
wanted
to let you know how Thankful we are to you and Global Country. The
experience
for Livy and ourselves was incredible!! We loved every minute of
it.
Bill and John were amazing hosts. They went above and beyond to ensure
we all had an
amazing experience... They are a definite asset to Global Country.
Both
Sid and I were
commenting on how the support of Global Country is so important to
our Canadian Country Artists, the exposure Global provides
for the artists is very much appreciated. So Thank you for
everything you
do...we know you are the Heart Beat of Global Country.
Hope to talk to you soon
Paulette, Sid, and
Livy Jeanne
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artists appearing at the All Star concert on June 14th is nearly
complete. Plan to join our reunion with old favorites like Gil Grand,
Kenny Hess, Rylee Madison, Katie Mission, and Jake Mathews, and meet
some new soon to be favorites like Tim Hus, Myrol, and Chad
Klinger. Come and see how some of your favorite Rising Stars have grown
up and are advancing their careers. Leah Durelle & Aaron Goodvin,
the Plain Janes (formerly the Vissia Sisters), Kayla Patrick, Danielle
Lowe, and last year’s Junior and Youth Star Search winners,
Olivia Leaf and Sean Sonego, are coming home for the party. Also meet
our 2010 Junior and Youth winners, and vote which one of the five Star
Search finalists will carry the Global Country torch this year.
The 12th annual Global Country
All Star Concert, Monday, June 14th, 7:30 PM at the Winspear Centre.
Tickets are $30. Get them now, they’re going fast! Tickets are available at the Winspear Box office.
To order by phone call (780)428-1414 or 1-800-563-5081.
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the music business require planning. Global County’s Talent
Development Workshop will provide an overview of the planning necessary
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Plan
- How to write a grant application
- How to set yourself up for success
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featuring: Gil Grand, Anthony L. Smith, Rylee Madison, and
Katie Mission, will be held on Saturday, June 12th as part of
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Slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Participants
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during the preparations for the Global Country All Star Concert
and provide you with an opportunity to meet with some of the guest
artists.
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ticket to the Global Country All Star Concert at the
Winspear Centre for Music on Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 7:30
PM.
Spaces are limited for the workshop, please
register early to avoid disappointment.
Plan for your Success, REGISTER
NOW! - Download Registration
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Christina Dubinsky
Sherwood
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Sheritta Kahpeaysewat
Cochin, SK |
Kasha Derechy
Edmonton, AB |
Ivan Daigle
Petiteadiac, NB |
Kara Wilson
Edmonton, AB |
Tyler Lizott
Fort Vermilion, AB |
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Livy Jeanne
Ardrossan, AB
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St Albert, AB
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The Alberta Rock N Roll Reunion concert, presented by Global Country,
is now available on DVD. Besides capturing all the excitement of 17
Alberta acts performing the songs they originally recorded nearly 50
years ago, the DVD provides an historical background to the artists and
the development of the new musical form that was known as rock and
roll. For more information or to order: www.albertarocknrollreunion.com
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