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S03E01: Amanda Power has been working in various aspects of the country music industry for many years, and she is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Unison Benevolent Fund. Unison exists to provide relief to members of the Canadian music community in times of crisis. With the whole of the music industry shut down in the wake of COVID-19, we thought we would take a break from the norm here at the show, and talk about this incredibly important organization. If you're working in the music industry, we'll fill you in on how to receive financial support from Unison, and if you're a music fan, we'll tell you how you can support this wonderful cause. We also dive in to the time Amanda spent working with the Canadian Country Music Association, the Country Music Association of Ontario, and World Vision.The Show will be dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Scotty Kipfer and Amy Aust.Amanda Power, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S03E02 - Our first Emerging Artist showcase episode! In these episodes, you'll get a chance to get to know two artists you may not know yet. This week, we introduce you to the West Coast based duo Cross Parallel, made up of Danielle Marie and Jordan Pritchett, and Manitoba native Don Amero.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Scotty Kipfer and Amy Aust.Cross Parallel & Don Amero, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Three: Tyler Joe Miller took Canadian country radio by storm with the release of his debut single, "Pillow Talkin'". The single went all the way to number one, making him the very first independent country artist in Canada to debut at number one. Now, he's celebrating a CCMA nomination for Rising Star of the Year. Tyler Joe joins us from beautiful British Columbia to discuss his fast-track to stardom, his humanitarian work in Central America, his passion for true-crime podcasts, and that one time he got a little more than he bargained for from an honest-to-goodness jaguar.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Tyler Joe Miller, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Four: Rob Watts has taken some time to regroup during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he joins us this week to tell us what he's been up to. From spending time on his new boat to opening for Styx, Rob's got plenty of stories for us on this week's episode. Turns out Scotty and Rob have both busted a hole in the butt of their jeans while on stage, and we share all the gory details.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Rob Watts, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Five: The Hunter Brothers have been tearing up the Canadian country music scene since their debut in 2016. The Saskatchewan sensations simply radiate positivity, and they are as dynamic off stage as they are on it. The quintuple threat of dreamboats are celebrating their three 2020 CCMA Award nominations, as well as the release of their new single release, "Hard Dirt". Ty Hunter was kind enough to take some time away from the wheat fields to join us to discuss hockey, harvest, harmonies, Hunter Hayes, High Valley, and hugs from Jojo Mason. This episode is brought to you by the letter H. ;)The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Ty Hunter of The Hunter Brothers, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Six: Nicole Rayy is one of Ontario's artists to watch. A first time nominee for Female Artist of the Year at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards this weekend, she will also be a performer on the drive-in style show in London. Nicole also spearheaded HarmoniaFest, a drive-in festival featuring an all-female country lineup back in August. She joins us from her home in Alliston Ontario to talk about all that, plus her first taste of the stage singing in a high school production of Footloose, producing music with Douglas Romanow and Brian Howes, and writing with Carolyn Dawn Johnson.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Nicole Rayy, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Seven: Danielle Bourjeaurd joins us this week to discuss a plethora of topics including almost meeting Steven Tyler, Nashville's various writers rounds, recording with Gord Bamford, life as a new mother, and growing up in the Ontario country music circuit.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Danielle Bourjeaurd, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Eight: Bigg Vinny is truly one of a kind. A founding member of the Trailer Choir, Vinny and his bandmates Butter and Crystal signed with Toby Keith's record label, Show Dog, then proceeded to rocket to stardom with their hit "Rockin' The Beer Gut." The then 400+ pound hype man wound up in the hospital with complications from Type 2 Diabetes, and he was forced to make some major lifestyle changes after having emergency surgery. He then participated in The Biggest Loser, losing 250+ pounds while on the show, and has since completely transformed himself. He continues his pursuit of music with Trailer Choir, and The Nashville Cartel, he is a personal trainer, author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, husband, and father of two. Vinny joins us from Nashville to discuss all this and more, and we know you're going to love him as much as we do.The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Bigg Vinny of Trailer Choir, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Nine: Over the past few years, Tim Hicks has emerged as one of Canada's favourite live acts. His hits "Get By", "Here Comes The Thunder", and "Stompin' Ground" have become staples on festival stages across the country, and the viral smash "Stronger Beer" has been adopted by many Canadians as their unofficial national anthem. Tim has earned a slew of industry awards, a collection of Gold and Platinum certified singles in Canada, and he's showing no signs of slowing down. Tim joins us from his home in St Catharines Ontario to chat about growing up wanting to be a musician, having the all-important backup plan, playing chicken wing bars, and eventually "making it".The Show is dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Tim Hicks, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Three, Episode Ten: Today, we introduce you to our own Scotty Kipfer's new duo project, Second Chance Dreamers. He and lead singer, Amy Nodwell, met via MySpace way back in 2007, and after years of writing, recording, and playing shows, followed by an eight-year hiatus, the pair have finally reunited to record and release their debut single, "You I Love", to Canadian country radio. Amy and Scotty join The Show co-host Amy Aust to discuss the magic of the writing room, the origin of their shiny new band name, COVID Christmas plans, and creating their debut music video with no crew or equipment.The Show has been dressed in Unison blue for the duration of Season 3. To make a donation to the Unison Benevolent Fund, text UNISON to 45678.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Second Chance Dreamers, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode One: Jason McCoy has been a staple on the Canadian Country airwaves for over two decades - both as an artist, and now as the co-host of the morning show at Pure Country 106 in Orillia Ontario. Jason joins us from his home in Minesing Ontario to talk about his viral hit "We Are One", hosting the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards, balancing life as both a Road Hammer and a morning radio host, and writing "MUD" with Jeffrey Steele.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jason McCoy, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Two: Jason Blaine has been churning out hit after hit with songs like Rock In My Boot, Rock It Country Girl, Cool, and the CCMA Award winning They Don't Make 'em Like That Anymore. He recently celebrated his 40th birthday with his family in isolation in Hendersonville Tennessee, and joins us to talk about his new song Helluva Band In Heaven, recording with one of his heroes, country music of the 90s, and keeping his four kids entertained during this strange time.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jason Blaine, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Three: Genevieve Fisher has been blazing her own trail as a fully independent artist for nearly a decade. She joins us from her home to talk about the struggles faced by independent artists, the expectations placed on women in the music industry, and the journey from her first singing competition at age two to finally cutting through with "Take It On Home" - her very first Top 20 single last year. The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Genevieve Fisher, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Four: Shane and Stacey Lee Guse have been fixtures of the Canadian country music scene for as long as we can remember. Their band of all-star players, The Western Swing Authority, have established themselves as the foremost western swing band in Canada, earning awards and nominations on the provincial, national, and international stage. Shane and Stacey join us to talk about questionable quarantine facial hair, balancing home and tour life, crashing the stage with AC/DC, playing with The Time Jumpers, and on the Grand Ole Opry.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Western Swing Authority, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Five: Brian Harwood and Matt Davey are the dudes that make up Ontario's country rock fusion duo, Kansas Stone. They were kind enough to join us from self-isolation to talk about recording their new viral hit "Together We're Strong", with some other incredible artists - also in isolation. Money raised by the song is being donated to the Unison Benevolent Fund, supporting musicians in times of financial crisis.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Kansas Stone, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Six: Kelsi Mayne is one of Ontario's hottest rising stars. She's celebrating the release of her debut album "As I Go", and a 2020 CMAOntario Rising Star Nomination. She's played the big stages across the country, and played the lead in the 2019 film Willa, adapted from the Stephen King novel. Kelsi joins us from her home in Toronto to discuss her new album, how she got her start, and how she's keeping herself busy during her period of self-isolation. The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Kelsi Mayne, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Seven: River Town Saints have been on a rollercoaster ride since their debut in 2015. They've had hits including the Top 10 smash "Bonfire", "A Little Bit Goes A Long Way", and "Cherry Bomb" which won them a CMAOntario Award in 2017 for Single of the Year. They have had member shake-ups as well, adding a new lead singer and bass player, following the departure of Chris LaBelle and the tragic untimely passing of Daniel Di Giacomo. Now they're back, and better than ever with brand new music coming down the pipe in 2020. Guitarist Jeremy Bortot joins us from his home studio in Ottawa to discuss their forthcoming EP, the changing dynamic of the band, dad jokes, and branding for artists.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jeremy Bortot of River Town Saints, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Eight: Jamie Warren is one of the best selling independent artists in Canadian country music history. He's had hits spanning nearly four decades including "One Step Back", "Sunny Day In The Park", and "Cried All The Way Home" - which earned him 1999 CCMA Awards for Independent Male Artist of the Year, and Independent Single of the Year. Jamie joins us (with a fresh Tim Horton's coffee) from his home in Waterloo Ontario to discuss his legendary career, the ever-changing face of country music, the craft of songwriting, and his love of golf.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Jamie Warren, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Nine: Dani Strong is a hidden gem in the Canadian country music scene. Her personality and positivity are infectious! She got her start on Nashville Star, but got her start playing trombone and tuba in her high school bands. Dani joins us from her home nestled in the Rocky Mountains to discuss her brand new artist services company, touring as a young woman with I Mother Earth, the struggles facing independent artists, her approach to the craft of songwriting, and her time on Nashville Star with Kacey Musgraves. We also gush a little bit about the very dreamy Joey Landreth.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.Dani Strong, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season Two, Episode Ten: David James is the Manitoba Country Music Association's reigning Male Artist of the Year (2019), and was named to Top Country's Top Male Artists of 2019 list, adding to the impressive run he's been on since signing his record deal with MDM Recordings after his time as a finalist in the CCMA Discovery Program in 2014. David joins us from his home in Winnipeg to discuss everything from leather pants to 80s hair metal. He shares a story about his high school music teacher, gets a couple real nice digs in at Scotty, and shares his passion for mixology and cocktails.The Show is hosted by Amy Aust and Scotty Kipfer.David James, welcome to The Show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.