In The Country with Dave Woods

Following the success of her debut album Pinto, which has accumulated over 10 million streams, Sykamore returns with a heartfelt track that has already become a fan favourite at her live shows. The country-pop singer wrote “He’s Mine” after attending a family member’s wedding and realizing there wasn’t a song for the mother–son dance portion of the reception. “I couldn’t help but notice there are...

CATTO is one of Canada’s fastest-rising Christian country artists — a storyteller with grit, heart, and an unwavering faith.​ A 2× Covenant Award winner with GMA Canada, and a 5× nominee with Country Music Alberta, CATTO blends rootsy country, heartfelt worship influence, and blue-collar authenticity into a sound that is unmistakably his own.​CATTO has shared the stage with major artists including...

​​Chase Stevens is an award winning singer/songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario. Recognized for his heartfelt lyrics and visual imagery, Chase says his songwriting style is a blend of New Country and Singer/Songwriter, or as he likes to call it “Troubadour Country”.​ His initial musical inspirations came from the songwriters of the 1970’s, people such as Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens am...

Formed in 2004 by CCMA Hall of Famer Jason McCoy, and rounded out by the powerhouse talents of Clayton Bellamy and Chris Byrne, The Road Hammers have blazed a trail as Canada’s most celebrated country-rock trio. Known for their explosive fusion of gritty outlaw, classic country, and Southern rock, the band has earned a loyal following with their raw sound and full-throttle live shows. With over 60...

Amanda & James are getting ready to release their next single "Comeback" early in 2026! The duo's previous releases include "Another Round", "Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right" and a cover of the holiday classic "Last Christmas". In 2025, Amanda & James received a nomination for Group or Duo of the Year at the CMAOntario Awards. Along with that recognition, they performed their song "Another R...

Ontario country artist Genevieve Fisher has just released a brand new beautiful love song called "Must Be Listening" and she's dropping by the podcast to share it with us! We'll also hear a previous release "Thank You Music" which is a very personal song for Genevieve and she'll explain why. A BIT ABOUT GENEVIEVE... Born and raised in London, Ontario, Genevieve has earned 9 top 50 hits on both Bil...

Formerly a nationally ranked sprint hurdler, Kelsi Mayne has seamlessly transitioned into one of Canada's fastest-rising independent artists. With over 3 million streams under her belt and a track record of performances alongside industry heavyweights, the 3x CMAOntario award nominee, SiriusXM Top of the Country finalist, and 2024 International Songwriting Competition winner is just hitting her st...

Quebec’s hottest rising country act, the award-winning  Blue Ridge Band, is ready to turn up the volume with their sophomore album High On You! Fresh from a summer packed with 45+ tour dates and a debut at CCMA Country Music Week, the band is channeling that momentum into a record built for big singalongs and road-trip playlists. High On You features breakout singles “The Rush” & the title tra...

Hayden Ryann - born & raised in the Beaches area of Toronto - is riding high after the release of her latest anthem song "No Room For Bitchin'" which is expected to birth a line dance craze in the near future! At just 21 years old, Hayden combines a modern lyrical directness with the warmth of country storytelling and the energy of pop, crafting music that resonates with young listeners who va...

Though pop and rock were the genres that Annika Catharina first loved, it was the songs of Patsy Cline that drew her to country music. After hearing “Walking After Midnight” and “Crazy”, she wanted to perform country songs any chance she got. Based in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Annika started singing country covers along with other classics.  In 2021, Annika began releasing musi...

Hailing from Langley, British Columbia, Shawn Daniels blends the raw edge of outlaw country with the soul of blues and the electricity of rock ‘n’ roll, creating a unique sonic signature. "Country Wild" follows the breakout success of Shawn's debut single “Louder Than Ten”, an adrenaline-fueled anthem that earned strong radio play and introduced fans to his defiant, high-powered sound. Produced by...

Kitchener, Ontario's Angelica Appelman made her mark on the Canadian Country Music scene with her January 2022 debut single "Happy Place". Since then, she's gone on to perform on big stages & at songwriter showcases. Follow up releases include "Guilt Trip", "Ringtone", "Best Behaviour" and "Finding My Feet".  Angelica is a big fan of 90's Country! She began wriitng her own songs at the age of...

Thunder Bay's Tim Albertson - a "small town boy with stadium sound" -  is gearing up to release his EP Blink Town Tales: Volume One on April 4. 2025! On this episode, I'll play 3 of the tracks" "Did It For A Girl", the current single "Do What You Do" and I have an exclusive spin of "Wishing Her Well"! Tim's powerful vocals and party-like nature creates an event that continues to be talked about lo...

Growing up in the small rural community of Standard, Alberta (population around 350), Drew Gregory was exposed to music through local radio and from his dad's extensive classic rock vinyl collection. He soon came to appreciate the country and rock sounds that flowed through the family home. By the time he was 15, he had acquired his first guitar, and from the first strum of the strings, he knew th...

Amber-Jo Bowman , a captivating Canadian country singer-songwriter from a small town north of Toronto, ON, unfolds her musical narrative against the backdrop of a family farm. This is where her early love for singing, hearing her dad harmonizing along with the radio, and self-taught guitar sessions took root. Her journey into music began with the soulful echoes of contemporary church hymns, laying...

Janna Leduc is a dynamic country musician from Milverton, Ontario known for her soulful voice and electrifying live performances. With a passion for storytelling and authenticity, and a heart rooted in classic country music, Janna has carved her niche in the genre.   As she prepares to release her highly anticipated album Long Time Comin', Janna is poised to make an even bigger impact on the Canad...

Formerly a nationally ranked sprint hurdler, country artist Kelsi Mayne has seamlessly transitioned into one of Canada's fastest-rising independent artists. With over 3 million streams under her belt and a track record of performances alongside industry heavyweights, the 3x CMAOntario award nominee, SiriusXM Top of the Country finalist, and 2024 International Songwriting Competition winner is just...

Saskatchewan's Matt Johner  visits the podcast to chat about his recent singles "D.U.I" & :Wonder Woman". Matt is the son of Brad Johner  who is a very successful solo country artist as well as one half of the popular country duo The Johner Brothers.

Ontario's Paige Rutledge is here to chat abour her EP Break Up Rules which was released in September 2023! In 2020, Paige released “Take Me Back to Tiki”, followed by 2021 singles “Broken Record” and “Sunshine Sunday”. In 2022, Paige gained momentum with her single “Drinking Alone”, which landed her the cover of Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Country playlist. She followed this up with “Ain’t That Ba...

Born and raised in Welland, Ontario, Andy Colonico has emerged as a versatile musician and captivating performer. As the frontman of Revive the Rose, Andy gained recognition for his dynamic stage presence and infectious rock sound. Recently, he ventured into country music, combining his rock roots with heartfelt storytelling. This transition led to features on numerous radio stations and editorial...

Newfoundland and Labrador's powerhouse vocalist Carolina East released her debut full-length album Soaked in Whisky in July 2021. Over the last few years, Carolina has earned nominations & won awards from Music NL as well as the East Coast Music Awards. In 2021, Carolina competed as one of eight semi-finalists in Sirius XM’s Top of the Country competition. To date, Carolina has shared the stag...

Small town, big energy! Courtice, Ontario's Tyler Lorette is making his mark on the country music scene. He brings together a dynamic blend of technique and diversity that stands out on the edge where genres of country, and rock collide. At only 21, he is already an accomplished singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. His sound embodies country’ s staple elements while embracing a...

A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Arlene Quinn is an award-winning performer and songwriter who has shared the stage with Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Lorrie Morgan, and Terri Clark. Her previous releases have been played in more than 63 countries. Arlene's voice is rich and smooth with a vast vocal range. She is also a natural entertainer with a positive onstage energy. It is no wonder that she has ove...

Hailing from the picturesque town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, Justin Fancy swiftly emerged as a rising star on the Canadian Country music scene with the release of his debut single in 2020. His passion for storytelling and his authentic East Coast charm are woven into every lyric and melody he crafts. With the release of his debut album Sure Beats A Good Time in 2021, Justin secured Mus...

As she celebrates her 30th year in country music, Lisa Brokop is grateful to still be doing what she loves. It’s that winning combination of gratitude, youthful exuberance and seasoned wisdom that inform Brokop’s new album Who’s Gonna Fill Their Heels?  The title track - featuring Georgette Jones - offers a female spin on the George Jones hit "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" and pays tribute to Doll...