In The Country with Dave Woods

Heather Ballentine is a charming, talented, and down-to-earth Southern belle. She is also an entrepreneur, singer/songwriter, pin-up model, and actress. Her life long pursuit of excellence began in Arkansas where she was born. She grew up with passion for performing, and always knew what she was meant to do. Her mother was named after Marilyn Monroe, which sparked Heather’s interest in pin up fash...

Mississauga, Ontario's ALESSIA COHLE began her life in music at a very early age when she began playing piano and singing at age four. Her passion for country music began after attending her first concert – Shania Twain’s ‘Come On Over Tour’ — at age 8. This experience ignited a spark, inspiring her to follow a career in music. Soon, Alessia began performing at local fairs and festivals, as well a...

CURTIS GRAMBO The latest single from Saskatchewan's Curits Grambo is Little White Dress. www.curtisgrambo.com OLIVIA ROSE The latest single from Alberta's Olivia Rose is Make Up To Mud. www.oliviarosemusic.ca MATT WILLIAMS The latest single from Ontario's Matt Williams is Spinnin' Around. www.mattwilliamsproductions.com

Sammy Kershaw's brand new album I Won't Back Down (Cleopatra Records) - released June 9, 2015 - features the cover songs Take A Letter Maria and the Tom Petty title track. The first single is called Grillin' and Chillin'. The album also features the love song Groove written by Sudbury, Ontario's Gil Grand and Texan Adam Fears.  Country fans know and love Sammy's chart-topping Country hits over the...

IN THE COUNTRY presents COUNTRY LEGENDS MOE BANDY Moe Bandy’s long string of hits include "Bandy The Rodeo Clown", "Hank Williams, You Wrote My Life", "Till I’m Too Old To Die Young", "Americana", "It's A Cheatin' Situation", "Just "I Just Started Hatin' Cheatin' Songs Today", "Rodeo Romeo", "You Haven’t Heard the Last of Me" and dozens of other chart-toppers. Whether writing, recording new songs...

Cadence Grace, Ann Chaplin and Stacey Zegers have had major successes in their own right as solo female artists, but never imagined that together their collective talents would catapult them to an entirely new level as Runaway Angel. Individually, they have toured Canada, the United States, Europe and Britain, opening for major acts like Dean Brody, Aaron Pritchett, One More Girl, Jessie Farrell,...

In The Country Triple Play - May 31, 2015 Tune in to hear stories & songs - and the latest news - from these three talented Canadian Country artists. DELANEY GRANT Ontario's Delaney Grant's latest single is called "Black and Blue." ALEX RUNIONS Saskatchewan's Alex Runions' latest single is called "Passenger Seat." TANYA MARIE HARRIS Ontario's Tanya Marie Harris' latest single is called "Treat...

Ontario Country artist CORY MARQUARDT has just released his debut album called This Man featuring the first single "21." Cory returns as part of the Outlaws & Outsiders tour this June with dates in Ontario. The tour stars Aaron Pritchett and also features new country duo King & Cash. His influences range from Eric Church to Merle Haggard - and from Rush to John Mayer. If it's a good song,...

New Brunswick's MIKE LEBLANC brought his traditional country sound to the Cadillac Lounge this spring as part of Canadian Music Week. He played songs off his album Alive And Well. Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Mike moved at a young age - along with his family - to a small town called Collette, NB. Growing up, there was always music playing in the house or people jamming with their guitars and ot...

With three Alberta Country Music Association Group of the Year nominations to their name, along with nominations for Fans' Choice, Song of the Year and Album of the Year, Alberta's DOMINO is on their way to even bigger success in country music. Coming from various backgrounds in music, the group consists of: Kent Nixon on lead guitar and vocals – One will most likely find Kent at rodeos, having bb...

OLIVIA FRANCES is an old soul wrapped inside the effervescent free spirit of an 18-year-old girl. This talented singer-songwriter originally from Cincinnati, OH and now based in Nashville began her musical journey at a young age – her first performance was a duet with a friend during an elementary school talent show. Her pursuit of the spotlight was set in motion in 7th Grade when Olivia had her f...

Acclaimed for bringingrock energy to country audiences, Aaron Pritchett continues to hold the title of one of the most sought after artists in the business. His passion and intensity for his art overflows on stage and spills into his unwavering dedication to his fans. Growing up in small-town Northern BC, Aaron drew his earliest musical influences from 80’s Rock, but the transition to country musi...

LARRY BERRIO Sudbury's Larry Berrio just finished performing at the Cadillac Lounge in Toronto (May 9th) as part of the Crown 26 Artist Showcase. His new album called The Journey will be released this spring. The lead single is a ballad called Get It Right The First Time. Larry has opened up show for Brooks & Dunn, Terri Clark, Johnny Reid and other big names. In 2010, he released the song and...

BIG TOBACCO AND THE PICKERS  New Album "The King Is Gone" will be released May 12, 2015. Since 2008, Big Tobacco and The Pickers have been bringing their unique brand of traditional country to bar rooms, taverns, halls and festivals around Ontario. Their ongoing monthly residency at Toronto roots institution The Cameron House has gained them a loyal following of country music fans. Regular appeara...

Country legend JOHN CONLEE's success began in the late 1970s. His first release “Back Side Of Thirty” didn't climb the charts too high. Three more singles also met with a minimum success, although they all charted. But in March of 1978, the label released “Rose Colored Glasses,” a song John co-wrote, which became a huge hit as well as becoming his signature song. In January of 1979, the label re-r...

Dallas Smith British Columbia's Dallas Smith has skyrocketed to the very top of the Country music scene. His 2012 debut album entitled Jumped Right In generated 5 singles in the Canadian Hot 100, including the GOLD selling title-track, garnered five CCMA  Award nominations and was nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2013 JUNO Awards. Following a slew of sold out tour dates with Florida...

RYAN LAIRD Ryan Laird is a 2-time Canadian Country Music Awards and Canadian Radio Music Awards nominated recording artist. His live show is something special, winning over audiences for over a decade. His new album is called Bigger Than That. In 2014, Ryan helped to found the BiggerThanThat! program. It's a bullying prevention and youth empowerment program. Ryan has traveled all across Canada vis...

BRODY SIEBERT Born and raised in the small farming community of Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, Brody Siebert grew up in a family full of musical talent. He flew down to Nashville in November of 2014 where he recorded three songs. One of the songs titled "Lay It On Me Tonight" came out the gate with lots of hometown support where it spent 4 days as the number one requested song on Saskatoon's 92.9 The B...

Songwriter and Recording Artist JAMES HOUSE co-wrote Grammy Nominated Country Song of the Year “Ain’t That Lonely Yet” (recorded by Dwight Yoakam) and CMA Nominated Song of the Year “A Broken Wing” (recorded by Martina McBride) along with another smash hit "In A Week Or Two” (recorded by Diamond Rio). Other artists to record his songs include Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, Rod Stewart, The Maver...

DANIELLE MARIE Young singer-songwriter Danielle Marie from Cardiff Echoes, Alberta has always had a passion for music. She participated in early music programs and continued with music/band in school until 2011, when she decided to seriously pursue a music career. Heavily influenced by contemporary artists like Ed Sheeran and Adele, Danielle released her first EP in July 2013. While the folk/alt-f...

Their musical bond is as strong as their small town roots: Twin Kennedy, comprised of West Coast sisters Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been making music together since they could talk. Born and raised in the small town of Powell River, British Columbia, the sister duo grew up perfecting their sibling harmonies and dynamic live performances, while making their name known throughout their small comm...

Alberta's PAUL BRANDT -  the most awarded male Canadian Country Music artist in history - climbed the charts once again last summer with his song Forever Summer. It's another title to add to his long list of hits which include My Heart Has A History, I Do, That's The Truth, Small Towns & Big Dreams and Didn't Even See The Dust.  A former pediatric registered nurse, Paul had a passion for words...

FEATURED INTERVIEW: ANTHONY TULLO Oakville, Ontario's ANTHONY TULLO is an accomplished actor/producer/screenwriter and is now adding 'Country artist' to that list of credits. “I always wanted to make music. I was a big fan of Bryan Adams and that gritty vocal style and great songs. But the more I thought about the stronger I felt the lure of country music with a rock edge. I hooked up with some ta...

On June 14, 2014, Canadian eventer Jordan McDonald suffered a fatal injury while competing at the Nunney International Horse Trials held at Southfield House, Whatley, Frome, Somerset, GBR. This tragic loss inspired Jordan’s sister, Shannon, who performs as Shanna Lynn in the country music duo known as Georgia Rain, with Damian Marshall (her husband), to record a rendition of his favourite song. A...

On this episode I welcome Nova Scotia's Kevin Davison ("When Those Sirens Are Gone") & Ontario's Maddy Rodriguez ("Fascinated"). Each artist will chat with me about their music career, latest news and will share their current radio single. Live from Ontario and heard around the world, In The Country with Dave Woods has been broadcasting online since March 2009.