In The Country with Dave Woods

Known for his powerful, smooth vocals, DAVID JAMES arrived on to the country music scene in early 2013 with his debut EP release This Must Be It. His unique blend of country rock, paired with his electrifying voice and an unrelenting pursuit of making each performance better than the last, have been generating fans and acclaim from coast to coast. Born in the musical hotbed of Winnipeg, David didn...

Whether you’ve heard her singing with Toby Keith on his single “Drinks After Work”, or on her own single “Words”, one thing is for sure, if you've heard NICOLE SCOTT's voice, you will never forget it. Her fresh songwriting captures everything great about country music, powerful women, and young hearts. She creates a new sound when she adds her incredible vocal power and control.  Nicole can be see...

Country artist MIKE TRUDELL is preparing to make his mark on the country music scene with a new album, new stage show, along with a renewed passion enthusiasm. Born in Elliot Lake, Ontario, this Northern singer/songwriter is no stranger to the Canadian country music scene having started his musical journey as a lead guitarist for Juno-nominated artist John Landry. A gig backing up country supersta...

JORDAN McINTOSH's 2013 singleGrew Up In A Country Song relies heavily on his own experiences and plays out like a series of lyrical snapshots from a classic country tune; all drawn from his memories of growing up in the rural community of Carleton Place. “In Country music every song tells a different story and I wanted to write something that paid respect to where I’m from.”  Jordan is nominated f...

Country artist STEVE RIVERS' latest album Temptations is establishing him as one of the most exciting new artists in country music today. Winner of the Michigan State Final in the 2013 Texaco Country Showdown & nominated for the CMAO 2013 Rising star award, Steve is an entertainer to watch out for! He performs regularly between the U.S. and Canada and his live show is one of high energy and ex...

Born in Ottawa, Ontario and raised in Aylmer, Quebec, NELSON COLT released his EP Where I Belong last year featuring the singles Fingers Crossed, Right Where I Belong and the new one Across The River. The project was recorded in Nashville and was produced by Rob Matson. All songs on the album were written by Nelson and award-wining hitmaker Barry Brown. Nelson's influences include Merle Haggard, R...

ALYSSA MORRISSEY joins me on the show to celebrate the official release of her new single with Matt Williams called Make Love Tonight. The song was written by Matt Williams, Alyssa Morrisey, Doug Folkins, and Adam Newcomb. It was recorded at Newcomb Studios in Cobourg, Ontario, with Adam producing and mixing, and playing bass and piano.  Additional musicians include Adam and Matt on guitar, Matt N...

Peterborough, Ontario born & Toronto based ELYSE SAUNDERS is blazing a trail in country music. A contender in 2013 and 2014 for CMAO’s Female Artist of the Year, she was also nominated for a Toronto Independent Music Award in 2012 for Best Country Artist. Recently awarded FACTOR’s Juried Sound Recording funding, Elyse’s evolving sound & lyrics will be showcased in a new album. Her new sing...

AARON GOODVIN was born and raised in Northern Alberta where he was surrounded by a large musical family. Not surprisingly, his love of “everything music” developed at an early age and he made his first stage appearance at age 11. He was hooked the minute his feet hit the stage and has never looked back. Over the next 15 years, Aaron began writing his own songs and utilized every opportunity to per...

Music was always a part of TREVOR JOHNSON’s life growing up on a farm in Manitoba. Singing along to the tractor's crackling AM radio stations always helped pass the time as he worked out in the field. Everywhere he had to get to was always a distance to go so cassettes and eventually CDs helped the miles go by faster. On his playlist? Lots of AC/DC, Alice Cooper, Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Northe...

George Gruhn moved to Nashville in 1969 after getting his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and doing graduate work at Duke University and the University of Tennessee. In 1970, he established Gruhn Guitars, which is one of the largest dealers of vintage and used instruments in the world. The store buys, sells, consigns, trades and appraises fretted instruments and houses one of the...

Humbling to think that even the greatest musical legends have their own personal icons – as proven with the much anticipated new release by CHARLIE DANIELS and The CDB — Off The Grid—Doin’ It Dylan. The project is produced by Charlie Daniels and Casey Wood. Little could Charlie Daniels have imagined in the late ‘60’s as a young studio musician answering a call from producer Bob Johnston to add his...

Coming from a rural childhood and having a love of music from an early age, Burlington, Ontario based Country artist BILLY J WHITE is blazing his own trail in the Canadian country music scene with the release of his new EP DAMN FOOL THING TO DO. The album consisting of seven tracks, with two currently at radio nationwide, was recorded and produced by multi-award winning and highly sought after pro...

MIKE BIGGAR is an award-winning Country-Rock artist from Canada’s East Coast. His infectious melodies are married to lyrics of life, love, and loss.  Powerful, punchy anthems with generous helpings of clever hooks and smart writing sit opposite intimate, tender ballads. Mike's soulful voice expresses a genuine vulnerability and draws listeners into his critically-acclaimed song writing.  A veteran...

Ontario Country artist CHADLEY CHASE has established a professional and respected reputation with venues, audiences, fundraisers, and charities. After having worked with Chadley once, there is always a high demand to have him back because of the positive experience. He recently opened up for Marshall Dane at Marshall's video release party. Chadley has now released his first song Oblivious to count...

BEAU FULLER was born and raised in Mt. Vernon Missouri, a small rural town located in the Ozark hills of Southwest Missouri. Growing up, his passion in life was always centered around football, basketball and track. In addition to his love for sports, he began to realize a natural ability to play the guitar and piano by ear. After several years of college and working in his parents local appliance...

Since his first record release of Gonna Have a Party in 1958, his first chart record That's What I Call Livin' in 1961 and his first number one recording of Hitch Hikin' on RCA in 1964, DICK DAMRON has written over 500 songs and recorded more than 30 CDs, cassettes and vinyl records. Dick has performed in thousands of venues around the world, ranging from tiny country halls and clubs, to Las Vegas...

From the imaginary stage in the hayloft of the big barn of her parents’ Claresholm, Alberta ranch, KELITA began to sing at the age of four. The yard light that was her first “spotlight”. Her love of music and performing were Kelita’s escapes from significant traumatic experiences and abuse during her early childhood and teen years. In fact, it was those escapes that fine-tuned a dream that she wou...

Born in Cuba, and now calling Miami, Florida home, JACKIE ARREDONDO has recently released her single, “Like We Used To” to international radio! This multi-talented artist has already gained attention with her with her EP, “Just Call Me Jackie,” which was produced in Nashville by Brian G White. In 2012, she was the first Latina to introduce the steel guitar to National Hispanic television, and she...

Barrie, Ontario Country artist AMY ROSE entered her first singing contest Barrie’s Promenade Days at age 5. That was when her parents realized their daughter had talent to sing. She began to enter other talent competitions including Kinmount Fair which she won 3 years in a row - and got to meet one of her idols, Jason McCoy.  By the age of 10, Amy was mastering the art of yodeling with lessons fro...

North Carolina native EMILY MINOR first grabbed the attention of music fans as a top fifty finalist on American Idol. Emily quickly realized she belonged in Nashville. Shortly after her time on the show, Emily made the move to Nashville and began writing and recording. Emily's self-titled EP is a lively collection of convincing stories, undeniable emotions, and astounding vocals that is as honest...

Ontario Country artist BREA LAWRENSON's collection of songs reflects her own personal experiences and aspirations. Her musical career has taken her across Canada, and to London, UK. She frequently travels to Nashville to write and record. She's worked with many different songwriters and producers including Stu Epps (UK producer who has worked with the likes of Elton John and Led Zeppelin), Barry B...

Ontario Country artist CHELSEA CRITES makes a return appearance to In The Country with Dave Woods. In 2009, she was nominated for Niagara Rising Star. She's been performing steadily with her band since 2010 and pursuing the dream that started for her as a child. Her musical influences can be found in both the country and the pop scene. Chelsea - originally from Port Colborne, Ontario - is an energ...

Amanda and Tyler Wilkinson are no strangers to success on the Country charts. First, they scored big as the family trio The Wilkinsons (26 Cents, Fly (The Angel Song), Boy Oh Boy) - along with their dad Steve. These days, Amanda and Tyler have reunited musically as a duo called SMALL TOWN PISTOLS. Their self-titled debut album is up for Country Album of the Year at the Juno awards on March 30th -...

At the age of 19, BILL ANDERSON composed the 1958 country classic City Lights for Ray Price. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and began turning out hit after hit with songs like Po’ Folks, Mama Sang A Song, The Tips Of My Fingers, and the country and pop smash Still.  Fast forward: Bill's songwriting success has proven to be unstoppable with songs like Wish You Were Here by Mark Wills and the Gra...