In The Country with Dave Woods

At just 17 years of age, Raven Bro has made big steps forward in her journey to Country Music success. She has already received several awards from the Georgia Country And Gospel Music Association including awards for Vocalist, Songwriter and Entertainer of the Year. Raven is just as comfortable in the studio as she is on stage. She performs shows with her band The Raven Bro Band. Some of the venu...

If you peeled back the layers of Amanda Jane Duncan's soul, you would find roots grounded in faith, nurtured in love and fed by a burning desire for all things Country. Amanda grew up on a grain and cattle farm near Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Out on the farm the only station that came in was Country and that's what played on the kitchen radio all day long. Through her high school years, she immersed h...

Raised in Mt. Nemo, Ontario, Country artist Billy J White enjoyed a rural childhood, and a love of music from an early age. Inspired by the many family gatherings in which guitars, harmonicas, and spoons were played, he just had to join in. If you don’t find Billy singing and playing guitar, then look for him under the nearest hotrod, whistling, and wrenching. He has been busy in the recording stu...

Bill Anderson is a singer, songwriter, actor, author and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame - and one of the most popular and enduring entertainers of our time. He earned the nickname Whisperin' Bill years ago as a result of his breathy voice and his warm, soft approach to singing a Country song. At the age of nineteen, he composed the Country classic City Lights and began carving his place...

Calahoo, Alberta Country artist Sharon Anderson - now calling Nashville home - broke onto the Music City scene as a member of the trio Trinity Lane which scored 3 Billboard Country Chart hits in the late 80s. She then pursued a solo career and released the albums The Bottom Line &Bringing It Home which had singles that attracted heavy airplay in Canada. As a songwriter, Sharon found great succ...

At just 21 years old, Jason Petric has been playing in bands for almost a decade resulting in hundreds of shows all over Manitoba. Now, he has his sights set on success as a solo act. Jason has already placed in the QX104 Bud Country Search finals two years running, played the Dauphin Music Festival and watched two original songs hit the local college radio chart. With a love of Country music comi...

Listowel, Ontario singer/songwriter Johnny Borton is about to release an album that means alot to him. It's called Just Kidding Around and is a children's CD. Johnny performs shows for kids and spreads the message of 'no violence' and 'no bullying' in schools. One dollar from the sale of every CD will be donated to Canadian Feed The Children. A self-taught piano player, Johnny started playing and...

Toronto, Ontario Country artist Krista Earle discovered a great passion for singing and performing at an early age. Raised by a family with talent for singing and playing numerous instruments, her own musical abilities came naturally. Fast forward to present: Krista has been writing and recording with Steve Ashley at Heritage Music Studios in Burlington, Ontario. Her first radio single is Bad Hair...

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Danielle Lowe is a 15 year-old Country music singer/songwriter who is about to release her debut CD. She's the only singer in Edmonton’s history to win all 3 major vocal competitions as a junior in the same year: Future's Fest, Country Vocal Spotlight and Northern Star. Danielle has also competed in Tennessee’s esteemed North American Country Music Association...

Hit songwriter Barry Brown joins me on the line from Ottawa to talk about his songs. He's had his compositions recorded by Charlie Major, Anne Murray, Susan Aglukark & many others. He has also enjoyed success as a solo artist & as a member of The Family Brown as well as Prescott Brown. Tune in and follow the journey of his songs as we get you up close and personal with this talented Canadi...

Growing up in a small farming community in Southeast Manitoba, Jason Kirkness discovered his love for Country music. His style has been influenced by the contemporary Nashville sound but he still enjoys showing his traditional side. Jason's debut album Life On The Road features the songwriting skills of Bruce Wallace, Steven Lee Olsen and William Prince. The album's first single Run Me Away was re...

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Country artist Bryan Cole embraces the traditions of legendary Country performers while honing his own God-given vocal and guitar-playing abilities to deliver his own unique sound. His debut CD Wide Open Road - featuring the international success of I'm Comin' Home - has been earning him airplay since its release in February 2010. Bryan returns to the music scene with Prid...

Originally from Texas - now living in Nashville, Tennesse - Julie Forester is a talented singer/songwriter who Maverick Magazine calls "a big star in the making—everything you could want in a singer and more." She currently has a writing deal with Starstruck Entertainment Texoma Ten Music Publishing in Nashville. Her songs have been recorded by other artists including pop icon Tiffany. Julie toure...

NSAI Toronto will be holding its 12th annual Tin Pan North Festival in the Greater Toronto Area from May 26th to May 28th, 2011. This annual event is a 'must attend' for those interested in the craft of songwriting - from beginner to pro. The three day event includes performances and workshops with songwriters from Canada and the U.S. Tune into this Tin Pan North special - featuring Dan McVeigh, J...

Canadian songwriter Larry Wayne Clark was recently inducted into the British Columbia Country Music Association's Hall of Fame. Over the years, he's had hits and songs recorded by the likes of Lee Greenwood, Chris Young, The Statler Brothers, Lisa Brokop & Adam Gregory - to name just a few. Larry is here to share the stories behind several of his songs - taking us on a journey from the initial...

Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Country artist Drake Jensen is on the verge of making a big impact on Country radio & with Country fans. The worldwide release of his debut single Wash Me Away is just days away. It's a song from his brand new album entitled On My Way To Finding You. Nashville producer Kim Copeland describes Drake’s vocals as “warm, rich and unique” and these qualities are w...

Kitchener, Ontario's Ryan vanDyk has spent 10 years quietly building a reputation as a solid singer/songwriter. In a hotbed of local talent, he has always been a fixture at local shows and accompanied various acts over the years. His sound is best described as modern country with a rock influence. “I fell into the country scene later in life and it hit me pretty hard. Acts like Doc Walker, Dierks...

Country artist Victoria Banks - the 2010 CCMA Female Artist & Songwriter of the Year - released her brand new CD "Never Be The Same" this week. It features her skillful songwriting and heartfelt vocals - with a great range of songs from uptempo fun (Mama Said Don't, Barefoot Girl) to moving/reflective songs (Never Be The Same, The Other Side) to classic story songs (Jackson). She's about to to...

Quebec's Desert Heat hit the music scene with their 2005 debut release Forever Road. The album earned them a ton of airplay and several CCMA nominations. They followed up that success in 2008 wth Tail Lights & Love produced by Joel Feeney and Jeff Nystrom. While hearing DH on record is a great experience, the true experience comes from seeing them perform live. Their vocals, harmonies, songwri...

Country music cherishes family tradition and Michael Twitty is an integral part of that great heritage. He is the oldest son of Country legend Conway Twitty. By age eight, Michael discovered his own passion for music and found himself under the spotlight on stage with his legendary father. He knew right then that this was where he wanted to spend the rest of his life. Whether it is the tender mean...

Pistol George Warren is a Country/Soul Rock band from Sudbury, Ontario. Their debut album entitled Back To Northern Country features songs that various members of the group had a hand in writing as well as great covers including Colorado (sung by group member Jon Danyliw). That song was originally recorded by The Flying Burrito Brothers in the 1970s - and the Brothers are one of PGW's influences....

Vancouver, BC's Britt and Carly McKillip - known on the Country Music scene as One More Girl - have been all over radio & CMT these last few years. Their album, Big Sky, delivered hit singles including "I Can Love Anyone", "When It Ain't Raining" & "Tumblin' Tears". In October 2010, they took home BCCMA awards for Single of the Year, Group or Duo, Album as well as Entertainer of the Year....

 WYATT was recently honoured with the 2011 Saskatchewan Country Music Association 'Group of the Year' award. This marks the 4th consecutive year the group has taken home this coveted award. Their current album is called"If I Had A Dollar..." and features their latest radio single, "Mess In Me". Singer/Guitarist Scott Patrick from WYATT joins me on the show to talk about the group's success and muc...

Elliot Lake, Ontario's Mike Trudell is a seasoned veteran of the Canadian music scene. He spent time touring as a lead guitarist for some of Canada’s top artists before embarking on a solo career. Mike is equal parts Honky Tonk troubadour & modern day Country rocker. After years of playing the sideman role and paying his dues on the cover band circuit, he came to a crossroads in the last year...

  It's hard to put Ontario's Mati Haskell in just one category of music. The soulful, bluesy, rootsy, gospel, country and jazz infused vocalist recently released her long-awaited debut album “10, 2 & 6”. It features an impressive, all-star group of musicians from Nashville & Toronto as well as an incredible array of legendary singers including Americana/Bluegrass superstar John Cowan, Bekk...