In The News
December 2025
In The News
December 2025
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LAUREN CARSON RELEASES SOPHOMORE EP "WORD FOR WORD"
“Word for Word” is a collection of sharply written, emotionally charged country songs that find humour in heartbreak and dignity in the everyday. Lauren’s voice is both vulnerable and defiant, with clever storytelling that jumps from barroom standoffs to book-page romance. It is the kind of honesty that can make you laugh and wince at the same time. These songs are for anyone who has been underestimated, overworked, a little heartbroken, and still showing up anyway, boots on, drink poured, punchline ready.
100 Times, the feature track, is linked HERE
TIANNA WOODS RELEASES NEW HOLIDAY SINGLE "COWBOY BOOTS FOR CHRISTMAS"
Multi–country award-winning artist and seven-time CMA Ontario Top 5 Female Artist nominee Tianna Woods returns with a heart-warming new holiday single, “Cowboy Boots for Christmas.”
Inspired by timeless country storytelling, the song follows a young boy who wishes for one special gift — cowboy boots just like his daddy’s. With warm vocals, nostalgic charm, and a classic country holiday feel, Tianna delivers a festive track that resonates with families and country fans alike.
HARMONIA SONGWRITER SERIES HOLIDAY EDITION
Don't miss the final Holiday Edition of the Harmonia Songwriter Series, currated and hosted by Nix Ironstone.
This Sunday, December 21st at The Block Co. 395 John St, Burlington.
Show starts at 2pm!
BACK TO MY ROOTS WRITERS ROUND IN TORONTO
Don't miss this incredible line up of song writers Sunday, January 18th at 3pm at The Painted Lady.
218 Ossington Ave, Toronto.
COUNTRY NIGHTS IN THE CITY WRITERS ROUND
Dave Woods and The Moonshine Cafe bring you an incredible line up of song writers this January!
Wednesday, January 21st at 7:30pm, 568 Kerr St, Oakville.