In The News
October 2026
In The News
October 2026
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ONTARIO COUNTRY ARTISTS WE NEED YOU!
2026 IN THE FEELING TOUR DATES:
Sept 24: Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Sept 25: Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
Sept 26: Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Oct 1: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
Oct 2: Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
Oct 3: Lexington, KY – The Burl
Oct 8: New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Oct 9: Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
Oct 10: Cambridge, MA – The Middle East – Upstairs
Oct 18: Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse
Oct 19: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Oct 20: Vernon, BC – Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Oct 21: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Oct 23: Regina, SK – Casino Regina
Oct 24: Edmonton, AB – Midway
Oct 25: Grande Prairie, AB – Bonnetts Energy Centre
Oct 27: Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Oct 28: Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Oct 30: London, ON – Centennial Hall
Oct 31: Kitchener, ON – Centre In The Square
Nov 1: Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
Nov 3: Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
Nov 4: Ottawa, ON – HISTORY Ottawa
Nov 5: Montréal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Nov 7: Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
Catch up with Owen Riegling
With “The Pilot” Top 25 at Canadian country radio, Tim Hicks adds another chapter to Going Somewhere with “She Rides Away.”
Tim Hicks delivers a gritty, roots-driven sound with “She Rides Away,” recorded with his longtime touring band at Hamilton’s Grant Avenue Studio. Written by Eric Paslay and Phil Barton, the song has been a favourite of Hicks’ since he first heard it in Nashville in 2012. Hicks heads to Nashville and the UK this fall before returning to St. Catharines for Light of Day Canada: Tim Hicks & Friends on November 7. Spring 2027 Ontario tour dates are on sale now.
Listen to “She Rides Away - Tim Hicks”
2026 IN THE FEELING TOUR DATES:
Sept 24: Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Sept 25: Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
Sept 26: Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Oct 1: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
Oct 2: Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
Oct 3: Lexington, KY – The Burl
Oct 8: New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Oct 9: Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
Oct 10: Cambridge, MA – The Middle East – Upstairs
Oct 18: Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse
Oct 19: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Oct 20: Vernon, BC – Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Oct 21: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Oct 23: Regina, SK – Casino Regina
Oct 24: Edmonton, AB – Midway
Oct 25: Grande Prairie, AB – Bonnetts Energy Centre
Oct 27: Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Oct 28: Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Oct 30: London, ON – Centennial Hall
Oct 31: Kitchener, ON – Centre In The Square
Nov 1: Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
Nov 3: Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
Nov 4: Ottawa, ON – HISTORY Ottawa
Nov 5: Montréal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Nov 7: Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick
Catch up with Owen Riegling
THE REKLAWS RELEASE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM BLOOD, SWEAT & BEERS, ALONGSIDE NEW SINGLE “AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET”
Triple-platinum, multi-award-winning Canadian country duo The Reklaws have released their fourth studio album, Blood, Sweat & Beers, available now on all streaming platforms. Featuring 11 tracks, the album reflects on Jenna and Stuart Walker’s journey through the highs, lows, friendships and unforgettable moments that have shaped their careers. Blending high-energy country anthems with heartfelt, personal songs, the album marks an exciting new chapter for the duo.
Dayna Reid Releases New Single “Untamed Heart”
Elmvale, Ontario's Dayna Reid is back with “Untamed Heart,” a spirited country anthem about freedom, independence and living life on your own terms. Blending powerhouse vocals, rootsy instrumentation and a little edge, the new single marks an exciting chapter for Reid following her debut EP Back To The Trailer and Top 40 Canadian country radio hit “She's Me.”
Nate Haller Sophomore Album "Can't Stay Here" Out Now
Sully Burrows Keeps the Momentum Going with New Music and Tour
It's been a big year for 19-year-old Ontario country artist Sully Burrows! Fresh off his 2026 CCMA Breakthrough Artist of the Year win, Burrows is gearing up to release his new EP, Leave You Lonely, on November 13. With over 20 million career streams and two Top 15 Canadian country radio hits, he's quickly making his mark. Following nine Western Canadian shows with Owen Riegling, Burrows hits the road for his own Leave You Lonely Tour, with his hometown Parry Sound show selling out in just three days!
FALL 2026 TOUR DATES
Sully Burrows The Leave You Lonely Headline Tour
Nov 12 — Toronto, ON
Nov 13 — Parry Sound, ON *SOLD OUT*
Nov 19 — Kingston, ON
Nov 20 — Burnstown, ON
Nov 21 — Sudbury, ON
Nov 24 — St. Catharines, ON
Nov 25 — Cambridge, ON
Nov 26 — London, ON
More Info:
ELYSE SAUNDERS RELEASES “CHASING SUNSETS” AND HITS THE ROAD ON COWBOY UP TOUR
Elyse Saunders kicked off the fall with her new single “Chasing Sunsets,” released September 25. The upbeat track pairs Saunders’ modern country sound with a warm, open-road feel, capturing the freedom of living in the moment and always finding the light along the way. The release follows Saunders being named 2026 Mississauga Music Awards Artist of the Year, adding to her 2024 CMAOntario Female Artist of the Year and 2025 CMAOntario Music Video of the Year wins. Saunders is taking the new music on the road this October with her six-date Cowboy Up Tour across Ontario with CATTO and Tyler Lorette.
More details: www.elysesaunders.com
EVAN BURRISON BUILDS MOMENTUM WITH “DUST IN MY GLOVEBOX”
Amber-Jo Bowman Making Her Mark in Canadian Country Music
Ontario singer-songwriter Amber-Jo Bowman blends heartfelt storytelling with country, roots and Americana influences. A two-time Top 7 finalist in the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, she has performed at Cavendish Beach Music Festival, CCMA Country Music Week showcases and in Nashville. Her single “Never Say Forever” received airplay across Canadian country radio and SiriusXM. With new music on the way, Amber-Jo continues to build momentum with her distinctive vocals and honest, heartfelt songwriting.
More Info:
Wayne Ellis Scott: A Lifetime of Country Music and Memories
With a music career that began at just 13 years old, Wayne Ellis Scott has spent decades entertaining audiences and sharing a lifelong love of country music. From performing at local events and playing in a band throughout high school to touring across Canada and parts of the United States, country music has always been a constant in their life. Believing in the power of a song to bring people together and create lasting memories, Wayne continues to celebrate the music and stories that connect us all.
Upcoming Shows:
Nov 07 - ANAF Club - Belleville