Posts by CMAO ADMIN
Artist of the Month: Nate Haller
Nate Haller is about to head out on the Cottage Springs Country Rising tour. What follows Nate is his debut Top 10 smash single, “Lightning in a Bottle,” his first…
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In the Country with Dave Woods:
Ness
This month, the spotlight is on NESS. Welcome to the Spotlight, Ness! When did you decide you wanted to become a country artist? Thank you so much for having me,…
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Ontario’s Country Music Pioneers:
Smokey Martin
The late “SMOKEY MARTIN” was born Lucien Rene Leger on March 15, 1926, in Cornwall, Ontario. He is remembered as a guitarist, singer, and songwriter who performed with the “Hal…
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In The News
March 2026
In The News March 2026 This section of the newsletter contains news stories, press releases, and links to Internet articles submitted by our members, which they believe will be of…
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Video of the Month
Paige Rutledge | Whatcha Gonna Do?
In The News
February 2026
In The News February 2026 This section of the newsletter comprises news stories, press releases, and links to Internet articles submitted by our members, who believe they will be of…
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Ontario’s Country Music Pioneers:
Dusty King and Dusty King Jr.
Not often do we get the opportunity to showcase two generations in the same “Pioneers” feature. Here’s one profiling father and son, Dusty King and Dusty King, Jr. THE FATHER…
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Video of the Month
Olivia Mae Graham | Nobody
Artist of the Month: Genevieve Fisher
There’s nothing like a comeback! After taking time away from new releases and the spotlight to grow her family, Genevieve Fisher is back—reenergized, refocused, and ready to continue the journey…
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In the Country with Dave Woods:
Makinna Givens
This month, the spotlight is on Makinna Givens. Northern Ontario’s Makinna Givens released her debut single, “If We Meet Again,” in 2024, and the song introduced the country music world…
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In The News
January 2026
In The News January 2026 This section of the newsletter comprises news stories, press releases, and links to Internet articles submitted by our members, who believe they will be of…
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In the Country with Dave Woods:
Angelica Appelman
This month, the spotlight is on Angelica Appelman. Born & raised in Kitchener, Angelica released her debut single “Happy Place” in 2022. Anyone who knows her knows that music is…
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Ontario’s Country Music Pioneers:
Graham Townsend
The late Graham Townsend (1942-1998) and his wife, the late Eleanor Townsend (1944-1998), were both world-renowned fiddle music Champions – both recorded their music individually and as twin fiddlers. Graham…
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Video of the Month
Amanda Keeles | Playing It Cool
Artist of the Month: Tyler Lorette
There’s an old adage that if you want something done, give it to a busy person. If you’re looking for one of those, you can stop at Tyler Lorette. His…
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Video of the Month
Kendra Gabrielle | Hallmark Christmas
In The News
December 2025
In The News December 2025 This section of the newsletter comprises news stories, press releases, and links to Internet articles submitted by our members, who believe they will be of…
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Ontario’s Country Music Pioneers:
Roni Sommers
Roni Sommers was born Debora Ann Harbottle in Clarksburg, Ontario. She first performed with her older brothers, Dean and Dale Harbottle, in the trio, “The 3 D’s. In 1975, she…
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In the Country with Dave Woods:
Kendra Gabrielle
Raised between Mississauga and Milton, Kendra’s love for music led her to classical training at the prestigious Royal Conservatory of Music, where she spent four years honing her skills in…
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Video of the Month
Angela Saini | Wanna Be You
