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By: Stephanie Brooks It was not that long ago that Brooklin, Ontario native Lindsay Broughton was playing in her high school jazz band and singing in choirs. Since being discovered at age 19 from a song she posted on MySpace, the down-to-earth, charming country talent has sung at notable venues like Boots & Hearts, the Canadian Country Music Awards “New Artist” showcase and the Billy Block Show in Nashville. She has performed alongside acts like Chad Brownlee, Gord Bamford and Emerson Drive and continues to work tirelessly to hone her talent. The CMAO’s Stephanie Brooks chatted with the star about recognition, writing and realizing no dream is too big to follow. Stephanie Brooks (SB): Congratulations on your CMAO Rising Star award! What went through your […]

There’s lots of country music happening all over our province this summer. Get out and hear some at a festival near you. We’ve listed many festivals here, some specifically country, others with some country music artists. In all cases the artists listed are from Ontario. Holstein Rodeo Holstein (ON.) July 11-14 http://www.holsteinrodeo.com/ Featuring Jason Blaine, Colin Amey, Megan Morrison and more. Country In the Woods (Parry Sound ON.) July 26-28 http://www.countryinthewoods.com/ Artists include, Jason McCoy, Gil Grand, Marshall Dane, The Reklaws, Billy J. White, Tonya Kennedy, Tim Hicks and many more. CMAO members receive a 50% discount in tickets for Country in the Woods. Just visit their website and use the codeword, CMAO. Stewart Park Festival (Perth ON.) July 19-21 http://www.stewartparkfestival.com/ Not really a ‘country’ […]

Last month we announced the CCMA Jiffy Lube FanFest Contest. Thanks to all who submitted for a chance to win a performance slot at FanFest on September 7th at the 2013 CCMA’s in Edmonton. That contest closed on July 10th and the submissions are now being reviewed . A winner will be announced on July 24th and in next month’s newsletter. But there’s more going on that just that…. First there’s the Hoedown Showdown. Every year Magna International, along with Aurora Ribfest and the City of Aurora, hold the Magna Hoedown and present a great night of country music and some serious fundraising for local charities. But this year, there’s a chance YOU could be part of the entertainment line-up on September 14th. They’re holding […]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Members (the “Meeting”) of the Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAO) will take place on Monday, July 29th, 2013, commencing at 7:00 pm at Cosmo Music located at 10 Via Renzo Dr., Richmond Hill, ON for the following purposes: to receive the financial statements of the Association for the year ended March 31, 2013; to elect the directors of the Association; to waive the appointment of Auditors of the Association for the 2013-2014 fiscal year; to review and adopt proposed changes to the by-laws of the Association; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof. You have the right to vote by proxy if you […]

Remember when you were a kid and you were convinced Santa didn’t get your letter? You pretty much expected that while the tree was beautiful, you were going to have to wait until next year for that big gift, in the fancy wrapping and the big red bow, with a smile on your face because Christmas was celebration for all! Then you woke up in the morning and you got exactly what you wanted and more! That my friends, sums up my CMAO Awards experience. Now don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t expecting failure. I just wasn’t expecting this to be as big a show as it was. I was absolutely stunned how it all came together. The stars were there, Charlie Major rocked as […]