Abby Chosen as One to Watch at the Inaugural
YGK Emerging Musician Competition
YGK Emerging Musician Competition
Kingston Ontario - The inaugural YGK Emerging Musicians Competition seeks to inspire and support Kingston’s rising musical talent, and provide excellent tools for a musical career launch for talented emerging musicians.
Kingston has a fabulous music scene and they are here to help emerging musicians put their best foot forward, to share their talents widely, and launch themselves with professionally produced tools. A prize pack valued at $7500 will be awarded to each of five finalists, as has been determined by a Jury.
This Competition is in collaboration with the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University. The YGK Emerging Musician Competition is generously supported by Ballytobin Foundation, Venture Club, and Kingston Economic Development Corporation.
Abby has been chosen one of 6 emerging artists and will share the stage with other talented Kingston artists on September 20 at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Abby will be sharing the stage with talented musicians Sadaf Amini (World music, Iranian classical music, santur), Julia Finnegan (Indie-folk), Michelle Kasaboski (Jazz, adult contemporary, traditional pop, easy listening), Alex Mundy (Folk/pop, piano, voice, guitar), and
Savannah Shea and Michael Broadhead (Folk, jazz, blues)
For tickets and more info please visit the link below
Kingston has a fabulous music scene and they are here to help emerging musicians put their best foot forward, to share their talents widely, and launch themselves with professionally produced tools. A prize pack valued at $7500 will be awarded to each of five finalists, as has been determined by a Jury.
This Competition is in collaboration with the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts at Queen’s University. The YGK Emerging Musician Competition is generously supported by Ballytobin Foundation, Venture Club, and Kingston Economic Development Corporation.
Abby has been chosen one of 6 emerging artists and will share the stage with other talented Kingston artists on September 20 at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Abby will be sharing the stage with talented musicians Sadaf Amini (World music, Iranian classical music, santur), Julia Finnegan (Indie-folk), Michelle Kasaboski (Jazz, adult contemporary, traditional pop, easy listening), Alex Mundy (Folk/pop, piano, voice, guitar), and
Savannah Shea and Michael Broadhead (Folk, jazz, blues)
For tickets and more info please visit the link below
Abby to Perform at RBC Bluesfest
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March 8, 2019
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Ottawa Ontario - There are many summer music festivals that most musicians aspire to perform at and if you're a Canadian musician you can most definitely bet RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa Ontario is one of those festivals. Abby is proud to announce she has been included in the 25th Anniversary of RBC Bluesfest! Scheduled to perform July 11, She will be along side some of the worlds best in many genres of music. Headliners include Eric Church, Kane Brown, Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, The Psychedelic Furs, Buddy Guy and Kingston's own The Glorious Sons.
Great Evening at Joshua Bates Centre
November 20, 2018
Athens Ontario - So many young country artists starting their careers have graced the stage of the Joshua Bates Centre in Athens Ontario. Saturday November 17th, Abby made her debut there and entertained for nearly 2 hours of originals, new and vintage country music. Brett Kissel, Johnny Reid, The Abrams and countless others have all performed on the distinguished stage. Their hospitality and enthusiasm gave Abby and her band an extra push to a great performance and she is humbled to have been asked. Special thanks to Mary Rae and Sherry for an amazing evening. For more on this concert please visit the Soundcheck Entertainment review by clicking on the picture below.
November 20, 2018
Athens Ontario - So many young country artists starting their careers have graced the stage of the Joshua Bates Centre in Athens Ontario. Saturday November 17th, Abby made her debut there and entertained for nearly 2 hours of originals, new and vintage country music. Brett Kissel, Johnny Reid, The Abrams and countless others have all performed on the distinguished stage. Their hospitality and enthusiasm gave Abby and her band an extra push to a great performance and she is humbled to have been asked. Special thanks to Mary Rae and Sherry for an amazing evening. For more on this concert please visit the Soundcheck Entertainment review by clicking on the picture below.
2018 CCMA Week Fast Approaching
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August 23, 2018
Kingston -- The Canadian Country Music Association's annual week long festival and awards show starts in less than 2 weeks and Abby Stewart is ready for it. Hamilton, Ontario is the destination for a weeks worth of showcases, tributes, interviews, writing sessions, jams and networking. Abby is currently campaigning as she has been selected one of 10 finalists throughout the country to perform at MDM Recordings annual party. Abby is currently asking for votes on radio station KX 94.7's website. Once registered there, she's asking fans to vote once per day up until August 31 when the contest closes (please see link). Based upon the number of votes, the top 3 submissions will be selected to perform an acoustic set on the MDM stage before former CCMA Female of the Year Jess Moskaluke, as well as David James, The Lovelocks, Bobby Wills, and Charlie Major! MDM Recordings is home to these amazing artists and many more. Instructions & Link http://www.kx947.fm/contests scroll down and click ``MDM Recordings-Vote Now`` and login or register. Artists are listed with their music and each are listed at the bottom of the page for voting. You can vote once per day. Abby will also be very busy at Sirroma Entertainment`s ``Diamonds in the Rough`` Showcases at the Honest Lawyer Restaraunt. She will be performing with many writers at ``The Songwriters Showcase`` for her new originals on September 6 from 4-5pm and the next day belting out some of her favourite covers and originals on August 7 from 4-5pm. CCMA Radio Row is also a must stop doing many live interviews on several Canadian Radio Stations throughout the country the morning of September 7 from 6am-12noon. |
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Great August Long Weekend for Abby!
August 5, 2018 Kingston -- Completing a set at Trackside Music Fest in London was an amazing experience and one that got Abby's summer off to a great start. This past weekend that positive momentum continued Friday night with her opening for famed Canadian band Cold Creek County at her hometowns "Rockin' the Square". With a combination of originals and "rockin" covers she had the crowd plenty hot when CCC took the stage. The following night the crowd at the Tweed Stampede and Jamboree got the same treatment as she sang her set, priming them for Canadian headliners The Abrams and Petric. Abby's final scheduled show of the summer takes her to Westport Ontario's 12th Annual MUSICwestport on August 18th. This free outdoor summer concert series offers several genres of music on 2 separate stages throughout the day. After this she is scheduled for 2 of Sirroma Entertainments "Diamonds in the Rough" Showcases during the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) week in Hamilton. Starting Thursday at 4pm with the Songwriters event and then Performing Friday from 4-5pm. |
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Soundcheck Entertainment Concert Review
August 5, 2018 Soundcheck Entertainment was on hand during "Rockin' in the Square" on Friday August 3rd. For more on the concert including pictures please visit https://www.soundcheckentertainment.ca/abby-stewart-shines-in-front-of-smaller-cold-creek-county/ |
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Abby at Trackside Music Festival this Summer with Support Dates Throughout Ontario
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May 15, 2018
Kingston -- The Trackside Music Festival has some amazingly talented artists ready to take the stage in London Ontario on the July 1st holiday weekend and now Abby has been announced to be there as well. Headliners Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice and Canadian stars Dean Brody, Tim Hicks , Emerson Drive, Jojo Mason, Runaway Angel and many others are all ready for the ultimate Canadian party on Canada Day weekend! Abby will take the stage on Saturday June 30 and is pumped and ready to scratch this mega concert off her bucket list. She is also looking forward to doing some support dates for Trackside by way of the Northern Heat Rib Series . Look for her to do a solo acoustic show May 19 in Toronto at the famed Yonge and Dundas Square, and with full band May 26 in Welland Ontario and June 16 back in Toronto at Woodbine Park. For tickets and more information please visit www.tracksidefestival.com/ |
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Music 411 at Simcoe Blues and Jazz
April 14, 2018
OSHAWA -- Serious talent was showcased at the Simcoe Blues and Jazz Bar in Oshawa during the Music 411 showcase.
Artists came from all parts of the country to showcase their musical skills and perform in front of a local crowd that welcomed them with open ears and loud applause.
During the penultimate event for Oshawa Music Week, artists like 17-year-old singer/songwriter Abby Stewart, Toronto based folk-pop quartet Wild Rivers, and Quebec City songwriter Todd Jackson all sang their hearts out.
Toronto based band Wild Rivers have over 500,000 listeners each month on Spotify, Abby Stewart travels across the continent and Todd Jackson takes his music Province wide.
But it’s not only local talent that has performed at this Durham Region bar.
Jack de Keyzer, the Juno award-winning blues guitarist, has also strummed a few chords within the jazz bar walls to a welcoming audience.
The musicians took turns performing a mixed bag of jazz, blues and country music on the small stage at the back of the bar.
The setup gave each artist the opportunity to perform three songs in front of a live audience.
The event was hosted by musician, publisher and activist Michael Bell, as well as Don Niblett and Frank Zachodne, a former faculty advisor at UOIT.
The Final event of Oshawa Music Week ‘Songs Revealed’ will be held on April. 12.
The Oshawa Music Week festival has been hosted by the Durham College Music Business Management program.
April 14, 2018
OSHAWA -- Serious talent was showcased at the Simcoe Blues and Jazz Bar in Oshawa during the Music 411 showcase.
Artists came from all parts of the country to showcase their musical skills and perform in front of a local crowd that welcomed them with open ears and loud applause.
During the penultimate event for Oshawa Music Week, artists like 17-year-old singer/songwriter Abby Stewart, Toronto based folk-pop quartet Wild Rivers, and Quebec City songwriter Todd Jackson all sang their hearts out.
Toronto based band Wild Rivers have over 500,000 listeners each month on Spotify, Abby Stewart travels across the continent and Todd Jackson takes his music Province wide.
But it’s not only local talent that has performed at this Durham Region bar.
Jack de Keyzer, the Juno award-winning blues guitarist, has also strummed a few chords within the jazz bar walls to a welcoming audience.
The musicians took turns performing a mixed bag of jazz, blues and country music on the small stage at the back of the bar.
The setup gave each artist the opportunity to perform three songs in front of a live audience.
The event was hosted by musician, publisher and activist Michael Bell, as well as Don Niblett and Frank Zachodne, a former faculty advisor at UOIT.
The Final event of Oshawa Music Week ‘Songs Revealed’ will be held on April. 12.
The Oshawa Music Week festival has been hosted by the Durham College Music Business Management program.
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Profile Magazine "People to Watch" = Abby
March 20, 2018 Profile Kingston Magazine has selected Abby as one to watch! The bi-monthly magazine reached out to Abby about writing a piece several months ago and inquire of the young singers budding career in music. With several interviews over the course of a few months Joan Heaton was able to capture a clear picture in words of what Abby has accomplished and where she plans on going. Coupled with Bernard Clark's photography, the team captured some great details. Special thanks to not only Joan and Bernard, but also to manager Garry McColman and producer Jeff Dalziel for their time and kind words. Be sure to get your copy at several locations throughout the region. |
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Dallas Smith Invites Abby for A Quick Tune!
October 20, 2017
Abby Stewart has a great way of being at the right place at the right time. During a lunch many month's ago with her manager Garry McColman, Dallas Smith was in Kingston with his label's group "Petric". Dallas and Abby had met several times before during the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, the CCMA's and other events, so they enjoyed catching up and Abby listened intently as he offered advice on the young teens career. But during that lunch, things between the two took a launch forward. Dallas asked Abby if she'd be up for a duet the next time he rolled into town. Abby was completely taken by surprise but was more than honoured and humbled to accept.
Many months later when Dallas's "Side Effects Tour" was scheduled to arrive at Kingston's K-Rock Centre, the phone call came and true to his word offered Abby that tremendous opportunity. "I was so overcome by excitement, I've always loved Dallas' music and I can't believe he remembered! That was like 7 or 8 months ago!" The young teen commented.
The night had many aspiring artists join Dallas on stage for duets including Sean Astin and Andrew Hyatt. Abby was overwhelmed singing a Dallas favourite of hers, "Nothing But Summer". Check it out on the link below!
October 20, 2017
Abby Stewart has a great way of being at the right place at the right time. During a lunch many month's ago with her manager Garry McColman, Dallas Smith was in Kingston with his label's group "Petric". Dallas and Abby had met several times before during the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, the CCMA's and other events, so they enjoyed catching up and Abby listened intently as he offered advice on the young teens career. But during that lunch, things between the two took a launch forward. Dallas asked Abby if she'd be up for a duet the next time he rolled into town. Abby was completely taken by surprise but was more than honoured and humbled to accept.
Many months later when Dallas's "Side Effects Tour" was scheduled to arrive at Kingston's K-Rock Centre, the phone call came and true to his word offered Abby that tremendous opportunity. "I was so overcome by excitement, I've always loved Dallas' music and I can't believe he remembered! That was like 7 or 8 months ago!" The young teen commented.
The night had many aspiring artists join Dallas on stage for duets including Sean Astin and Andrew Hyatt. Abby was overwhelmed singing a Dallas favourite of hers, "Nothing But Summer". Check it out on the link below!
Abby Pushing First National Radio Release!
October 10, 2017
It has been over a year since fate stepped in to give two of Canada's youngest rising stars in the Canadian country music scene a leg up. Kingston Ontario's Abby Stewart coupled with Beamer Wigley first met during the CCMA's in London Ontario. The couple immediately made a connection that has lasted over 4,000 kilometres apart for most of this past year. After singing a duet (Jason Aldean's and Kelly Clarkson's "Don't You Want to Stay?") that night, several industry insiders immediately caught their chemistry. Since then the two have done many shows in British Columbia and Ontario including Abby inviting him to join her for some songs at The Havelock Country Jamboree, The Canadian National Exhibition, opening for Aaron Prittchet, Brett Kissel and many others. With famed producer Jeff Dalziel (Washboard Union, Dan Davidson), she recorded last May and shot an accompanying video in downtown Toronto's Revolution Recording Studio. "What If They're Wrong" debuted on Canadian country radio today with rave reviews and complimented video on YouTube. Abby would like to thank Invictus Entertainment and Big Star Recordings for putting their shoulder behind "What If They're Wrong". Look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play October 13.
October 10, 2017
It has been over a year since fate stepped in to give two of Canada's youngest rising stars in the Canadian country music scene a leg up. Kingston Ontario's Abby Stewart coupled with Beamer Wigley first met during the CCMA's in London Ontario. The couple immediately made a connection that has lasted over 4,000 kilometres apart for most of this past year. After singing a duet (Jason Aldean's and Kelly Clarkson's "Don't You Want to Stay?") that night, several industry insiders immediately caught their chemistry. Since then the two have done many shows in British Columbia and Ontario including Abby inviting him to join her for some songs at The Havelock Country Jamboree, The Canadian National Exhibition, opening for Aaron Prittchet, Brett Kissel and many others. With famed producer Jeff Dalziel (Washboard Union, Dan Davidson), she recorded last May and shot an accompanying video in downtown Toronto's Revolution Recording Studio. "What If They're Wrong" debuted on Canadian country radio today with rave reviews and complimented video on YouTube. Abby would like to thank Invictus Entertainment and Big Star Recordings for putting their shoulder behind "What If They're Wrong". Look for it on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play October 13.
Abby Stewart, Big Winner at CMAO, Opening for Brett in Ottawa
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December 19, 2016
Abby Stewart has had some pretty amazing opportunities in her young career and another experience has just been awarded. Abby will be opening for Brett Kissel on his "Ice, Snow and 30 Below Tour " on January 23 in Ottawa at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. As part of the CMAO's (Country Music Association of Ontario) on going effort to introduce emerging talent, Abby entered a contest by submitting a video to Invictus Entertainment. A few short weeks later Abby was contacted and told of the great news and that Brett himself had had a hand in the decision. Joining Brett on other dates in Ontario are Meghan Patrick, The Abrams, Kansas Stone, Cory Marquardt, Marshall Dane, Runaway Angel, Buck Twenty, Ben Hudson, Kris Barclay and others. |
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Abby in First Round Announcements at
Havelock 2017
Havelock 2017
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December 1, 2016
The Havelock Country Jamboree has relaleased the first round of entertainers and are pleased to welcome Abby Stewart to this years line up. Abby had performed at Havelock in 2014 as part of the Friday performances that led up to headliner Alan Jackson. "The funniest thing happened that night" commented Abby. "I had forgotten my guitar stand on the stage from our performance because I had to get to another gig quickly. When we came back the next day, we were told Alan had used it !" . Abby is thrilled to be back and can't wait to introduce some new music at one of the countries largest country music festivals in its 28th year. She is humbled to be along side some of country musics most amazing talent on Saturday August 19. Also performing Saturday is Lee Brice and Meghan Patrick with more artist announcements soon to follow. For more information and tickets please visit www.havelockjamboree.com |
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August 1, 2016
Abby Announced as the Supporting Act for Tim Hicks!
Abby Announced as the Supporting Act for Tim Hicks!
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Abby announced today on social media that she will be the opening act at CFB Kingston for multi Juno and CCMA nominee Tim Hicks. Tim Hicks, has garnered numerous country music award nominations and wins since first signing with RGK Entertainment Group in 2012. The Niagara Falls native has been nominated for 2 Juno awards for Country Album of the Year and Break Out Artist of the Year and has numerous nominations from the Canadian Country Music Awards including Songwriter, Album, Male Artist and Video of the Year. Coincidently both Abby and Tim share one of their major breakthroughs being chosen as finalists at The Boots & Hearts Sirius XM`s Emerging Artist Showcase with Tim in 2012 and Abby in 2013.
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May 24, 2016
Hometown Country comes to Kingston
In one month from today, June 24 Abby will again be part of the Hometown Country Celebration at The Grand Theatre in Kingston. All proceeds will benefit Kids for Kids charities and with the Abrams out with their new CD and country band The Rivertown Saints, the show will be a must see for Canadian country music lovers. For more information and tickets, please click below.
Hometown Country comes to Kingston
In one month from today, June 24 Abby will again be part of the Hometown Country Celebration at The Grand Theatre in Kingston. All proceeds will benefit Kids for Kids charities and with the Abrams out with their new CD and country band The Rivertown Saints, the show will be a must see for Canadian country music lovers. For more information and tickets, please click below.
Official Music
Video
I'm so happy to release my first music video for my single "I'm Still Faster" from my new CD "Firsts". We shot this over a few days at the Brockville Ontario Speedway and Danny O'Brien's racing shop. With special help from 1000 Islands RV Centre, everything came together great! All the amazing race teams and fans were awesome too. Thanks Van Alst Productions! I hope you enjoy this next step in my country music journey!
New EP "Firsts" Finally Realized
It may have taken a few years, but Abby Stewart has finally realized her dream of having a compilation of her songs ready for sale on iTunes and at her concerts this summer. "I always get asked if I have my music for sale, and now I can finally say, here it is!" explained the 14 year old. When asked about the title she declared "Every song on this EP is a first of some sort, I have them all listed on the inside jacket along with special a thank you to several people who have helped me along the way".
The compilation contains her 5 tracks that started hitting the airwaves back in May of 2013.
They include:
1) She's Thinking with Her Heart
2) Broken Home
3) Summer At the Drive In
4) You Don't Know
5) I'm Still Faster
Busy with a number of concerts this summer including Capital Country in Spencerville Ontario opening for Brett Kissel and Emerson Drive and Boots & Hearts Music Festival on Friday August 7th, Abby has also been busy writing and acting in her first video production. Shot over the course of several days, be sure to check back in late July or early August for the video for "I'm Still Faster".
The compilation contains her 5 tracks that started hitting the airwaves back in May of 2013.
They include:
1) She's Thinking with Her Heart
2) Broken Home
3) Summer At the Drive In
4) You Don't Know
5) I'm Still Faster
Busy with a number of concerts this summer including Capital Country in Spencerville Ontario opening for Brett Kissel and Emerson Drive and Boots & Hearts Music Festival on Friday August 7th, Abby has also been busy writing and acting in her first video production. Shot over the course of several days, be sure to check back in late July or early August for the video for "I'm Still Faster".
Hometown Country Celebration - The Abrams, Abby Stewart and Ambush
The City of Kingston and Country 93.5 are pleased to announce the Hometown Country Celebration. As part of the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, this concert will feature the amazing talent of The Abrams, Abby Stewart and Ambush.
John and James, The Abrams, are the fourth generation of professional musicians in their family. Barely into their twenties, they have been touring for over a decade. The Abrams come from a strong tradition of Bluegrass and Americana music, and have since created a signature sound that brings Country, Rock and Pop all together in one place. The Abrams, recently signed with Radio Arts Media Partners Music, are currently working on their fifth studio album with Juno award winning and Grammy nominated producer Gavin Brown, who helped launch the careers of Three Days Grace, and Billy Talent, and has produced records for Lady Gaga, The Barenaked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, and Metric.
Abby Stewart may be young, but she has accomplished so much in such a short period. From sharing the stage for a duet with Dean Brody, opening for Hunter Hayes on his Canadian tour or completing a set at some of Canada's biggest music festivals, her star is on the rise. Her versatility and passion for music shines through whether she's belting out one of her radio friendly originals, a Taylor Swift or Band Perry lyric or turns back the clock to a Dolly Parton, Anne Murray or Buck Owens classic.
Ambush, "Canada's Rockin' Country Band", has been delivering its own brand of high-octane country music since 1993. The trio of Mark McDonell, Kris Lafontaine, and Tom VanCoughnett are a dynamic group of performers who share an unprecedented combination of talent, experience, and contagious enthusiasm. Ambush has been recognized by the Canadian music industry with multiple nominations for Canadian Country Music Association awards, including the Independent Group or Duo of the Year (2006 & 2007) and Group or Duo of the Year (2007).
The City of Kingston and Country 93.5 are pleased to announce the Hometown Country Celebration. As part of the Skeleton Park Arts Festival, this concert will feature the amazing talent of The Abrams, Abby Stewart and Ambush.
John and James, The Abrams, are the fourth generation of professional musicians in their family. Barely into their twenties, they have been touring for over a decade. The Abrams come from a strong tradition of Bluegrass and Americana music, and have since created a signature sound that brings Country, Rock and Pop all together in one place. The Abrams, recently signed with Radio Arts Media Partners Music, are currently working on their fifth studio album with Juno award winning and Grammy nominated producer Gavin Brown, who helped launch the careers of Three Days Grace, and Billy Talent, and has produced records for Lady Gaga, The Barenaked Ladies, The Tragically Hip, and Metric.
Abby Stewart may be young, but she has accomplished so much in such a short period. From sharing the stage for a duet with Dean Brody, opening for Hunter Hayes on his Canadian tour or completing a set at some of Canada's biggest music festivals, her star is on the rise. Her versatility and passion for music shines through whether she's belting out one of her radio friendly originals, a Taylor Swift or Band Perry lyric or turns back the clock to a Dolly Parton, Anne Murray or Buck Owens classic.
Ambush, "Canada's Rockin' Country Band", has been delivering its own brand of high-octane country music since 1993. The trio of Mark McDonell, Kris Lafontaine, and Tom VanCoughnett are a dynamic group of performers who share an unprecedented combination of talent, experience, and contagious enthusiasm. Ambush has been recognized by the Canadian music industry with multiple nominations for Canadian Country Music Association awards, including the Independent Group or Duo of the Year (2006 & 2007) and Group or Duo of the Year (2007).
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Monday, March 2, 2015 - Check out the article on Abby in the March/April 2015 issue of Kingstonlife! Page 11 - "A Rising Star" by Patricia Henderson, pictures by Tim Forbes Click on the picture of the cover to get to the article! |
Thomas Rhett, Frankie Ballard, David Nail, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith, Kira Isabella, The Stellas with Lennon and Maisy and More At Festival
Boots and Hearts Delivers Top Current Country Acts and Home Grown Canadian Talent
Wednesday, January 13, 2015 – Republic Live, organizers of the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, announced today that Thomas Rhett, Frankie Ballard, David Nail, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith, Kira Isabella, The Stellas with Lennon and Maisy, Mackenzie Porter, Dylan Scott, Wes Mack, Small Town Pistols, Trinity Bradshaw, The Lovelocks, Leah Daniels, Ty Baynton, Kaitlin Kozell, Them Dang Rattlers, Genevieve Fisher, Melissa Payne, Jesse Labelle, Kate Suhr, and Abby Stewart have been added to the line up for the festival which takes place August 6th –9th this summer at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds. Full event General Admission tickets are currently on-sale for $269.99 and information for on-site camping, hotel packages, premium tickets and all other offerings are available at www.bootsandhearts.com Fans are being encouraged to act quickly to avoid disappointment as all items are limited in quantity and organizers fully expect the festival to sell out. “Trying to stay current and deliver the hottest new country artists is something we’ve tried our best to do each year and Thomas Rhett, Frankie Ballard, David Nail, Maddie and Tae, Canaan Smith are all over the charts right now,” said Shannon McNevan, Executive Director, Republic Live. “An important piece for us as we program the festival is bringing in some of Canada’s finest established home grown talent. Lennon and Maisy have been blowing us away since they stepped onto the screen in Nashville, and have followed in their parents, The Stellas, footsteps with their world-class harmonies. We love watching artists develop, which is one of the reasons we’re so fired up to have Kira Isabella back, who’s career has just exploded since she first performed at Boots and Hearts in 2012, as well as Mackenzie Porter, and previous participants in our Emerging Artist Showcase like Wes Mack, Trinity Bradshaw, Leah Daniels, Melissa Payne, Ty Baynton, and Kaitlin Kozell. We’re proud to round it out with some other great Canadian artists and we believe that fans are going to make some new discoveries with the likes of Dylan Scott, Smalltown Pistols, The Lovelocks, Them Dang Rattlers, Genevieve Fisher, Melissa Payne, Jesse Labelle, Kate Suhr, and Abby Stewart. It’s shaping up to be another unbelievable weekend!"
Boots and Hearts is an annual country music festival event run by Republic Live, and will take place at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, in Oro-Medonte Ontario August 6 – 9 in 2015. This year’s headliners include Brad Paisley, Eric Church and Florida Georgia Line as well as artists Justin Moore, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, High Valley, Frankie Ballard, David Nail, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith, Kira Isabella, The Stellas with Lennon and Maisy, Mackenzie Porter, Dylan Scott, Wes Mack, Small Town Pistols, Trinity Bradshaw, The Lovelocks, Leah Daniels, Ty Baynton, Kaitlin Kozell, Them Dang Rattlers, Genevieve Fisher, Melissa Payne, Jesse Labelle, Kate Suhr, and Abby Stewart. Boots and Hearts recently won the CMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Festival of the Year Award and continues to receive accolades from Canadian Music Week. All tickets and camping offerings are currently available at
www.bootsandhearts.com.
For any media queries please contact:
Laura Kennedy
Director of Public Relations Republic Live
Tel. (705) 300-7734 ext. 306
Email: laurak@republiclive.com
Boots and Hearts is an annual country music festival event run by Republic Live, and will take place at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds, in Oro-Medonte Ontario August 6 – 9 in 2015. This year’s headliners include Brad Paisley, Eric Church and Florida Georgia Line as well as artists Justin Moore, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, Dallas Smith, Chad Brownlee, High Valley, Frankie Ballard, David Nail, Maddie & Tae, Canaan Smith, Kira Isabella, The Stellas with Lennon and Maisy, Mackenzie Porter, Dylan Scott, Wes Mack, Small Town Pistols, Trinity Bradshaw, The Lovelocks, Leah Daniels, Ty Baynton, Kaitlin Kozell, Them Dang Rattlers, Genevieve Fisher, Melissa Payne, Jesse Labelle, Kate Suhr, and Abby Stewart. Boots and Hearts recently won the CMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Festival of the Year Award and continues to receive accolades from Canadian Music Week. All tickets and camping offerings are currently available at
www.bootsandhearts.com.
For any media queries please contact:
Laura Kennedy
Director of Public Relations Republic Live
Tel. (705) 300-7734 ext. 306
Email: laurak@republiclive.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 22, 2014) – Following a sizzling performance on the TODAY Show’s Toyota® Concert Series this morning, four-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes officially announced his fall headlining tour, the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, set to kick off Thursday, Oct. 30 at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Penn. Warner Music Nashville labelmates Dan + Shay and Abby Stewart will join Hayes as supporting acts in Ontario, which will be produced by AEG Live/The Messina Group.
During the TODAY Show performance, Hayes entertained the massive crowd gathered in the plaza with his current Top 30-and-climbing single “Tattoo” as well as the No. 1 smash hit “I Want Crazy” and moving fan favorite, “Invisible.” The multi-talented singer-songwriter surprised fans by sporting a fresh henna tattoo sleeve with emblems from each city on the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, and three henna artists circulated the crowd inking fans with the tour logo. On television, viewers across the nation also got to see the first-ever localized commercial spots for a concert tour that are synced with the popular music identification service, Shazam.
“This tour is definitely going to be different than anything we’ve ever done before…and maybe anyone has ever done. It's a lot of firsts not only for us, but even for the fans who have seen our show before,” said Hayes. “Every tour is all about the fans, but this one proves it. Not only are they going to be part of the show, they are the show…you’ll see what I mean!"
December 12th, 2014 Hunter Hayes, with Guests Dan + Shay & Abby Stewart Kingston, Ontario
December 13th, 2014 Hunter Hayes, with Guests Dan + Shay & Abby Stewart London, Ontario
During the TODAY Show performance, Hayes entertained the massive crowd gathered in the plaza with his current Top 30-and-climbing single “Tattoo” as well as the No. 1 smash hit “I Want Crazy” and moving fan favorite, “Invisible.” The multi-talented singer-songwriter surprised fans by sporting a fresh henna tattoo sleeve with emblems from each city on the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, and three henna artists circulated the crowd inking fans with the tour logo. On television, viewers across the nation also got to see the first-ever localized commercial spots for a concert tour that are synced with the popular music identification service, Shazam.
“This tour is definitely going to be different than anything we’ve ever done before…and maybe anyone has ever done. It's a lot of firsts not only for us, but even for the fans who have seen our show before,” said Hayes. “Every tour is all about the fans, but this one proves it. Not only are they going to be part of the show, they are the show…you’ll see what I mean!"
December 12th, 2014 Hunter Hayes, with Guests Dan + Shay & Abby Stewart Kingston, Ontario
December 13th, 2014 Hunter Hayes, with Guests Dan + Shay & Abby Stewart London, Ontario
