Category Archives: Country Music

Two Great Women In One Article

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Susie Krivak

Hi Everybody! Things around here have been insane. With 2 moves and a trip Calgary since January, I am pretty much exhausted. First and foremost, I wish to send my deepest sympathies to the families of the victims of Humboldt … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Anxiety, Beards, Blake Shelton, Brad Rempel, Chad Brownlee, Craven, Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, Depression, Havelock Country Jamboree, High Valley, Humboldt Broncos, Hunter Brothers, Inner Strength, Mental Health, Shae Dupuy, Stonewall Quarry Days, Strong Is Beautiful | Leave a comment

A Bit Of Wanderlust

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Susie Krivak

Hi Everyone. I hope that this new year has been treating everyone well. This year has been a bit of a rough start for us. Besides things going on in the family, the weather has been wreaking havoc with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Blake Shelton, Brett Kissel, Brett Young, Chris Young, Cider Fest, Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, Havelock Country Jamboree, High Valley, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Jason Blaine, Jess Moksaluke, Johnny Reid, Kelsea Ballerini, Lanco, Lee Brice, Luke Bryan, Madeline Merlo, Manitoulin Country Fest, Meghan Patrick, Old Dominion, Ole Label Group, OleTV, Paul McGuire, River Town Saints, Shania Twain, Small Town Pistols, The Road Hammers, The Washboard Union, Tim Hicks | Leave a comment

It Was A Very Good Year

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Susie Krivak

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas! Not gonna lie, I’m a bit of a humbug. I don’t HATE Christmas or anything. It just makes me nostalgic and leaves me feeling a bit sad usually. So I try to focus on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Goodvin, Andrew Hyatt, Brooke Simpson, CanCon Artists, Chloe Kohanski, Chris Stapleton, Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, Garth Brooks, High Valley, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Jason Blaine, Jason Kirkness, Jessica Mitchell, Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick, Red Marlow, Ron Sexsmith, The Road Hammers, The Voice, Tim Hicks, Tim McGraw | Leave a comment

Checking In

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Susie Krivak

Hi Everybody. I know that we are nearing the end of November. I also know I haven’t posted in a while. The last few weeks have been challenging due to trigeminal flare-ups, our truck dying (yes, we share one vehicle) … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Blake Shelton, Chloe Kohanski, Red Marlow, The Voice | Leave a comment

CCMA Awards Show And Green Carpet

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Susie Krivak

I would love to say I have a bunch of great photos of the show for you. But the fact of the matter is, I don’t. My phone, well, it was dead. I used an entire charged battery plus a … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Goodvin, Aaron Pritchett, Alan Doyle, Alee, Blake Shelton, Brett Kissel, Brett Young, CanCon Artists, Chad Brownlee, Chris Buck Band, COld Creek County, Dallas Smith, Dan Davidson, Dean Brody, Eric Paslay, Gord Bamford, High Valley, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Jess Seguire, Jim Cuddy, JJ Shiplett, Lindsay Ell, Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick, PenelopePR, Shae Dupuy, Shevy Price, Tebey, The Lovelocks, Tim Hicks, Wes Mack | Leave a comment

Checking out Diamonds In The Rough

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Susie Krivak

I went and took in the first session of Diamonds in the Rough. It was being sponsored part in by Canadian Beats and my friend Linda Heldman was hosting it. If you are not sure what this is, it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Abby Stewart, Amanda Jordan, Barbara Lynn Doran, Beamer Wigley, CanCon Artists, Connor Wilson, Erin Hill, Jeremy Dallas, Stephanie Rose, Steve Pointmeier | Leave a comment

CCMA Legends Concert

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Susie Krivak

I was running late for the CCMA Legends Concert due to prior engagements. I got there as quick as I could. Unfortunately, I missed the Hunter Brothers performance. That bummed me out but I did catch this sweet photo: When … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country History, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged CanCon Artists, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, CCMA Awards, CCMA Legends Concert, Deric Ruttan, Don Williams, Hunter Brothers, Ian Tyson, Jason Aldean, Jess Moksaluke, Jimmy Rankin, Lisa Brokop, Madeline Merlo, Mallory Johnson, Patricia Conroy, Patsy Cline, Paul Brandt, The Washboard Union, Troy Gentry, Wendell Ferguson | 2 Comments

And The Winner Is

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Susie Krivak

The best way to explain the CCMA experience is take Craven and turn it up a few notches. You are dressed up. You are networking. And you are meeting some amazing people. The main fear I had was not knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Apple Music, Brett Kissel, CCMA Awards, Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, John Deere Green Carpet, Meghan Patrick, The Road Hammers, The Washboard Union | Leave a comment

CCMA AWARDS BOUND!!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Susie Krivak

That’s right! I said it out loud! I am headed to the PotashCorp Country Music Week being held in Saskatoon! I got media accreditation for the whole week except for the media room on the Sunday night. I am SO … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Blake Shelton, CanCon Artists, Cassadee Pope, CCMA Awards, COld Creek County, Country Thunder, Craven, Dallas Smith, Dean Brody, James Barker Band, Josh Lester, Justin Lester, Keith Urban, Locash, Meghan Patrick, Old Dominion, PotashCorp Country Music Week, The Road Hammers, Toby Keith | Leave a comment

I’ll Get Better – Cross My Heart

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Susie Krivak

Let me apologize for my delay in posting. This summer has seen a few very exciting moments for us. A trip to Nova Scotia, Craven (a WHOLE post on it’s own), and the early arrival of my gorgeous niece, … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Country History, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Amanda Sadler, Anthem Legacy, Blake Shelton, CanCon Artists, Corb Lund, Crave Coffee House, Crema Coffee, Frothy Monkey, George Canyon, Jason McCoy, Kid Rock, Ole Label Group, Skype, Starbucks, Stompin' Tom Connors, The Cuddy/Polley Family Band, The Road Hammers, Tim Hicks, Tim Hortons, Vogue Charity Fashion Show, Whiskey Jack | Leave a comment