Category Archives: Country News

And the Winner Is…..

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Susie Krivak

Last night was the SiriusXM Top of the Country Finalist show at The Palace Theatre. The three finalists were Shantaia, Josh Ross, and Sacha. The artists came out to perform 3 songs for us and voting was open. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Country Music/CAN-CON, Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged CanCon Artists, CCMA, CCMA Awards, CCMA Week, Josh Ross, Sacha, shantaia, SiriusXM, Tenille Townes, Top Of The Country | Leave a comment

CCMA Week….

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Susie Krivak

Good Morning everyone!! It is Thursday morning of CCMA week and I am sitting this morning enjoying my morning Pepsi and “medicine” (breakfast of champions, don’t judge me), thinking, “I wasn’t even supposed to BE HERE!!” This year’s CCMAs were … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Country Music/CAN-CON, Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Andrew Hyatt, Blake Shelton, Bobby Wills, CCMA, CCMA Awards, CCMA Week, Gwen Stefani, Lee Brice, Lindsay Ell, Meghan Patrick, Morgan Wallen, The Washboard Union | Leave a comment

Birthday Coming Up…

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Susie Krivak

Birthdays. That reminder that you’re another year older. SURE! When you’re young they are fun! As you get older and start to see 50, you don’t appreciate the day as much. It’s a reminder of lost youth, if nothing else. … Continue reading →

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We Watered it Down A Bit

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Susie Krivak

Things have been moving pretty quickly with the podcast. While learning to edit one, I had a couple more to do! I won’t complain though, I love being able to bring you such great content! BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! Please help me … Continue reading →

Posted in Country Music, Country News, Country Playlist, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged CanCon Artists, Matt Lang, Tebey, Winnipeg Humane Society | Comments Off

Something New….

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Susie Krivak

Well…I don’t know what it’s like where you are today but it’s a pretty cold a crummy day here. So today seems like a good day to publish a blog post. I cannot even begin to express the amount of … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Country Playlist, podcast, Uncategorized | Tagged Ajaye Jardine, Alexis Taylor, Beamer Wigley, Brenda Dirk, CanCon Artists, CCMA Awards, CCMA Week, Eric Ethridge, Kalsey Kulyk, Krissy Feniak, Nicole Rayy, podcast | Leave a comment

Big Shot

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Susie Krivak

It’s hard to believe that it’s midsummer and that the CCMA’S are fast approaching! It seems like just yesterday Linda and I were just TALKING ABOUT TaleGate and here we are in full swing, flying by the seat of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Pritchett, Aunt Linda's Country TaleGate, Buddy Owen, CanCon Artists, CKLU 96.7 FM, Dallas Smith, Don Amero, Dustin Bird, Galen Griffen, Gord Bamford, Greg Rider, Havelock Country Jamboree, Heaters Heroes, Jess Moksaluke, Jojo Mason, Jordy Jackson, Manitoulin Country Fest, Paul McGuire, The Shot, Tim Hicks | Leave a comment

New Things Happening

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Susie Krivak

Well…It has been a pretty busy Summer! Between Craven and birthdays and my nieces from Calgary coming to visit, I have been on the run! Oh, and some very interesting news. I am now co-hosting Aunt Linda’s Country TaleGate on … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Runions, CanCon Artists, Chris Labelle, CKLU 96.7 FM, Country Thunder, Craven, Dallas Smith, Darren Savard, Greg Rider, Krista Wodolet, Meghan Patrick, Metallica, Nice Horse, Sons of Daughters, Terri Clark, Travis Switzer | Leave a comment

Me…I’m definitely a Dive Bar.

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Susie Krivak

Hey gang. It’s been awhile. And I KNOW I owe you all sorts of stuff like a CCMA wrap up and some interviews. They are almost done. But I’ve been pretty much sick since September. Some of it physical illness…some … Continue reading →

Posted in Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review | Tagged Aaron Starr, Gord Bamford, Honky Tonks and Dive Bar Tour, Jade Eagleson, Jojo Mason | Leave a comment

Fall Is Evolving

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Susie Krivak

I’ve been trying to figure out why I have been so blue this summer. I mean, I spent three weeks in Mexico! I honestly am starting to believe it’s because I have seen no live music. I have been to … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Goodvin, Andrew Hyatt, Bobby Wills, Brett Kissel, Brett Young, CanCon Artists, CCMA Awards, Chad Brownlee, Dallas Smith, Dan Davidson, Dean Brody, Don Amero, Donovan Woods, Ed Sheeran, Fans Choice Awards, Fender, Garth Brooks, Gord Bamford, High Valley, Hunter Brothers, James Barker Band, Jess Moksaluke, Jim Cuddy, Keith Urban, Leaving Thomas, Lindi Ortega, Lindsay Ell, Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick, Merle Haggard, Nice Horse, Ole, Pharell Williams, Shania Twain, Tebey, Tenille Arts, The Reklaws, The Washboard Union, Thomas Rhett, Tim Hicks, ukele | Leave a comment

Not Single At ALL

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Susie Krivak

I hope everyone had a fun and fantastic Canada Day and to all of my American friends, I hope you celebrated an equally joyous Fourth of July! I am so sorry for being off the grid for a while, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Album Review, Concert Reviews, Country Music, Country News, Music Review, Uncategorized | Tagged Bart McKay, Boots and Hearts, Brantley Gilbert, Brett Kissel, CanCon Artists, Carrie Underwood, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Chrystal Leigh, Codie Prevost, Danielle Bradbery, Don Amero, Jimmy This, Josh Phillips, Kelsea Ballerini, Krystan Bellows, Metallica, Murray Pulver, Shania Twain, Sons of Daughters, Vicky Ranch | Leave a comment