Chart-topper Nav (pictured) is profiled, Paul Brandt’s personal cause, and Grimes’ weirdly named baby. Others in the headlines are The Garrys, VSO, Robbie Williams, drive-ins, The Washboard Union, WMG, Paradigm, eMusic, live streams revenue, Philip Glass, Yesterday, Drive-By Truckers, Brian May, and Powderfinger.
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May 22, 2020
by FYI Staff
Paul Brandt (pictured) chairs a human trafficking task force, Sydney features on Unsinkable Youth, and the Homebody Music Festival starts tomorrow. Also in the news are Junos 365 Songwriters’ Circle, Barenaked Ladies, The Coalition for Music Education, Torquil Campbell, Creative Manitoba, One Earth Live, DT Concert Series, Ontario Creates, Caveboy, Pleasure Craft, August Rigo, and farewell John Cumming. With video.
September 12, 2019
by Bill King
Calgary born country artist Paul Brandt has been lauded for decades for his service to the country music industry in Canada and is a recipient of 1
June 21, 2019
by FYI Staff
The inspirational journey of Cadence Grace (pictured), Downchild helps launch the Toronto Jazz Festival, and The Indspire Awards are broadcast on Sunday. Others in the news include The National, Meghan Patrick, Paul Brandt, Stingray Rising Stars, Lindsay Beaver, Music NB, IRIE fest, CFMAs, Music PEI, and farewell Philippe Zdar. Videos added for your enjoyment.
February 4, 2019
by Kerry Doole
Getting a slot on the Canadian star's current national tour is a great opportunity for the siblings from Saskatchewan (pictured). Manager Ron Kitchener explains they're making the most of it.
January 30, 2019
by Kerry Doole
88Glam (pictured) making moves, Drake snubs the Junos, Bryan Adams is eternally young, and Paul Brandt gets reflective. Others in the headlines include Future, Kate Bush, Kurt Dahl, Raine and Chantal, Kristel Jax, Universal Music, streaming, John Martyn, Michael Jackson, Richey Edwards, and folk artists.
January 21, 2019
by FYI Staff
The CCMA Hall of Famer has put out “Lie Like That Again,” taken from his current hit EP, and this week he begins a major headlining cross-country trek accompanied by other major Cancountry talents.
September 7, 2018
by Kerry Doole
Canadian cultural protections become a NAFTA issue, Bruce Springsteen ages well on Broadway, and Asian rappers face stereotypes. Others in the headlines include Tsianina Redfeather, Prince, Toby Mamis, Dolores O'Riordan, Aretha, Sistema Toronto, fentanyl, kindie rock, Dilly Dally, Garbage, Drake, Skookum, Paul Brandt, Vancouver opera, and Chinese Festival Halifax.
April 16, 2018
by FYI Staff
Hicks has himself another rockin' good hit and Brandt is winning praise for a live version of “Small Towns and Big Dreams” he recorded in a CBC studio last week.
September 10, 2017
by FYI Staff
The Canadian Country Music Association announced winners in a variety of categories Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9.