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Curling Clubs, Carnivals, and Celebrations

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Paddle the Rouge

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Carolyn’s Country News

Lindsay Ell Now Understands Why People Want Private Jets

July 13th 2018

Lindsay Ell says that she never really understood why people would want a private jet until she had the chance to fly in one while touring with Brad Paisley. "I had always thought that private jets were a waste of money until I got to fly on one," she shared during a recent interview. "You realize why people spend crazy amounts of money on private jets - because they're amazing. So, the minute I can afford one, whether that's however many years into the future, I will be getting one."

Devin Dawson's Birthday Gift for His Brother

July 13th 2018

Devin Dawson has a twin brother who lives with him in Nashville. When their birthday came around, he asked his brother what he wanted and his answer....a dog. So Devin bought him a Shiba Inu puppy. Devin says that his brother is a total dog dad now and that she doesn't shed a lot.

Lee Brice Hosts Three Shows to Help Several Charities

July 13th 2018

Lee Brice is going to be hosting three shows in Nashville to benefit several charities that are close to his heart. The first event is happening July 16 and will support Folds of Honor, an organization that provides educational scholarships to spouses and children of America's fallen and disabled service members. Jake Owen and Tyler Farr will join him for that show. On August 27, Lee will honour the women of country and will be joined onstage by some of Nashville's female artists. Those acts will be announced in the coming weeks. October 1, he will recognize the one year anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival. Those artists and the charities the show will support will also be announced in the coming weeks.

The 2018 CCMA Award Nominees

July 12th 2018

The Canadian Country Music Association Awards are taking place September 9th at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton and the list of nominees were announced yesterday. Jess Moskaluke and Brett Kissel lead the nominees with 6 nominations each. They are also up for the Fans' Choice Award along with Dean Brody, Gord Bamford, Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, High Valley, James Barker Band, Dallas Smith and Shania Twain. For a complete list of the nominees and to vote for your favourite visit ccma.org.

New Music Coming From Eric Church

July 12th 2018

Eric Church announced this morning that he has new music on the way. The forthcoming album is called Desperate Man and the lead-off single is the title track. His last album, Mr. Misunderstood, was released in November 2015. It has been certified platinum and features four number one songs.