Category Archives: ((CKBI AM) Saskatchewan Country CKBI) Coast 2 Coast Closeup

Ben Chase grew up in a well-known musical family in P.E.I. A family who is known to showcase a tremendous amount of talent and energy like no other. Watching his relatives from a very young age inspir...

Growing up in the Parkland region of Manitoba, Jerry Sereda grew up embracing his Indigenous roots and learning how to hunt, fish, trap and live off the land. During these times Jerry also learned the...

A creation of the Maritime elements, Carolina East is a vibrant and bold songstress from Newfoundland and Labrador. Proudly wearing an eclectic tapestry of musical influences; from soul, to country, t...

Brian John Harwood is a rising star on the Canadian country music scene. Raised in the town of Innisfil, Ontario in the 90s, Brian grew up to the early sounds of country, rock & pop and is now put...

James Downham is a country artist hailing from Statford, ON. Downham first burst onto the scene with his first single, Don’t Talk to Girls” in 2016 after winning Season 2 of The Shot. He&#...

When you are listening to the first notes of "Western Sky", you could think that the lead-singer of the Merle Marlow Band was born in Tennessee or even Alberta. But Merle Marlow was actually born in C...

Desiree Dorion grew up a mile and a half from the grounds of Dauphin Country Fest, one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in Canada. As a little girl she would ride her bike there when the festiva...

Jolene is a multi-talented singer-songwriter born and raised in Canso, Nova Scotia.. Jolene grew up as a musically-inclined child, surrounded by Rock, Pop, and Country music. Some of Jolene's musical ...

Based on the last name of two "born and raised" Albertan brothers, Flaysher is a CMAB Award-nominated Canadian country duo with grit in their blood harmonies and unvarnished truths in their lyrics. Pr...

Francelle is country music's petite powerhouse who has opened concerts for Grand Ole Opry member and three-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Alan Jackson. A singer-songwriter hailing from Canada's east...