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Recording Artist and Shaunavon’s own, Catherine Lewans, is more widely known for her appearance as a national finalist on CMT’s “Big In A Small Town” TV series, her unique YouTube video “Grainery Singing 101 – Amazing Grace” which has gained international attention, and her SCMA Female Vocalist of the Year title in 2011. She continues to gain fans who have warmly received her most recent album release entitled “Wild Horse”.
Catherine’s versatile musicianship is evident in her creative process, stage presence, and songwriting. She brings a smooth and genuine sound to the stage and prides herself in maintaining authentic content in her lyrics, largely influenced by her farming background, family, and her faith.
Rooted in the sweet classics of country and bluegrass gospel, the Trudel Family’s love for music is evident whenever they hit the stage together. Their passionate harmonies and love of Old Tyme music gets listeners of all ages tapping their toes. And with more than one songwriter in the family, you are sure to hear some original tunes that will nourish the soil of your heart. The Trudel’s are constantly blessed by being able to do what they love together as a family, whether it’s in the kitchen or on stage. With thousands of miles on the road each summer, they are enjoying this season in their lives by not taking it for granted.
Janell Allyn Zinger is an artist down to the very core of her being. She is devoted to her craft as a worship leader, songwriter and musician. She currently serves as the Co-Director of Worship at the Global Prayer House in Medicine Hat, Alberta. In building the House of Prayer, she is passionate about raising people up into their unique callings while leading them into the presence of Jesus. Through her music, Janell worships her Creator with abandonment. She longs to use her creativity to see people’s hearts set ablaze and transformed by the One who created them in His very own image
The band with its present sound sprang from a chance encounter at a local Regional park. It was a meeting between two long retired musicians who had given up travelling around the country in various local bands to pursue careers and raise families and a newcomer to the area.
A short conversation, six months of putting together a set list, and the addition of a hired guitarist, and the band as we know it was born.
Lead vocals and guitar are aptly handled by Eastend resident Sean Whitney, while another Eastend resident, Mike Barisinkoff handles the percussion and backing vocals. Bassist Mike Greenlay, from Shaunavon, adds backup vocals and dance moves. Jerry Domolski, a Pennant native, brings the experience of years on the road and love of the guitar to the lead guitar position.
These musicians’ passion for performing and love of music combined with an infusion of Blues, Country, Classic and Fifties Rock gives Hwy 13 its distinctive Classic Rock and Roll sound.
Over the past two years, “Jay and Jo” have been seen in small venues across Canada, from record shop stages in British Columbia to east coast house concerts in Nova Scotia. In the summer of 2017, they were featured musicians on Canada’s VIA railway, sharing their music with listeners from all around the world. The sisters have been featured at the ‘Roots Café’ for the 2016 SCMAs (Saskatchewan Country Music Awards), been nominated for Roots Artist of the Year (SCMA 2017), have played their music on television for the Timberline Music Show, and recorded and released their debut album, “Grounded and Light” in the summer of 2017.
2019 Jay & Jo have won the Roots Artist of the Year at the 2019 Saskatchewan Country Music Association awards ceremony.
Jade Eagleson has the kind of traditional sound that is the heart and soul of country music. Even at only 23-years-old, he has a unique ability to take you back in time to the glory days of Johnny Cash, George Jones and Randy Travis.
Jade was raised on his grandparents’ farm in Ontario, Canada, where he worked alongside his father tending crops and livestock. While life may have lead him off the farm for a stint here and there, it always brought him back just the same. Even these days when he’s not playing his guitar you’ll still find him shovel in hand.
Jade has been making music most of his life but only considered country music as a career when confronted with the harsh reality of figuring out how to save the farm and keep it in the family. While he may have started playing in empty bars, he soon caught his break when he earned his way into the Emerging Artist Showcase for Canada’s largest country music festival in 2017. Jade’s sound stunned audiences and easily separated him from the pack, which saw him take home top prize. Jade was immediately signed to Universal Music Canada and has been working on his debut album.
Jade’s debut single was released on May 18th, 2018. Check it out everywhere!
Jack Jackson is a talented entertainer from Calgary Alberta Canada, who has been performing for North American audiences for over 30 years. With radio fans in many parts of Europe, the Orient and the Netherlands, Jack has become known as an “International recording artist”. With music that is “genuinely country”, Jack has become a popular entertainer at festivals and fairs throughout Canada, and the United States of America. With a talented group of Canada’s finest musicians Jack Jackson and J.R.B. keep your toes tapping and your feet dancing to great fiddle classics from yesteryear, to the performances of Country Music’s most popular stars both old and new.
The Last Mountain Boys are a Southern Gospel Trio that comes from the heart of Saskatchewan. Fifty miles north of Regina, the Strasbourg area boasts of its beautiful grasslands, farmland, the Last Mountain hills, and it’s beautiful Last Mountain Lake.
The Last Mountain Boys have sung at various locations within the prairie provinces and have had the privilege of singing three times at the Canadian National Quartet Convention in Red Deer, Alberta. Our goal is to share the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, through the ministry of music and testimony. However, we also enjoy meeting the many wonderful people we come in contact with and enjoying some great hospitality.
Doug has been making music for over 30 years, in one way or another. His current music is the culmination of all his songwriting experience, influenced by his past styles of folk, bluegrass, “Rocky Mountain Country,” and heartland rock to produce some of his best songs yet. Sometimes it can be hard to put a name to Doug’s sound, so maybe it’s easier to talk about how it makes you feel. Hearing the story behind each song grabs your attention and draws you in, and his honest, down-to-earth lyrics about faith and life will have you leaving the concert feeling like everything is going to be okay: God is big, so you don’t have to be.
Darrel has brought the news into southern Alberta homes for the last 40 years and, now retired, is a sought after MC and host for numerous events and fundraisers.
His fascinating life and remarkable career goes back to Darrel’s roots in Saskatchewan having been born at Main Centre, SK and graduated High School from Herbert, SK.
Darrel continues to produce his weekly Inspired series for the station where he interviews people who have inspired others.
Speaking of those 50 years in broadcasting, he said he’s most proud of his work in 1995 when he traveled to Serbia and Croatia, near the end of the region’s war and doing a documentary on Operation Christmas Child.
“Seeing the joy that it brought to those kids who had been through four and a half years of hell in the war and many were in refugee towns and schools and so that was the most memorable of all the things I’ve been personally involved with,” he said, adding another major highlight was covering Calgary’s successful bid for the Olympics.
When he wasn’t in the anchor chair, Darrel also taught for almost 27 years, first at SAIT and over 15 years at Mount Royal University, pushing his students to be themselves, be natural and to talk and write as you talk.
In 2013 Darrel Janz received the Western Association of Broadcasters (WAB) Hall of Fame Award. Recognized among the most prestigious award a Canadian newscaster can receive, the recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the highest standards of broadcast excellence, show leadership throughout their career, and demonstrate community service in their role. Janz was awarded the highly distinguished honour at the annual WAB conference held in Banff on Thursday, June 6.
Darrel sits on the set at CTV Calgary where he has spent 40 years in the anchor chair.
The Pilkey Sisters, from Abbotsford, BC are known for their tightly-blended, angelic harmonies. They were raised in a Christian home and have been singing Southern Gospel Music together since the tender age of 5,6 and 7. Singing together from such a young age has given The Pilkey Sisters a special bond that has given them the ability to adapt and grow with life’s changes over the past 15 years. Their love and loyalty for one another, along with their deep passion for music, and a strong Christian faith, has allowed them to maintain that sisterly bond over the years, along with a deep desire to continue singing together as they expand their fan base.
These three young women bring to their audiences a unique blend of “family harmony” with a tightly-knit sound, and have become known for their musical excellence. They frequently perform at numerous festivals, jamborees, church events, missions fund-raisers, community and corporate events, along with Canada’s Annual Gospel Music Celebration in Red Deer, Alberta. They were nominated for New Artist of the Year by the Canadian Gospel Music Association, at the 38th Annual Covenant Awards in Edmonton, Alberta.
Blending faith-based lyrics with the musical styles of pop and country, the Amundruds continue to share a message of Hope in Jesus wherever they go. Excitement, Spiritual anointing, Christian family values and encouraging stories combined with great Gospel music make up a concert with The Amundruds. In the midst of our struggles and trials, it is reassuring to be reminded of the hope we have in Jesus.
Gary, Sheri, Daryl & Jessica Amundrud joined by Travis Howard, all share a common desire to touch lives with their music. Their ability to communicate through song has made them a favorite in Gospel music today with their appearances at music festivals and concerts across North America. The group’s contagious energy spreads through entertaining performances bringing listeners their refreshing approach to well-known Gospel & CCM songs as well as their own new material that is distinctly The Amundruds.
They have received numerous industry recognitions and awards from the Gospel Music Association (GMA Canada), the Saskatchewan Country Music Association (SCMA – Canada), the Inspirational Country Music Association (ICM – USA), and the SGN Diamond Awards (USA). Their latest CD, “Sweetest Sound” was named Country Album of the Year at the GMA Covenant Awards.
The Amundruds’ goal is to be an encouragement to those they meet. For more than 10 years this family group has reached audiences through their thought-provoking lyrics, innovative musical arrangements and life-changing testimonies giving all the glory to God.