Everett Barilla
This Great Ape is happy to be back in the Peace after 2.5 years away. It’s great to be back informing and entertaining you.
Outside of radio I enjoy long walks on the beach, candle lit dinners, photography, sports and monkeying around. I also have a fascination with tattoos, currently at 10.
I have a very trivial brain and my intelligence can be best described as that one Jeopardy category that all the smart people never get is where I make my money aka useless knowledge. I am not as dumb as I may look, even with a face for radio
River Country Top 30 – May 10-11
#30 Keith Urban – Messed Up As Me (Down 2 #29 Tenille Townes – Thing That Brought Me Here (Truck Song) (NR) #28 Jason Aldean – Let Your Boys Be Country (NR) #27 Dallas Smith –
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Jade Turner
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the headliner was Jade Turner. Jade is an emerging talent from Manitoba whose family is from Misipawistik Cree Nation, known in English as “Grand Rapids.” Jade was recently a semi-finalist
Continue Reading »Peace Players “Sinners” Was Sinfully Good
The Peace Players are now done their season of plays and musicals but finished up their last show on Saturday night at Athabasca Hall in Peace River. The show was written by playwright Norm Foster, the most
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Steve Jevne
This weekend’s headliner on River Country Rising Stars was Steve Jevne. Steve is originally from BC but moved to Calgary growing up which is where he came to love country music. Steve has been motivated to like
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Amberlea Bruch
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Amberlea Bruch. Amberlea is an emerging artist from Woodstock, ON though she calls Nashville home these days. She has influences ranging from Shania Twain to
Continue Reading »Country Mixtape Tour Was A Blast In GP
Monday night in Grande Prairie the Country Mix Tape tour rolled in. The tour consisted of Tyler Joe Miller, Shawn Austin and Andrew Hyatt with all 3 sharing the stage and rotating when it came to performances.
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Jacquie Daniels
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Jacquie Daniels. Jacquie is a Metis artists who has played many genres of music you may not have guessed. She performs “outlaw” country a sub
Continue Reading »CCMA Have Announced The Hosts For The Award Show in Edmonton
When the CCMA Awards come back to Edmonton in September for the first time since 2014, they will have a big name American joined by a Canadian as hosts. On September 14th the biggest Canadian country award
Continue Reading »Morgan Wallen Arrested Last Night For Incident At Eric Church’s Bar
Maybe Morgan Wallen was all jacked up from watching Wrestle Mania when he is to have alleged to have thrown a chair from the roof top bar at Eric Church’s bar, Chiefs, that is 6 stories high.
Continue Reading »2024 CMT Award Winners
Last night was the CMT Awards that were hosted by Kelsea Ballerini live from Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Kelsea Ballerini and Megan Moroney led nominations all with 3 heading into the night.
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Hillside Outlaws
This weekend on Rising Stars the show was headlined by Hillside Outlaws. The group is from BC is BCCAM Group Of The Year nominees and decided to kick off the year will an absolute golden track “Ring
Continue Reading »Funniest Best Man Speech I Have Watched
A while back I came across this best man speech from the grooms brother on Instagram. I just stumbled on it on YouTube and felt you needed to see it. It has to do with a younger
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Brad Sims
This weekend on Rising Stars the show was headlined by Grande Prairie’s Brad Sims. Brad is a veteran on the country music scene and continues to crank out great song after great song but has yet to
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Adam Johnson
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Adam Johnson. Adam is a singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, SK and is still relatively new to the country music scene only really getting his career going
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Bree Taylor
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Bree Taylor. Bree is from Peterborough originally but calls Mississauga home these days and is carving out her own path in the world of country
Continue Reading »Peace Region Shows Up and Shows Out At CMABs
The Peace Region was well represented at the Country Music Alberta Awards with an artist from Fort St. John, yes still in the Peace Region, Kyle McKearney took home 4 wins of his plentiful nominations. Tenille Townes
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Foxx Worthee
This weekend on Rising Stars the show was headlined by the talented duo Foxx Worthee. Foxx Worthee is made up of Nicole and Crystal who are up for the Country Music Alberta Award (CMAB) for Fan’s Choice.
Continue Reading »Alberta Pond Hockey Gala Interview – Dano Laflamme
This Saturday is the Alberta Pond Hockey Gala at the Mile Zero Multiplex in Grimshaw. Now this year sadly no pond hockey itself due to safety concerns regarding the mild winter and with the weather being above
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Allison Daniels
This weekend on Rising Stars the show was headlined by Allison Daniels and her amazing new song “We Both Know.” Allison is from Quebec and is signed to 604 Records, the label founded by Chad Kroeger of
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Melissa Livingstone
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the headliner was Melissa Livingstone. Melissa is a singer-songwriter from the little fishing village of Ucluelet, nestled off the coastline of Vancouver Island, BC. Melissa moved to Kelowna and recent
Continue Reading »A Country Tom Petty Tribute Album Is Coming
On May 31st a country tribute album is set to be released with big, notable names doing covers of Tom Petty tracks. The album will be called “Petty Country.” Now if you’ve been to a country concert
Continue Reading »CMAB Fan’s Choice Voting Is Now Open !!!
Country Music Alberta’s Fan Choice Award for the upcoming CMAB Awards is now open !!! You don’t have to be a member to vote for this award and voting happens until February 27th. Some of the nominees
Continue Reading »Top of The Country Names It’s 8 Semi-Finalists
The Top of the Country contest is one that can help launch an emerging country artist into the stratosphere. Past winners like Matt Lang and Tyler Joe Miller have gone on to have great success since they
Continue Reading »Alberta Shows Up Big At High Valley in Dawson Creek
Sunday night at the Ovintiv Events Centre in Dawson Creek High Valley brought their Small Town Somethin’ tour which was opened by Tim and the Glory Boys. This was by fat the most packed of the 3
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Jessica Towler
This weekends headliner on Rising Stars was Jessica Towler. Jessica is from southern Ontario and has had her music featured on the program before with “Sunday Girl.” This weekend her featured track is “I Don’t Like Your
Continue Reading »Liquored Up and Rowdy Saturday Night in Dawson Creek
Aaron Pritchett brought his Liquored Up tour to Dawson Creek and the Ovintov Event Centre alongside country rocker Cory Marks and special guest Matt Lang. The trio led a rowdy fun good time with many drinks flowing
Continue Reading »Deadpool 3 Teaser Trailer Drops During The Super Bowl
Last night during the big game a teaser trailer for the upsoming 3rd installment of the Deadpool franchise was released. This will mark the first time a Deadpool movie will be done by Disney and it appears
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Peter Vance
This weekends headliner on River Country Rising Stars was Peter Vance. Peter is from Newfoundland and comes from pop music to the world of country music. Peter is using his influences of 80’s & 90’s rock to
Continue Reading »Cold Road Director Kelvin Redvers Talks His New Movie
The independent action packed thriller from Dene filmmaker Kelvin Redvers known as Cold Road has been popping up in select theatres over the past few weeks. This weekend it will be appearing for a week at River
Continue Reading »13th Annual CMAB Nominations Announced
The nominations for The Country Music Alberta Awards were announced last night which feature some local talent getting nominated. Talent from the Peace and Mackenzie nominated include you big names like Tenille Townes, High Valley and Aaron
Continue Reading »2024 Juno Nominations Announced
Today the 2024 nominations for the Juno Awards were announced, highlighting the greatness in Canadian music, plus one or two international categories. This year they will be taking place March 24th in Halifax, NS hosted by the
Continue Reading »Iconic YouTube Malamute Passes Away
For years now I have taken in the adventures of the Life With Malamute’s YouTube Channel and instantly fell in love with the one dog Phil, who was a favourite of almost everyone who watched the channel,
Continue Reading »The Reklaws “Rek-ed” Anthem Performance at NHL All Star Game
What do The Reklaws and Fergie have in common ??? Well it was bombing on the international stage performing the national anthem. To say The Reklaws performance of the Canadian national anthem was at least okay would
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Dayna Reid
This weekends headliner on River Country Rising Stars was Dayna Reid. Dayna who is from Elmvale, ON (near Collingwood) had an amazing 2023 and is looking to build on it with the release of “This House.” In
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Elyse Saunders
This weekend on Rising Stars the headliner was Elyse Saunders. Elyse is a singer-songwriter from Peterborough, ON and is burning up the charts with her new single “Never Have I Ever.” Elyse is someone I came across
Continue Reading »They Certainly Put The Great In The Great Canadian Roadtrip
Last night in Dawson Creek, BC at the Ovintiv Events Centre 2 Canadian Country Music Hall of Famers and a future one took the stage to put on an amazing show. Those artists were Michelle Wright, Jason
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Tony Stevens
This weekends headliner was Tony Stevens. Tony is a singer-songwriter from British Columbia who is coming off a Top 50 song with “Tomorrow Today” with his brand new song “Whiskey in Colorado.” Signed to Bobby Wills label
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – The Goddamsels
This weekends headliner was The Goddamsels. The duo is made up of Alberta-based singer/songwriters Mallory Chipman and Frédrique “Freddi” MacDougall. The Goddamsels write songs with strong, empowering messages, blended with elements of folk, pop and traditional country,
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – January 12th
Does Morgan Wallen stay #1 or is their a new king or queen this week ??? Find out below: #30 Teigen Gayse – Sleeping With Her (Down 1) #29 Tim Hicks – Yee To The Haw
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Kat Krys
In the first episode of Rising Stars of 2024 the headliner is a young artist who used to live here in the Peace, Peace River to be exact, Kat Krys. Kat now resides outside of Edmonton but
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – January 5th
Who claims the #1 spot to start off 2024 ??? Find Out Below: #30 Aaron Goodvin – Country Dance (NR) #29 The Washboard Union – Gather Round (Up 1) #28 Teigen Gayse – Sleeping With Her (Up
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – December 29th
In the final top 30 of the year who will claim the #1 spot ??? Find out Below: #30 The Washboard Union – Gather Round #29 Teigen Gayse – Sleeping With Her (NR) #28 Karli June
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – December 22nd
In the final top 30 of the year who will claim the #1 spot ??? Find out Below: #30 The Washboard Union – Gather Round (Down 3) #29 Aaron Goodvin – Country Dance (Down 3) #28
Continue Reading »Manon Mano Bringing Christmas Fun This Weekend In Peace River (Interview)
This weekend at Athabasca Hall in Peace River Manon Mano will be performing a show called “A Modern Day Christmas Miracle.” Manon will be accompanied by The “not-so” Wise Men and the show featuring Wink ‘N’ A
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – December 15th
This past weekend we found out if Chayce Beckham could make it 3 straight at #1 or if a new #1 is crowned: #30 Lainey Wilson – Watermelon Moonshine (Down 8) #29 Dierks Bentley – Something Real
Continue Reading »Axel Foley is Back in New Teaser for Beverly Hills Cop
Well the teaser trailer for Eddie Murphy’s return as Axel Foley in the upcoming 4th installment of the Beverly Hill Cop franchise has been released. The movie will be released on Netflix in mid 2024 as it
Continue Reading »Luke Combs Helping Lady Who Violated His Copyright With Tumblers
Last night I came across a headline on Instagram that a woman who sold tumblers with Luke Combs on them making about $380 on them was being sued for $250,000 for violating country superstar Luke Combs copyright
Continue Reading »Kung Fu Panda 4 Trailer is Out NOW!!!
Jack Black is back as Po the Panda aka The Dragon Warrior as the trailer for Kung Fu Panda 4 is released. It gives us s a look at the plot of the film which will give
Continue Reading »Golden Globes 2024 Nominees Released
The list of nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes have been announced for the show January 7th, 2024. The nominees are from both television and movies and will feature the hoped for battle (for the Oscars) between
Continue Reading »River Country Top 30 – December 8th
Here is this weeks River Country Top 30 for December 8th. Chayce Beckham’s 23 took the top spot last week, will he retain with some big names with big songs knocking at the door ??? Find out
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