Everett Barilla
This Great Ape is happy to be 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.
Earl Pereira On The SongRise Music Conference ’24
Earl Pereira is best known as a co-founder of the JUNO nominated group Wide Mouth Mason, though since leaving the band he formed The Steadies, and he will be a mentor for the SongRise Music Conference. The
Continue Reading »Tenille Townes Leaves Sony Nashville
Tenille Townes has announced via her social media accounts that after 7 years she is no longer with her “Nashville label” as it was referred to in the video meaning Sony Nashville. The Grande Prairie singer has
Continue Reading »Sonic The Hedgehog 3 Trailer Has Arrived
Sonic 2 teased a 3rd movie with the villain being Shadow and it has come to fruition. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 will see the return of the live action including Jim Carrey, who has toyed with retirement
Continue Reading »Alli Walker Makes The Most Opening For Shania Twain In NFLD
Over the past weekend Shania headlined 3 nights of the Churchill Park Music Festival in St. John’s, NL and on the Sunday night the opening act was PEI’s Alli Walker, Alli’s song “I Like Big Trucks” can
Continue Reading »Tenille Townes Among Final Wave of Performers For CCMA Awards
When the CCMA Awards returns to Edmonton next month they will have a star studded performers hitting the stage for the biggest night in Canadian Country Music. The award show happening September 14th at Rogers Place hosted
Continue Reading »MacKenzie Porter To Headline Top of the Country Finale
The schedule of a host of the CCMA’s is jammed packed to begin with but MacKenzie Porter is adding to that schedule by headlining the Top of the Country Finale. Porter is already set perform as well
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Lawrence Maxwell
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the headliner was Lawrence Maxwell. Lawrence is singer-songwriter and poet from Prince Edward Island. Having a headliner from PEI means all 10 provinces have been covered. Lawrence is a rare
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Paige Rutledge
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headliner by Paige Rutledge. Paige is a singer-songwriter from Oakville, ON who rocks rhinestones on his outfits and guitar. She continues to make a name for herself
Continue Reading »Twisters Will Blow You Away
Twisters is a stand alone sequel to the original 1996 film but updates it especially with the tornado chasing culture that has come along way since the original. The movie brings great leads with Glen Powell as
Continue Reading »CCMA Nominations Are Out !
In September the CCMA Awards will come to Edmonton for the first time in a long time and now we know who will be up for the awards. This is the closest the awards will likely come
Continue Reading »Ingrid Andress Checking Into Rehab After Disastrous Anthem Performance
The MLB Home Run Derby is often a major talking point and last night it wasn’t about dingers and Teoscar Hernández of the Dodgers winning the prestigious title but on the anthem performance. Country singer and 4x
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Brooklyn Blackmore
This weekends headliner was Brooklyn Blackmore with her brand new single “Lipstick Stains.” Brooklyn is an award nominated artist from Nova Scotia who is making a name for herself out in Halifax and starting to get the
Continue Reading »Jason Blaine Rocked TP Creek Stampede
Last night at the TP Creek Stampede Jason Blaine played at the beer garden event, which was also a Family Day event so lots of kids took to the dance floor to jam to Jason’s music. Honestly
Continue Reading »Meghan Patrick Releasing Docuseries
Meghan Patrick the singer/songwriter originally from Bowmanville, ON has made a little docuseries about her upcoming album “Golden Child.” The first episode of Golden Child: The Making Of” is out on YouTube as it will chronical her
Continue Reading »Lindsay Ell Receiving Humanitarian Award
Canadian country music star Lindsay Ell will be the 2024 recipient of the Gary Slaight Music Humanitarian Award during Canadian country music week. The Calgary singer is being recognized for achievements with The Make You Movement charitable
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Austin Ryder
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars was Austin Ryder. Austin is the son of a MCMA award winner and is looking to make a name for himself while studying in Calgary playing notable venues like Ranchman’s.
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – The Prairie States
This past weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by The Prairie States with their new single “Not So Much No More.” The guys are from Edmonton and formed in 2017 and within a
Continue Reading »Peace Region Will Be Represented At The CCMA Legends Show
Every year at during Canadian Country Music Week the CCMA puts on a legends show to honor the music from the past with artists of today. This can be a wildly popular event and this years will
Continue Reading »K.D Lang Gets The Call To The Hall
During the Canadian Country Music Week they induct people into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and this year the artist getting the call is the trailblazing K.D Lang. The Edmontonian has an impressive resume with
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Don Amero
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Don Amero. Don is from Winnipeg, MB and is one of the most well known Canadian indigenous artists which made him perfect for this weekend’s
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Jessie T
This past weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Jessie Treneer aka Jessie T. Jessie is originally from Kingston, ON though resides in Kitchener making a name for herself in in the southern
Continue Reading »First Round of CCMA Performers Have Been Announced
When the CCMA Awards come to Edmonton this September they will be hosted by Thomas Rhett and MacKenzie Porter. Now they have announced the first round of performers for the biggest night in Canadian country music with
Continue Reading »Shania’s Got Talent
It has now been announced that the new upcoming season of Canada’s Got Talent will see some changes at the judges table for the show beginning to air in Spring 2025. The legendary singer from Timmins, ON
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Morgan Klaiber
This past weekend on River Country Rising Stars our headliner was Morgan Klaiber. Morgan is from the Cottonwood Dessert in Southern Alberta and is the daughter of Reese Klaiber, a rancher with a couple top 40s at
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Angelica Appelman
This weekends headliner on Rising Stars was Angelica Appelman. Angelica is a singer-songwriter originally from Kitchener, ON, though has moved to a smaller community. Angelica has had a passion for singing, growing up doing musical theatre and
Continue Reading »Conversation With Brett Kissel
I got the chance to catch up with Juno and CCMA award winner Brett Kissel to discuss his upcoming performance Saturday night at the Grande Prairie Stompede as well as his new single “Let Your Horses Run.”
Continue Reading »Conversation With Steven Lee Olsen
Coming up on Friday night at the Grande Prairie Stompede’s Beer Garden show, CCMA and Grammy nominated singer song-writer Steven Lee Olsen will hit the stage. Olsen is set to perform his hit songs, some songs he
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Reed Salmon
This weekend on River Country Rising Stars the show was headlined by Reed Salmon an emerging talent from the Red Deer area. Reed discovered his love of music at a young age but gave it up as
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Daylin Jørgensen
This weekends headliner on Rising Stars was Daylin Jørgensen. Daylin is a singer-songwriter based in Edmonton who while pursuing music is also completing her nursing degree from the University of Alberta. She has experimented with her genre
Continue Reading »Rising Stars Headliner Interview – Karli June
This weekenders headliner on River Country Rising Stars was Karli June. Karli is a singer-songwriter from Listowel, ON. Karli this past year has had a top 30 hit in Canada and got to #12 on the country
Continue Reading »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
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