On The Porch With Front Porch Music
A country music podcast! Every two weeks, we talk to your favourite country artists, and introduce you to new artists you haven't heard about yet. The Front Porch has long been a staple in country music ... and that's what we are. The digital front porch! We're here to talk about the Canadian country music industry. Join hosts Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar as they have conversations with prominent figures in country music. Pull up a seat and join us on the porch!
From Six Strings To The Big Stage with Cottage Springs with Mac Rumbolt
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This week On The Porch, we’re joined by Mac Rumbolt. Mac is the winner of the Cottage Springs Country Rising contest, where he took home the grand prize of $10,000, and an artist development package with Starseed Entertainment.
Mac comes from small-town Nova Scotia, where he learned to play guitar at just five years old. Unsure of how a career in music may unfold, he initially headed to Alberta for an apprenticeship as a Harley Davidson mechanic. One drive by shooting and a leg amputation later, Mac found hi...
Boots and Hearts Music Festival: Straight From the Festival Grounds With Owen Riegling, Sarah Vanderzon, Hailey Benedict AND MORE!
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This week’s episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a little extra special. We packed up our mics and headed straight to Oro-Medonte for Boots and Hearts Music Festival!
If you’ve been, you know the weather here never plays nice. This year was no different ... Friday brought storms, and the weekend turned into two of the hottest days of the summer so far. But hey, that’s all part of the festival magic, right? Mud, sweat, country music ... and more sweat.
Boots and Hearts 2025 brough...
“They’re all cattle farmers so I didn’t need to do that” with Jake Vaadeland
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Jake Vaadeland is from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, and has always appreciated his rural upbringing. From playing music with his family, to working on the farm, bailing hay, Jake’s roots really are a reflection of the traditional style of music he brings to the stage.
He has had an impressive year already as a 2025 Juno Award Winner, while also making history as the youngest artist to achieve Road Gold Certification by selling 25,000 tickets in twelve months across Canada.
Along with his band, The Sturgeon River Boys (named after the riv...
Three Canadians Talking Texas with Mitch Zorn
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Mitch Zorn has been celebrating the release of his debut EP Mitch Zorn. We caught up with him during his Calgary Stampede adventures.
Mitch grew up in a town of 1000 people, rural Nakusp, British Columbia, where he joined his family band at just eight years old. It wasn’t long before he was headed South to work in the oil fields in Texas. Mitch would spend five years going between there and Nashville to write songs on his weeks off.
We talked a lot about how working in the oi...
Rally Around or Ride The Bench with Sully Burrows
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Sully Burrows grew up in Parry Sound, Ontario, surrounded by small-town charm and a family that pushed him to pursue music from an early age. Starting out on piano, he shifted to drums before finally picking up a guitar and learning to sing.
His first co-write with Owen Riegling opened a whole new world and kicked off his journey into songwriting. He’s big on practice and repetition, always working to sharpen his skills and write songs that feel real and relatable.
Sully pulls a lot of inspiration from hi...
“From City Kids To Steroes to Delta Sweet” with Pat Kordyback
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Pat Kordyback discovered his voice after losing interest in hockey and skateboarding. Learning to sing in his teens, Pat was inspired by the sounds of motown, which would foreshadow a little ‘doo wop’ in his future.
Getting together with Miles Holmwood, Robert Chalifoux, Daniel Johnson, and Aaron Verdonk, Pat would spend his early 20’s as the frontman for Canadian pop punk rock band Stereos. The band blew up after being featured on Much Music’s “disBAND”, and winning over Gene Simmons.
Stereos would teach Pat a lot about life in a band, be...
“From The Badlands To Purple Gas And Zach Bryan” with Noeline Hofmann
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Noeline Hofmann burst onto the scene in 2024 with the duet release of her single “Purple Gas”, after it caught the attention of Zach Bryan.
At just 21 years old, Noeline knows the vitality of building community as a young artist. After playing her local Alberta circuit for a few years, managing jobs at the grocery store and on a ranch, and attending school, Noeline set her sights on a career in music.
In just one year, Noeline has toured with Charlie Crockett, Wyatt Flores, Zach...
“The Family Jukebox” with Antonio Larosa
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Antonio Larosa hails from British Columbia, inspired by the classics he discovered both on his own, and through his mom who always had music going in the house.
Initially a musical theatre major, Antonio spent six months in New York before deciding that wasn’t his path. He ended up studying Jazz.
During our chat, we talked about how he became the “family jukebox”, has been a gigging musician for a number of years, and dove into his catalog; as far back as his first album, even though he asked u...
Again.....What Is In The Saskatchewan Water With Josh Stumpf
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Josh Stumpf on Mentorship, Music, and Making a Difference
In this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we sit down with emerging country artist Josh Stumpf to talk about his journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the national spotlight.
Recently crowned the iHeart Future Star and winner of the Emerging Artist Award at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, Josh opens up about the supportive music scene in Saskatchewan, signing with MDM Recordings, and the whirlwind experience of releasing his debut single “Highway Money.”
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“The Cough You Can’t Get Rid Of” with Riley Taylor
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Riley Taylor first joined us On the Porch in 2022; he was the latest Boots and Hearts Showcase winner, he was on the precipice of releasing his first single, and he didn’t have a website.
We kicked off the latest episode with how far Riley has come since then. He was coming to us live from a hotel room, as he toured across Ontario with Kip Moore.
His debut album Story To Tell is out everywhere now.
If you’re listening to Riley for the first time, he re...
Go Hockey! with Nashville Based Country Artist Melissa Livingstone
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On this week’s episode of On The Porch, we’re hanging out with Canadian country artist Melissa Livingstone, and let’s just say—this conversation is as fun as it is heartwarming.
Melissa joins us from Nashville, but her roots run deep in the small town of Ucluelet, BC (which she kindly teaches us how to pronounce). Geography isn’t exactly our strong suit, but we get there... eventually.
We chat about her journey from coastal Canada to the heart of country music, her ea...
"You Can't Be Smart Everyday" with Taylor-Rae
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We invited Taylor-Rae back to the podcast - it’s been four years since we first chatted with her On The Porch!
It’s safe to say a lot has changed since then. Taylor-Rae has since released her EP titled Honest and started working on a brand new project that will be out this spring. She’s won BCCMA Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (If This Is Love). She also made her CMA Fest debut in 2024.
Taylor-Rae also made some “Alberta Plan” with tour...
Just Getting Started After Playing At The Zach Bryan Quittin' Time Tour with Lucas Mason
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Lucas Mason grew up in a musical household - so much so that his brother is part of his band. It wasn’t until he was bound and determined to get on stage with Zach Bryan, and it actually happening, that he began to crave a career performing.
Lucas released his debut EP in January titled Almost 18, where he dives into the feelings and frustrations of being, well, 18.
It all started when Lucas went viral on TikTok for his performance at the Scotiabank Are...
What are you chasing? With Kyle McKearney
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We sat down with Kyle McKearney to talk about his journey through the alternative country music scene, from growing up in Northern British Columbia to making waves in Nashville and beyond. Kyle shared how his early musical influences, including his family band, shaped his sound and led him to where he is today.
He opened up about his evolution as an artist—moving from rock to Americana and country—and why creating music for personal joy has become his focus. Kyle also reflected on Calgary’s supportive music community and the specia...
"Have you ever even been to Canada ?” 🇨🇦 with Jess Moskaluke
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We spent release day with Jess Moskaluke as she celebrated her first single in over a year. Jess recently released her single “Life For Me”; a creative departure that remains true to her evolved sound.
She mentioned how “Life For Me” is if her 2020 single “Map Dot” had a cool older sister. We also talked about how “Map Dot” connected with so many people across Canada - whether they were from small map dot towns, or had some small town that was special for them.
We talked about Jess’ “eras”, and what that...
All PR Is Good PR with Alli Walker
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We’re thrilled to welcome back country artist Alli Walker for her second visit to On The Porch with Front Porch Music! Since her first appearance, Alli has been on an incredible journey that’s nothing short of inspiring.
RELATED: The last time Alli joined us On The Porch she talked to us about going viral on TikTok ...
In this episode, Alli opens up about her big move to Nashville and how it’s transformed her career. From signing a recording and publishing deal to writing with some o...
Leave Room For Magic with Parker Graye
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Parker Graye first joined us “On the Porch” for Season 1 Episode 4, in 2022.
Since then, Parker has solidified herself as an emerging talent in Canadian country music. She’s played Boots and Hearts, earned a Top 40 with her single “Good at Gettin’ Gone”, and participated as a semi-finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition.
In March 2024, Parker released her debut EP, Lyin’ to Me, which earned her top slots on DSP playlist and her first billboard at Yonge and Dundas Square with Amazon Music. At the 2024 CCMAs, Parker was...
“We’re Old Dudes In This Genre As New Artists” with Tim Neufeld of Tim and the Glory Boys
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Tim and the Glory Boys have had quite a busy year - especially the last few weeks, as they’ve been on the West Coast leg of their “Canoegrass” tour
Tim Neufeld, band founder and lead singer, joined us for our season three finale (another season finale….crazy), and we had such a great time sitting down with him.
Tim and The Glory Boys have won multiple Juno Awards and CCMA Awards, including for their debut self-titled album.
Tim talked about his own path over the years, having m...
“I Was In Therapy Before I Got Dropped” with Lydia Sutherland
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Lydia Sutherland has had a whirlwind year - or a few, to say the least.
This year, she released her EP pretty girls don’t cry, has written with some her favourite songwriters - and got dropped from her first major record deal.
Lydia reached out prior to the release of her latest single “Nashville, Nashville” to talk about her year.
In the best place she’s ever been mentally, with a healthy routine, writing the best songs she’s written, losing her record deal turned out to be some...
On The Porch Goes To The CCMA Awards with Owen Riegling, Gord Bamford, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and More!
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This week's episode of "On The Porch with Front Porch Music" takes you behind the scenes at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in Edmonton.
While there, we had the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest stars in Canadian country music at Content Row.
RELATED: Catch a recap of the awards show and see a full list of the winners ...
We hit the ground running at Content Row ... The bustling hub where artists and media outlets from across the country get the...
Plane Panic and Corgi Butts with Sarah Vanderzon
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Sarah Vanderzon grew up south of Montreal, Quebec. Blending her influences and style, Sarah’s sound infuses folk, pop, and country music.
Being very shy growing up, stepping out of her shell has been a process. We talked about Sarah’s journey to the spotlight at center stage - even if she still hides behind her instruments.
In 2023, Sarah was a finalist on Quebec’s spin off of The Voice, “La deuxième voix” and was coached by Quebec icon Roxane Bruneau. She used this experience to grow her fanbase, in...
✨ Les Bottes Yeehaw ✨ AKA French Cowboy Boots with Country Artist Trudy
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n this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with Canadian country artist Trudy.
Trudy has had an incredible year, becoming a finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Her journey with SiriusXM has taken her to some of the biggest stages, including a showcase at Nashville’s CMA Fest, a performance at LASSO in Montreal, and an upcoming appearance at the CCMA’s Country Music Week in Edmonton.
Trudy shares her experiences as an i...
Live From Boots and Hearts Music Festival, The Emerging Artist Showcase, And More!
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Another August has almost passed, and the Front Porch team has wrapped up another incredible weekend at Boots and Hearts 2024. This year, Lily took charge, connecting with many of the artists who graced the stage and handling all our social media content.
Lily got Alee to rank her own music (a tough ask, like picking a favourite child!), while Shantaia shared her experiences of singing in a hockey arena. The Hunter Brothers had us laughing as they confessed the “Golden Rules” they can’t seem to follow. Nate Haller talked about everyt...
BONUS: Digging Into The Data With Dr. Jada Watson
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Dr. Jada Watson spent her childhood taping the Country radio countdowns so she could listen and teach herself to play them on the piano.
Flash forward to today - Jada researches representation on radio programming and popularity charts, evaluating the rate at which songs by women, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ artists are played on country and other formats across the USA and Canada (SongData.ca). Dr. Watson is an Assistant Professor of Digital Humanities in the School of Information Studies at the University of Ottawa.
With the release...
A Front Row Seat To The First North Of Nowhere Festival
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The first official North of Nowhere Music Festival has come and gone. Hosted in Lindsay, Ontario, North of Nowhere was headlined by Owen Riegling to close out the two-day festival.
Friday of the festival included an Emerging Artist Showcase, with two winners announced at the finale on Saturday. Steven James Porter and Haley McNeill shared the title for the first contest Friday night capped off with Ty Baynton.
Lily had a chance to catch up with Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, Riley Taylor, Owen Riegling, Paige Rutledge, and Alexa Goldie. Spoiler...
Canada's Dream Angel Cowboy Robert Adam
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In this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we sit down with Calgary’s own “Dream Angel Cowboy,” Robert Adam.
Join Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar as they explore Robert’s unique journey into the world of country music. From his upbringing in church to the life lessons learned from Bible college, Robert shares his story with honesty and humour.
Discover how Robert’s fashion sense—he makes many of his own clothes—plays a pivotal role in his music and personal brand. Hear abo...
The Salt Water Cowboy with Ben Chase
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Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with Ben Chase gambled on his career from a young age - literally. Growing up with his grandfather’s influence and support of his family, the East Coaster packed his hockey bag at eighteen bound for the land of Canadian cowboys.
Working on what would become the first half of his debut album, gigging around the Prairies, and hitting the jackpot at the casino, Ben earned his stage legs. Three years in Alberta, and Ben was off to...
On The Voice ... and On the Porch, with Quebec's Allison Daniels
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Allison Daniels has been a working musician since she can remember. Competing in talent shows, leaning on her sister, and competing on La Voix are just a few things we dove into during our conversation.
Now signed to 604 Records, we talked with Allison about her dream of being a singer, being not quite sure how to achieve this, and her dreams becoming a reality.
Spending lots of time writing and developing her sound, Allison wanted her music to truly reflect her. The influences of blues, rock, and traditional country...
A Backstage Pass to Ontario's Country Music Week: CMAOntario Awards
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The 2024 CMAOntario awards have come and gone for another year and it was another one for the books.
The CMAOntario awards weekend brings artists and industry together annually to celebrate country music made right at home in Ontario.
RELATED: Catch the full list of winners and nominees for the 2024 CMAOntario Awards ...
Our intern Lily took to the media space back stage at the awards show to chat with performers and winners throughout the evening endeavours.
Welcome back to another season of On The...
Leavin’ Em Wanting More with Dawson Gray
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Dawson Gray wasn’t always set on a music career ...
Growing up playing baseball, his eyes were on going pro. An issue with his eyesight preventing him from this dream, he discovered a new love, with a little help from his friends.
Dawson dove right in to the world of creating music, songwriting and performing.
A staple in the BC- country music scene, he’s often found playing alongside his buddies Ben Dunhill and Mitch Zorn at Red Bird Beer.
We got to know Dawson for...
Set Your Soul On Fire with Female Country Artist Mariya Stokes
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Mariya Stokes is a two-time Country Music Alberta award winner for Horizon Female Artist, currently based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Mariya is a 2024 SiriusXM Top of the Country semi-finalist where she recorded and debuted a brand new song “One of Em”.
We sat down On the Porch with Mariya to talk about her small-town of Stavely, musically influenced upbringing, her killer style, and more.
RELATED: Get to know Mariya Stokes in our Women in Canadian Country Spotlight ...
We also talked about the privilege of hav...
Celebrate The Moments with Nice Horse
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This week on the podcast we have the busiest touring band that we are aware of in Canada ... the country duo Nice Horse.
Brandi and Katie, otherwise known as Nice Horse, joined us ahead of the release of their self-titled album.
We started with talking about our morning routines ... and teetered on the edge of becoming a beverage podcast. But once we were all well caffeinated (except for Katie ... she somehow doesn't drink caffeine) we dug in to the music.
Katie and Brandi have been friends for...
A Weather Report and a French Lesson with Quebec's Matt Lang
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This week on the podcast we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with country artist Matt Lang.
We learned a lot about Matt, including: 1) he in fact cannot break dance, 2) he went to school for radio, 3) he has a new album All Night Longer coming out soon, 4) life in the music industry with 2 kids, and so much more.
We dive right in with Matt and talk about where he got his start, learning English through music, the star system in Quebec, and so much more. <...
Waitin’ All Day for a Line Dance with Aaron Goodvin
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Aaron Goodvin’s latest single “Written All Over It” is his first release of 2024. We had Aaron “On The Porch” to dive into his career so far.
Long before “Lonely Drum”, “Lucky Stars”, and “Boy Like Me”, Aaron was cutting his teeth as a songwriter. Some of his songs have been released by Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, and Jon Pardi.
Aaron recently won two Country Music Association of Alberta (CMAB) Awards for Male Artist of the Year and Single of the Year (Country Dance). In our chat, Aaron talked about the...
Far From Perfect with Madonna's Cousin, Amy Hef
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Amy Hef is a pop-rock turned country artist based in Calgary, Alberta, however we learned this episode, she’s originally from Saskatchewan!
Originally a drummer, Amy tourned North America in a Christian rock band. She went to Los Angeles for music school, and wrote albums of pop rock music with her brother.
Covid sent her home to Alberta after years in the sun, where she met a manager and started to explore her roots in country music. She nods her head to the community of country music she...
A Boat’s Only As Good As Its Deckhand with Tony Stevens
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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by British Columbia emerging artist, Tony Stevens.
Pull up a chair and join us on the porch as Tony takes us through his journey so far. From his early days influenced by classic sounds to his chart-climbing single, “Whiskey In Colorado.” We also dive into the story behind his unique “Deckhand” merch and how a life-changing experience brought him back to music.
This episode is full of laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of fun.
Tony’s current single “Whiskey In Col...
"I Hung Up On Aaron Pritchett" with Zach McPhee
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Zach McPhee grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia with his eyes set on a career in hockey. He grew up in a musically inclined family, with both parents and his brother playing guitar, piano and singing. This was easily passed along to Zach.
He first started singing as therapy for a speech impediment. Teammates from his hockey team happened to notice he was pretty good, created a YouTube account and started posting videos of him singing.
After years of writing, posting cover songs, and connecting with some folks...
Not A Podcast About Books with Brittany Kennell
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This week on the podcast we have Brittany Kennell join us. With Jenna and Brittany being both avid book readers, this episode could have easily become a book podcast.
But don't worry ...
We still got to know Brittany and talk a lot about her journey as a country artist.
From her time touring with Ariel Posen, to being the first Canadian on NBCs The Voice, to her decision to move back to Canada after living in Nashville, we talk about a lot in this episode.
Enj...
“Well, are you going to quit?” With Meghan Patrick
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Meghan Patrick is an 18x CMA Ontario winner and back-to-back CCMA Female Artist Of The Year. She made her Grand Ole Opry debut and released her latest EP Greatest Show On Dirt in 2023. Her latest single “The Other Side of 25” was just released this past Friday.
We sat down with Meghan for a vulnerable conversation about her time cutting it in the music industry. From playing in a funk band to playing cover songs in bars, to landing her debut at the Grand Ole Opry, Meghan has made a career of h...
A Funny Little French Market with Dan Davidson
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Welcome back to another season of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. We’re so excited to be back with a third season!
What better way to kick off season three and the new year with independent platinum-selling artist, Dan Davidson!
Dan spent some time in Australia last year, and that got us talking about the support Canadian country music receives from our friends down under. With more traveling South on the way for Dan, he’s excited to be sharing his music with the Australian audience.
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