Fire It Up, the winning album, is the seventh studio album for Johnny. After being released last spring, the album reached number two on the Canadian Albums Chart and was also certified platinum. It includes duets from Canadians Serena Ryder and Carolyn Dawn Johnson.

You can check out the full JUNO Awards at CTV.ca/Junos.

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To review this show in just a few paragraphs seems unjust. In fact, it was difficult to take notes because I found myself just wanting to enjoy the show. With that being said, there were definitely many highlights of the show that are worth noting.

Niagara native Tim Hicks opened up the private show at Algonquin College. This country newcomer did not disappoint. The fans responded to his debut single “Get By” with a great round of applause. The song, which was co-written with Neil Sanderson (drummer of Three Days Grace) and Florida Georgia Line, is currently making its mark on Canadian country radio. Tim recorded his debut EP with Jeff Coplan, who has worked with Love and Left, earlier this year. We highly suggest you keep an eye out for this guy!

Chad Brownlee, hailing from B.C., came out to a crowd eager to dance and sing along. The country crooner performed hit singles such as “Carried Away,” “Love Me or Leave Me,” “Hood of My Car,” and his current single “Listen”. Two fan-faves, “Smoke in the Rain” and his rendition of “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show, garnered plenty of singing and chanting from the crowd. If there is one thing that stood out from Chad’s set, it’s that this man can sing! Undoubtedly, his voice is one of the best voices I’ve heard live.

Last to take the stage was Dallas Smith. Some of you might know him as the lead singer of Canadian band Default. Earlier this year, Dallas “jumped right in” to country music by releasing his solo debut country album. The fans loved him and his music, whether it was his new country material, such as “If It Gets You Where You Wanna Go” and his current single “Jumped Right In,” or songs from his days with Default, including “Wasting My Time” and “Count On Me”. Dallas noted that Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts had an influence on his transition to country music, which was followed by a great cover of the band’s “Fast Cars and Freedom”.

Chad and Dallas came together at the end of the show to perform a few songs, including Travis Tritt’s “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” (video below). After the show, they were generous enough to wait around to say hi to the many fans that were hoping to meet the singers.

It’s safe to say that The Boys of Fall tour will not disappoint. With the combined vocals of all three men, this show is defined by the pure country talent at hand. Between some of the best vocals I’ve heard live and their engagement with the fans, it is no doubt that this tour will generate lots of attention toward these three talented country singers.

Get out and see Tim, Chad and Dallas out on tour this fall. But hurry because the shows are selling out!

For information about the tour and tickets, visit www.theboysoffalltour.com.

Connect with Tim, Chad and Dallas:
Tim Hicks on Facebook
Tim Hicks on Twitter: @timhicksmusic
Chad Brownlee on Facebook
Chad Brownlee on Twitter: @ChadBrownlee
Dallas Smith on Facebook
Dallas Smith on Twitter: @dallassmith

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“All of today’s nominees deserve ample recognition for their excellence as well as their tremendous contribution to Canadian country music,” said Don Green, Executive Director, CCMA. “This year’s nominees reflect the depth of musical talent in Canada, and we’re so proud to be able to recognize those artists – both established and emerging – who have impacted Canadians with their music.”

A personal fave, Johnny Reid, leads the nominations with a total of eight. Country cutie Dean Brody follows close behind with seven of his own.

Performers expected to light up the stage at the Awards include Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Eric Church, Paul Brandt, Dean Brody, George Canyon, Johnny Reid, Deric Ruttan, Gord Bamford, Terri Clark, Chad Brownlee and High Valley.

Check out the list of nominees below!

FANS’ CHOICE AWARD
Gord Bamford
Dean Brody
Terri Clark
Hey Romeo
Johnny Reid

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

Canadian Girls – Dean Brody
Fire It Up – Johnny Reid
Is It Friday Yet? – Gord Bamford
Somebody Somewhere – Dallas Smith
They Don’t Make Em’ Like That Anymore – Jason Blaine

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
16 & 1 – Doc Walker
DIRT – Dean Brody
Fire It Up – Johnny Reid
Give It Away – Paul Brandt
Roots And Wings – Terri Clark

SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR
Canadian Girls (written by Dean Brody; performed by Dean Brody)
Fire It Up (written by Marty Dodson/Alan Frew/Johnny Reid; performed by Johnny Reid)
Is It Friday Yet? (written by Gord Bamford/Roger Brown/Byron Hill; performed by Gord Bamford)
Mainstreet, 1979 (written by Deric Ruttan; performed by Deric Ruttan)
They Don’t Make Em’ Like That Anymore (written by Jason Blaine/Deric Ruttan; performed by Jason Blaine

CMT VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Canadian Girls – Dean Brody
Fire It Up – Johnny Reid
Give It Away – Paul Brandt
I’m Your Man – Ryan Laird
In This House – The Stellas

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Victoria Banks
Terri Clark
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Tara Oram
Michelle Wright

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gord Bamford
Jason Blaine
Dean Brody
Chad Brownlee
Johnny Reid

GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
Doc Walker
Emerson Drive
Hey Romeo
High Valley
The Stellas

ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
Ridley Bent
Shane Chisholm
Sean Hogan
Corb Lund
Jimmy Rankin

RISING STAR
Kira Isabella
Ryan Laird
Codie Prevost
Dallas Smith
The Stellas

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