| FEATURED ARTIST: JAYDEE BIXBY |
| Jaydee Bixby comes from a family of dedicated musicians that encouraged him to follow his dream of becoming a recording artist. Today, Jaydee Bixby's debut album, Cowboys and Cadillacs (Fontana North), which debuted at #1 on the nation's sales charts, is already a commercial success. |
| With the support of fans, Jaydee's debut single "Old Fashioned Girl" continues to steadily climb up CMT's Chevy Cross Canada Countdown, among other national charts, such as Top Selling Albums (#20) and National Radio Airplay (#14). |
| Like a true artist, Jaydee refuses to rest on his laurels. He is determined and this enthusiastic vocalist has big plans and will need to continue calling upon his steadfast work ethic to hone his craft. Strapped with the same velvety voice that prompted throngs of Canadians to instantly adore him, Jaydee's unwavering fans have a great deal to look forward to for many years to come. |
| Real Things is available in stores now. |
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| MORE CELEBRATIONS FOR WESTERN CANADA MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES |
| Paquin Entertainment continues to celebrate as award season moves into its final stretch. Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) recently announced their list of nominees and Paquin Entertainment congratulates our artists: Corb Lund, Jason Plumb and the Willing and Outlaw Social. |
Corb Lund
Outstanding Roots Recording - Solo (Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!)
Songwriter of the Year (Horse Soldier! Horse Soldier!)
Video of the Year ("I Wanna Be a Calvary")
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Jason Plumb and the Willing
Outstanding Pop Recording (Beauty in This World)
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Outlaw Social
Outstanding Roots Recording - Duo/Group (Dry Bones)
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| Paquin Entertainment graciously accepts its nomination for Agency of the Year and congratulates its CEO, Gilles Paquin, for his Manager of the Year (Randy Bachman and Buffy Sainte-Marie) and Talent Buyer of the Year nod. |
| The 2008 WCMA takes place in Edmonton this year on Sunday, October 19th. |
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| NEW SIGNINGS |
| Click on artist name for more info. |
Baskery
Baskery is Greta, Stella and Sunniva Bondesson, three sisters from Stockholm, Sweden. This three part orchestra creates their sound on distorted slide banjo, slap-driven upright bass and acoustic guitar. Baskery's debut album, Fall Among Thieves was recorded live on stage at Decibel Studios. Familiar with the life of a touring artist, Baskery and their former band, Slaptones, have played for fans in Canada, Europe and the US.
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Chin
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, talented songwriter and co-founder of the pop/funk/soul group Bass is Base, Chin Injeti is currently writing and recording his new solo album. While recording, he has been bouncing from L.A. to Toronto and Vancouver where he has been working on cuts for artists like Kweli, Game, Fifty Cent, Busta Rhymes and R. Kelly with DJ Khalil.
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Esthero
Esthero is a breath of fresh air; she is a sacred blend of jazz, hip-hop, soul, funk and rock. In her latest effort, Wikked Lil' Grrrls, Esthero's vocals are graciously magnified this time and accompanied by pianos, horns and basslines. This masterpiece surely sets the standard for the new school fusion of genres. Potent yet fragile and haughty yet humble, Wikked Lil' Grrrls lets us witness the pink pirate as a rebel, friend, daughter and lover.
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Outlaw Social
Outlaw Social is a five piece band born out of friendship and tempered by a mutual passion for traditional string music. Creating sounds that are vibrant and original, Outlaw Social has become a festival favourite across Canada, including Winnipeg Folk Festival and Vancouver Island Music Festival. Whether wowing audiences in concert halls or ripping it up at festivals, Outlaw Social brings contagious passion and energy to the stage.
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