Official website of country singer-songwriter Ben Hudson

#kickitwithkissel is back!  

#kickitwithkissel is back!! We were beyond excited to open for Brett Kissel last year on his "Ice, Snow & 30 Below" tour, but equally as excited for the chance to open for him again on his upcoming "We Were That Song" tour. All we have to do is post a cover of our favourite BK song. Sounds easy right? Wrong! The band has been at each other's throats trying to decide which song we should do. Please help us out by commenting either "Tough People Do" or "I Didn't Fall In Love With Your Hair." If you could let us know before someone dies (or worse, the band breaks up!) that would be greaaat.

 

Hardwood Ski and Bike Strong Proud Free - Celebrate Canada 

Canada 150 celebrations continue this weekend in Barrie! We are excited to be a part of Hardwood Ski and Bike Strong Proud Free - Celebrate Canada on Saturday July 8th!  

Tickets are available at this link: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/1512755 

Use coupon code "Hudson" to get 50% off!  

We go on at 4PM but come early to check out all of the other great acts including Blue Opaline Tori Hathaway Tradesmen The Noolands and more!!  

For more event info check out this website: 

http://impactlive.ca/events-details.php?ID=302 

?? #strongproudfree

 

2017 CCMA Spotlight Performance Contest! 

I am honoured to represent Ontario as a finalist in the CCMA Spolight Performance Contest! But I'll need YOUR help to win! Please click the link to vote!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JVT83S7

 

(Toronto, ON) June 7, 2017 – The Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA)® congratulates the following acts who have been selected to participate in the 2017 CCMA Spotlight Performance Contest. Thank you to the Provincial Country Music and Provincial Music Industry Associations from across Canada, mentioned below, for their work in selecting one country music act/artist to represent their province. 
  
Our 2017 CCMA Spotlight Performance finalists are:  

British Columbia Country Music Association: 
Rollin’ Trainwreck  
Facebook: Rollin’ Trainwreck | Twitter: @rolltrainwreck | Instagram: @rollintrainwreck  
Website: RollinTrainwreck.com  

Association of Country Music in Alberta: 
Trevor Panczak 
Facebook: Trevor Country | Twitter: @trevorpanczak | Instagram: @trevor_panczak                    
Website: TrevorTown.com 

Saskatchewan Country Music Association: 
Kelsey Fitch 
Facebook: Kelsey Fitch Music | Twitter: @kelseyfitch | Instagram: @kelseyfitchmusic  
Website: Kelsey-Fitch.com  

Manitoba Country Music Association: 
Ryan Keown 
Facebook: Ryan Keown Band | Twitter: @ryankeown1 | Instagram: @ryan_keown  
Website: RyanKeown.com 

Country Music Association of Ontario: 
Ben Hudson  
Facebook: Ben Hudson Music | Twitter: @benhudsonmusic | Instagram: @benhudsonmusic Website: benHudsonmusic.com 

Music New Brunswick: 
Tyler Deveau 
Facebook: Tyler Deveau Music | Twitter: @tdeveaumusic | Instagram: @tdeveaumusic  
Website: TylerDeveau.com 

Music Newfoundland and Labrador: 
Mallory Johnson 
Facebook: Mallory Johnson Music | Twitter: @maljohnsonmusic | Instagram: @maljohnsonmusic Website: malloryjohnsonmusic.com 

Music Prince Edward Island: 
Julia Dunn 
Facebook: Julia Dunn | Twitter: @juliadunnmusic  | Instagram: @juliadunn8 
Website: JuliaDunn.ca 

Music Nova Scotia: 
Tj King  
Facebook: Tj King | Twitter: @tjkingmusic  | Instagram: @tjkingmusic 
Website: TjKingMusic.com 

  

HOW TO VOTE: 
Beginning Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. ET, CLICK HERE to access the CCMA Spotlight Performance online voting poll. 

To vote, simply click the link and select the finalist that you would like to see perform during PotashCorp Country Music Week 2017 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The finalist that receives the most votes on the poll by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, June 16, 2017 will win one performance spot during PotashCorp Country Music Week 2017. Please note: only (1) vote per IP address will register with the online polling system - so make your one (1) vote count!   

Again, voting is NOW OPEN and will close Friday, June 16 at 5:00 p.m. ET. 

For more information, and for the rules and regulations of the 2017 CCMA Spotlight Performance Contest, CLICK HERE. 

On behalf of the Canadian Country Music Association and the participating Provincial Country Music and Provincial Music Industry Associations, happy voting!

 

CMA Ontario New Faces Showcase and Concert 

Excited to announce that we will be included in the CMA Ontario New Faces Showcase and Concert on June 10th with some of country music's finest. The showcase will also feature Brea Lawrenson, Steve Rivers, Amanda Jordan and Sacha. Following the showcase will be a performance by Eric Ethridge and River Town Saints! It's all happening in Market Square from 7-10:30PM. Free admission!

Front Page of the Toronto Star!  

The media storm that is the Guinness World Record Attempt for "Longest Concert by Multiple Performers" is growing daily. Most recently, Kevin Ker of Epidemic Music Group received front page coverage along with myself thanks to Ben Rayner of the Toronto Star.

Check out the full article online at thestar.ca
Our set is Weds March 22nd @ 10-11pm
For a full list of performers and the complete schedule go to epidemicmusicgroup.ca


Guinness World Record Attempt!  

The Who: 400 musical acts and music lovers from across Canada 

The What: A Guinness World Record for "Longest Concert by Multiple Performers" 

The Where: The Earl of Whitchurch in Stouffville, Ontario 

The When: Starting on March 17, the concert will run 24 hours a day for 16 days  

The Why: It'a Canada'a 150th year and Epidemic Music Group plans to celebrate by stealing this monumental record from the current title holders, Las Vegas. This is truly a David and Goliath moment in history, but our community is strong and our determination is immeasurable. This is truly a proud Canadian moment. The event will raise money for 16 different Canadian charities. For a complete list of charities and performance schedule please visit epidemicmusicgroup.ca

Brett Kissel @ The River Run Centre in Guelph 

What better way to start off the new year than to open for Juno Award winner Brett Kissel! To top it all off, the beautiful River Run Centre in Guelph was completely SOLD OUT! The crowd was unbelievable and we want to thank everyone who came out to support and all those who came out to the meet and greet after the show. Always exciting meeting new fans! We were probably the most excited to meet the man of the hour Mr. Kissel himself. We'd like to thank Brett and his team and Invictus Entertainment for being so hospitable and the CMAO for giving us this unbelievable opportunity. Playing a sold out show with Brett Kissel. Now that's something...you just don't forget!! 

 

Top Country Artists to Watch in 2017 

Thanks so much to Top Country for naming us one of the top Country artists to watch in 2017! We are honoured to be included along with so many other talented artists. Check out the full list by clicking on the picture below.