The international television event ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME is available on Crave from Sunday, April 19–Tuesday, April 21 at 8 p.m. ET, following its live TV, radio, and digital broadcast. As previously announced, Bell Media is a foundational Canadian partner for the historic broadcast, which is hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert. The benefit event includes appearances and performances by Canadians Céline Dion, Shawn Mendes, Jessie Reyez, Lilly Singh, Michael Bublé, and P.K. Subban, along with Alanis Morissette, Alicia Keys, Amy Poehler, Andrea Bocelli, Awkwafina, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Ellen DeGeneres, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lady Gaga, Lang Lang, Lizzo, LL COOL J, Lupita Nyong’o, Maluma, Matthew McConaughey, Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Smith, Shah Rukh Khan, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Usher, and Victoria Beckham.
Shania Twain, Luke Combs, Lady Antebellum, Morgan Wallen and Jordan Davis Present Canada Together: In Concert In Support Of Food Banks Canada And Unison Benevolent Fund
ET Canada in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association and the CCMA Foundation, present Canada Together: In Concert, an unprecedented five-night broadcast event showcasing 20 of the biggest names in country music coming together in support of Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The week-long concert series premieres Monday, April 20, airing nightly on ET Canada at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m PT on Global, and will be broadcasting simultaneously on Corus country radio stations Country 105, CISN Country 103.9 and Country 104.
Featuring intimate performances and exclusive interviews with artists remotely from their homes, Canada Together: In Concert will also be shining a light on a number of the courageous individuals who are making a difference in their communities through these organizations, while checking in with some of the Canadians whose lives have been impacted through their generosity.
Monday April 20
Shania Twain with Dallas Smith, Lindsay Ell, and High Valley
Tuesday April 21
Luke Combs with Brett Kissel, Tenille Townes, and The Washboard Union
Wednesday April 22
Lady Antebellum with Meghan Patrick, The Reklaws, and Dean Brody
Thursday April 23
Morgan Wallen with James Barker Band, MacKenzie Porter and Tim Hicks
Friday April 24
Jordan Davis with Gord Bamford, Jess Moskaluke and Jade Eagleson
With the help of some celebrity friends, including Christopher Plummer, Elisha Cuthbert and William Shatner, viewers will be encouraged to lend their support to the CCMA Foundation, in which all proceeds raised will be donated equally between Food Banks Canada and the Unison Benevolent Fund, as these organizations work to support Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Spotify will help make donations stretch even further by matching every dollar (up to $10M USD globally) provided to the Unison Benevolent Fund through their #SpotifyMusicRelief project. Canadians looking to donate can do so through a one-time or monthly donation option at the CCMA Foundation website, or by texting CCMA to 20222.
Canada Together: In Concert is a multi-platform event for Corus, with Corus Radio’s Country 105, CISN Country 103.9 and Country 104 simultaneously broadcasting the specials each night, and can be streamed live on the Global TV app. Viewers looking for a sneak peek of Canada Together: In Concert can watch Global’s The Morning Show the week of April 20, as Jeff McArthur and Carolyn MacKenzie chat with some special guests ahead of their Canada Together: In Concert performances.
Canada Together: In Concert joins Corus’ national #CanadaTogether initiative, designed to help inspire, educate and engage Canadians as we band together as a nation during this unprecedented time.
ET Canada airs weeknights at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on Global. For up-to-the-moment entertainment news, celebrity interviews and more, visit etcanada.com.
The CCMA Foundation is a charitable organization that aims to support Canadians with the help of the music community, artists and partners. Each initiative taken on by the Foundation falls under three distinct pillars — Music For Healing, Music For Your and Music For Change. You can learn more about The CCMA Foundation online at ccmafoundation.org.
Unison Benevolent Fund is a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. We are here to help professional music makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties. Unison Benevolent Fund is an assistance program – created and administered for the music community, by the music community – designed to provide discreet relief to music industry professionals in times of crisis through financial assistance, counselling and health solutions. Visit www.unisonfund.ca to learn more.
Food Banks Canada provides national leadership to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow in collaboration with the food bank network from coast-to-coast-to-coast. For 40 years, food banks have been dedicated to helping Canadians living with food insecurity. Over 3,000 food banks and community agencies come together to serve our most vulnerable neighbours who – last year – made 1.1 million visits to these organizations in one month alone, according to our HungerCount report. Over the past 10 years, as a system we’ve sourced and shared over 1.4 billion pounds of food and Food Banks Canada shared nearly $70 million in funding to help maximize collective impact and strengthen local capacity – while advocating for reducing the need for food banks. Our vision is clear: create a Canada where no one goes hungry. Visit foodbankscanada.ca to learn more.
Johnny Orlando Releases Timely New Single And Video With “See You”
Singer-songwriter and pop artist unveiled his brand new single “See You” this morning. Co-written by acclaimed songwriters Geoff Warburton (Shawn Mendes, renforshort, Chase Rice), Sam Fischer (Demi Lovato, Keith Urban Jessie J), Derik Baker (Virginia to Vegas) and Mike Wise (Allie X, bülow, Dvbbs), who also produced the track in collaboration with Orlando this past January, the song is about still having feelings for someone after a break-up and wanting to see them. The video, shot entirely in Orlando’s bedroom at his family home in Toronto while physical distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was directed remotely by Alex P Smith (Universal Music Canada) and plays on the song’s theme of wanting to see someone who is special to you and still feel a sense of connection with them in a time when we are asked to be physically apart.
“‘See You’ is about the process of reconnecting with someone that I used to know, and the song is written from the perspective of our direct conversation,” says Orlando. “We didn’t originally plan to release the song during a time where the world is physical distancing, self-isolating or in quarantine, but it has kind of given it an alternate meaning. Throughout this period, I have had to rely on technology to connect with my friends and fans online, which has been a really interesting experience. We decided to pivot the music video concept and shoot a home quarantine-style music video, completely shot in my bedroom. The concept for the video is basically just a reflection of my life right now, trying to communicate with people through social media or FaceTime and doing whatever I can to stay connected in such an uncertain time.”
Orlando teased that the song and accompanying video were coming on his socials this past Saturday, causing a stir among his social media following of over 22 million fans. To-date, over 500 TikTok videos have been created from the Original Sound clip that Orlando posted for the song on Saturday.
The “See You” video features online cameos from Orlando’s friends in the comfort of their own homes including musicians Tate McRae, HRVY and Kenzie, and actor Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things) to name a few.
Since the announcement of the COVID-19 global pandemic, Orlando has started up ‘Alone Together’ The IG Live Series, where every few days he chats with a fellow musician, actor, influencer, etc. on his Instagram. Guests have included: Public, Asher Angel, Noah Schnapp (Stranger Things), HRVY, Cameron Dallas, etc.
Orlando’s most recent single, “Phobias” was released in February 2020 and has already racked up over 7.6 million streams to-date.
Toronto-born singer-songwriter and pop artist Johnny Orlando released his debut EP, Teenage Fever in March 2019. Having just turned 17 years-old, Orlando’s music has already amassed over 355 million streams to-date and has garnered acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Variety, Paper, Teen Vogue, Just Jared Jr., Tiger Beat and more. Orlando quietly made strides towards establishing his identity by way of numerous international hits. 2018’s “What If” (feat. Mackenzie Ziegler) clocked 109 million-plus global streams and over 21 million music video views in under twelve months, captured #1 on the musical.ly Global Song Chart, and landed on the Spotify Viral 50 in 33 countries. In addition to receiving praise from various international media outlets, Orlando has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards. Most recently, Orlando garnered his first-ever Europe Music Award for Best Canadian Act at the 2019 EMAs in Seville, Spain, and along the way, he garnered a nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2019 JUNO Awards as well as nods at the Kids’ Choice Awards, iHeart Much Music Video Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. In 2019 Orlando also headlined his first-ever North American and European tour in support of his EP. With a collective social following of over 22 million fans, Orlando is at the forefront of the next generation of Canadian artists impacting a global music stage.
Chloe Moriondo Announces Spirit Orb EP Arriving April 24
Seventeen-year-old Chloe Moriondo has announced new EP Spirit Orb, set for release on April 24th. The four-song collection is available for pre-save now and features previously released tracks “Ghost Adventure Spirt Orb” and “Kindergarten” (full tracklisting below). The artist also shared a live, acoustic version of unreleased EP track “Bugbear,” which is streaming now on Moriondo’s official YouTube channel.
In February, Moriondo shared “Ghost Adventure Spirit Orb,” which found the artist venturing into new territory – adding electric guitar to her signature ukulele sound. The release followed “Kindergarten,” which premiered via FLOOD Magazine, who praised the artist as “a force to be reckoned with.” The track marked the singer-songwriter’s first release via Public Consumption Recording Company, a joint venture with Elektra Music Group. Produced by Cavetown’s Robin Skinner, “Kindergarten” captures the dizzying feeling of a young crush.
Chloe kicked off the year supporting Cavetown along his UK and European tour after spending much of 2019 on the road and playing sold-out headline performances at New York City’s Mercury Lounge and The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles. In 2018, Chloe Moriondo shared her debut album Rabbit Hearted., which has garnered nearly 30 million streams.
Moriondo began writing songs in her Michigan bedroom at the age of thirteen. Armed with a ukulele and relatable, confessional lyrics, the singer-songwriter has built a devoted fanbase of millions across all social platforms, sharing her authentic self to create a genuine connection with her listeners.
Tracklisting:
- Ghost Adventure Spirit Orb
- Kindergarten
- Bugbear
- Far Away Friend
Lyra Announces North American Virtual Tour
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1-minute tip for artists: Teach how to play your song
Video is an excellent format to use to break things down for your audience. Teach how to play the opening chords of one of your songs, or the chorus for your latest single.
For Jesse Cook, Isolation Brings Father / 12-Year-Old Daughter Collaboration
The more things change for multi-award winning and Internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and producer Jesse Cook, the more they can feel the same.
At least, that’s the case when it came to recording for his recent video release — a timely revisit to his debut single “Tempest” — available now via his Facebook page.
“25 years ago this June, I released a little song called ‘Tempest’ on a record bearing the same name,” Cook recalls. “Three weeks ago, I was supposed to begin the Tempest 25 Tour, one of the biggest tours of my career, and a celebration of that record and the 25 years of music and touring that followed it.
“But, of course, that was postponed. So I sit here at home, like most people in the world, wondering what to do during a pandemic.”
The video started as a simple idea based on a simple question, Cook offers. “I thought I’d use this time to record a new version of ‘Tempest’ and see if it would sound different all these years later.
“I wanted to see, have I changed as a musician? Or as a producer?”
The verdict? That’s up to the listener to compare.
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But for Cook, the similarities from his perspective were a welcomed surprise.
“Oddly enough, the process seemed familiar…” he says. “The original was also created with me, alone at my house, playing all the instruments. 25 years ago, I couldn’t afford to hire musicians. This time, I’m alone because of social distancing.”
While the lion’s share of “Tempest” circa-2020 is Cook and Cook alone, he’s quick to give credit to some important helping hands. “Luckily, my friend Marito Marques has a beautiful studio in his home, and so he was able to add some fantastic timbales to the track,” Cook says. “It’s amazing how much life one extra person can add to a song.
“Things you learn during a pandemic…
“For the filming, I had the help of my 12 year-old daughter,” he adds. “She wisely wishes to remain anonymous, so I didn’t include her name in the credits, but I wanted to acknowledge her great camera work. I’m incredibly proud of her!”
As for a message to his fans, many of whom share his disappointment they won’t catch this year’s 25 date cross-country Tempest 25 Tour, Cook sends appreciation and well-wishes to all.
“At the time, I had no idea it would change my life,” Cook says of “Tempest” and its initial release.
(That’s an understatement… Since the 1995 release of Tempest, he’s held ten platinum and gold studio albums with combined sales exceeding two million copies, five concert DVDs and live discs, five PBS specials, a JUNO Award win and 11 nominations, three Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, a Gemini Award and an Acoustic Guitar Magazine Player’s Choice Silver Award. And that’s not to mention thousands of concerts in dozens of countries, plus millions of views and streams, and countless fans around the world.)
“25 years ago, if you had asked me what I wanted to do with my life, I would have told you I was happy in my solitude,” Cook reflects, a notion especially poignant considering current times. “I didn’t want to be in the public eye, but I was wrong.
“Before Tempest, I’d never seen the rest of Canada,” he continues. “I never dreamed I would one day see Asia, let alone tour it. My fans have lifted me up in so many ways, and have given me the freedom to follow my muse and chase my dreams. THEY opened the world to me.
“Without my fans, none of this would have happened. Words are not enough to thank all the people who have been with me on this crazy, beautiful journey these last 25 years.
“I hope you enjoy this,” says Cook. “It was a lot of fun to make!
“And be well, stay safe! Thank you, all!”
1-minute tip for artists: Podcasts!
There are about 900,000 podcasts on Apple, and that counts for around 30 million episodes. The rules of podcasts don’t apply to you – you’re not in competition with Joe Rogan, you’re aiming for your fans.
Talk about the making of your album, your video, it can be 10 minutes, 20 minutes – don’t go longer than that – leave them wanting more.
John Fogerty Performs ‘Have You Ever Seen The Rain’ and Other CCR Hits
John Fogerty performs Creedence Clearwater Revival classics in the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s “In My Room,” a new series in which musicians perform from their homes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s Self Quarantine, Rock ’n Roll-style with Spin Doctors’ Toronto-Based ERIC SCHENKMAN’s “Locked In The House All Day”
When Spin Doctors mega music man Eric Schenkman penned his newest single “Locked In The House All Day” for his latest solo album Who Shot John?, little did he know it’d become the shared experience for so many of us.
Little did any of us, really.
“I’ve been hunkered down in Toronto, not working live — which is basically what I do,” Schenkman says of how he’s personally wrangling social distancing and self-quarantine. “Still playing music at home, though!”
The video for “Locked In The House All Day” splashes city streets with graffiti alleys before they emptied entirely, and Canadians were called to change old routines into new normals — Schenkman included.
“My mom is in an old folks home a mile from where I am,” he shares of another way his day to day has changed. “They actually have active COVID-19 cases, which is scary. I can only visit her at her window, which is kind of a miracle in itself since her room happens to have an accessible window.
“I’m thankful for that!”
When it comes to Eric Schenkman, he’s a long-familiar face on hundreds of stages before thousands of fans worldwide with the Spin Doctors. As one of the band’s not-so-secret weapons — a vital songwriter and a virtuoso guitarist who crafted the ‘90s band, and co-wrote all five of their Top 100 hits — he’s also worked with Chico Hamilton, Carly Simon, Natalie Merchant, Noel Redding, Phoebe Snow, Corky Laing, and more.
His self-produced third solo album, Who Shot John? showcases the many sides of Schenkman; from raw, rockin’ blues to funk/soul/pop, the entire release is both classic and immediate.
And, as Schenkman would likely admit, overdue. “I’ve been playing the Ontario blues circuit for about a decade,” he explains. “I have this long history as a guitarist in relation to the blues up here in Canada. And I’ve been writing songs in a couple of different idioms. So Who Shot John? comes from a convergence of my three worlds — vocals, guitar and songwriting.
“It’s about my life. Where I’m at now.”
And as it turns out, “Locked In The House All Day” even all the more so.
“I only go out with a mask now, and I keep my distance more than ever. This is a real communal issue,” he adds. “We are truly in it together, eh?”
“Locked In The House All Day” and Who Shot John? are available now.