Country Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/music/country/ Arts, Culture and Lifestyle from Calgary Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:39:10 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://calgaryguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cropped-CalgaryGuardian_Logo_FaviconApp-32x32.jpg Country Archives - Calgary Guardian https://calgaryguardian.com/category/music/country/ 32 32 Calgary Guardian Fall 2025 Spotify Playlist https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-guardian-fall-2025-spotify-playlist/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:39:10 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26902 We’re excited to share our Fall Spotify Playlist—a rich, soulful collection of tracks from Calgary’s ever-growing music scene. Every week on the Calgary Guardian, we highlight a different local artist, and as the season changes, [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Alt-Country Musician Damn Coyote Chris https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-damn-coyote-chris/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:33:36 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26745 Chris Nikiforuk-Rhyason, better known as Damn Coyote Chris, has been a vital presence in Alberta’s cultural landscape for more than 35 years. A multi-award-winning tattoo and visual artist, as well as a musician and writer, [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Calgary Country Band The Shameful Hussies https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-the-shameful-hussies/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:33:17 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26329 The Shameful Hussies are a six-piece band of rebel rousers serving up outlaw country with a rockabilly edge—and a whole lot of sass. Fronted by Métis and Blackfoot nationale, this powerhouse group of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriters [...]

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]]> Calgary Guardian Summer 2025 Spotify Playlist https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-guardian-summer-2025-spotify-playlist/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:23:00 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=26063 We’re thrilled to share our Summer Spotify Playlist, a cosy collection of tracks from Calgary’s vibrant music scene. Every week on the Calgary Guardian, we shine a light on a local artist, and at the [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Country-Rock Artist Devin Cooper https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-devin-cooper/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:33:01 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25936 Devin Cooper continues to carve his own path in the genre—and he’s not asking for permission. Kicking off 2025 with major momentum, Cooper earned six Country Music Alberta Award nominations, making him the most-nominated solo [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Country Musician Ashley Ghostkeeper https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-ashley-ghostkeeper/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:33:47 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25874 Ashley Ghostkeeper is a proud Métis-Cree artist from Alberta whose music is rooted in storytelling, heritage, and heartfelt expression. Raised in a musical family, Ashley found her voice early, inspired by the sound of her [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Calgary Singer-Songwriter Annika https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-annika/ Fri, 09 May 2025 06:33:19 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25443 ANNIKA is a sought-after Canadian entertainer whose notable talent as a professionally trained pianist distinguishes her from many other vocalists. Inspired by artists such as Elton John and Alicia Keys, ANNIKA combines her love of [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Calgary Musician Tommy Charles https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-tommy-charles/ Fri, 02 May 2025 06:33:16 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25365 Tommy Charles brings a classic sound with natural vocals and solid production to Americana country music. With his deep, singing voice, Tommy’s sound is both nostalgic and distinctive—something you’ll want to listen to again and [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Country Artist Denis Dufresne https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-denis-dufresne/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 06:33:59 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=25088 Denis Dufresne is a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist, producer, and session musician with a career that spans genres and continents. From his early days with the fiddle supergroup Barrage to becoming a sought-after professional, he [...]

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]]> Five Minutes With: Calgary Musician Quinton Blair https://calgaryguardian.com/calgary-music-quinton-blair/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:33:00 +0000 https://calgaryguardian.com/?p=24700 At the heart of Canada, Quinton Blair stands as a true embodiment of country music’s spirit. When he’s not electrifying audiences with his boot-stompin’ tunes, you can find him in the roping pen or leading [...]

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