
Dane Bateman | Artist of the Month
As we roll into May, we're all getting ready for warm weather, fresh air, and even fresher tunes! May we present - Dane Bateman, our JR BC Artist of the Month for May! Dane Bateman blends modern country energy with the heart and soul of '90s country. Originally from the small mountain town of Nakusp and later settling ...
May 01, 2025

Parker Graye | Artist of the Month
Trigger Warning: Sad heartbreak songs ahead. Breakups in the mirror may be closer than they appear. Parker Graye has solidified herself as a breakthrough artist and songwriter. Her single, "Halfway", amassed over one million streams in under four months. 2024 saw the release of her debut album, "Lyin' To...
Apr 01, 2025

Morgan Griffiths | Artist of the Month
As the weather warms up, so does JR Country's BC Artist of the Month for March - Morgan Griffiths. Country singer-songwriter Morgan Griffiths is Abbotsford BC's newest rising star. Though he was raised on the West Coast, Morgan's roots run deep in Newfoundland, where his entire family hails from. Growing up in a musica...
Mar 01, 2025

Zach McPhee | Artist of the Month
February brings another new musical friend - Zach McPhee is JR Country's BC Artist of the Month Country music singer-songwriter Zach McPhee hails from the picturesque Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. Since making his debut in 2023, Zach has swiftly carved out a place for himself in the country music scene. His jour...
Feb 01, 2025

Proof that Zach Top is Alan Jackson's son
Jan 10, 2025

Mark Ledlin | Artist of the Month
Fresh into a new year we get to meet JR's first Artist of the Month - Vancouver's very own Mark Ledlin. Mark Ledlin is a country music powerhouse with a journey as unique as his sound. After spending a decade playing professional hockey across Europe, he boldly swapped his skates for a guitar. He first caught public at...
Jan 01, 2025

The one word you should avoid when talking to a bride & groom...
According to an 'etiquette expert', you need to avoid saying this one word when talking to a bride or groom. Brandom from Surrey definitely doesn't agree!
Oct 23, 2024

Morgan Wallen launching his own music fest
Morgan Wallen dropped some pretty big news this week...he's been planning his own music festival!! Sand in My Boots fest is set to take over the beaches of Gulf Shores in Alabama on May 16, 17, and 18, 2025. The lineup includes Morgan Wallen (of course!), Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, and Hardy. Check out the full l...
Oct 19, 2024

JR Country Interviews: Riley Green (Birthday & New Album!)
Kristen Jade catches up with birthday boy Riley Green - Riley's new album 'Don't Mind If I Do' is out today! BUT, more importantly, Riley discusses Carl the Cowboy Corgi's Halloween costumes, accidentally thirst-trapping on TikTok, and his love of thrifting (duck lamps, anyone?). Listen to 'Don't Mind If I Do' - availa...
Oct 18, 2024

World Mental Health Day
It's World Mental Health Day today and, if you're feeling the feels, I hope this makes you feel loved!
Oct 10, 2024