Saskatchewan Country Closeup celebrates some of our independent and emerging country artists from right here in Saskatchewan, featuring interviews and music.
New music, new album, a Nashville trip and a busy year on the way. Along with our Lightning Round. We chat with Jordyn Pollard on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Taylor Entertainment/DMDS Jordyn Pollard is closing out an incredible chapter with "The Reason," the final single from her long-a...
Mar 14, 2025
Live shows, songwriting, and what's on the way. We chat with Justin LaBrash on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Justin LaBrash Saskatchewan's 2023 Male Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, country recording artist, Justin LaBrash, ...
Feb 27, 2025
New music from the vault, a classic cover, and the lightning round, we chat with Kalsey Kulyk on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Universal Music Canada/DMDS Singer-songwriter Kalsey Kulyk releases her new single "You Fight Dirty". Newly signed to Universal M...
Feb 26, 2025
Music, songwriting, dancing and the lightning round. We chat with Katelyn Lehner on the Closeup.
Katelyn Lehner, who grew up in Prince Albert, is a trained classical vocalist, and previous Team Canada Track and Field athlete, she's now using these...
Feb 21, 2025
New to music, inspired by his older brother and 90's rock music, we chat with Evan Baxter on the Closeup
Born and raised in the tiny rural community of Demaine, Saskatchewan, Evan Baxter's journey into the world of music began during the challenging times...
Feb 14, 2025
Music, Inspiration and Horses; We chat with Shantaia on the closeup
Photo Credit: Shantaia Growing up, Shantaia always had a love for country music, entering competitions across the country and performing onstage every...
Feb 07, 2025
Versatile, Elevated, Authentic; We chat with Jess Moskaluke on the Closeup.
Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in country music with her powerful ...
Jan 29, 2025
What it takes to write from the heart, a NEW Album, a Tour. It's a Close-Up with Alex Runions
Photo Credit: Jasper Anson With over 15 years of musical accomplishments, it's easy to see why his hometown of Kipling, Saskatchewan raised a b...
Jan 20, 2025
What it takes to write from the heart, a NEW Album, a Tour, and Pineapple on Pizza?! It's a Close-Up with Alex Runions
Photo Credit: Jasper Anson With over 15 years of musical accomplishments, it's easy to see why his hometown of Kipling, Saskatchewan raised a b...
Jan 20, 2025
Prairie Roots run deep - Music, Family and More with Matt Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson Matt Johner is a 22-year-old emerging country singer/songwriter whose authentic sound resonates with audienc...
Jan 17, 2025
Saskatchewan Country Closeup - Brad Johner
Photo Credit: DMDS/Chris Henderson In 1991, the Johner Brothers took the Canadian country music audience by storm. Brad and Ken were named "Duo...
Dec 06, 2024