"RyLee Madison has the type of authentic
vocal conviction and writing chops
we need in the Canadian country
music industry"
Terri Clark, Country Music Star
"RyLee Madison has the type of authentic
vocal conviction and writing chops
we need in the Canadian country
music industry"
Terri Clark, Country Music Star
RyLee Madison uses:
Happy 2012! I cannot believe we are almost a month into the new year already! At the risk of sounding corny, where DOES the time go? I find as the years march on that time moves faster and faster, which often has me asking that very question. I guess that's why I wrote a song about it and chose that for my album title.
2011 was filled with an amazing journey of hope and anticipation for great things to happen. That something finally did happen with with the release of my latest CD as well as a couple singles to Canadian radio.
But the most incredible blessing to me was the extended time I got to spend with my best friend Bruce MacMillan. I've known Bruce for 17 years and watched him, and his amazing faith, live with cancer over the past four years. As his health quickly deteriorated this past year, I was blessed with the time in my schedule to tend to his needs. We laughed, cried and prayed together and, though neither of us wanted him to lose his battle to cancer, I was truly blessed to be with him during his final hours. Though it was sad and hard to say goodbye, the highlight of 2011 was the blessing of being with Bruce as he breathed his last breath on November 2, crossing the finish line of his life here on earth while holding his hand. Bruce was an incredible friend, son, uncle, brother and neighbor. We all miss him greatly.
The year was finished with a celebration of life. And what greater place to celebrate life and joy than at Disney World in Orlando, FL! Though it was hard to wrap my head around it being Christmas Eve in 80 degree temperatures, Clay and I had a great time in the Magic Kingdom & EPCOT on Christmas Eve and then Hollywood Studios on Christmas Day. After a year of Clay being on the road with Terri Clark and Ty Herndon and myself spending six months with Bruce, Disney was the perfect solution to some much needed 'happy together' time.
2012 has us very excited about new possibilities. Forging ahead with the record Clay and I produced together, we are bubbling with anticipation to see what will come of some exciting European interest the new CD has brought! We are assembling a series of house concert tours and songwriter rounds that will include areas like Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and many parts of Canada. Clay and I will be performing together on these shows with Clay playing a supporting role on guitar and background vocals.
You don't need to live in the White House for a house concert to work. And honestly, it doesn't matter what color your house is. If you can fit 20-30 people into your living room, rec room, back deck, then your place is perfect. For anyone interested, you can learn more about house concerts and apperances on the SHOWS page.
This year we will also continue to host guests here in Tennessee at the Madison Writing Room while working on building a home studio, touring, writing and continuing to make music as often as possible.
Thanks for your ongoing support! I wish everyone the best in 2012.
Feature story in the Chronicle Herald (Halifax, NS) about
RyLee's new CD Where Does The Time Go by Andrea
Nemetz.
Read
more......
Call your local country radio station to request "Be Yourself", RyLee's current single at radio across Canada.
RyLee's fourth album, Where Does The Time Go, was officially released September 6, 2011. The album is now available for purchase on iTunes, CD Baby and right here in the music section.
RyLee Madison interviewed with Wendy Bergfeldt of CBC Radio One recently. Joined by her husband Clay Krasner, together they shared stories about RyLee's new album and the journey her life took since her last release in 2006. The interview can be found in the CBC archives of Island Echoes.
Tune in to hear RyLee's interview with Dave as they chat about RyLee's new album Where Does The Time Go.
NEW RADIO SINGLE - BE YOURSELF
RyLee's second single, Be Yourself, from her new
CD Where Does the Time Go was released to
radio across Canada last week. Thank you to the stations who have
added it quickly! Keep your ears open for the new single and be
sure to let us know if you hear it on your local station.
WANT TO APPEAR IN RYLEE'S MUSIC VIDEO?
RyLee would love to include those of you who want to participate
in her upcoming music video 'Be Yourself'. All you need to do is
send a picture or video of YOU being yourself to:
beyourself@ryleemadison.com
We will let you know if your picture/video has been added to the
video prior to its social media launch. Content must be received by
5pm on August 29th, 2011. Be creative, be yourself!
NEW RYLEE TEE'S & SUCH
We are excited to be working with Richards &
Southern on a new line of RyLee merchandise. Included below are
pictures of the new products with her new branding. If you'd like
to order something just click on the image which will take you to
RyLee's online store.
ITUNES
RyLee's album Where Does The Time Go is now
available on iTunes. You can buy your autographed copy by ordering
at www.ryleemadison.com
CCMA'S IN HAMILTON
RyLee will be in attendance at this year's CCMA Week in Hamilton,
Ontario. Be sure to tune in to the awards show to catch her
friend Terri Clark (nominated for TWO
awards) and the bass player in the background (Clay Krasner),
RyLee's husband. Terri will be on a cross-Canada tour starting in
Halifax, Sept 30th, 2011.
RADIO TOUR
Following the CCMA's, RyLee will make the journey east visiting
radio stations along the way. Release concerts are planned for Nova
Scotia and New Brunswick, Canada. More info to follow.
RyLee's FULL album, "Where Does The Time Go", is now
available for digital
download! Have a listen and download your favorite track
or the entire album today. We invite you to leave your mark by
being the first to write a review on CD
Baby! We'd love to hear from you.
The physical album will be released to retail on September 6,
2011. However, YOU can pre-order your
autographed copy
TODAY because you are on the e-list! This is just a little way
of showing how much we appreciate having you on RyLee's team.
HOUSE CONCERT
RyLee is scheduled to perform an intimate house concert
July 10th where she will debut material from "Where Does The Time
Go". Those attending the show will receive a FREE copy of her last
album "Me & Cinderella" and will have the opportunity to take
home a copy of her new album too. The event will be held
at 18 Wildwood Blvd. in Dartmouth. Doors open at 1:30 and the show
will start at 2:00. Tickets are $20/person and can be
purchased by phone at 902-404-2999 or by email atgpsconcerts@gmail.com.
I WISH
RyLee would like to thank radio across Canada for playing her
single "I Wish". For a complete list of stations who are playing "I
Wish" visit the NEWS section of her website.
SWAG
RyLee has partnered with Richards and
Southern in Nashville to create an exciting new line of swag
(t-shirts, etc). The swag will be made available
through her website August 9, 2011.
SALT IN THE AIR
Part II of RyLee's video blog "Salt In The Air" is in production
and will be live on RyLee Reels July 1st, Canada Day. Be
sure to tune in for the continuing journey between a Nova
Scotia songwriter and painter. It is a story that is sure
to inspire you.
HGTV CALLING
RyLee and her husband Clay Krasner have submitted
a video to HGTV with hopes of being included on the
networks new show HGTV'd. Join in the excitement by viewing their
story on Nova Scotia's
Sea & Be Scene.
It's been just over a month since the release of RyLee's new single "I Wish". The response at radio has been steady and we're very thankful for those who have added "I Wish" to their playlists. If you're within earshot of the following stations tune in! They are fantastic supporters of independent music in Canada and deserve to be recognized by the artists and the listeners. Feel free to let us know when you hear "I Wish" on your station!
CKLQ in Brandon, Manitiba
www.cklq.com
Country 93 in Owen Sound, ON www.country93.ca
730 CKDM in Dauphin, Manitoba www.730ckdm.ca
CFCB in Corner Brook, NL www.cfcbradio.com
Country 103 in Kamloops, BC www.country103.ca
Giant fm, CIGV in Penticton, BC www.giantfm.ca
CHOK in Sarnia, ON www.chok.com
CKFU in BC www.energeticcity.ca/moosefm
The Island in Manitoulin, ON www.theislandfm.com
CKON in Cornwall, ON
www.ckonfm.com
Country 100 in Southern Saskatchewan including Moose Jaw
www.country100fm.com
CIBN Radio in Buffalo Narrows, Saskatchewan
GX94 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan
www.gx94radio.com
CFWE Edmonton, AB www.cfweradio.ca
CJVR in Saskatchewan www.cjvr.com
CKFM in Olds, Alberta www.ckfm.ca
FX101.9 in Halifax, NS www.fx1019.ca
1350am Middleton, NS www.avrnetwork.com
1420am Digby, NS www.avrnetwork.com
103.3fm Weymouth, NS www.avrnetwork.com
AVR 97.7 Kentville, NS www.avrnetwork.com
CIXM Whitecourt, Ab www.xm105.com
Thank you radio and all you listeners out there.
April 25, 2011
RyLee Madison is back at radio! It's been almost
five years since stepping out of the limelight. After getting
married and moving to Nashville, Nova Scotia's RyLee Madison
returns to radio with a new album Where Does The Time Go. Her first
single, "I Wish", (a co-write with Steve Fox) lists all the things
we WISH we had done and should do….infectious with a sing-along
chorus and an unexpected ending. Co-produced in Nashville with Clay Krasner (touring
musician with Terri Clark
& Ty Herndon) along with several stellar session players, this
solid production holds up alongside the top country albums
today.
"RyLee Madison has the type of authentic vocal conviction and
writing chops we need in the Canadian country music industry"
Terri Clark, Nashville, TN
"RyLee is as real as it gets, with a big league delivery that
deserves to perform in front of thousands every night! I LOVE
RyLee's new song, "I Wish".... lyrics, vocals, production, i t's
all great!"
Bill Hart, Kix 106.7 fm Morning Show, Kitchener, ON
Keep your ears tuned in to your local station for "I Wish".
A new year is upon us and there are big plans in store for RyLee Madison. The release of a new album is getting closer as an incredible team to work the album is assembling and the final artwork is complete after THREE photos shoots! On top of that, RyLee's two radio shows are receiving excellent feedback with other stations seeking to carry them on their networks. A site has been created for one of her radio shows, RyLee on the Row, so check it out and join her e-list for regular updates. She would love to have you.
RyLee has updated her album blog to include videos and photos from the studio as well as a few stories along the way about how it all came together. Check it out when you can!
RyLee's husband Clay Krasner has officially launched his own site which includes all of the services he offers as a Nashville based musician: bass player, bandleader, producer, tour manager, the list goes on. She would love to show him off to all of you by having you visit www.claykrasner.com
New changes are coming to this website soon, too, so be sure to check back often!
Leah Warren - Webmaster
Last year RyLee decided to distract the fact that she wouldn't be traveling home to Nova Scotia for Christmas by creating a daily Countdown to Christmas video blog with her husband and dog at her home in Tennessee. The countdown was met with such a welcoming response that she decided to do it again for 2010!
This year's video blog will feature many of the attractions you can find during the Christmas Season in Nashville, TN, including the Opryland Hotel, ICE, Christmas parties, special guests and more. The very first one for 2010 has been posted and can be viewed now on RyLee ReeLs. If there is a location you would like to see RyLee include in her Countdown to Christmas 2010, please email your suggestions to rylee@ryleemadison.com.
In the meantime be sure to tune in to www.seasidefm.com Saturday mornings @ 6:30am Atlantic time to hear RyLee's radio show BEHIND THE SONG CAFE as well as www.country933.com on Wednesday mornings @ 6:40am Mountain time for RYLEE ON THE ROW with Ben McCully.
News is coming soon about the long awaited CD release for RyLee's new album, now scheduled for 2011, complete with a peek at the brand new artwork for the cover.
RyLee has partnered with Ben McCully at Country 93.3FM in Ft. McMurray Alberta, to be his Nashville Correspondent. RyLee will be on the air with Ben every Wednesday morning sharing the latest scoop in Nashville, TN. "Nashville Correspondent" has yet to be coined the official title as it has been tossed out to the listening audience for suggestions. Tune in on Wednesday mornings to catch RyLee with Ben onCOUNTRY 93.3FM.
RyLee Madison has hosted her own live performance show titled
"Behind The Song Cafe" since 2003. She has toured the show
throughout Atlantic Canada, Cork Ireland as well as St. Louis, MO.
With encouragement from fellow songwriters she has performed and
written with, the decision was made to create her very own Behind
The Song Cafe podcast made available through her website.
Recently a radio station from her home province of Nova Scotia
approached her about running of test pilot of her show to which she
agreed.
Starting Saturday morning, September 11th from 6:30 - 7:00am
RyLee's show, Behind The Song Cafe, can be heard on 105.9 Seaside
FM.
Join RyLee for her "show all about the stories behind the songs shared with us by the songwriters themselves" by tuning in on the dial at 105.9 Seaside FM or viawww.SeasideFM.com @ 6:30am every Saturday morning.
On Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 - 2:00pm the CCMA will be
conducting round table workshops. Last year's event was an
outstanding success thanks to the likes of DAN HILL, PATRICIA
CONROY, JULIAN AUSTIN, ALEX J. ROBINSON and all the industry
professionals who gave of their time.
Because of last year's overwhelming success this year's 2010
round table has been extended to two hours. A great line-up
of professionals including RyLee Madison will be on hand
for for the round table workshops. Drop by and visit RyLee at
the songwriters/publishers table.
For more about CCMA Week, visit www.ccma.org
"I'll take a trip to my favorite spot,
Photograph the three churches and browse all the shops
I'll pick up a painting by Andre Haines
I could have never imagined the pleasure it brings coming….
Home, where the smiles are free,
Home back to my family
To the salt in the air and the smell of the sea
This is what coming back home means to me"
RyLee never could have imagined that one of her songs would become
the inspiration for an incredible painting but that's exactly what
has happened with her song "Salt In The Air".
"Salt In The Air" is my tribute to my homeland of Nova Scotia
which includes many of my favorite things about home"
RyLee Madison
One of those things mentioned includes Andre Haines, a painter
from Martins River, Nova Scotia. "I discovered Andre and his work
while shopping for antiques (his gallery at the time also consisted
of an antique shop). From the moment I saw his paintings I fell in
love. Hence, the reason for mentioning him in the song".
This past summer RyLee made the journey to Martins River, NS to
deliver a copy of her song personally to Andre. It was during this
visit when the idea for a painting was born.
Since that special visit an incredible painting titled "Salt In
The Air"has been created by Andre. The painting is scheduled to
appear in a book being written about Andre and his beautiful art as
well as inside the packaging of RyLee's upcoming full length album
to be released later this year. Numbered and signed prints of the
painting are planned and will be made available soon on RyLee's
website as well as at Andre Haines Studio
Gallery.
A video blog has been created to track the progress of this
genuine and very exciting story. Be sure to view PART ONE in the
series by visiting SALT IN THE AIR -
PART ONE
A very limited pressing of RyLee's EP "Where Does The Time Go"
was distributed to her fan base in June, selling for $10/EP and we
are thrilled to announce they are officially SOLD OUT!
Stay tuned for news on the upcoming release of RyLee's full album
"Where Does The Time Go".
The master for RyLee Madison's new album is complete and while decisions are being made as to which song will lead the way at radio, RyLee's creative team has been busy sifting through the latest photo shoot for her album cover.
RyLee's team has voted and selected their top 4 picks and now we'd like to involve you, the fans.
To participate, simply view the slide show and then cast your vote below for your TWO favorite photos. It's that easy!
Vote often and as many times as you like but remember to pick only TWO photos with each vote.
Global Country All Star Concert - June
14th, 2010RyLee will join the line up at the 12th annual Global Country All Star Concert. A country concert for the whole family featuring chart topping Canadian country recording artists Gil Grand, Kenny Hess, RyLee Madison, Jake Mathews to name a few, as well as emerging new country artists Sean Sonego, Leah Durelle, the Plain Janes and more.
"It's great to be back in Edmonton at the Winspear, it is such an incredible venue to play. Thanks Maryanne & Global Country for the invite!"
The audience will participate in Country Star Search where their votes will determine the winner from six finalists. Meet all the artists after the show for photos and autographs. Monday, June 14th at 7:30pm, at the Winspear Centre for music. For ticket info call the box office, 780.428.1414 or 1.800.563.5081. For more info click here.
RyLee will be participating in a talent workshop presented by Global Country Canada, offering information on how to prepare for the studio, how to create your own business plan, how to set yourself up for success on stage, etc. The workshop also includes a songwriters circle in which RyLee will join artists Gil Grand, Anthony L. Smith and Katie Mission. For more information click here.
It's been a long journey for RyLee Madison since the release of
her last recording Me & Cinderella in
2006.
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