Jordan St. Cyr recently returned to southern Manitoba from a Nashville trip, but he didn’t come back empty-handed. This month, St. Cyr was crowned the winner of Nashville Rising Star. This was the ninth competition of its kind and has seen other well-known names rise to the top, like Colton Dixon and Kelsey Ballerini.

Anytime you organize an outdoor festival in Manitoba, you’re left to the mercy of the weather. This year, the rain fell throughout the entire Friday evening portion of the Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair. Fortunately, the sun came out on Saturday.

“I took piano once when I was six. I wish I would have stuck with it.” That’s a phrase I’ve heard all too often. Fortunately, there’s good news. It’s not too late for you to get involved in music, and it’s not too late for your child.

Local hip-hop artist Tyler Williams is getting ready to launch his first album this summer. The album, titled Verse One, is set for an August 25 release. The record has a total of 15 songs including the title track, “Verse One.

As of June 3, 2017, you will be able to purchase new music from Eddy Von, a local artist who is set to release his debut album, The Frequency of Love. Eddy has been playing and writing music for 35 years. The album contains 12 original songs and has a very diverse sound, including examples of rock, pop, and even blues.

Music lovers will be flocking to Perron Park in St. Adolphe on June 17 for the town’s music festival, hosted by Roger Brodeur. This free event will run from noon until evening and is for all ages. As of right now, seven local bands are booked.