Canada

Fans love it as Paisley lets go
[Sep. 7, 2007] From Ticks to tires, country music superstar Brad Paisley's repertoire is as broad as his 40-hectare ranch in Tennessee.

'People running around in my head as we speak'
[Aug. 30, 2007] Although Paul Brandt has his new album coming out on Sept. 11, he's kicking that week off by hosting the Canadian Country Music Awards in Regina on Sept. 10.

Country Music Superstars Rock Regina in September
[Aug. 15, 2007] The Canadian country music world is descending on Regina, Saskatchewan for four days of concerts, industry get-togethers and fan events. The Canadian Country Music Association’s annual celebration, Country Music Week, begins Friday, September 7 with the Country Music Week Conference, and wraps up on Monday, September 10 with the nationally-televised Canadian Country Music Awards.

John Allan Cameron to join Country Hall of Fame
[Jul. 27, 2007] The late John Allan Cameron, known as the Godfather of Celtic music, will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame this September.

Brian Canter takes home $100,000 paycheck!
[Jul. 16, 2007] The Professional Bull Riders Inc. (PBR) congratulates Brian Canter (Randleman, NC) for claiming the $100,000 championship title at the 2007 Calgary Stampede held during the past week in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Canter along with three other Built Ford Tough Series (BFTS) bull riders swept the top four spots in bull riding at the rodeo.

CPRA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
[Jul. 6, 2007] There is a good message from teh CPRA president on their front page. Worth reading and so true for everyone in rodeo.

PBR Announces Bulls and Barrels Charity Event During Calgary Stampede
[Jul. 3, 2007] It's called Bulls and Barrels for Charity Rodeo and it will likely be the most exciting private corporate function in the Calgary area during Stampede week. The two-day event is scheduled for July 11-12, 2007 at 7 p.m. nightly and is being sponsored by Canadian Superior Energy Inc. ("Canadian Superior") (TSX:SNG)(AMEX:SNG) among other corporate sponsors.

CPRA Press Release June 28, 2007
[Jun. 29, 2007] Todd Woodward has taken control of the Canadian steer wrestling standings

Pro rodeo stars set to compete
[Jun. 28, 2007] Williams Lake Stampede will bring in about 400 contestants and a total purse of $150,000

Canadian Superior Energy Inc. Announces Evening Bulls and Barrels for Charity Event During Calgary Stampede
[Jun. 19, 2007] It's called Bulls and Barrels for Charity Rodeo and it will likely be the most exciting private corporate function in the Calgary area during Stampede week. Certainly it will be the most unique.

The two-day event is scheduled for the evenings of July 11-12, 2007 and is being sponsored by Canadian Superior Energy Inc. and other corporate sponsors and it will be held at Canadian Superior's Chairman Greg Noval's family's large scenic ranch on the Sheep River about five miles west of Turner Valley.

Oldfield hangs on for PBR bull riding victory
[Jun. 18, 2007] The bulls emerged victorious from the PBR Canada Rocky Cup, but Oldfield -- who staged two successful rides -- walked away with the first-place cheque.

Who doesn't want to be John Wayne?
[Jun. 2, 2007] More than 20 enthusiasts have paid $350 each for a three-day seminar to brush up their skills at the Marchand family ranch in the Okanagan Valley.

Instructor Gary Leffew is impressed and later remarks as he replays the videotaped, 10-second ride on a TV: “That is how you ride a bull.”

Country Gospel Music Association holds its Canadian convention
[Jun. 1, 2007] Lovers of country gospel music are in for a treat this coming week when Country Gospel Music Association holds its Canadian convention at Christ Church in Portage la Prairie from June 4-9.

CPRA addresses Cloverdale rodeo's announcement
[May 28, 2007] Official statement by the CPRA.