At Cameron Tilbury Publicity we pride ourselves on the quality of talent that we have in our family.  In September, the Canadian Country Music Association will hand out their annual awards, and we're proud to announce that the following CTP artists have made it to the final round:

Ed (Pee Wee Charles) Ringwald (George Canyon Band/The Western Swing Authority)--Steel Player of the Year

Shane Guse (Jason Blaine/George Canyon Band/The Western Swing Authority)--Fiddle Player of the Year, Special Instrument of the Year (Mandolin)

Shane Chisholm--Roots Artist of the Year, Bass Player of the Year, Special Instrument of the Year (Gas Tank Bass)

Congratulations to all of the nominees.  Good luck guys!

NASHVILLE, TN:  Canadian country newcomer Drake Jensen is pleased to announce the addition of PLA Media to his team.  PLA Media is fronted by Pam Lewis, who headed the team responsible for the success of Garth Brooks, as well as Trisha Yearwood.  Drake Jensen will join the PLA Media roster of clients, which include:  legendary Lynn Anderson, former Lonestar front-man Richie McDonald, southern rocker Adam Fisher, and Survivor: Nicaragua's runner-up and rising country artist Chase Rice.

"We're really excited about having Pam Lewis and her team on board," says Drake.  "We loved Pam right from the begining and think that she is a perfect fit with everyone we already have in place.  We believe that PLA Media can help us build on everything we've already done and really take us that next step."

Wash Me Away is Drake Jensen's first single (from his debut CD, On My Way To Finding You), currently airing on radio in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe.

Moving forward, PLA Media will work with Cameron Tilbury Publicity.  The Drake Jensen Team will also include Kacey Jones of Radio Mavens/Airplay Specialists, as well as Deborah Wood Publicity for Canadian radio and publicity.

photo l-r:  Sean Morin (Soaring Eagle Productions), Drake Jensen, Pam Lewis (PLA Media), Cameron Tilbury (Cameron Tilbury Publicity), songwriter Beau Fuller.

Watch this space on Monday July 11th.  We'll be making a major announcement regarding Drake Jensen, who is enjoying worldwide radio airplay with his debut single, Wash Me Away.  Find Drake Jensen on Facebook and "like" his page so you don't miss anything!  You can also buy his debut cd, On My Way To Finding You, at his website:  www.drakejensen.ca

We're also proud to announce that Tonya Kennedy will be appearing this Sunday, July 10th, at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival on Canada's Prince Edward Island.  She'll be on the "Kitchen Stage" starting at 7pm...and it will be an acoustic set!  Acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle and 2 backing singers with on stage with Tonya.  It's going to be great!