Juno nomination for The Mad Mile's Denis Tougas!!!
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March 15, 2010
Thanks to an early Canadian iTunes release, my NEW album has a Juno nomination! My good (and very talented) friend Denis Tougas has been nominated for Engineer of the Year at the 2010 awards for The Mad Mile, which will take place on April 18th in St. John's, Newfoundland. And thanks to the May 11th release date that is still coming, the album is still eligible for next year's awards. For now, I just want to say how incredibly hard Denis worked on this album, and I am so thrilled that he is being recognized by his peers (for the third time, I might add).
International Songwriting Competition Finalist for the second year in a row
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March 10, 2010
"Bittersweet Grand Canyon" has just been chosen as one of the finalists in the International Songwriting Competition - out of 15,000 entries! The winners will be chosen this month, so stay tuned...
By the way, both ISC finalist songs (the other is "You Ain't Comin' By") are on the new CD The Mad Mile, which releases officially on May 11, 2010. Get out there and buy it!
Kirsten Jones to work with Indoor Recess
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March 1, 2010
Indoor Recess and Joanne Setterington have joined The Mad Mile team!
This incredible publicist has worked with Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Harmer, and Rounder Records (including Alison Krauss). Thanks to her experience and the amazing clientele she has promoted, this partnership was a no brainer and will give The Mad Mile an incredible launching pad.
Welcome aboard Joanne and the Indoor Recess team!
Billboard Canada names Kirsten one of five to watch in 2010!
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January 15, 2010
Yes, it's true - Kirsten was selected as one of five acts to watch out for in 2010 by Billboard Canada correspondent Robert Thompson! Here are some key excerpts from that awesome article...
“January is always a good time to peruse acts that look set for bigger and better things in the coming months... Jones attracted Canadian music industry attention when Jayhawks main man Gary Louris agreed to produce her album. …but then Jones is full of surprises…don’t be surprised if a label comes knocking very soon”.
- Robert Thompson, Billboard Canada (January 15, 2010)
The Mad Mile on iTunes!
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October 27, 2009
The Mad Mile is officially available on iTunes! Please follow the link below to purchase your copy, and don't forget to write a review!
"You Ain't Comin' By' is a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
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September 3, 2009
Another international songwriting contest, Kirsten was thrilled to be chosen as one of three finalists in the country category. Just a exciting, one of the other finalists was none other than Gordie Sampson - Canadian East Coaster turned Nashville superstar songwriter.
Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy joins The Mad Mile!
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August 10, 2009
It's true - Jim Cuddy recorded his part on the KJ duet "Hold Me Closer" at the Blue Rodeo studios this week. It sounds amazing and will be mixed in time for the release of the CD this fall. Stay tuned!
"You Ain't Comin' By" makes it to the International Songwriting Competition finals!
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March 17, 2009
With over 15,500 entries from across the globe, Kirsten's song "You Ain't Comin' By" was chosen as a finalist in the Americana category. This is one of the songs that will appear on her new CD, The Mad Mile, this fall.
Greg Leisz brings his expertise to The Mad Mile
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December 15, 2008
Haven't heard of Mr. Leisz? He's one of the most sought after pedal steel and electric guitar players, having played with the likes of Sheryl Crow, Tracy Chapman, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, and Alison Krauss. You can hear his incredible pedal steel work on "I Don't Wanna Live Like This" at www.myspace.com/kirstenjonesmusic.
Alt country Mag NO DEPRESSION does a feature on Kirsten!
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November 26, 2008
Kirsten happily lands in the online pages of revered alt country publication No Depression. Having read the magazine for years, this is the ultimate honour. Read about her time in the studio with Gary Louris and the gang at
http://nodepression.com/articles.aspx?id=4916
YOU can help make Kirsten's next CD! Be an executive producer, get a thank you in the liner notes, get VIP access to the CD release party, and MUCH MORE.
Gary Louris/Kirsten Jones collaboration mentioned in Paste Magazine
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July 23, 2008
Back to the CCMAs
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July 15, 2008
Kirsten has been invited to play at the coveted Songwriter's Circle at the Canadian Country Music Awards for the second year in a row. She'll be hitting the road to Winnipeg - watch here for tour dates!
THEATRE SHOW WITH SCOTT COOPER JUNE 6TH!
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April 3, 2008
BUY TICKETS AT
WWW.TICKETWEB.CA
SEE KIRSTEN AND SCOTT AT THE CHARMING ST. STEPHEN-IN-THE-FIELDS, an undiscovered acoustic gold mine in the heart of Toronto. Kirsten will have her full band, and several Toronto special guests will also take part in this one time show. ONLY 150 $15 TICKETS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, so please e-mail us for more details at info@kirstenjones.com.
FACTOR AWARD
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April 1, 2008
FACTOR (Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recording) recently awarded Kirsten a $21,000+ loan to make her second album! Kirsten wants to congratulate all the incredible Canadian talent who also received grants this time around - especially her good friends The Good Lovelies!
"I Will Love You Now" NSAI Honourable Mention
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April 1, 2008
Kirsten just received Honourable Mention for her song "I Will Love You Now" in the Nashville Songwriter's Association annual competition.
"You Ain't Comin' By" ISC Semi-finalist
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March 15, 2008
Kirsten's new song "You Ain't Comin' By" was recognized as a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Contest!