Deric
confirmed as CCMA Award performer
Posted 5-10-12
Today the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) announced the first
performers confirmed for the annual live award show broadcast, which
celebrates the best in Canadian country music. Deric, along with Dean
Brody, Miranda Lambert, and the Pistol Annies, are the first four
artists confirmed to perform on the show. The Canadian Country Music
Association Awards will be broadcast live from Saskatoon, SK on CBC
September 9, 2012.
Main
Street, 1979 #1 MOST ADDED - All charts
Posted 3-21-12
It's official - Deric's new single "Main Street, 1979" is the #1 most
added country song at Canadian radio on the BDS and Trax Report charts
(American OR Canadian, week ending 3-19), AND the
most added country song on the Mediabase chart (American OR Canadian,
week ending 3-26). Additionally, "Main Street, 1979" is the #3 most
added song on Canadian radio in ALL FORMATS (behind Adele and Fun) on
the Mediabase chart (American OR Canadian, week ending 3-20). "I can't
believe it," says Deric. "I don't think I've ever had a song come out
of the gate this strong this soon at radio. I'm thankful to have the
belief of radio on a song that is so personal to me." "Main Street,
1979" can be found on the singer's new album, 'Up All Night - Deric
Ruttan Live.'
Main
Street, 1979 at radio now
Posted 3-13-12
Deric's new single "Main Street, 1979" (from his new album 'Up All
Night - Deric Ruttan Live') is at Canadian radio now. "'Main Street,
1979' is the most personal song I've written and recorded," says Deric.
"When I performed it on the CMT Hitlist Tour, audiences really
connected with the song. No matter where or when they grew up, people
heard something in the song that resonated with them, and took them
back to a special time in their lives. It's nostalgic for me -- and
it's real life...I've enjoyed hearing the stories people have shared
with me about what 'Main Street, 1979' means to them." Call and request
"Main Street, 1979" on your local country radio station, and watch for
the video on CMT!
Main
Street, 1979
Posted 2-13-12
Deric recently returned from Marfa, Texas, where he filmed the video
for "Main Street, 1979", (the follow-up to "She's Like A Song") the
next single from his new album, 'Up All Night - Deric Ruttan Live'.
(Visit our 'Video' page, as
well as www.youtube.com/dericruttan
to see a behind-the-scenes video of the filming of the "Main Street,
1979" video). Listen/watch for "Main Street, 1979" to make it's debut
on radio/CMT soon!
CMT
On The Beach
Posted 12-12-11
Deric recently returned from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where he, along with
fellow artists Dean Brody and Ryan Laird, joined contest winners from
Canada for 'CMT On The Beach' at Beaches Of Boscobel resort. In
addition to riding the Mystic Mountain Bobsled Adventure and hurtling
through the rainforest on a zip line, Deric joined Dean and Ryan for a
Nashville-style guitar pull for contest winners and resort guests - and
the fun was captured by CMT's cameras. Watch for 'CMT On The Beach',
airing on CMT Canada, spring 2012.
"She's
Like A Song" Cracks Top 20
Posted 11-28-11
Just nine weeks after it's release to radio, Deric's new single "She's
Like A Song" (the lead-off single from his new album 'Up All Night -
Deric Ruttan Live'), has cracked the Top 20 on both the Mediabase and
TraxReport Canadian country charts. ("She's Like A Song" is one of 3
brand-new studio tracks on the live CD). Call and request "She's Like A
Song" on your favourite radio station today!
CMT
Hitlist Tour a success!
Posted 10-26-11
The CMT Hitlist Tour, featuring Deric Ruttan, Dean Brody and Aaron
Lines, was a huge success, wrapping up Oct. 22 with yet another sold
out show in Halifax, NS. In all, almost half of the cross-Canada tour's
26 shows were SOLD OUT, including major markets Edmonton, Winnipeg,
Regina, and Saskatoon. Deric, Dean and Aaron consistently played to
enthusiastic crowds, and performed for over 2 hours in each city the
tour visited. Says Deric, "On the (CMT Hitlist) tour I was reminded of
what a beautiful country Canada is - and there's nothing like seeing it
from a tour bus window. I feel like I gained a couple of brothers in
Aaron and Dean. To the fans - thank YOU for making it such a great tour
and for giving us 11 SOLD OUT shows. See you down the road."
'Up
All Night - Deric Ruttan Live' available NOW
Posted 9-20-11
Deric's NEW ALBUM 'Up All Night - Deric Ruttan Live' is in stores and
online now! The follow-up to 2010's critically acclaimed, Juno ('Best
Country Album') nominated album 'Sunshine', 'Up All Night - Deric
Ruttan Live' features Deric and his band tearing through 11 of his
biggest radio hits during a live performance on July 11, 2011 at the
world-renowned Calgary Stampede. In addition to the live recordings are
4 studio tracks, including "She's Like A Song" (the album's lead-off,
feel-good single) and the nostalgic "Main Street, 1979". 'Up All Night
- Deric Ruttan Live' is available at Walmart and HMV stores across
Canada, on iTunes, and physical and digital copies are also available
in our online store, right here at www.dericruttan.net.
CMT
Hitlist Tour
Posted 9-17-11
The CMT Hitlist Tour, featuring Deric Ruttan, Dean Brody and Aaron
Lines, is just days away! The tour kicks off in Kelowna, BC on Sept.
22, and ends in Halifax, NS on Oct. 22. Deric, Dean and Aaron will
perform in 26 cities across Canada, playing their own hits, as well as
4 cover songs chosen by the fans. (Fans may log on to www.cmt.ca/cmthitlisttour
to vote for their favourite cover song). As of this writing, 4 shows
are already SOLD OUT - get your tickets for this exciting tour before
it is too late. To purchase tickets go to: www.cmt.ca/cmthitlisttour/tickets
That's
live TV!
Posted 9-13-11
While fans who tuned in to the Canadian Country Music Awards on CBC
last night got to see Deric present the award for Female Artist Of The
Year to Terri Clark (alongside Jason McCoy and Fefe Dobson), they did
not get to see Deric perform on the show as scheduled. Says Deric,
"after dress rehearsal it was determined that, because of technical and
production problems our performance had to be omitted from the show.
The band and I were REALLY disappointed but that's how it sometimes
goes with live TV. Paul Brandt's performance at the end of the show was
also cut dramatically short due to the same issues. So, I'm in good
company." Deric and the band were scheduled to perform "Up All Night"
on the show. A photograph of the band performing the song at dress
rehearsal can be found on Deric's facebook page.
Deric
to perform on CCMA Awards
Posted 9-2-11
On September 12, Deric and the band will perform live on the Canadian
Country Music Awards. "The band and I have had a busy summer. We've
played to some great high-energy crowds across Canada, and even
recorded one of those shows for a live album that comes out Sept. 20.
Performing on the CCMAs is a fitting way to wind up the great summer
we've had -- I'm really looking forward to it." The Canadian Country
Music Awards will be broadcast live from Copps Coliseum in Hamilton,
ON, on CBC September 12, 2011 at 8:00pm, with an encore broadcast on
CMT Canada.
CCMA
Nomination Announced!
Posted 7-27-11
At a press conference today in Toronto, ON, it was announced that Deric
has been nominated for 4 Canadian Country Music Awards - Male Artist,
Single Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year and Video Of The Year (for
"That's How I Wanna Go Out"). Says Ruttan, "'That's How I Wanna Go Out'
has been a special song for me, and one that seems to mean a lot to
fans as well - I'm proud to see it acknowledged with some nominations."
The Canadian Country Music Awards will be broadcast live from Copps
Coliseum in Hamilton, ON, on CBC September 12, 2011 at 8:00pm, with an
encore broadcast on CMT Canada.
CMT
Hitlist Tour - Dates Announced!
Posted 6-1-11
The CMT Hitlist Tour, featuring Deric, Dean Brody, and Aaron Lines
kicks off September 22nd in Kelowna, BC and rolls into 25 cities across
Canada! All three artists will perform their own hits, and in an all
new concert initiative, fans will have the chance to vote for the hit
cover songs they'd love to hear Deric, Dean, and Aaron perform during
the show. For pre-sale tickets and more information go to: www.cmt.ca/cmthitlisttour
"Sunshine
(Hey Little Girl)" Cracks Top 30
Posted 4-18-11
Just five weeks after it's release to radio, Deric's new single (and
title track from his Juno-nominated - "Best Country Album" - CD), has
cracked the Top 30 on Canada's Mediabase country chart. This week, the
video for "Sunshine" made it's first appearance on CMT's Chevy Cross
Canada Countdown, debuting at #20. Listen for "Sunshine (Hey Little
Girl)" on your favourite radio station, and catch the video on CMT
Canada.
Juno
nomination!
Posted 3-22-11
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"Sunshine
(Hey Little Girl)" at radio now
Posted 3-9-11
Following hot-on-the-heels of his recent radio hits "That's How I Wanna
Go Out" and "Up All Night", (which spent a combined total of 24 weeks
in the Top 10 on Canada's BDS and Mediabase country charts), Deric's
new single "Sunshine (Hey Little Girl)" is at radio now. Rife with
12-string electric guitars, fiddles, and a healthy dose of optimism,
the title track from Deric Ruttan's Juno-nominated album is a feel-good
track that sings the praises of one who sees the positive in
everything, when others see dark clouds and rain. Listen for "Sunshine
(Hey Little Girl)" on your favourite radio station, and catch the video
on CMT Canada.
Deric
dominates Top 10
Posted 1-31-11
With the radio success of his recent singles "Up All Night" and "That's
How I Wanna Go Out", Deric winds up 2010 with a bang, spending a
combined total of 24 weeks in the Top 10 on Canada's BDS and Mediabase
country charts. (11 weeks for "Up All Night", 14 weeks for "That's How
I Wanna Go Out".)
Another
Career Single For Deric
Posted 1-24-11
"That's How I Wanna Go Out", the third single from Sunshine, has
officially spent more weeks in the Top 10 than ANY of Deric's previous
singles, with 14 weeks in the Top 10 on the BDS, Mediabase, and Trax
Report charts. (The previous record-holder was 2003's "When You Come
Around", which spent a total of 12 weeks in the Top 10).
"Up
All Night" Official Video posted
Posted 11-3-10
Shot almost entirely on handheld cameras by Deric and his band and
crew, Deric's new official video for "Up All Night" is now on our video
page. Most footage is from the January/February 2010 cross-Canada
Sunshine Tour. A behind-the-scenes look at life on the road, shot
(mostly) by Deric himself. Click here
to view the video for "Up All Night".
"That's
How I Wanna Go Out" Top 10
Posted 10-18-10
Just 7 weeks after it's release, Deric's new single "That's How I Wanna
Go Out" from his Sunshine CD has risen into the Top 10 on all 3 of
Canada's country music charts - Mediabase, BDS, and Trax Report.
At 7 weeks, "That's How I Wanna Go Out" now ties Deric's
debut single "When You Come Around", for fastest chart climb to the Top
10.
Rock
Band
Posted 9-28-10
For fans of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band video games, the new Rock
Band 2 game includes two songs written by Deric. "What Was I Thinkin'"
(recorded by Dierks Bentley), and "Hell On The Heart" (recorded by Eric
Church) are 2 of only 9 country songs selected for Rock Band 2.
Download this exclusive country content from the Rock Band Music Store
at www.rockbandstore.com
for your Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or Wii system.
2010
ASCAP Awards
Posted 9-15-10
On September 14 at the 2010 ASCAP Country Music Awards held at the War
Memorial Auditorium in Nashville, Deric was presented with an ASCAP
airplay award for "Hell On The Heart", a song he co-wrote with Eric
Church and Jeremy Spillman, recorded by Eric Church. The
ASCAP Awards recognize the year's Top Played songs at radio in the US.
This is Deric's fifth ASCAP Award.
CCMA's
2010
Posted 9-9-10
On Sunday, September 12, Deric and co-presenter Shannon Szabados (2010
Gold Medal winner for Canada's Olympic hockey team) with present the
award for Female Artist Of The Year on the Canadian Country Music
Awards Show. Tune in to the CCMA's, broadcast live from Rexall Place in
Edmonton, Alberta, on CBC at 5:pm Mountain Time, with encore airings on
CMT Canada.
"That's
How I Wanna Go Out" - online NOW
Posted 8-13-10
Deric's video for his new single, "That's How I Wanna Go Out" makes
it's online debut at www.cmt.ca
today at 1:PM (EST), and it's television debut on CMT Tuesday, Aug. 17!
Deric's first new music video in over 2-and-a-half years,
Deric says, "This song is a special one for me - it's story song, and
different from any I've ever recorded. I was glad to get the
opportunity to tell this story on screen." The follow-up to
"Up All Night", "That's How I Wanna Go Out" is a poignant tale of an
elderly man's plainspoken wishes for his final days. Click here to
order your copy of 'Sunshine'...
"That's How I Wanna Go Out"
Posted 7-20-10
Deric recently filmed the video for his new single, "That's How I Wanna
Go Out", in Caledon, ON with director Warren Sonoda. The follow-up to
"Up All Night", "That's How I Wanna Go Out" (written by Deric and Lee
Thomas Miller) is a poignant story about an elderly man's plainspoken
wishes for his final days. Listen/look for "That's How I Wanna Go Out"
to make it's debut at radio/CMT in August, and click here to order your copy of
'Sunshine'...
"Up
All Night" - Career single
Posted 6-30-10
"Up All Night", the second single from Deric's new album 'Sunshine', is
now officially the singer's second best-performing radio single of his
career (second only to 2003's "When You Come Around".) "Up All Night"
landed in the Top 10 at Canadian country radio on April 5th, and
remained there until June 28th. (Officially, "Up All Night" was Top 10
for 11 weeks on the Billboard and Mediabase charts, while on the Trax
Report chart, the song was Top 5 for a total of 5 weeks). Thanks,
radio!
"City
Of Dreams"
Posted
6-14-10
On May 1 & 2, 2010, an unprecedented amount of rain fell in
middle Tennessee, causing catastrophic flooding. Homes, property and
lives were lost. Soon after, Deric took part in the recording and video
shoot for "City Of Dreams", a song inspired by the flood and written by
Victoria Banks. All musicians, engineers and artists who took part
(including Jason Blaine, Michelle Wright, George Canyon, Pam Tillis,
Buddy Jewell, The Wilsons, and others), donated their time. All
proceeds from the iTunes sale of the song benefit the Nashville Area
Chapter of the American Red Cross. Click here to view the video, and to
donate. http://www.CityOfDreamsNashville.com/
"Up
All Night" - 8 Week Top 10
Posted
5-24-10
For the eighth consecutive week, Deric's new single "Up All Night",
from his brand new album 'Sunshine' is Top 10 on all three of Canada's
country music charts - Mediabase, BDS and Trax Report. Thanks, radio!
"Up
All Night" is Top 10
Posted 4-14-10
Deric's new single is Top 10 across the board this week on all three of
Canada's country music charts - Mediabase, BDS and Trax Report.
Co-written with Jimmy Rankin, "Up All Night" is a fun, feel-good
portrait of life on a Friday night in a small town legion hall. Request
it today!
Deric
on XM Sessions
Posted 4-12-10
On a Sunshine Tour stop in Toronto recently, Deric stopped by the CMT
Canada studios to film an exclusive, acoustic live performance of "Sing
That Song Again" for the XM Sessions. The XM Sessions are an acoustic
live performance segment on the CMT Canada website. Click here to
view Deric's XM Sessions performance.
Spreadin'
the 'Sunshine'
Posted 3-29-10
CMT.ca recently caught up with Deric in an exclusive interview. Deric
discusses his recent cross-Canada tour, and the stories behind several
of the songs on his new album 'Sunshine'. Click HERE to read the interview...
"Up
All Night" — #1 MOST ADDED
Posted 2-19-10
Deric's new single "Up All Night" (the second single released from his
brand-new album 'Sunshine') was the #1 MOST ADDED new song at Canadian
country radio this week on the Mediabase chart. "Up All Night" is a
rollicking, feel-good portrait of life on a Friday night in a small
town. Request "Up All Night" today -- and click here to order your copy of
'Sunshine'...
Sunshine Tour Success
Posted 2-17-10
After 21 shows in 8 provinces -- after riding the bus for 9,541 miles
-- the winter leg of the 2010 Sunshine Tour draws to a successful
close! A big 'thank-you' goes out from Deric and the band to Hey Romeo
for opening in the west, and to Doc Walker for sharing the stage in the
Maritimes. Most of all, Deric would like to thank the fans for coming
out and being a part of the Sunshine Tour. Check out Deric's
facebook page for behind-the-scenes photos and videos of the
guys on tour.
"Up
All Night" at radio now
Posted 2-8-10
The new single "Up All Night" (the follow-up to the anthemic "Sing That
Song Again"), is now at radio in Canada! Written by Deric and Jimmy
Rankin, "Up All Night", the second single from Deric's brand-new album
'Sunshine', is a rollicking, feel-good portrait of life on a Friday
night in a small town. Request "Up All Night" today -- and click here to order your
copy of 'Sunshine'...
Sunshine?
Speed Of Life...?
Posted 2-8-10
Deric and the boys roll to the Maritimes today to finish the last leg
of The Sunshine Tour, playing 6 shows in NB, NS, and PEI. They'll be
sharing the bill with their friends (and CCMA Group Of The Year
winners) Doc Walker, who are currently promoting their new album 'Go'
on their Speed Of Life Tour.
The
Sunshine Tour...is NOW
Posted 1-19-10
Deric and the boys are currently ON TOUR - bringing their high energy
show to stages from BC to PEI! The Sunshine Tour will make stops in 22
towns and cities across Canada, with special guest Hey Romeo. Visit our
Tour page for
details...
'Sunshine'
available now
Posted 1-12-10
Deric's NEW ALBUM 'Sunshine' is in stores and online now! 'Sunshine',
(the follow-up to 2008's critically acclaimed 'First Time In A Long
Time'), is the singer/songwriter's most personal album to date, and
features the hit single "Sing That Song Again". 'Sunshine' is available
at Walmart, HMV and CD Plus stores across Canada, and physical and
digital copies are available in our online store, right here at www.dericruttan.net.
Best
Of The Decade
Posted 12-26-09
On a recent list of The Top 500 releases spun at Canadian country radio
since Jan. 1, 2000, Deric's song "When You Come Around" was #20!
(Carolyn Dawn Johnson's "I Don't Want You To Go" was #19. CDJ and Deric
were the ONLY Canadian artists in the top 20).
Countdown
to Sunshine
Posted 12-12-09
One month from today, on January 12, 2010, Deric's brand-new
album Sunshine hits store
shelves across Canada. The follow-up to 2008's First
Time In A Long Time, Sunshine features
11 new songs, including Deric's current radio anthem, "Sing That Song
Again." Physical copies of the CD can also be ordered from www.dericruttan.net,
and digital downloads will be available at both www.dericruttan.net
and at itunes.
Deric
Wins SOCAN Award
Posted 11-24-09
At the 20th annual SOCAN Awards held last night at Toronto's Roy
Thomson Hall, Deric and co-writer Jimmy Rankin took home a Country
Music Award for "First Time In A Long Time", the title track and hit
single from Deric's sophomore album. The SOCAN Awards celebrate the
year's outstanding achievements of Canada's songwriters, composers, and
publishers. "First Time In A Long Time", (along with Doc Walker's
"Beautiful Life" and Gord Bamford's "Stayed Till Two") received a
Country Music Award for being one of the Top 3 most-played Canadian
country songs of 2008. This is Deric's 6th SOCAN Award.
Sunshine
Tour
Posted 11-19-09
Tour preparations are in full swing for Deric's upcoming cross-Canada
tour. Deric and the band will visit 23 towns and cities across Canada
from BC to PEI, and put over 6,700 kilometres on the tour bus! The
'Sunshine Tour' coincides with the release of Deric's brand-new album
'Sunshine', which hits store shelves January 12, 2010. The full tour
itinerary will be posted on our Tour page in the coming weeks.
Sing
That Song Again"...again
Posted 10-06-09
Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That Song Again" continues to impress
at radio. Just four weeks after it's release, the feel-good,
reflective anthem is now Top 30 and climbing on two of Canada's country
music charts (#26 Mediabase, #29 Trax Report, #35 Billboard).
Deric's new album Sunshine will
be available in-stores and online January, 2010.
"Sing
That Song Again"
Posted 9-22-09
Just 2 weeks after it's release, Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That
Song Again" is the 3rd MOST-ADDED song at Canadian country radio this
week, making it's Mediabase chart debut at #42! — 27 radio stations
across the country have already added "Sing That Song Again" to their
playlists. Deric's new album Sunshine will be
available in-stores and online January, 2010.
New
Single at radio NOW
Posted 9-8-09
Deric's brand-new single, "Sing That Song Again", is at radio now!
The lead-off single from Deric's new album Sunshine
(in-stores and online January, 2010), "Sing That Song Again" is a
feel-good, youthful anthem that is destined to be a DR concert
favourite for years to come. "Sing That Song Again" -- coming
to a radio station near you!
CCMA
Update
Posted 9-4-09
Next week, Deric will take a break from the studio and head to
Vancouver, BC for the Canadian Country Music Awards. While in
Vancouver, Deric will perform at Fanfest on Sat., Sept. 12th, as well
as present the award for 'Group Or Duo Of The Year' on the CCMA Award
show (broadcast live on CBC Sept. 13th at 8:pm, with encore airings on
CMT Canada).
Update
from the Studio
Posted 8-30-09
After spending the better part of the last 2 weeks in 3 different
Nashville studios, Deric's forthcoming album (his follow up to
2008's First Time In A Long Time), is well
underway. Be listening for the album's debut single, due out
to country radio in September!
New
Album
Posted 8-10-09
Deric heads in to the studio today in Nashville to begin recording the
first few songs for his new album, due out in January, 2010. The debut
single from Deric's third, highly-anticipated CD will ship to radio in
September!
17,000
of my closest friends...
Posted 7-17-09
Check out Deric's Facebook videos and see the infamous
on-stage video Deric shot at the recent Cavendish Beach, PEI
show...
Fan
Club Meet & Greets Now Open
Posted 7-8-09
Fan Club Meet & Greets for the summer shows are now open! Fans
who are members of Deric's online Fan Club may now sign up for an
exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with Deric by visiting the Tour
page and clicking "Sign-up". Click the "Info" link at the top of the
Tour page for M&G details. (Limit - 10 fans per pre-show Meet
& Greet).
Summer
shows are here
Posted 7-2-09
On July 4th, Deric and the band kick off the summer festival season
with a headlining slot at Nashville North, at the world-famous Calgary
Stampede. Other July tour stops include shows in Manitoba,
Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Prince Edward Island. Visit our tour page
for show details.
Deric
and Eric
Posted 6-4-09
On June 12 at The Rutledge in Nashville, Deric will be a special guest
of co-writer Eric Church in 'Deconstructed', an intimate storytellers
show where Eric and select co-writers perform songs they've written and
discuss the songwriting process. (Deric co-wrote the Eric Church hit
"Guys Like Me", and has 2 songs on Eric's new album, Carolina). Part of
CMA Music Fest 2009. (This show will also be webcast live on IClips.net -- visit www.ericchurch.com
for details).
Deric
on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown
Posted 5-27-09
While performing in Toronto last week, Deric taped an episode of Chevy
Cross Canada Countdown with host Casey Clarke. Deric and Casey
discussed Deric's forthcoming new music, performing acoustically, and
raccoons (!?!) The episode will debut on CMT this Friday, May 29 at
7:pm, with encore airings Sat. May 30 at 11:am, Sun. May 31 at 7:pm,
and Tues. June 2 at 6:pm. (All times EST).
"Almost
Beautiful" at radio this week
Posted 5-11-09
Deric's new single, "Almost Beautiful" (the follow-up to "California
Plates"), ships to Canadian country radio this week. The first ballad
to be released from First Time In A Long Time, the
powerful "Almost Beautiful" is a dynamic, emotional tale of regret and
missed opportunity. Listen for "Almost Beautiful" to debut on your
favourite radio station soon...
"California
Plates" Top 10 on CMT
Posted 5-04-09
Deric's video for "California Plates" is Top 10 this week on Chevy
Cross Canada Countdown on CMT. "California Plates" was filmed live at
The Dakota Tavern in Toronto during the 'First Time In A Long Time
Tour'. Check out the Countdown, airing CMT on Fridays at 7 PM (EST),
with repeats on Saturdays at 11: AM (EST) and Sundays at 6: PM (EST).
Video
Countdown - CMT
Posted 4-09-09
Deric's video for "California Plates" moves from 17 up to 16 this week
on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown on CMT. The episode premieres this
Friday, April 10th at 7 PM (EST), with repeats on Sat. April 11th at
11: AM (EST) and Sun. April 12th at 6: PM (EST).
Deric
hosts Keith Urban
Posted 3-23-09
Starting March 27th, be listening to your local radio station for "The
Keith Urban Canadian Album Launch Radio Special", hosted by Deric
Ruttan. This one-hour radio special will feature all-new music from
Keith's forthcoming new album Defying Gravity, as
well as candid comments from Keith about the recording process, song
selection, and upcoming tour. Click here for a list of
stations running the special.
"California
Plates" Is Top 20!
Posted 3-09-09
Deric's brand new single (co-written with Chris Thorsteinson and Dave
Wasyliw from Doc Walker), is now Top 20 on all 3 Canadian country
charts. (R&R - #20, Mediabase - #18, Trax Report - #14). Visit
the Music page to listen to
a clip of the song.
"California
Plates" at radio now
Posted 1-07-09
"California Plates", Deric's brand new single (the follow-up to "Lovin'
You Is Killin' Me"), is at Canadian country radio this week. A favorite
of fans and industry-types alike, the Eagles-esque "California Plates"
was written by Deric and Chris Thorsteinson and Dave Wasyliw (of Doc
Walker), and is a mid-tempo, bittersweet tale of love found, treasured,
and lost again. Visit the Music page
to listen to a clip of the song.
"FTIALT"
— 2008 Top 20!
Posted 1-05-09
Deric's "First Time In A Long Time" was the 19th most-played country
song on Canadian radio in 2008, according to leading music industry
magazine R&R (Radio & Records). "First Time In A Long
Time" (Deric's 7th Top 10 radio single), shares the 'most-played list'
with singles by Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney, and others.
"FTIALT"
— Top 10 List!
Posted 12-17-08
On Dec. 12, Director/Producer Joel Stewart revealed his picks
for "Top 10 Albums of 2008" with CMT's Elissa Lansdell.
Deric's First Time In A Long Time was #2 (ahead of Sugarland, Lady
Antebellum, Kathleen Edwards, and Ron Sexsmith)! (Luke
Doucet's Blood's Too Rich was #1 on Joel's list...)
Deric
radio interview online
Posted 12-4-08
This Sunday, December 7th at 5:pm (Central), listen online at www.cjwwradio.com
for a full Deric Ruttan feature with host, Jay Richards.
You'll hear Deric and Jay discuss DR's life, music, and Jim Norton's
coffee...in Saskatchewan, listeners can tune their radios to CJWW 600
AM to hear this special artist spotlight.
Deric
to co-host Chevy Cross-Canada Countdown
Posted 11-24-08
On a recent tour stop in Calgary, Deric filmed an episode of 'Chevy
Cross-Canada Countdown' with Casey Clarke at the Ironwood Stage
& Grill, and the Saddledome. Hilarity ensues. Catch Deric and
Casey co-hosting this episode Friday, December 5 at 8:PM (Eastern) and
5:PM (Pacific).
Deric
on tour!
Posted 11-15-08
Deric is currently ON TOUR in Western Canada, completing the last 2008
shows of his 'First Time In A Long Time' tour. Visit our TOUR page for details.
New
Videos Posted!
Posted 11-4-08
Check out our Video page for 3 brand new videos -- "Lovin' You Is
Killin' Me" (official music video), "One Day On Tour With Deric
Ruttan", a documentary-style video by Antonio Hrynchuk shot during
Deric's 'First Time In A Long Time Tour', and "Deric Ruttan on CMT 30",
where Deric shares footage for the Down Home Movie segment.
Deric
wins his 4th ASCAP Award!
Posted 10-17-08
At the 46th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards held at the Ryman
Auditorium in Nashville, TN on October, 13, 2008, Deric won an ASCAP
Airplay award for the song, "Guys Like Me", co-written with and
recorded by Capitol Nashville's Eric Church. ASCAP country airplay
awards recognize songs that achieve the highest levels of country radio
airplay in the United States. This is Deric's 4th ASCAP Award.
Deric
to appear at the BCCMA's
Posted 10-10-08
It's just been announced that Deric will be performing and presenting
an award at the 32nd annual British Columbia Country Music Awards, at
the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam, BC, on October 26, 2008.
Visit our Tour page for
event details.
"The
Dakota Sessions - Deric Ruttan" returns to CMT Canada!
Posted: 9-23-08
"The Dakota Sessions - Deric Ruttan", returns to CMT Canada! The
half-hour show featuring Deric performing in the intimate, hip setting
of Toronto's Dakota Tavern returns to CMT this Fri., Sept. 26 at 6:30
pm (EST), 3:30 pm (PST). Deric and his band filmed the television show
on a break from their First Time In A Long Time Tour, and performed 5
songs from the new album.
New
website online!
Posted: 9-22-08
New website online! Welcome to the new and improved www.dericruttan.net
-- new graphics, new photos...a new site with a brand new look! Every
section of the old site has been renovated. Come on in and check out
the new site. ALL DR merchandise items are now available for purchase
in our newly renovated Store. Check out our new Video and Music pages,
our new Photo page and Message Board, and the brand-new Street Team
page. Thanks to Meg and Rob for all their tireless work getting the new
site up!
Deric
to perform on CCMA broadcast!
Posted: 9-1-08
It's just been announced that Deric (along with Beverley Mahood and Doc
Walker) will be joining legendary artist Randy Bachman (The Guess
Who/Bachman Turner Overdrive) on a song that will close the show on
September 8th. Watch the CCMA's live on CBC, Sept. 8, 2008, with encore
airings on CMT Canada.
Deric
nominated for 4 CCMA Awards!
Posted: 7-30-08
At a press conference in Toronto, it was announced that Deric received
nominations for Male Artist, Best Album and Songwriter
Of The Year (for "First Time In A Long Time", co-written
with Jimmy Rankin). Deric and co-producer Brett Beavers also received a
nomination for Producer Of The Year for First
Time In A Long Time. The Canadian Country Music Awards will
be broadcast live on CBC on September 8th.
Deric's
new single, "Lovin' You Is Killin' Me", is now at radio, and the video
is at CMT Canada!
Posted: 7-28-08
Don't forget to request the song on your local country radio station,
and to request the video at cmt.ca!
FIRST
TIME IN A LONG TIME, brand-new album IN STORES ACROSS CANADA.
(Also available right here in our online
store).
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This
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Deric
wraps the Spring leg of his "First Time In A Long Time" tour in
Winnipeg, MB!
Posted: 5-2-08
The month-long tour covered 5 Provinces and included visits to radio,
and TV appearances in Toronto (Canada AM), Vancouver, Edmonton,
Winnipeg, Brandon, and Saskatoon, promoting his brand-new release,
First Time In A Long Time. (Check out our Message Board and Facebook
Page for cool tour pics taken by fans). Thanks to all the many fans who
came out for a 'Good Time'!
Deric
Ruttan now has an official Facebook page!!
Click the Facebook link to connect with Deric, and other Ruttanfans on
Facebook.
DERIC
WINS HIS FIRST CCMA AWARD!
Posted: 9-10-07
Deric, (along with co-writers Aaron Pritchett and Mitch Merrett), won SOCAN
Songwriter Of The Year at the 2007 Canadian Country
Music Awards for the song "Hold My Beer" (recorded by Aaron Pritchett).
While Deric has garnered 5 CCMA nominations in recent years, this is
his first CCMA Award.
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| 6-16-12 | Sound of Music Festival | Burlington, ON |
| 6-22-12 | Red River Exhibition Park | Winnipeg, MB |
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