On Saturday morning before the days events began I got to sit down with Country 103 Great Lakes Country and got to share news about the new music I’m working on, the upcoming album, and the CCMAs! It’s always great to connect with listeners and share some live music, which is exactly what we did! I played an unplugged version of Off The Market live on air. Then we got to chat about what it’s like to be on tour, making a record, and spending time between Nashville and Canada. They also broadcast the show live on Facebook which always makes for some candid moments!
On Air in London
Last year I went to visit the BX93 office with my first single to country radio. They had me play in the office and get to know some of the great people at the station. This year they had me come and play for an audience of listeners while broadcasting our interview live on air! It was such a great experience getting to play Bad Habit and an unreleased song for the crowd. Afterwards we had a meet and greet with some fans and got to snap a few pictures, I’ll be sharing that post later this week. It was one of my favorite ways to spend any day!
Meet and Greet
It’s so fun to play a show, and then getting to meet some fans after makes it even more fun. When I played the live stage at BX93 in London Ontario, they had set up a special area just for fans to meet and hangout with their favorite artists from the day. Get to meet great people and hearing how much they enjoyed a particular song is such an exciting way to connect with people, because it means what I’m doing has resonated with them, which is why we create music! Here are some photos from the day.
Sunday Best
On my last day in London Ontario, I went for brunch with a friend and then had time to stroll around a bit before my final radio show and interview. I opted for my favorite black high waisted Topshop jeans again and paired them with a sheer sparkly top with a peter pan collar. This look really captures my day-to-day style; I love feminine yet edgy looks and outfits that can transition. I was able to go from brunch, to strolling the streets, and then to a radio station visit and show! What is a key piece from your closet that allows you to transition looks?
Convent Garden Market
I read before venturing out into London Ontario that this spot was a must visit, so I found my way to the Covent Garden Market and it lived up to the description! There was fresh fruit, great little restaurants, sweet treats, and my favorite, the Tea Haus! We had an excellent salad at The Salad Bowl, and then a Green Tea Chai shake from Taylor Sue’s Cups and Cones. As someone who loves tea, the Tea Haus was the real treat because of the many varieties and flavors and the fact that it was all natural ingredients! Even just wandering through the market was a great way to spend an hour, it’s small but packed with interesting treasures. What interesting markets, indoor or outdoor, have you visited?
Arriving in London
I’ve been to London Ontario once before to visit some radio stations, so actually getting to explore the city as part of CCMA week was a great experience! We arrived Thursday afternoon just in time to attend the opening reception at London Music Hall and throughout the week I had the chance to visit and take in some great local culture, I’ll be posting more about that soon, so make sure to check back! In the mean time, here’s my outfit for the opening reception, a black lace dress with fringe detail and my favorite over the knee boots. It was the perfect mix of style and glamour for the opening reception. Black is always a go to color for me, what’s something you often reach for when putting together a great outfit?