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Throwing down the country Carol Aun MISSION RECORD
Three of country music’s most popular stars are making their way to Mission for the Your Town Throwdown concert. Deric Ruttan, Jason Blaine and Chad Brownlee started the tour Oct. 15 in eastern Canada and shortly after challenged each city they visit to out-party the one before. “It started in the Maritimes and the crowds have been really receptive,” said Ruttan, adding, “The energy [at concerts] is high. We know when we get to B.C. we won’t be disappointed.” They will perform about a half dozen songs together and individually will serenade the crowd with their own music. Ruttan’s hit song with Blake Shelton, Mine Would Be You, hit the top spot on the country music chart in Canada last month. Ruttan, originally from Bracebridge, Ont., was fascinated with his parents’ record collection as a kid. He grew up listening to the Kinks, Beatles, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. It didn’t take him long to pick up a guitar and start writing his own music. Ruttan moved to Nashville 19 years ago to learn to craft songs from the best in the business. He soaked it all up. He has been nominated for many awards, including a Juno for best country record, and the Canadian Country Music Awards for male artist, song writer, single of the year and video of the year. Blaine also lives near Nashville with his family. Blaine, who grew up in Pembroke, Ont., began playing guitar at eight years old and writing songs at 16. He moved to Nashville seven years ago to see how far he could take his career. Brownlee, a Langley resident, will be a crowd favourite when the team arrives here. He grew up in Kelowna CONTINUED ON 15