CELEBRATED COUNTRY ARTIST GORD BAMFORD NAMED THE INAUGURAL HOST

DIAMONDS IN A WHISKEY GLASS (DELUXE DIAMOND EDITION) THE NEW ALBUM FROM AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY STAR GORD BAMFORD OUT TODAY PHYSICALLY VIA ANTHEM RECORDS

Today, Anthem Entertainment announces the first-of-its-kind audio/visual music-focused broadcast and podcast series Real Country Livin’ in partnership with SiriusXM. Set to premiere at 9 a.m. ET on May 28, the series will showcase some of the world’s best and brightest country artists and songwriters as they each share their own Real Country Livin’ story - defining what Real Country Livin’ means to them. With Gord Bamford as the inaugural host, the innovative series will launch with six themed episodes including Entertainin’, Fishin’, Farmin’, Givin’, Boatin’, and Drinkin’ that help guide the narrative as Bamford introduces audiences to his family and friends and their Real Country Livin’ way of life. Additionally, each episode of Real Country Livin’ with Gord Bamford will feature some of Bamford’s greatest hits along with never-before-seen performances of new original songs off of Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass. The podcast will also include exclusive interviews with many of Bamford’s celebrity friends including Country superstar Terri Clark, NHL defenseman Brent Burns, and more.

“I am so excited to release these 18 very special songs in physical form in tandem with the release of the Real Country Livin’ broadcast/podcast. It will give my fans a chance to hear and see what country music means to me and my family through not only the music but also exclusive content. Thank you to Anthem and SiriusXM for creating the perfect home for my version of Real Country Livin’.”

“It’s time that country music had a lifestyle brand that reflects the great music, storytelling, food, and unique culture of our top country artists. Real Country Livin’ is a collision of Martha Stewart Living and country lifestyle,” shares Helen Murphy, CEO, Anthem Entertainment. “We are excited to create this new global brand with SiriusXM. Gord’s lifestyle is so entwined with his music, and it continues to inspire and entertain fans around the world.”

“Gord’s music has been enjoyed by SiriusXM subscribers across North America for many years and we’re excited to give his voice yet another platform,” said Jeff Leake, Director, Podcasts, Listenership Analytics & Music SiriusXM Canada. “Our podcast offering just continues to grow with original content, like Real Country Livin’, plus some of the most popular podcasts from top providers.”

WATCH a sneak peek of ‘Real Country Livin’ with Gord Bamford HERE.

ENJOY some of Gord’s Real Country Tidbits HERE.

Beginning May 28, Real Country Livin’ can be found on the SXM App and other major podcast platforms.

Today, Gord Bamford also releases Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass (Deluxe Diamond Edition) physically in Peavey Mart locations across Canada. The extended 18-track Deluxe Diamond Edition features all eleven tracks from Bamford’s celebrated 2021 album including his hit single ‘Heaven On Dirt’, which to date has garnered over 5.5M global streams, as well as new songs including his latest release ‘I Ain’t Drunk’ featuring celebrated Canadian country star Terri Clark.

For nearly two decades, Bamford has continued to make country music that appeals to fans around the world, following his own time-tested formula while bolstering 85 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio. The Australian-born, Alberta-raised neo-traditional artist consistently delivers, with 27 Top 10 singles including three number one hits, a significant list of accolades under his belt and extensive philanthropic endeavours with the Gord Bamford Foundation.

Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass (Deluxe Diamond Edition) Track Listing:

1. Heaven On Dirt
2. Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass
3. Two Strangers In A Bar
4. Hag On The Jukebox
5. Fishin’
6. Float People
7. Marry Me Again
8. Love On Me
9. Tractor Town
10. #REDNEK
11. Beer Cloud
12. Just Let Go
13. Drink Along Song
14. Who’s Your Farmer
15. I Ain’t Drunk (Featuring Terri Clark)
16. White Oak Cathedral
17. To Get To You (Featuring Jess Moskaluke)
18. Father’s Prayer

ABOUT ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT AND ANTHEM RECORDS:
Anthem Entertainment is comprised of a music publishing division, recorded music label, production music division, and a leading film and television audio-visual secondary rights (AVSR) services company.  They support artists, create content, and provide entertainment services around the world. The recorded music label, Anthem Records, is a diverse and iconic record label representing some of the world’s biggest hitmakers. It is home to an award-winning roster of critically acclaimed and commercially successful artists including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush; nine-time Grammy winner singer, songwriter, and guitarist José Feliciano; Canadian country superstar Gord Bamford; alt-rock group Stuck On Planet Earth, and more.

ABOUT SIRIUSXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales arm, SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

ABOUT GORD BAMFORD
Australian-born and Alberta-raised, Gord Bamford stands as one of the most decorated artists in Canadian country music. He has built a loyal fanbase over the past decade with his traditional Country persona and captivating live shows and has been the recipient of 26 Canadian Country Music Association awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the Year wins and received multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 85 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two-time winner of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including his latest single “Drink Along Song” and the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close”, “Country Junkie” and “Dive Bar.” Bamford is the 2019-2020 recipient of the MusiCounts Inspired Minds Ambassador Award, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have had an extraordinary impact on music education and MusiCounts over the course of its history.  Since 2014, Gord Bamford and the Gord Bamford Foundation have donated $200,000 to MusiCounts to support school music programs, the largest donation ever received from an artist in MusiCounts’ history. Bamford’s 2020 Drive-In for Mental Health performance series raised more than $100,000+ for Mental Health charities in Alberta.  To date, Bamford has raised more than $4.5 MILLION dollars for various charities through the Gord Bamford Foundation. Bamford proudly released his 10^th studio album, Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass, in the early summer of 2021, followed by the Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass (Deluxe Diamond Edition) in May of 2022.

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