Country on Community Radio in Eastern Canada

“Bluegrass Ramblings is the sole radio show in Montreal that plays traditional folk music that hails predominantly from the Appalachian region”

Radio has played an important role in country music since invention, and it is still a major tool for country musicians to reach their fans no matter where they live. Canadian country fans have access to numerous commercial radio stations online and the airwaves, but there are also many radio programs on community and college radio playing news songs and old tunes.

We have compiled a list of country programs on community radio in Quebec and the Maritimes, as well as Ontario and British Columbia. You can listen to almost all of these stations live online, or catch up on the shows that include a podcast after they go off air.

CHMA 106.9 in Sackville

Favourite Bluegrass, and Folk & Alt Country
Various time slots throughout the schedule
CHMA’s Bluegrass and Folk/Country are mixes of music for times when they do not have live programming. 

The Bluegrass Jam
Saturdays at 8am and 6pm
The Bluegrass Jam began in 1989 and is still running with new weekly shows to this day. Hosted by local legend Wilson Moore, The Bluegrass Jam is now syndicated show featuring music and live event information.

CHMR 93.5FM - St John’s

The Good Ole Country Show
Fridays at 9pm
Hang out each Friday night for the best in classic country music where host Country Gary takes requests!

CHSR 97.9FM in Fredericton

Bluegrass Fiesta
Mondays at 5:30pm
Hosted by Mark Fisher, Bluegrass Fiesta features traditional and contemporary music of the hills.

The Midnight Special
Wednesdays at Midnight
A syndicated radio show out of Chicago, The Midnight Special is a mix of music and comedy from bluegrass to folk. CHSR is the exclusive home of The Midnight Special in Canada.

CJLO 1690AM in Montreal

My Private He.B.G.Bs
Fridays at 8pm
An hour of hillbilly, country, bluegrass, garage and blues.

CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal

Bluegrass Rambling
Sundays at 7pm
Bluegrass Rambling is Montreal’s only show that covers all types of bluegrass music, ranging from new releases to classics.

Country Classics
Sundays at 8pm
Since 1991 Country Classics has put a spotlight on honky tonk’s best with old-time classic country while incorporating today’s best Canadian country artists.

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