Government Town’s 'Enough Light' has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 'Lyrics Only' category at the International Songwriting Competition. This years competition had over 18,000 entries worldwide.
2019 Canadian Songwriting Challenge
Excited to announce Government Town’s Mike Harmel will be participating in the 2019 Canadian Songwriting Challenge May 1st - 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI.
International Songwriting Competition - Winner/Honorable Mention
'Diamonds' off III won second place in the 'Lyrics Only' category at the International Songwriting Competition. 'Nightingale' received Honorable Mention in the 'Americana' category.
This year's competition had over 16,000 entries worldwide. See www.songwritingcompetition.com for a list of the winners.
International Songwriting Competition - Finalists
The following songs off III are International Songwriting Competition finalists:
- 'Nightingale' in the 'Americana' category;
- 'Diamonds' in the 'Lyrics Only' category.
2016 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition
'Godforsaken Town' was a finalist in the Lyrics Only category of the 2016 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition.
SaskMusic's 'In Tune' 2016 Compilation Album
'Home' is included on SaskMusic's 2016 In Tune compilation album. In Tune showcases Saskatchewan's best new music. Check out the album here: https://www.saskmusic.org/programs/in-tune-compilations
Independent Music Awards Nominee
'Took a Train' off Government Town's latest album III has been nominated in the Alt. Country Song category at the 15th Independent Music Awards. Winners will be announced November 12th from the stage at The IMAs Independent Music Party at Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts in New York City.
'Home' - Video
Government Town's new album III is being released May 20, 2016. Check out the video for 'Home', the first release off III, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P93eu59mlv8
SCMAs - 'Group of the Year' Nominee
Government Town is nominated for 'Group of the Year' at the 27th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards.
2015 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition
'Stand and Fall (Part 1)' was a finalist in the Lyrics Only category of the 2015 U.S.A. Songwriting Competition.
Prairie Dog Magazine - Best of 2015
Government Town's latest album 'II' has been nominated for 'Best Album' at Prairie Dog Magazine's 'Best of Regina 2015'. Click the attached link to vote:
http://prairedogmag.secondstreetapp.com/l/Best-of-Regina-2015/Ballot/Music
Voting is open until October 19, 2015.
'Seeds' - DMDS 'Top Downloads' and 'Most Active Indies' Charts
'Seeds', track #4 off Government Town's latest album II, was #7 on the DMDS 'Top Downloads' chart, and #4 on the DMDS 'Most Active Indies' chart, the week of June 29th, 2015 http://blog.dmds.com/?p=5268
Regina Leader-Post
Government Town was recently featured in the Regina Leader-Post. Check out the article here: http://leaderpost.com/entertainment/music/bigger-is-better-for-government-town
'Drag You Away' - DMDS 'Most Active Indies' Chart
'Drag You Away', track #1 off Government Town's latest album II, was #7 on the DMDS 'Most Active Indies' chart the week of March 23rd, 2015 http://blog.dmds.com/?p=5067.
International Songwriting Contest - Semi-Finalist
Excited to announce that 'Wrong Side of the Gun' off our new album II has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 'AAA' category at the International Songwriting Competition. This year's competition had over 18,000 entries worldwide. See www.songwritingcompetition.com for a list of all the semi-finalists.
'II' at #26 on the CJSF Top 30 Album Chart
II debuted at #26 on CJSF 90.1 FM's (Burnaby, British Columbia) Top 30 Album Chart for the week ending March 3rd, 2015. http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cjsf.cfm
Emerging Artist of the Month - CKXS 99.1 FM
Government Town was nominated for 99.1 FM CKXS’s Emerging Artist of the Month in March, 2015. http://ckxsfm.com/
'II' at #19 on the CFBU Top 30 Album Chart
II debuted at #19 on CFBU 103.7 FM's (St. Catherine, Ontario) Top 30 Album Chart for the week ending February 3rd, 2015.
http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfbu.cfm?intChartTypeID=1&dWeekOfID=2015-02-03
'I Believe' - DMDS 'Most Active Indies' Chart
'I Believe', Government Town's first release off its second album II, was #8 on the DMDS 'Most Active Indies' chart the week of January 5th, 2015 (http://blog.dmds.com/?cat=10), and #9 the week of January 19th, 2015 (http://blog.dmds.com/?p=4846).
Top Albums of 2014
Government Town's sophomore album II was named to the following "Best Albums of 2014" lists:
Brad Prosko (#2 Best Album of 2014):
Taron Cochrane (#5 Best Album of 2014):
J.J. Remone (#23 Best Album of 2014):