WATCH: AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY STAR GORD BAMFORD RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “FIRE IT UP”
TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE RECENTLY EXPANDED CANADIAN DIRT TOUR
TORONTO, ON (July 25, 2023) – Today, award-winning country star Gord Bamford shares the official music video for ‘Fire It Up’, the blazing title track off his 11th studio album (Fire It Up) released in April via Anthem Records. With behind-the-scenes footage captured during multiple stops on the celebrated artist’s Canadian Dirt Tour, the video highlights the high-energy atmosphere fostered by Bamford night after night during his live show. Bamford stars alongside members of his band who ignite the stage as packed crowds of fans dance and sing along to each and every song that the 2x CMA and 26x CCMA award-winner performs.
About the title-track, Bamford shares, “‘Fire It Up’ has such great energy and a fresh sound that I’m very enthusiastic to share and perform for fans. It’s the perfect lift you up, and get going, kind of tune. Lyrically it is meant to ignite that fire within, that we all possess. It’s about living in the now, encouraging us to get on it, and take it to the next level, whatever that means to you.”
Most recently, Bamford was nominated for a 2023 CCMA Award for “Musical Collaboration Of The Year” for his previously released single ‘I Ain’t Drunk’ featuring celebrated country star Terri Clark. The collaboration was included on Bamford’s album Diamonds In A Whiskey Glass Deluxe Diamond Edition. In April, following his own time-tested formula while bolstering 100 million streams and 5 billion global audience impressions at radio, Bamford released the musically robust studio album ‘Fire It Up’. Comprised of stand-alone singles and arena anthems, Bamford delivers song after song blending hard moments with powerful and compassionate reflections, remaining true to the country sound that has helped define his decorated career.
Last month, Bamford announced the expansion of his widely successful Canadian Dirt Tour, adding 31 new dates to the already significant run including stops in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. “The tour has been an absolute blast so far,” expresses Bamford. “This show is high energy and entertaining and I can't wait to see ya out on the road!”
UPCOMING CANADIAN DIRT TOUR DATES
August 8 – Private Event – Red Deer, AB
August 11 – Private Event – Mayerthorpe, AB
September 8 – Marwayne Arena – Marwayne, AB^
September 9 – Wetaskiwin Drill Hall – Wetaskiwin, AB^
September 10 – Private Event – Kelowna, BC^
September 15 – Private Event – Hamilton, ON^
September 20 – New Roads PAC – Newmarket, ON^
September 21 – Maxwell’s Concert & Events – Waterloo, ON^
September 22 – Meaford Arena – Meaford, ON^
September 23 – Neustadt Arena – Neustadt, ON^
September 28 – Moose & Goose – St. Catharines, ON^
September 29 – The Ranch – Barrie, ON^
October 1 – Private Event – Edmonton, AB^
October 12 – Opera House – Gravenhurst, ON^
October 13 – Midland Cultural Centre – Midland, ON^
October 16 – Horseshoe Tavern (LIVE Broadcast) – Toronto, ON^ (Tickets on sale at a later date)
October 17 – Horseshoe Tavern – Toronto, ON^ (Tickets on sale at a later date) October 18 – Stockey Centre – Parry Sound, ON^
October 19 – The Biltmore Theatre – Oshawa, ON (Tickets on sale at a later date) October 20 – The Venue – Peterborough, ON^
October 25 – The Regent Theatre – Picton, ON
October 26 – The Ale House & Canteen – Kingston, ON^ (Tickets on sale at a later date)
October 27 – Germania Hall – Pembroke, ON^
November 1 – Harbourfront Theatre – Summerside, PEI^
November 3 – Casino Moncton – Moncton, NB^
November 4 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS^
November 7 – The Grand Concert Hall – Sudbury, ON^
November 8 – The Machine Shop – Sue Sault Marie, ON^
November 9 – The NV Music Hall – Thunder Bay, ON^
November 10 – Casino Winnipeg – Winnipeg, MB^
November 11 – Prairie Fusion – Portage La Prairie^
November 16 – Casino Regina – Regina, SK^
November 24 – Grey Eagle Casino – Calgary, AB *
w/ special guest Duane Steele ^w/ special guest Dallas Alexander For more information and to purchase tickets visit https://gordbamford.com/pages/canadiandirttour.
ABOUT GORD BAMFORD: 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, along with receiving multiple JUNO Award nominations. With over 100 million streams and 5 billion audience impressions at radio globally, Bamford is a two-time recipient of the CMA Global Country Artist Award, with 28 Top 10 singles in Canada including the No. 1 hits “When Your Lips Are So Close” and “Dive Bar.” Bamford is also 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. Bamford’s 2020 Drive-In for Mental Health performance series raised more than $100,000+ for Mental Health charities in Alberta. In addition, Bamford is the recipient of the 4-H Canada Distinguished Alumni Award and the CCMA Humanitarian of the Year Award. To date, Bamford has raised more than $5.08 Million dollars for various charities through the Gord Bamford Foundation.
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