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“ECMA Music Review: Kim Stockwood - Back To The Water-Five weeks..that's nothing! We're just five weeks away from the East Coast Music Awards in Moncton, and preparations are frantic behind the scenes. To get you all geared up, I'll focus on a few of the nominees and major performers you'll be able to see at the ECMA's in the next weeks ahead. Over the years, there has always been a bit of moaning when nominations go to some of the Atlantic musicians who no longer live in the area. The rules were set in stone 24 years ago. If you were born on the East Coast, or have lived here the past 15 months, you qualify. I mean, it's pretty hard to take somebody's roots away from them. I don't know about you, but when I lived in Toronto, I called myself a Maritimer. If artists were disqualified for living elsewhere, it would be a much slimmer group to choose from. . ..read more... http://www.cbc.ca/nb/mt/eastcoastmusic/ ”
Bob Mersereau - CBC East Coast Music

“Atlantic Seabreeze: Kim Stockwood-CD-Back To The Water in Review..Kim Stockwood, singer/songwriter from Newfoundland, released a new album entitled, BACK TO THE WATER in 2011, and is nominated for an ECMA 2012 for Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of The Year. The album contains 12 traditional songs from Newfoundland, and Kim does an incredible job singing all those old traditional songs. Kim used various musicians to help produce the album such as Sandy Morris, Chris Ledrew, Aaron Collins, Craig Young, Billy Sutton, Bill Brennan, Tom Power and many more. The album was produced by Glen Tilley and mixed by Glen and Billy Sutton (Fables). Kim is a Juno 1966 winner as Rising star and has multiple of ECMA awards and this album may win another award winner. Atlantic Seabreeze gives the album top ratings on its rating list...read more...http://atlanticseabreeze.com/ItemOne.asp?ID=4247 ”
John Gavin - Atlantic Seabreeze

“Kim Stockwood prepares for provincial tour. Kim Stockwood doesn’t like to spend too much time away from her two small boys – but she’s heading ‘back to the water’ for her upcoming two-week provincial tour.Stockwood is set to make 11 appearances across Newfoundland and Labrador, kickstarting Feb. 28 at the LSPU Hall in St. John’s. “My kids are young, and I don’t want to be away that long, but Newfoundland is probably my favourite place to tour,” Stockwood said. read more....http://www.thetelegram.com/Arts---Life/Entertainment/2012-01-31/article-2881083/Coming-home/1 ”
Renell LeGrow - The Telegram

“VUEWEEKLY.com - Kim Stockwood brings her first album in five years to Edmonton - A member of the Juno-nominated pop group Shaye until its 2009 break-up, Kim Stockwood's solo work was what brought her acclaim in the first place. Having released Back to the Water—her first solo album in five years, consisting largely of her favourite Newfoundland-penned songs—this past March, and with upcoming shows around the capital city, Stockwood took the time to talk about her latest endeavour. Vue Weekly: How long did it take to make Back to the Water from the initial songwriting through to the end of the recording? Kim Stockwood: Well I guess it took 10 years, and a lifetime in a way. I've always dreamed of doing it. The only original on Back to the Water was started about 10 years ago and only finished during the recording....read more: http://www.vueweekly.com/music/story/back_to_the_studio/”
Bryan Birtles - VUEWEEKLY.com

““Multi-award winning Newfoundland artist Kim Stockwood is recognized as a solo singer/songwriter, as well as for her work with the pop group Shaye. She has an impressive musical track record with smash hits like “Jerk”, “12 Years Old” and “Happy Baby”. “I Love Santa” is a collection of holiday standards performed live by this irresistible artist. Kim’s rich, warm vocals and signature comedic style are sure to bring holiday cheer to Fort Saskatchewan.” Read More: http://www.shareedmonton.ca/events/2011/12/08/kim-stockwood”
Cyber Team - ShareEdmonton.ca

“Stockwood brings Christmas spirit to Arden..Family memories at heart of new album... “In Newfoundland, we had salt fish on Christmas Eve with 14 kinds of bread. No vegetables. I know it sounds kind of weird. But in the last couple of years my Uncle Harold has been making chilli,” laughs Kim Stockwood. Born on the Rock, the Toronto-based singer loves to reminisce of the home she left behind to pursue a singing career. In fact, in March 2011, she released her fourth album, Back to the Water, a foray that closely plumbs her roots. “It’s a magnet and I’m not sure I’m happier than when I’m walking down St. John’s to the Duke of Duckworth Pub. It’s the one they film Republic of Doyle,” she adds. However, back in 2006 Stockwood’s I Love Santa album hit the shelves. .see more ..http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20111207/SAG0302/312079986/-1/sag0302/stockwood-brings-christ”
Anna Borowiecki - St. Albert Gazette

“Newfie Stockwood brings love of Santa to Dow! No matter how you feel about the jolly fat man in red, pop-country artist Kim Stockwood's feelings are clear as she brings her I Love Santa show to the Shell Theatre next Thursday. While the show is largely based around the music from Stockwood's 2006 I Love Santa album, she explained there will be much more to the show. "It's not just I love Santa," she said. "It's I love Newfoundland; I love Patsy Cline; just I love singing really." That second part about Newfoundland may seem like an oddity, but it's a perfect fit for Stockwood, who began by singing in pubs in her native St. John's. That love of her native home was proven earlier this year when she released Back to the Water, a collection of traditional Newfie tunes. The album was followed by a Country Music Television special of the same name, and Stockwood makes no attempts at hiding her heritage.......see more...... http://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3390304”
Jonathan Milke - The Record Fort Saskatchewan

“Kim Stockwood Brings Christmas to Shell Theatre....Kim Stockwood’s “I Love Santa” concert (Dec. 8, 7:30pm) at the Shell Theatre promises to be a holiday classic that audiences will remember for many years. This east coast songbird effortlessly delivers a heartwarming, Christmas showcase filled with her signature vocals and a comedic style that will captivate you. The music of “I Love Santa” evokes memories of another time – the music transporting you to Radio City Music Hall, to Dean Martin’s Vegas showroom, and back to your favorite festive memory. Stockwood, the woman who brought you the commercial hits “Jerk” & “12 years old” has fashioned a sincere & heartfelt tribute to the musical standards of Christmas past. From the smile of Elvis on “Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me,” to the tender hopefulness of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” Kim owns every note with feeling & style. Her thoughtful selection of material results in ...........”
Over Easy,Please reporter - Over Easy,Please

“Kim Stockwood "Back to the Water" Album Review by Exystence Music Blog.... Kim Stockwood has the ability to conjure up images of dusty truck stops and evenings where the air is crisp and the sky is bright. She has a very relaxed demeanor in her presentation that adds to the warmth and comfort of her music. Stockwood’s voice is very throaty, which is her ode to late country artist Patsy Cline.... Unlike many other artists, Stockwood isn’t afraid to blatantly reference her influences. What’s even better is that she has the ability to pull it off with class. ”
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