Continuing their annual tradition, the Blue Jay Sessions have released their third ensemble single to benefit a charity. This year it’s a cover of Tina Turner’s classic “The Best”.
This year’s single is a re-imagined take on Tina Turner’s famous hit “The Best”. The version brings the song to life with elements of country, rock, pop, and hip-hop genres.
Recorded at the CCMA Award-winning MCC Recording Studio in Calgary, the single features 12 vocalists. The vocalists include: Chevy Beaulieu, Amy Hef, Tania Joy, Ashley Ghostkeeper, Megan Dawson, Liz Christensen, Alex Hughes, Tyler Lewis, TAYLR, Aaron Pollock, Brettyn Rose, ZENON and Tea Fannie) as well as a recording band comprised of Nice Horse’s Tara McLeod, Krista Wodelet, Brandi Sidoryk, Amy Hef (acoustic guitar) and ZENON (keys).
The new song, as well as Blue Jay Sessions: Pride Edition and select Blue Jay Sessions events during Canadian Country Music Week, are helping to raise funds and awareness for End of the Rainbow Foundation, a Calgary-based initiative that supports queer newcomers in Canada.
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“The Best” will be released to radio in early September.
About Blue Jay Sessions
Established in summer 2019 by Dan Clapson, Blue Jay Sessions is an award-winning roving platform for Canadian singer-songwriters that prides itself on inclusivity and diversity. The event series helps to showcase talented Canadian musicians in unique atmospheres accompanied by fun food and drink.
Blue Jay continues to help shine a light on a wide range of Canadian talent while offering memorable experiences and welcoming spaces for both attendees and performers.
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Logan Miller
As the founder of Front Porch Music, I believe that music has the ability to connect people. I love country music, and I love the country music industry as a whole. My goal is to help music fans find new artists to fall in love with.
