Canyons Resort Plays Host to Highly Anticipated Singer/Songwriter Showcase With Emerging Country Stars

Next Friday, March 15 - Canyons Resort plays host to a unique Singer/Songwriter Showcase at 3pm at the resort village stage.  The free après ski concert will feature rising stars of Nashville, Chicago and beyond.  Make plans now to hear the intricate songwriting and lyrical voices of at least a half-dozen artists.  Some have written hits for stars like Darius Rucker and Billy Currington (Clay Mills, Rachel Thibodeau); one recently made his debut at Nashville’s legendary “Bluebird Café” (Ryan Griffin); while another is emerging from her role as a harmony vocalist for artists like Trace Adkins and Jason Aldean (Lisa Torres). 

About the Artists (scheduled to appear):

·         Jason Sever wrote four songs on Dustin Lynch’s self-titled album that features “Cowboys and Angels” (Billboard #2)

·         Clay Mills wrote Darius Rucker’s hit “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”

·         Rachel Thibodeau wrote the ASCAP Song of the Year “Good Directions”

·         Daphne Willis has reached #2 on ITunes Top 40 Singer/Songwriter chart with the song “Because I Can”

·         Ryan Griffin is fresh off his debut at Nashville’s Bluebird Café and was featured as “Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month”.  He opened last year for Lady Antebellum, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Kip        Moore and others.

·         Lisa Torres is one of the harmony voices behind Jason Aldean and Trace Adkins.  She toured relentlessly last summer, supporting her radio hit “Car That Runs” which climbed to #2 on theNew Music charts.

·         Chad Raymon recently signed with Nashville’s Dan Hodges Music, which has written hits for artists like Brad Paisley, Clay Walker and Josh Kelley.

The music begins at 3pm with food and drink specials at Umbrella Bar, Murdock’s and The Farm.  Make it a bluebird day on the slopes, then join us for great music at 3pm on Friday, March 15.  Can’t get enough of this great music? Join us for encore acoustic shows with selected artistsat Red Tail Grill (Fri., March 15 @ 8pm), Powder Lounge at Waldorf Astoria Park City (Sat., March 16 at 8pm) and The Lounge at The Farm (Sun., March 17 @ 3pm). For more information, visit www.canyonsresort.com.

About Canyons Resort

With thrilling adventures across thousands of acres and nine mountains of majestic terrain, Canyons Resort, a Talisker mountain destination, is Utah’s largest and most dynamic ski and snowboard resort.   Located in stunning Park City, Canyons is ranked as a Top 10 North American resort in SKI Magazine’s annual reader survey.  Canyons’ lively resort village bustles with nine hotels including the Waldorf Astoria Park City, and two dozen dining restaurants like the award-winning farm-to-table venue, Farm at Canyons.  The Orange Bubble Express (North America’s only enclosed and heated chair lift), Ski Beach (a lively après ski gathering area), Iron Mountain (featuring 300 acres of new terrain) and the fast-paced Zip Tour make Canyons a must-visit year-round resort.  With Salt Lake City International Airport just 35 minutes away, Canyons is conveniently accessible from anywhere in the world. Learn why Canyons has long been a favorite of locals, visit: www.CanyonsResort.com. 

Canyons Resort & Talisker Mountain Incorporated
Steve Pastorino, Director of Public Relations
(435) 615-3308 | spastorino@taliskermountain.com