January 2006

Steph in the Calgary Sun - view article

Stephanie as AgnethaStephanie is touring with the North American cast of the internationally-renowned ABBA tribute, Bjorn Again.  She was recently called in to perform a date in London with the European cast. And yes, she is still performing with her own band - check out the Appearances page for upcoming dates.

Her most recent single, "Those Memories of You" (a remake of the Trio classic), is receiving airplay around the U.S.  You can check it out on Buzz Radio.

Former singles can be heard online too - check out "What Do I Gotta Do" on Country Girls Only, station 1 and station 2 and "Modern Day Attraction" on Hot and Gold...

December 2005

The 2004 Christmas single released by Stephanie Thomson, Melanie Laine and Darlene Tuleta - "A Coloured Christmas Dream" - was released on the 2005 Mark-Trail-Music Christmas Sampler.  The CD was sent to over 600 stations, reviewers and music media in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, U.S., Canada, Europe, and Central and South America with this single receiving airplay in various countries.  (For more on this single please visit Previous News)

M-T-M has this to say about Stephanie's album "Modern Day Attraction": "This CD displays the versatility of one of Saskatchewan, Canada's most talented singer/songwriters, Stephanie Thomson. Stephanie has performed shows with several major acts including Emerson Drive, Blackhawk, and The Wilkinsons, just to name a few.. Stephanie recently was a "World's First Future Star" finalist with her single Memphis Rain. This CD features a variety of outstanding tracks including the aforementioned, What Do I Gotta Do, Modern Day Attraction and more..."

December 2004

A COLOURED CHRISTMAS DREAM
Stephanie Thomson, Melanie Laine and Darlene Tuleta release Christmas single

These three Saskatchewan country artists have recorded a brand new song, "A Coloured Christmas Dream", just in time for this year's holiday season. The single shipped to country formats across Canada and began receiving airplay approximately December 1. Call your local station and request it!

The track was written and produced by Stephanie Thomson and Lorena Kelly, with the Stephanie Thomson band playing on it.

THANK YOU to Golden West Broadcasting for their generous support. The single is available in physical form from the girls for $5 (see contact info below) and various other locations, or through digital download above. Proceeds from sales will go to "Operation Christmas Child".

Saskatoon - please contact Melanie Laine, melanielaine@sasktel.net
Melfort - please contact Darlene Tuleta, darlene@cjvr.com
Regina - please contact Lorena Kelly, lorenakelly@accesscomm.ca

November 2004

Stephanie to join cast of "Bjorn Again"

The '70s disco era of ABBA has been ‘Bjorn Again’ with local singer, songwriter & entertainer Stephanie Thomson joining the North American touring cast as blonde female lead singer, "Agnetha".

Stephanie was asked to audition a few ABBA songs for Annerin Production’s creative producer Jeff Popiel at the North American office, located in Calgary. Annerin Productions is the producing arm of Jeff Parry Promotions, a company of 23 years that was recently ranked as the 33rd largest promoter in the world, and is relatively new in comparison. Located in Canada but touring and producing projects across North America and most recently Europe, Annerin has earned the deserving reputation of "hitting the mark" with unique crowd-pleasing projects. In the past few years, Annerin Productions has produced theatrical and musical events among which include Barrage, Tony & Tina's Wedding, Comfortably Numb - The Pink Floyd Experience, A Night To Remember and Bjorn Again.

Stephanie recently performed her first show November 5 in Reno, Nevada and the show takes her to San Diego, California to bring in 2005. See www.bjornagain.com or www.annerin.com for more details.

Paige Productions and BKPromotions win two more armed forces bids

Paige Productions in conjunction with BKPromotions are proud to announce that we have won the government tender and have been awarded the show tour to entertain the CFPSA Canadian Troops in...

Israel and Egypt, December 2-18, 2004. The variety show is called 'Girl's Flight Out With A Few Good Men' and includes Jamie Warren (country), Stephanie Cadman (fiddle/step dance), Polly-Esther (French), Stephanie Thomson (pop/country & M/C character acting with Brenda Davis), Sue Medley (rock), Theresa Sokyrka (Canadian Idol 2nd place finalist), comedian Jennifer Grant, and Jay Beutner heading up an all star band.
and
The North Pole, December-17, 2004. This show is called 'Seeing Santa for Christmas...' and stars The Wilkinsons (Country Music's First Family/Recording Artists), Men Without Shame (The GREATEST Classic Rock Band in the Country), Erica Sigurdsen (Comedian/MC), Daniel Coutu (French Magician/MC) and Kelly Trottier (Amazing Champion Fiddle Player/Stepdancer/singer).

"These tours left us with a lasting impression. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have been involved directly in what CFPSA does for our deployed troops, often with little recognition. We have gained a new respect for the work our CF members perform in all corners of the world, 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. Considering all they do for us, bringing them a little piece of home and a bit of a distraction seems the least we can do for them."

September 2004

More CD Release Parties scheduled!!
Join Stephanie July 29-31 at The Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, SK
and
September 16-18 at The Pump in Regina, SK
to celebrate the release of Modern Day Attraction!
Current single "What Do I Gotta Do?" can be heard on country stations across Canada.

The 15-track album is now available in stores through Page Music/Koch International!

April 2004

First CD Release Party scheduled: Join Stephanie April 30-May 1 at Rodeo's (Travelodge), Saskatoon for a CD Release for Modern Day Attraction! With a screening of Steph's latest video, "What Do I Gotta Do?," co-starring Luke McMaster. The single is coming to adult contemporary and country/pop stations in your area and MuchMoreMusic very soon! The 15-track album will be available in stores on May 11 through Page Music/Koch International.

January 2004

Stephanie has been chosen as one of ten young cultural workers/entrepreneurs in Canada to receive an all-expense paid trip to Paris, France, January 12-14, 2004, to attend the Forum on Canadian Cultural Enterprises. Steph received the word from the Cultural Human Resources Council who are sponsoring this delegation is in partnership with the Centre culturel canadien a Paris. (Please see www.forumcanada2004.com for more information!)

The Single - Stephanie's latest release is making its way up the charts! Modern Day Attraction is the long awaited debut single from her third and forthcoming album of the same name. You can listen to the single on the Music page. It debuted at #75 on the BDS charts, and is currently rising up the charts. Big thanks to radio for their support, and to Larry Delaney for Country Music News Chart Debut #46. We could use your help in getting more play for the song...visit the Fan Section for details!

New Music Weekly said about the single, "If ever there was a song or an artist that was able to bridge country with mainstream radio this is the one. Great upbeat and youthful sounding track that screams "hit" and could be huge."

Stephanie had two showcases at the Western Canadian Music Awards - on September 25 and 27. Steph had lots of fun over the weekend making new contacts in the industry. We've posted new photos from this event.

New video coming soon...Stephanie shot a "Jennifer Lopez" style country video in Saskatoon on July 13 for "What Do I Gotta Do", which will be released later this year as the second single from her upcoming album. Luke McMaster, co-writer on the song, appeared as her love interest...Big Thanks to Don Preston from BMW Saskatoon, who donated 12 mini Coopers for the shoot. See photos! Thank You to all the volunteers who were extras in the shoot - extras can email requests for copies of the video!

September 2003

Stephanie won the first round of the Colgate Country Showdown in Minot, North Dakota, and competed at the Regionals in Flandreau, South Dakota on September 6. Steph was the only Canadian artist entered in the ND first round. Unfortunately, Steph came in second in the Regionals (losing only by one point)! She did make a few great contacts though, so it's not all that bad...
Irv Fines of Men Without Shame accompanied Stephanie to Minot and filed the following report:
Irv & Songstress Stephanie Thomson Attacked By Wild Amazon Birds - Holiday goes awry for Shameless bass player...
An International incident occurred at the North Dakota State Fair when Irv and Ms. Stephanie were attacked by giant birds. Irv, who was on holidays at the time, had volunteered to drive Ms Steph to a singin' contest (which she won over 16 other competitors...more later) being held at the fair. After the contest, they headed for the midway and were immediately accosted by giant birds with sharp beaks. "I think it was one of the jealous competitors who unleashed the feathery fiends on us," said Irv. "Luckily for me, the birds realized Irv was a grain fed veggie and they swarmed on him instead of me," said Ms. Steph. On a bright note, congratulations to Stephanie Thomson for winning the Colgate Country Showdown State Finals. To be the only Canadian in the contest and go up against local favourites and judges demanded an undeniable performance - which she delivered. "She could have been as popular as a 100% Canadian Beef Burger Booth at the State Fair, but she charmed the audience and judges with her songs, voice and personality," said Irv after the competition. Now it's off to the regionals ...then the finals...for $100,000 and a Lyric Street Records recording contract. Past contestants (not all winners) include Martina McBride, LeeAnn Rimes, Neal McCoy and Sara Evans, to name a few. Good luck and if you win the $100,000 please get a plastic surgeon for the beak marks on Irv's forehead.