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The County Line is a Canadian Country music act from Victoria British Columbia. The duo is comprised of members Megan Johns and Hayden Cyr. They are a growing act that is gaining recognition on the west coast and prairies of Canada as an entertain high-energy country vocal group. Their sound is recognized for their strong vocal harmonies, large modern production with songs that are inspired by country’s golden years of the 80’s and 90’s.

Formation and debut
Vocalists and songwriters Hayden Cyr and Megan Johns started The County Line as an acoustic duo project in Victoria BC in 2013. They met 5 years earlier when Megan was the tenant in the house that Hayden purchased. The band grew to include current long-time members (in order of joining) bassist Christian Stevenson, drummer Alex Campbell, guitarist Ryan Clayton, keyboards and vocals Chris Van Sickle, and guitarist and vocals Chris Eriksen. The duo’s first release was 2017’s self titled EP, The County Line, which had 2 singles on Canadian country radio: Always Got Time and Backyard Mexico. The release helped to earn 4 nominations for The County Line at the BC Country Music Association Awards.

The County Line - EP
The County Line EP was primarily recorded in Victoria BC and produced by Hayden Cyr in his studio MYM Studios. It was mixed by Jordan Orebeek in Vancouver BC. Travis Toy, Pat Lassiter and Tim Galloway were Nashville musicians hired to complete auxiliary instrumentation. Songs from this album were debuted at Sunfest 2016 during the recording process of the EP and also performed at other prominent country festivals (Rockin’ Riverfest) and showcased at CCMA and BCCMA events. The EP was released independently.

Television and film
The County Line have been featured on the international TV show Chesapeake Shores on the Hallmark Channel.

Touring and festival history
The County Line has performed at Sunfest, Rockin River Fest, BCCMA Awards VIP performance, CCMA Week Sirroma Entertainment Diamonds in the Rough

They have also played with Dierks Bentley, Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett, Dallas Smith, The Washboard Union, George Canyon, Aaron Goodvin, Aaron Pritchett, and the Chris Buck Band.

Awards and nominations
The County Line were nominated for 4 awards at the 2017 BCCMA Awards including Duo/Group of the Year, Album of the Year, Country Club act of the Year, Ray McAuley Horizon Award.

Current

 * edit source Megan Johns
 * edit source Hayden Cyr
 * edit source Christian Stevenson
 * edit source Alex Campbell
 * edit source Ryan Clayton
 * edit source Chris Van Sickle
 * edit source Chris Eriksen

Former

 * edit source RJ Fraser
 * edit source Sean Mitchell

EPs

 * edit source The County Line EP (2017)