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MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity, associated with The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), is pleased to announce that Jim has been named as a MusiCounts Ambassador. This news comes just days before the annual JUNO Cup, the rockers vs. the NHL greats that has become a highlight of JUNO week whose proceeds go to MusiCounts initiatives.

In Jim’s words,

“I am very proud to be an Ambassador for MusiCounts. Through the program I have seen a spark light up in so many kids because they got a new piccolo or a new violin and they hear a sound they never thought they could make. I feel like I represent many musicians who would love to inspire others to follow the path into the world of music.”

Jim has long been a champion for music education. In the past, he has supported MusiCounts as a participant in Band Aid Grant celebrations at local schools and represented MusiCounts at fundraising events. In addition to being a driving force behind the JUNO Cup, Jim served as a member of the MusiCounts Advisory Committee for the past seven years, providing valuable artist insight and perspective on how MusiCounts can thrive in its fundraising mission to put more instruments in schools to benefit the children. Jim is a friend of MusiCounts and a shining example to other artists of how their support can help bring music to our schools. Jim joins Nikki Yanofsky as an ambassador for the organization.

Big congratulations to Jim on his Juno nominations for Skyscraper Soul! Jim has been nominated in the Songwriter of the Year and Adult Alternative Album categories. We’ll be cheering him on when the ceremonies air on CTV this April 1. Visit the Junos site for a full list of this year’s nominees.

The second single from Skyscraper Soul is at radio now! Show your support for Jim by requesting your local station play “Regular Days”.

Jim Cuddy landed the number five spot on CBC Radio 2’s Top 50 Artists of 2011 list, behind UK sensation Adele, and fellow Canadians Hey Rosetta!, City & Colour, and Sam Roberts. A big thank you goes out to everyone who voted!

Hey Canada, comedy institution, This Hour Has 22 Minutes is airing their Christmas special on CBC this Tuesday, December 13 at 8 pm EST. Be sure to tune in to catch special guest Jim Cuddy! Until then, you can visit the 22 Minutes Facebook page for preview clips from the upcoming hour-long special. If you do happen to miss it, or just want to watch it over and over, CBC also archives past episodes on the 22 Minutes site.

Jim Cuddy has been selected as one CBC Radio’s Top 50 Artists of 2011, joining a stellar, diverse list of Canadian and International artists, including Blue Rodeo friends Cuff The Duke, Ron Sexsmith, and Wilco. The countdown of the Top 50 will air on CBC Radio 2’s Drive on December 30, but it’s up to listeners to determine the order of that countdown.

Head to CBC.ca now to vote for Jim as your favourite artist of 2011! Voting closes on December 19, so be sure to vote before then, and the remember to tune in on December 30 to hear the results!

New merchandise celebrating Jim’s recent release, Skyscraper Soul, is now available to pre-order! Head to the BlueRodeo.com Store’s Skyscraper Soul section to see some great women’s t-shirts, a cozy men’s hoodie, a stainless steel water bottle, and more.

Please note that these items are being presold and will not ship until early 2012.  If you are including any items from the rest of the Blue Rodeo store with your purchase, please consider separating your orders so that shipment arrives in time for the holidays. Customers will be notified when shipping commences.

Exciting news for fans in Ontario: Another handful of 2012 dates for the Jim Cuddy Band have just been announced. 

A new Alberta date has been added to Jim’s Canadian tour. On January 11, 2012, the Jim Cuddy Band will be playing Red Deer Memorial Centre.

BlueRodeo.com will be holding a presale for this new show beginning tomorrow Wednesday November 16 at 10 am MST.

Following the announcement of Jim’s 2012 solo tour earlier this week, two more shows have been added to the schedule, in Belleville and Peterborough.

The BlueRodeo.com presale for Belleville begins Monday, but the Peterborough presale has just begun, so log in to your BlueRodeo.com account now to get your tickets. Don’t have an account? Create one here!

For more details and a look at all of the Jim Cuddy Band’s upcoming dates, check out the Tour page.