Sparkles of Hope bracelet sales hit the $1,000,000 mark!

Tuesday August 3,2010

As of Monday, August 2nd, One Million dollars worth of bracelets had been sold. Thank you to everyone for showing your support of cancer care. Bracelets are still available for purchase! Please visit www.cancercarefoundation.nl.ca for more information.

Tara Oram included on Summer on the Open Road compilation CD

Monday June 21,2010

Putting together a collection of the greatest country songs for summer can be difficult, but Open Road Recording's Summer On The Open Road has done it. Containing the most exciting summer hits from Tara Oram, Doc Walker, Steven Lee Olsen, The Wilsons, The Road Hammers, and many more, this album is the perfect blend of music for when the sun is shining and the windows are down. Do not go this summer without having the tunes of some of the greatest country artists around. Available for purchase on June 21^st in store and online at all great music retailers.

Sparkles of Hope Update!

Friday April 23,2010

Only 23 days after the Sparkles of Hope campaign was launched, sales have soared to almost $200,000! Not only are weekly shipments being sent out, but call centres are taking calls round the clock to fulfil all of the orders. The support pouring in from fans has been tremendous, and a huge Thank You goes out those who have either donated or purchased a bracelet. If you are interested in donating or purchasing a bracelet, click here.

Sparkles of Hope Opening Weekend a Huge Success!

Tuesday April 6,2010

This past weekend, Tara participated in Sparkles of Hope, an event benefiting the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation. The event was a complete success, with orders coming in from all directions, close to $35,000 worth of Sparkles of Hope bracelets were sold. These bracelets are a beautiful represenation of support for cancer awareness and research. You can purchase your own bracelet and give donations by clicking here.

Sparkles of Hope

Thursday April 1,2010

Tara Oram is the spokesperson for SPARKLES OF HOPE. A campaign in support of the Dr. H Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation in Newfoundland & Labrador.

For only $40, you can purchase a Sparkles of Hope Bracelet to show your support in improving the lives of cancer patients and their families in NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR.

Available at www.cancercarefoundation.nl.ca or by calling 1-877-999-7589. Also available at Bogart's, Annika's & The NL Weavery.

View Tara's commercial for Sparkles of Hope by clicking here.

Tara set to perform at 2010 Winter Olympics

Tuesday January 12,2010

After performing at the Olympic Torch Relay in the beginning days of the new year, Tara will, once again, be heading west to perform for the official 2010 Olympic Celebrations. Tara will be in Vancouver on February 25th, 26th and 27th performing at LiveCity Vancouver, B.C. Place Stadium and The Granville Island Stage. Be sure and check back at taraoram.com for all of the latest news and show dates.

Tara Oram named Entertainer of the Year by Herald Magazine

Tuesday December 8,2009

The Newfoundland Herald headquartered in Saint Johns, Newfoundland has given Tara the title of 'Entertainer of the Year'. The Newfoundland Herald has been in business for over 50 years, has sold tens of millions of copies and is known as 'The voice of Newfoundland and Labrador entertainment'. Newfoundland's #1 magazine refers to Tara's big debut album, numerous hit singles, ECMA win, Juno nomination and CCMA Rising Star Award as proof that she is indeed Newfoundland's Entertainer of the year!

Tara Oram's Christmas Carol

Monday December 7,2009

Tara's first variety special, 'Tara Oram's Christmas Carol' will be re-airing this year on CMT. Join Tara and company once again this year as they bring beautiful music and festive cheer into your home for the holiday. This variety special will re-air December 19th at 7 pm ET and again on December 22nd at 5 pm ET.

Newfoundland Tour Kicks off this Monday!

Friday October 16,2009

Tara will be kicking off her week long Newfoundland Tour this Monday. She will visit her home province starting at the Stephenville Arts & Culture Centre in Stephenville and ending a week later at the St. John's Arts & Culture Centre in St. John's. Be sure and check the events section of her web site for ticket information on how to attend the shows!

Because I Am A Girl

Tuesday September 22,2009

Today at Berczy Park in Toronto Tara Oram will join Olympic gold medalist and freestyle skier Jennifer Heil and local teen girls to kick-off the 'Because I Am A Girl' national campaign, to claim a brighter, safer future for girls.  Click here to learn more!

CCMA Rising Star

Sunday September 13,2009

Tara Oram was honoured tonight with the CCMA Rising Star Award.  The awards were handed out earlier this evening at GM Place in Vancouver, BC. You can catch the awards when the re-broadcast on CMT Monday night right after the CMT on Tour behind the scenes special, all the fun starts at 7pm EST.

Congratulations!

Saturday September 12,2009

Tara would like to congratulate the following people for their CCMA wins: Warren Sonoda (Video Director of the Year - 'Go To Bed Angry), Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Phil O'Donnell, Chris Perry and Murray Pulver (Record Producers of the Year - 'Chasing The Sun').  Be sure to catch Tara's live performance with Jann Arden and the other 2009 CCMA Rising Star Nominees when the Award show airs on CBC @ 8pm on Sunday September 13th.

Chat Live with Tara!

Wednesday September 9,2009

Due to a scheduling conflict the Live Video Chat with Tara has been moved to Monday, September 14th from 7:30-8:30pm EST.  Check in with Tara upon her return from Canadian Country Music Week.  Simply log on to justin.tv/taraoram on September 14th at 7:30pm EST to start chatting!

Newfoundland Bound

Monday August 31,2009

Tara Oram is hitting her native highways this fall, when she heads to her home province of Newfoundland for a week of dates.  The tour kicks off in Stephenville, NL on October 19th.  Visit the events section for more details!

CMT on Tour Behind the Scenes TV Special

Tuesday August 25,2009

This summer Jason Blaine, The Higgins, Tara Oram and Steven Lee Olsen hit the road for a 19 city tour that spanned across Canada. CMT Canada (www.cmt.ca) will be airing a one hour special giving you a behind the scenes look at all the fun, hard work, and great music that went into this tour. Be sure and catch Tara in all of the behind the scenes action on Monday, September 14th at 7PM (EST). Check your local cable listings for repeat airings.

Three CCMA Nominations For Tara!

Wednesday July 29,2009

The Canadian Country Music Association announced the nominies for the 2009 CCMA Awards this morning in Toronto, ON.  Tara is up in the following categories, Female Vocalist, Rising Star and Video of the Year for 'Go to Bed Angry'. 

Congratulations also goes out to Warren P. Sonoda (Video Director - Go To Bed Angry), Susan Michalek and Christopher Wadsworth (Album Design - Chasing The Sun), House of Bands (Website), Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Phil O'Donnell, Chris Perry and Murray Pulver (Record Producers - Chasing The Sun), Open Road Recordings (Record Label), Ron Kictchener (Management, Record Label Person) and Paquin Entertainment (Booking Agent).

Tara Oram on Chevy Cross Canada Countdown

Tuesday July 21,2009

Tune into CMT this weekend to catch Tara Oram as she visits with Casey Clarke on the Chevy Cross Canada Countdown. The show airs on CMT on Friday at 7pm EST. Visit cmt.ca for repeat airings throughout the weekend.

Salmon Festival Blog Update!

Tuesday July 14,2009

Tara is just a tad excited to get home to NL and perform at the Salmon Festival.  Read all about it in her BLOG section! =)

SUNSHINE & SUMMER TIME - New Blog!

Wednesday July 8,2009

Tara sends an update from what's been going on since being off of the CMT Tour and summer life!

New Pics!

Wednesday July 8,2009

Check out the latest pics of Tara on the CMT TOUR!

Debit Now Accepted!

Tuesday June 2,2009

Don't have a credit card? No Problem, if you bank with Royal Bank, BMO, ScotiaBank or TD Canada Trust you can now pay for your Tara Oram merchandice with your debit card.  Check it out!  Also, check out the new items we have in stock!

TARA WILL SOON BE HITTING THE ROAD!

Tuesday May 12,2009

Read Tara's latest blog about hitting the road, Karaoke Star Jr & her 3rd and latest single!!!

NEW PICS! NEW BLOG!

Tuesday May 12,2009

Check out the latest Tara pix and her latest blog in the BLOG sections! =)

FREAKING OUT BLOG!!!

Monday April 20,2009

Check out Tara's newest blog in her "BLOG" section.

NEW BLOG!

Wednesday April 1,2009

Hi guys!

Go To Bed Angry

Friday March 20,2009

Tara's new single, 'Go To Bed Angry', is now at radio, be sure to call your favorite radio station to request the song.  You can catch the premier of the video on CMT Music with Elissa Lansdell on Thursday, March 26th at 1pm ET/10 am PT.
Visit the photo gallery to check out stills from the video.

Tara To Present on Junos

Thursday March 19,2009

Tara Oram will join Kreesha Turner and Nicky Yanofski to present the Fan Choice Award live on the Junos, Don't miss it!  The award show airs on CTV on March 29th. Tara is up for Country Recording of the Year for her debut album, 'Chasing The Sun'.

CMT On Tour

Wednesday March 18,2009

Tara Oram will be joining Jason Blaine, The Higgins and Steven Lee Olsen this spring on a cross Canada tour. The '2009 CMT On Tour' shows roll through venues from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, beginning May 27 in Kamloops, BC at the Sagebrush Theatre. Visit www.cmt.ca/cmtontour for more information.  Check out the events section for a complete list of dates!

CMT On tour on Facebook

Karaoke Star Jr. Premieres Monday Night

Friday March 13,2009

Catch Tara Oram as she judges Canada's top young talent on Karaoke Star Junior.  Karaoke Star Jr. traveled across the country in search of Canada's greatest young talent and now you can check it out for yourself when the show premieres Monday March 16th at 7pm ET/PT on YTV and 7pm ET/8PT on CMT. For more information visit www.kstarjr.com. 

If you happen to miss it catch it when it re-airs:

CMT: Thursday and Saturday at 6pm EST and Sunday at 5:30pm EST
YTV: Wednesday at 9pm EST and Sunday at 12pm EST

Tara Oram Wins at The ECMAs

Monday March 2,2009

Tara Oram walked away with Country Recording of the Year for her debut album, 'Chasing The Sun' at last night's East Coast Music Awards in Corner Brook, NL.  Tara kicked off the CBC broadcast of the show with an energetic performance of her song, 'Taste of The Good Life'.

Tara Nominated for ECMA Fan's Choice Award!

Thursday February 12,2009

Tara Oram has been nominated for the East Coast Music Awards FAN'S CHOICE AWARD!! This means that YOU can vote! You may only vote once, and voting ends Friday, February 27 at Midnight.

Help Tara win and VOTE NOW!

Chevy Cross Canada Countdown Tomorrow Night!

Thursday February 5,2009

Tara will be on the CMT's Chevy Cross Canada Countdown Friday night at 7:00PM ET. Tune in to check it out!

Juno Award Nomination!

Tuesday February 3,2009

Tara has been nominated for a Juno Award in the Country Recording of the Year category for her album Chasing the Sun! The Juno's will be on CTV March 29th. Stay tuned for more details!

A Busy Week!

Wednesday January 28,2009

Hi guys!

It's Wednesday, January 28th!  

Last night, I arrived home from Saskatoon.  We were shooting Karaoke Star Jr.  It was unbearably cold but, we had a ton of fun!  The hotel we stayed at was supposedly "haunted" but, I didn't experience anything out of the ordinary..thank goodness! lol..

Today, I start our tour with Doc Walker!  We are in Guelph, then off to Belleville, London and then I leave for on Sunday for Winnipeg to shoot another episode of Kstar Jr!  I really hope to see you guys there if you're between the ages of 6 & 15!!!  

See you guys on the road!

Love ya lots!
xo

T =)

PS:  Gerty & Phoebe send their love!!! xoxo

Tara Nominated for CRMA!

Monday January 26,2009

The Canadian Radio Music Awards will be held on March 13, 2009 and Tara is a nominee!

BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO ARTIST (Country) OF THE YEAR:
Crystal Shawanda, "You Can Let Go"
Jaydee Bixby, "Old Fashioned Girl"
Ridley Bent, "Heartland Heartbreak"
Tara Oram, "Fly Girl"
The Higgins, "Flower Girl"

For a complete list of awards and nominees, click here

Karaoke Star Jr.

Wednesday January 21,2009

Hi everyone!

KARAOKE STAR JR!!!!!!!!  Wow!!!  We are having so much on the road searching for Canada's first Karaoke Star Jr!

So far, we've stopped in Vancouver and Edmonton and our next stop is Saskatoon!  I've never been there but, I'm very much looking forward to it! =)

Starting next Wednesday, I'll also be hitting the road with Doc Walker!!!  Our first stop is at the University of Guelph so, get your tickets!!!  Can't wait to meet you guys!

See you soon!

Love ya!

xo

T =)

On Tour With Doc Walker

Sunday January 4,2009

Tara will be playing a series of shows this February with DOC WALKER!
Check out the EVENTS page for details and we'll see you in Ontario!

Feb 4 - Fergus, ON
Feb 5 - Cobalt, ON
Feb 6 - Parry Sound, ON
Feb 7 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON

3 ECMA Nominations!

Thursday December 11,2008

Tara has been nominated for 3 ECMA Awards! 

-The Grenfell College, Memorial University, Female Solo Recording of the Year ("Chasing The Sun")
-Country Recording of the Year ("Chasing The Sun")
-Star Style Creative Works Video of the Year ("Fly Girl" Music Video, directed by Stephen Scott)

The East Coast Music Association Awards will be held in Corner Brook, NL from February 26 to March 1, 2009! More info to come!

Christmas Carol

Monday December 8,2008

Hi everyone!

Christmas is around the corner!!!  I CAN'T WAIT!!!  I'm just really hoping that there will be snow in Newfoundland so that I can take out my ski-doo!!!

This coming Thursday (Dec 11th), my Christmas special, "Tara Oram's Christmas Carol" will be airing at 7pm EST on CMT.  

Joining me on stage will be Jaydee Bixby, The Higgins & Chris from DOC WALKER!!!  It's gonna be a great show and I hope you enjoy it.  

Merry Christmas everyone!!

xo

T =)
 

My Webstore is Live!

Saturday December 6,2008

Check out my new online store for some Tara Oram merchandise! I've got some cool shirt designs available as well as my new CD "Chasing the Sun"!!

National Anthem

Wednesday November 26,2008

Hey Guys! I had so much fun last night singing the national anthem at the Toronto Maple Leafs game! Check out my blog for all the details! Here are a couple pictures from the game - I got to meet the Hanson brothers from Slapshot 3!!!

"538 Stars" Music Video!

Tuesday November 25,2008

National Anthem

Monday November 24,2008

Hey Guys! I'll be singing the national anthem tomorrow night at the Maple Leafs game in Toronto. They will be beating the Atlanta Thrashers - game at 7:30PM.
MapleLeafs.NHL.com
Check back for pictures!
xoxo
T = )

SEDI Awards

Friday November 14,2008

Hi guys!

My yesterday was so much fun!  In the morning, we did a performance at the XM Satellite radio studios and CMT brought my sunshine Casey to shoot a piece for the Chevy countdown as well!  Too fun!  We actually performed a Christmas song because as you all know, IT'S AROUND THE CORNER!!!!!!  AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Later that evening, I was invited to the SEDI Awards (Social and Enterprise Development Innovations) to present an award to Sue Watts, from Brockville, ON, who was presented with the award for "Impact on Youth".  The Runner up was Brian Smith from Montreal, QC.  

It was such an informative night and for almost four hours, I absorbed so much useful information regarding our economy.  Jill and I felt as if our brains were on overload by the end of the night! lol..It was so great to sit and listen to the speakers.  We learned so much!  It was such an inspirational night.  Congratulations  to all of the winners last night!

OH!  I'm not sure if I mentioned this yet but, I'M GOING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Ya, I'm a little excited!  I hope there is snow on the ground because I will be taking the ski doo out for a good ole trail ride and to Mr. Rex Goudie, aren't we supposed to have a race???  All I'm saying to you Mr. Goudie is....BRING IT ON SKIPPER!

Love you guys!
xoxoxo

T =)

PS:  My thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon, the Crisp family & their friends.  Rest in Peace Brandon. xo

Hubba Bubba & 538 Stars!

Wednesday November 12,2008

My new single "538 Stars" is now on radio! Request it at your local radio station, and listen to a preview HERE!

And thank you to Country 95.3 in Hamilton for this wonderful gift! I had such a great time hanging out with you guys and performing for the radio station. Watch this video below to see what they sent me! And click HERE to watch all of my videos!

Christmas on the Open Road

Tuesday November 11,2008

Hey Everyone! The new "Christmas on the Open Road" album (featuring yours truly) is for sale! The compilation disc - with songs from Willie Mack & Jason McCoy, Taylor Swift, Doc Walker, The Higgins, and many more - is for sale at all digital retailers, maplemusic.com, iTunes, everywhere great music is sold! Get yours today!

Busy, Busy, Busy!

Thursday October 23,2008

I've had such a great time on the road, visiting a bunch of radio stations and meeting some awesome fans! Click HERE to see more upcoming events, and click HERE to see more photos!

4 Tracks Online!

Tuesday October 21,2008

Hey Guys! My CMT 4 Tracks is now available online at CMT.ca!! I had a great time filming this and singing a few songs from my new album "Chasing the Sun"
WATCH IT HERE

I'm With Marty!

Friday October 17,2008

I opened for MARTY STUART this past Monday at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre in Halifax, NS. Here is a pic from backstage! AH! I was sooo excited!
Click the photo to check out my upcoming events...
And click HERE for more photos!

Pic of the Day!

Wednesday October 15,2008

This morning I was in Moncton, New Brunswick with XL 96 Country! This radio station is awesome, and I'm having so much fun on the road!
Check out all my photos HERE

FX 101.9

Tuesday October 14,2008

I had such a great time in Halifax at FX 101.9! Thanks for a great day! This pic is with the Music Director, Russell MacKenzie!

#1 on iTunes!

Monday October 13,2008

"Chasing the Sun" is #1 on the iTunes country chart today! WOW! Thank you to everyone who has bought the CD, I can't wait to see you on the road!

CKQM Peterborough

Friday October 10,2008

Today's photo is from my radio visit to CKQM in Peterborough! Check out more info about my cross Canada promo tour in my BLOG!

Radio, Radio, Radio!

Thursday October 9,2008

I've had so much fun on my cross Canada promo tour for "Chasing the Sun" and I want to thank everyone from the radio stations I've already visited! You can read all about my journey thus far in my BLOG section! For now, I want to share this photo of me singing at Country 95 Hamilton!  And go get your copy of "Chasing the Sun" today!

My CD Purchase!

Wednesday October 8,2008

"Chasing the Sun" In Stores TODAY!

Tuesday October 7,2008

My new CD "Chasing the Sun" is now available! Click HERE to order an autographed copy! Check out the event section to find out where you can come and say hello.

I'm Opening for Marty Stuart!

Wednesday October 1,2008

I'm opening for one of my biggest influences, Marty Stuart; Oct 13th in Halifax, NS at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre.  If you watched the Tara Diaries series you know how crazy I am about Marty! (I met him for the first time in episode 5.) Now it goes to another level with an opening slot not even a week after my debut CD ("Chasing the Sun") is released!

"The Tara Diaries"

Wednesday September 24,2008

Watch my rise to fame all from the beginning starting Thursday, October 9 at 7pm ET! It's not easy to become a big star in country music, even if you've already had national attention. That's what I discovered when I was voted out 6th on season five of Canadian Idol. But I'm not giving up, not by a long shot. With the help of friends and family, including my biggest supporter - season five Canadian Idol winner and boyfriend, Brian Melo --  I'll be giving viewers a behind the scenes look at how to balance life, love, and career.

Song Contest Winner!

Thursday September 18,2008

Congrats to Jeff Callery for winnin the songwriting contest!! His song "The Call" will be featured on my new CD out OCTOBER 7!