Sakamoto Agency News

For Immediate Release, October 6, 2022: Sakamoto Music is excited to add another talented artist to its growing label roster, with the addition of emerging Canadian artist Raquel Cole. “Hate That I Need You” will be the first single from Raquel on the label, releasing to DSP’s on October 7 and Canadian country radio on...

For Immediate Release, September 22, 2022: Sakamoto Music is so pleased to announce the signing of chart-topping, double-platinum artist Aaron Goodvin to the label, distributed by Warner Music Canada, and will release a new version of the song “You Ain’t” featuring another Canadian country star, Meghan Patrick, on guest vocals. “You Ain’t feat....

For Immediate Release, August 5, 2022: Sakamoto Music is excited to release the next single from Chris Buck, “Thank God For Good Friends”, to DSP’s and radio on August 12. The second single from Buck, “Thank God For Good Friends” is a heartfelt anthem saluting those good friends who stick with us through...

For Immediate Release, July 20, 2022: Bright young star Hailey Benedict has signed with GPS Artist Management, a partnership between Sakamoto Agency in Canada and GrassRoots Promotion in Nashville. Manager Tera Lee Flaman will be handling day to day, with assistance from GrassRoots’ Nancy Johnson. GrassRoots Promotion’s Nancy Tunick and Sakamoto Agency’s Paul Biro...

For Immediate Release, June 21, 2022: Continuing their recent growth trend, Sakamoto Agency is pleased to add two new development artists to the Canadian country roster; Albertans Amy Hef, and Robert Adam. Sakamoto’s Operating Partner Paul Biro will be responsible agent for both acts, with agent Carla Hackman supplementing bookings. While Sakamoto has been booking...

For Immediate Release, May 9, 2022: Sakamoto Agency is excited to announce the signing of two up and coming Albertan artists and Country Music Alberta Award winners to the Canadian roster; Hailey Benedict, and The Prairie States. Sakamoto’s Paul Biro will be Responsible Agent for both. In addition, Sakamoto Agency would like to announce...

For Immediate Release, February 16, 2022: Sakamoto Agency is excited to launch new record label Sakamoto Music, proudly distributed by Warner Music Canada. The first signing to the fledgling label is beloved Canadian country artist Chris Buck, who is releasing his first single since 2020, “Can’t Beat The View” to DSP’s on March 4, 2022....

For Immediate Release, December 9, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is delighted to announce the addition of two new bands to their Canadian roster, coming off a second win at the Canadian Country Music Awards for Booking Agency of the Year, and following each band’s impressive performance at Sakamoto’s VIP Mixer during the 2021...

Our office will be closed September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We encourage everyone to participate in the many Truth and Reconciliation events taking place this week and help to amplify Indigenous voices, listen to them, and learn from them. APTN provided the graphic...

For Immediate Release, September 13, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is delighted to continue the diversification of our roster with the signing of three Canadian acts, which are wholly unique from each other and bursting with talent. Joining the roster are up and coming BC-based band The Heels, country alumni Duane Steele, and as a first...

For Immediate Release, June 28, 2021: Sakamoto Agency is pleased to announce the signing of Canadian country artist Raquel Cole to it’s growing roster. A current semi-finalist in this year’s SiriusXM Top of the Country contest at the upcoming Canadian Country Music Awards, Raquel is also releasing a brand new single called “Think About You” on...

For Immediate Release, March 29, 2021: Sakamoto Agency (CAN) and GrassRoots Promotion (USA) are excited to announce their partnership in creating a new radio and online promotions company, with the launch of GPS Promotion. Headquartered in Canada and led by radio veteran and artist Tera Lee Flaman, GPS Promotion services both Canadian and...

Sakamoto Agency is providing the residents of 100 Care Homes across the country with virtual concerts! As a volunteer initiative by Sakamoto Agency, our goal is simply to deliver some joy and light to residents of long-term care facilities who have been so negatively impacted by COVID-19. With the support...

Despite the challenges presented in 2020, Sakamoto Agency and it’s artists have enjoyed some fantastic achievements this year! Our agency was honoured to be named Booking Agency of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Awards, for the first time ever! Operating Partner and Agent Paul Biro took home the...

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Sakamoto Agency and our valued roster of artists have been working hard to adapt and create new ways of enjoying live music while we work towards a return to large gatherings. From reduced capacity special shows, to online concerts, drive-ins and beyond, artists and companies are getting creative; nothing new...

Sakamoto Agency is pleased to bring you “Suburban Serenades”! It’s been a long few months without live music in our lives, and even longer before we can enjoy a sold-out concert or festival, so Sakamoto Agency is bringing selected artists from our roster straight to you, the fans, this summer!...

While uncertainty reigns and the entertainment world has been relegated to our homes, Sakamoto Agency would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the good news happening today! Spend a little time with this and click the links! It contains updates from some of our roster with heartwarming messages,...

2020 has started off on the right foot for Sakamoto Agency, with our agent Carla Hackman taking home the Talent Buyer of the Year Award at the Alberta Country Music Awards, in Red Deer, AB this past weekend. Carla’s honour comes only a few months after agent and VP Paul Biro won the same award...

NEW RELEASES:  As 2019 winds down, a few of our roster artists are releasing new singles, music videos, and songs for the holidays! Thank you everyone for a fantastic 2019 and we look forward to doing business with you in 2020! ~ The Washboard Union released “Country Thunder” to Canadian...

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is pleased to announce the signing of First Nations drum and vocal group Young Spirit, to the international roster. While the group has spent years touring the Pow-Wow and Round Dance circuit throughout North America, they are perhaps best known for their...

ARTIST UPDATES: Several Sakamoto Agency roster artists released albums and singles in October, and a couple took home awards! In addition, our entire roster is actively booking for 2020 and beyond, so drop us a line. Here’s what just a few of our roster artists are up to right now:...

CCMA WRAP UP: The Canadian Country Music Awards just wrapped up for 2019 with a wildly successful year in Calgary, Alberta, with several awards coming home to the Sakamoto Agency family. The Washboard Union continue their reign as Group or Duo of the Year with their second win in a row, and the band...

For Immediate Release, September 4, 2019: As the Canadian country music industry descends upon Calgary for the 2019 Canadian Country Music Awards, Sakamoto Agency is delighted to add a local Albertan celebrity to their growing international roster. Award-winning country artist Bobby Wills will be represented exclusively by Sakamoto Agency, with Operating Partner and Agent...

For Immediate Release, August 21, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is thrilled to announce the addition of shining young star Kendra Kay, to the international roster. A Manitoban-raised artist with true country roots, Kendra is praised for her ‘powerhouse vocals’ and her live performance, dubbed a ‘must see’ by Top Country News. The rising country...

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is ecstatic to sign rising star Kalsey Kulyk to the international roster. Signed to ole Label Group/Red Dot, this Canadian artist and songwriter has a new EP set for release this year, and is already making waves in Nashville and beyond with...

For Immediate Release: February 11, 2019: Sakamoto Agency is kicking off 2019 with the growth of the roster and staff, as well as this robust new website to bring everything we do right to your fingertips. With these advancements, our agency is poised to provide more styles of entertainment and...

Our agency namesake, Mr. Ron Sakamoto, is nominated for IEBA‘s “International Buyer of the Year” this year – with the awards taking place in Nashville on October 2nd! If you’re a member of IEBA, consider placing your vote for this accomplished man! Congrats and honours go out to Ron from all...

For Immediate Release, April 28, 2017: (Vancouver, BC) Sakamoto Agency is proud to announce the exclusive representation for “The Legend of George Jones – featuring Duane Steele”. Award-winning singer/songwriter and #1 hit-maker Duane Steele and his band will take you on a multi-media journey of George Jones’ incredible life through...