Winebar, Friday August 28 - 4.45pm

Theatre, Saturday August 30 - 10.15am

Main Stage, Sunday August 31- approx 2.30pm (Talent Search Final Guest)

AMBER NICHOLSON

This little package of dynamite has the stage presence of a seasoned pro wrapped up in a sweet seventeen package.

Blame it on the radio. That is what Amber Nicholson says sparked her interest in music. As a toddler, she would sing along to the radio and memorise the words to each song; a natural start to a career decision.

Amber was in attendance at the 31st annual B.C. Country Music Awards show held at the Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam on October 28th 2007. She sat amongst many other talented artists and musicians nominated for 2007 awards at this the award show and proudly walked away with the award for "Album of the Year" and "Website of the Year"

At the age of eleven, Amber began attending events at CAMEO (Canadian Association for Musical Empowerment & Opportunity) where local artists are encouraged to hone their skills. Monthly awards are presented through CAMEO for the most promising teen vocalist; Amber has been presented with this award six times. She was also presented with the CAMEO 'Teen Vocalist of the Year' award.

The BC Music Association presented Amber with the 2006 Ray McAuley Horizon Award; an award given to the best new performing artist for their achievements, live performances and contributions to Country Music in British Columbia.

At the age of fifteen, Amber was discovered by her current management, DA Entertainment and has been performing on the big stage ever since. She has opened for; Johnny Reid, Aaron Pritchett, Prairie Oyster, The Cruzeros and has performed three times at the prestigious Merritt Mountain Music Festival.

Grammy nominee, singer, songwriter Jamie O'Neal gave Amber permission to record and release "Girlfriends" one of O'Neal's self-penned songs. Amber has also had the opportunity to perform the song live on stage with Jamie. "Girlfriends" is included on Amber's debut CD.

The first single "Diggin' In the Dirt" released in July 2007 garnered airplay across Canada. Her second single, "Afraid To Love" was released August 27, 2007.

Amber has just finished up in Nashville, Tennessee representing Canada at the prestigious CMA Global Artist Party at The Stage on Broadway. She was busy on stage strutting her stuff, as she performed durring Nashville's four-day celebration of country music that attracts nearly 200,000 fans from around the world!

This year Amber will be embarking on a cross Canada tour, followed by an exciting tour of Australia as she promotes her music. Be sure to stay tuned in for news and updated schedule information.

Amber's CD "Places We Go Through" distributed by Royalty Records is now in stores! (in Canada but Amber has packed a good supply for sale at the onsite CD Store at Toyota Muster 2008)