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COUNTRY WEEKLY

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January 3, 2005
Page 31

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They've also been hitting the stage pretty hard - opening shows for fellow Canadian Shania this year and during the beginning leg of her tour back in 2003. And they're more than appreciative of the opportunity she's given them.

"I think I speak for all of us when I say it's a dream come true," beams Dale. "Playing before large crowds, winning the people over at every show, getting a standing ovation every night from 20,000 people!"

"We're all Canadian and grew up playing in hockey rinks - and now we're playing in sold-out arenas. And Shania has treated us all great."

"It's been one of the biggest points in our career," agrees Brad. "And we'll be headlining our own university and college tour right up through the end of the year. It's good to know that we have that busy schedule ahead of us. We're very fortunate."

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