TORONTO (April 2, 2020) – Bell Media’s iHeartRadio Canada is keeping Canada entertained with newly announced series, content hubs, and channels, all available at iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartradio app. 

“Now more than ever its imperative to be creating and executing cutting-edge content across all of our platforms for people of all ages, whether they are at home in isolation, or essential workers,” said Rob Farina, Head of Content, Strategy and iHeartRadio Canada. “We’re thrilled to showcase Canadian musical artists with our new exclusive programs IHEART LIVING ROOM SESSIONS and IHEART STORYTIME, shows that connect artists with Canadians by providing entertainment during this unprecedented time.”

Following the massive success of last Sunday’s THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT, beginning today, iHeartRadio Canada takes viewers into the homes of some of the biggest performers with IHEART LIVING ROOM SESSIONS. Singer-songwriter Lauv kicks off the new original series from iHeartRadio Canada, performing live from his living room on iHeartRadio Canada’s Instagram this evening, Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. ET, with songs from his debut album, How I’m Feeling.

THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT supports the Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 and other disaster response efforts, which to date has raised more than $445,000 and which Canadians are invited to continue to contribute. Additional confirmed sessions include country singer Brett Kissel, singer and actress Lennon Stella, singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton, hip-hop artist Haviah Mighty, singer-songwriter JP Saxe, country singer Margo Price, singer Tyler Shaw, pop duo Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, DJ Starting from Scratch, a live drag performance by Tynomi Banks, and more. For more information and performance date and times, visit iHeartRadio.ca. 

In addition, iHeartRadio Canada, in partnership with Scholastic Canada, today announced IHEART STORYTIME, where fan-favourite artists read children’s bedtime stories. Performers who have signed on to read include Walk off the Earth, guitarist Matt Webb (Marianas Trench), singer Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), singer-songwriter Jeremy Fisher, drummer Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies), and more. Follow iHeartRadio Canada on Instagram and Twitter for details about the first story. 

As well, iHeartRadio Canada announces the IHEARTRADIO FAMILY hub, available now, a new family-focused area on iHeartradio.ca consisting of a carefully selected grouping of music channels, podcasts, and shows to keep the kids entertained all day. IHEARTRADIO FAMILY provides parents with appropriate and informative content for kids spending more time at home than ever before. 

Finally, iHeartRadio Canada introduces its newest station, LIFT, a perfectly curated positivity playlist for listeners across the country. The station is dedicated to the men and women who are on the front line working to ensure the healthy and well-being of all of us during this crisis. 

For more information on all of iHeartRadio Canada’s current programming download the iHeartRadio app, or visit iHeartRadio.ca

Canadian Red Cross donation methods include:

Online

English: redcross.ca/concert

French: croixrouge.ca/concert 

SMS

English: Donate $10 by texting CONCERT to 20222

French: Donate $10 by texting CONCERT to 30333

English: Donate $20 by texting CONCERT to 45678

French: Donate $20 by texting CONCERT to 40100

The Canadian Red Cross thanks donors for their generous support. Donors can opt-out of a follow-up call from the Red Cross regarding their donation by replying NOTHANKS.​

Phone

1-866-224-1617​