Hazelridge, Manitoba country duo Banned & Outlawed, nominated for 5 Josie Music Awards, taking place November 2, 2025, at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, are igniting summer playlists with their latest release, “Backyard Bar,” now spinning on country radio and streaming across platforms. Known for their hard-working prairie roots and gritty charm, brothers Jon and Daniel Hnatishin offer up a track that blends backyard storytelling with singalong spirit.

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Written with hitmaker Chris Buck in Nashville, “Backyard Bar” began as a high-energy party tune. Once in the studio, the band pulled the tempo back and leaned into their signature style—warm, melodic, and grounded in real-life moments. “It became a drinkin’ tune,” they explain. “A song for relaxing after a long day, surrounded by friends, fire, and good country music.”

When Jon and Daniel Hnatishin pick up their instruments, it’s not just country music they’re playing — it’s a way of life. Straight out of Hazelridge, Manitoba, Banned & Outlawed embody the spirit of small towns, hard work, and louder-than-life honesty. Their new single “People Talk,” produced by Chris Burke Gaffney, is a rowdy, razor-sharp anthem that captures the frustration and humor of being the subject of small-town rumors — and it’s out everywhere now.

‘Three chords and the truth.’ That’s what they say country music is built on... And for multi-award nominated Hazelridge, Manitoba’s Banned & Outlawed — and their latest single, “Real Country Song” — that sentiment is absolute fact.

“Real Country Song”

With country music being the air they breathe, the food they eat, and the song in their hearts, the brothers Jon and Daniel Hnatishin’s authentic and sought-after yarn-spinning recently earned them multiple nominations at the 2021 Manitoba Country Music Awards — including for Group/Duo of the Year, Emerging Artist Award, Roots Artist/Duo/Group of the Year, and Daniel for All Star Band of the Year - Drums.

Canadian country duo Banned & Outlawed are back with another bangin’ backwoods anthem in their latest track, “Beer For Everything”. Bandmates and brothers Jon and Dan Hnatishin say the new single is far more than “just another mindless, beer-slingin’ song…

“This one tugs a bit on your heartstrings while leaving plenty of room for a good time,” Jon says. “It’s about growing up and learning lessons. It stands right beside you while you crack a cold one after a hard day’s work,” Dan adds. “Heck, this song’s been with you since you stole that first drink from your parent’s basement fridge.

“You never need to drink alone again!”

Watch and listen to “Beer For Everything” here: