Awarded Western CD of the Year, 2011 by National Traditional Country Music Association (USA) and Rural Roots Music Commission (USA) (jointly written duo album 'RNDNMUP' with TJ Casey, Montana)         Western Music Association (USA)   2011 Nominee for Duo Album of the Year: ``RNDNMUP``                      Academy of Western Artists (USA)  Will Rogers Award Finalist, Rising Star of the Year, '04 & '05

"Jim has cultivated his own style and has made his mark in the western music industry -- a powerful voice with tremendous fingerpicking and melodies." 
Joe Baker, KNMB Radio, Bunkhouse Backforty publisher, Ruidoso, NM

"One of the most interesting performers of cowboy music is Canada's Jim Reader.  From his material to his gritty delivery, he's an original -- cowboy music's Bob Dylan or Neil Young, except Jim hits more of the notes!  Seriously, the depth of thought and guitar technique equates such artists." 
Rick Huff,  Albuquerque, NM, Western Music Critic
'Rope Burns', 'Classic Country & Western' and 'The Western Way' Magazines

"I get much music across my desk every month and a lot of it is difficult to listen to.  Jim's 1880's Cowboys CD is a true gem!   It's my pleasure to spin Jim's music on The Western Music Channel."
George Fair, President/Director of Programming, Heartland Public Radio, Branson, MO