aaas ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE
aaas ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE
Jordyn Pollard
Jordyn Pollard is a born-and-raised prairie girl with the grit of a true farmer’s daughter and the stage presence to match. Known for her infectious personality and powerhouse vocals, Jordyn commands the spotlight with high-octane live shows packed with country bangers, rock ‘n’ roll throwbacks, and hook-filled originals. She has headlined rodeo cabarets across the West, rocked major festival stages like Big Valley Jamboree and Country Thunder, and opened for Canadian heavy-hitters like Brett Kissel, Jess Moskaluke, Corb Lund, and Steven Lee Olsen. A Top 40 Billboard-charting artist with 11 SCMA nominations, 3 SaskMusic nods, and a 2024 SCMA Humanitarian of the Year win under her belt, Jordyn’s latest album—produced by JUNO-winner Bart McKay—cements her as one of Canada’s most exciting young voices. She doesn’t just perform—she shows up, owns it and leaves every crowd louder than she found them.
Brad Sims
Brad Sims is a dynamic First Nations country singer-songwriter whose powerful voice, signature Stetson, and warm, generous spirit have made him a standout in the country music scene. His journey into the genre ignited at a local Festival (Bud Country), sparking a passion that has since resonated with fans worldwide. With a full-length album and three singles already under his belt, Brad's music has accumulated over 200,000 streams globally, underscoring its widespread appeal. With multiple nominations from Country Music Alberta,
Brad is humbled by the recognition from his peers, saying, “Being recognized by my peers is humbling and motivates me to keep growing as an artist.” Sims has officially released his new four-song EP, Let’s Make the Night, which is now available on all major streaming platforms. The project features the brand-new single ""Got Me You,"" accompanied by a visually striking music video that captures the heart and energy of the track. The EP includes a dynamic mix of songs that showcase Sims’ unique blend of modern country and timeless storytelling.
In addition to Got Me You, listeners will enjoy the upbeat title track Let’s Make the Night, the smooth and soulful Straight Whiskey, and the flirtatious Kissin’ Do the Talkin’.
Nolan Compton
From the potato fields of Prince Edward Island to the lively streets of Calgary, Nolan Compton is quickly becoming one of country music’s rising stars. His high-energy performances have lit up stages across Canada, including Whiskey Rose, Ranchman’s, Big Valley Jamboree, and the Cavendish Beach Music Festival.
Blending heartfelt storytelling with the energy of modern country, Nolan’s debut EP Born and Raised introduced his authentic East Coast-inspired sound, while his latest single Take Me Home continues to gain traction on streaming platforms.
With a #1 hit on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown (Brought Up), multiple singles featured on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country (Ch. 171), and a song placement on CBC’s Strays, Nolan is proving he’s one to watch. Recognized with three Music PEI Award nominations and a Ranchman’s Rising Star finalist spot, he’s gearing up for even bigger things in 2026.
Black Crow Funk
Black Crow Funk is the music project of Jody Funk, an emerging Oji-Cree Métis Canadian singer-songwriter and Alberta gal. Blending personal history with powerful storytelling, her voice carries Brandi Carlile’s fire and Lucinda Williams’ grit — weaving emotion and cultural stories of past and present through a haunting and thought provoking country folk lens. Her songs bridge past and present, where music is medicine and every lyric casts a spell to heal, connect, and awaken.
Her debut singles, Wandering River, Moon Water and Elk Teeth Earrings have aired on CKUA, CJSW, CJWE, and CFWE, with her first album set to release in early 2026.
Reed Salmon
Reed Salmon is a 27 year old rock influenced Country artist / Animal activist from Central Alberta Canada. Reed has released a few singles thus far in his career and continues to extend his catalog aiming higher with each release. Reeds latest single “Somebody To Blame” was added to major Spotify and Apple playlists such as “Canadas Country” and “New Country.” The song was also picked up by Sirius XM “Top of the Country”
Sean Pinchin
During his 20-year career, Juno-nominated Sean Pinchin has shared stages with Sonny Landreth, Tinsley Ellis, Jeff Lang, Mel Brown, Steve Strongman, Monkey Junk, Phillip Sayce, Dione Taylor, The War and Treaty, Birds of Chicago, Colin James, and Kim Churchill. During this time, he has developed into one of the country’s most unique and original songwriter/guitarist. With multiple releases to his credit and both Juno and Maple Blues recognitions, Sean continues to inspire and delight audiences all over North America.
Ron Pearson
Ron Pearson has performed his unique style of magic around the world for over 25 years. His specialty is sleight of hand magic, performed on stage at banquets and sales meetings or for intimate groups at receptions and open houses. Ron has received the Order of Houdini from the Association of Entrepreneurial Performers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and has amazed audiences everywhere from the Commonwealth Games in Manchester England, to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC, to the Royal National Theatre in London, England, to the fabled Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Angelica Appelman
Angelica Appelman is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting new voices in Canadian country music. The Kitchener-born artist channels the spirit of 90s icons like Shania Twain and Martina McBride while delivering a modern sound that’s connecting with a national audience. Her breakout single Happy Place (2022) earned over 200,000 streams and secured SiriusXM rotation, paving the way for her 2023 EP A Reason or A Season, which has now surpassed half a million streams.
2024 has been a landmark year, with her single Ringtone receiving national radio play on Country 104, Hot Country 93.9, and KX96, and high-profile performances at Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Kemptville Live, Boots in the Creek, and the CCMA Country Crawl Showcase. She’s opened for chart-toppers like Dean Brody and Robyn Ottolini, delivered a national anthem performance for over 10,000 fans at the Women’s National Hockey Rivalry Series, and sold out Toronto’s Rivoli in celebration of her EP release.
Paige Rutledge
Paige Rutledge sparkles on stage - both figuratively, and literally. Her vibrant personality and rhinestone-studded guitar elevate her already commanding presence. Falling in love with country music from an early age, Paige’s first live performance was actually for loved ones at her grandfather’s funeral. It was here she learned just how powerful music can be in connecting people from all walks of life. 2023 proved to be Paige’s debut onto the Canadian Country music scene with her heartfelt single, “Gone Ain’t Really Gone”, followed by the pleading ballad, “The Worst Thing”.
“The Worst Thing” earned Paige a slot in regular rotation on SiriusXM Radio’s Top Of The Country. Paige showcased at the CMAOntario Awards weekend, headlined Yonge and Dundas Square, and was a finalist in Lucknow’s Music in the Fields Emerging Artist Showdown. Paige also opened for Walker Hayes at Thunder Bay’s Country on the Bay summer festival. To cap off the year, she showcased at the CCMA’s Country Music Week with the Diamonds in the Rough Showcase and released the stripped-down version and video for “The Worst Thing”.
Tracy Millar
As a seasoned and popular artist and musician, Tracy Millar is considered one of Alberta’s finest and most talented disciples of traditional country music. For the two decades, this singer, songwriter, bandleader and recording artist has shown she is all in for the long run, when it comes to championing her favorite brand of country music.
As a performer who is perfectly at ease singing her unique originals or a country classic tune, Millar’s impressive run has been in part, built on her ability to win over fans in honky-tonks, at rodeo dances, concert halls and via the airwaves. Tracy’s success is the combination of being a proven and popular entertainer, a terrific singer, and a seriously focused recording artist. It’s all part of what has kept Millar’s profile in an enviable place.
Millar’s latest recording, I’m Not 29 No More, is one more example of her combined talents as a songwriter and singer, who seemingly walks into a song and inhabits it with complete authority as a vocalist and as a storyteller. That songs like Loretta’s Moonshine and the title track have had serious traction at country radio, are a reminder that Millar’s persistence on sticking with “her” sound has continued to pay off.
Quinton Blair
Quinton Blair is no stranger to hard work—and that truth hits home in his newest single, Same Ole Shift. A country anthem for the working class, the track captures the daily grind with a nod to steel-toed boots, early mornings, and the kind of tiredness that only comes from earning every dollar. Rooted in his prairie upbringing and blue-collar values, Blair delivers the song with the exact authenticity that’s made him a standout in Canada’s country music scene. Over the years, Quinton Blair has established a reputation as one of the country’s most genuine and hardworking artists. His accolades speak volumes: five-time MCMA Male Artist of the Year, five-time Roots Artist of the Year, and the 2023 MCMA Fans' Choice Award. He also took home Songwriter of the Year for “20 Dollar Bottle,” a heartfelt collaboration with Jason Blaine. These honours are backed by an ever-growing national fan base, fueled by relentless touring and a steady stream of new music.
Jess Sole
With small town roots and a single lane highway leading home to Shelburne, Ontario, Jessica Sole’s dreams have soared far beyond her hometown’s limits. Taking the stage from an early age, Jessica has been delicately crafting her skills as a songwriter and performer and it can be witnessed in her electric live shows and releases.
Jessica’s recent single “Lightning Strikes’ has made an explosive impact and has captured the hearts of country music lovers nationwide, earning impressive early numbers and a surge in fan engagement through TikTok. “Lightning Strikes” has received support from Apple Music (Canada’s Country, New In Country) and Amazon Music (Just North of Nashville, Fresh Country), on top of already having 500,000 views on TikTok. Continuing to resonate on social media, Jessica’s TikTok has grown by 12,000 followers, of which 92% are Canadian.
Delta Sweet
Delta Sweet is the latest from Juno Award-winning songwriter & artist Patrick Kordyback, who first broke onto the Canadian music scene in 2009 as the lead singer and principal songwriter for the multi-platinum pop/rock group Stereos, and whose penchant for sugary hooks and straightforward storytelling is on full display once again. With a steady release schedule in 2025, Delta Sweet took a major step forward with the Mediabase-charting song “Whiskey Like You” and a placement on Sirius XM’s “Top of the Country” Channel for the song “Drive 85”. This was supported by high-profile performances, including the Calgary Stampede with Chad Brownlee and Country Music Alberta’s “Next from the West” CCMA Showcase in Kelowna in September of 2025.
In November 2025, he signed his first recording deal with New Motor Records (formerly Sakamoto Music), and is slated for his first release with the label in February of 2026. Delta Sweet was also just announced as a two-time second-ballot nominee for the Country Music Alberta Awards (Horizon Male, Music Video) in January of 2026, in his first year of eligibility.
2026 is set up to be a banner year for Delta Sweet, packed with new music releases and performances at premiere music festivals such as Big Valley Jamboree and Country Thunder Alberta, and many more to come.
Ten02
Ten02 is a young, energetic band whose melodic vocals and rock inspired guitar create a modern take on alternative music.
Fresh off of their third American tour with dates spanning coast to coast, Ten02 is quickly gaining traction, expanding outside of their normal Western Canadian tour stops where the group cultivated their routes for a number of years. Ten02 has shared the stage with notable Canadian acts such as Dan Davidson, Hotel Mira, The Monowhales, Scenic Route to Alaska, and many others.
Dipping into multiple different genres, this young band's hit single "Cherry Sunrise" contains a blend of sounds from different era's, mixing 90's rock inspired guitar, with vocals containing more of a modern indie feel. Their newest release "Circles (Around the Truth)" is a hard hitting alternative rock track that is quickly climbing up the spotify radar with its catchy melodies, driving guitar riffs, and its display of the bands ability to connect modern indie with rock nostalgia.
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Adam Cousins
Award-winning Canadian singer songwriter, Adam Cousins is making waves in today’s country music scene. From his debut EP “Dirt Road” to hitting Top 30 on SiriusXM with "Our Lives", Cousins has stayed true to his hometown roots while continuing to push creative boundaries with every release. Born and raised in Brussels, Ontario, this small town boy comes alive on stage where he gives his fans a captivating front row seat to his electric energy, and his work hard, play hard approach to life.
Darryl Anderson
Darryl - a passionate musician from small town Big River, Saskatchewan - has embarked on remarkable journey and is ascending through the country music scene. With many nominations and recent SCMA emerging artist, Darryl is one to watch!
Rosewood Ave
Rosewood Ave is a rising country duo, blending traditional and contemporary sounds with heartfelt harmonies. The duo consists of Dave and Sabrina, who fell in love as high school sweethearts, and now they’re making music as husband and wife. Multiple CMAOntario nominees and CBC Searchlight’s Outstanding Country artist winners, Rosewood Ave has made a name for themselves in the country scene. Rosewood Ave’s undeniable chemistry is sure to captivate audiences for years to come.
Ty Baynton
With his brand new record, Ty Baynton offers up a tight set of rock-fuelled country songs custom cut for his high-energy live show and signature brand of ‘stadium-sized’ vocals.
Released in May of 2019, Rough Around The Edges, the record steps out lyrically and sonically from the Waterdown, Ontario-based singer/songwriter’s past efforts. That’s a product of the fact that his vision for the record was forged primarily during the past four years on the road.
Reed Salmon
Reed Salmon is a 26 year old rock influenced country artist / songwriter from Red Deer Alberta. Reed started playing guitar around the age of 11 and began singing and writing music when he was 20. Currently Reed has 4 singles released on all platforms and is working on more music for 2025!
Kendra Kay
Raised in a rodeo family on the Canadian prairies, few people capture the spirit of country music like 7X MCMA award winning artist Kendra Kay.
In 2023, she released her debut full length record ‘Homegrown Heart’, which debuted at #1 on the Canadian Country iTunes Charts, #3 on the All-Genre iTunes Charts and amassed over 3 million streams.
Bree Taylor
Bree Taylor is a country-pop singer-songwriter. Her song "Standing Still" made the Top 50 in the CBC Searchlight Contest 2024.
She is an unsigned finalist in the contest. Her song "Dauntless" is available on streaming platforms.
Drew Gregory
There is an undeniable authenticity and truthfulness to Drew Gregory's music. The songs of this award-winning Alberta country music sensation are infused with a down-home realism, a gritty honesty, and a vibrant sense of rootedness that comes from years spent working the land as a farmer – an aspect of his life that is deeply connected to his talent as a musician, singer, and songwriter.
Gregory, the singer, is also Gregory, the farmer – two sides of the same engaging, unpretentious, amiable coin, solidly rooted in the landscape and soil of his rural homestead. The music is as approachable as he is, which also translates on stage as he forms an instant rapport with any audience he performs to.
Steve Pointmeier
Living most of his life in Calgary, Alberta, loving all things country, this Sarnia born Singer/Songwriter has utilized music as his anchor to weather the many storms of life. Since he got his first Kenny Rogers LP when he was 7, he’s been hooked on Country Music.
You'll hear it when he sings and you'll see it in his eyes when you look and see a man who no longer takes life for granted. Steven sings with a depth and conviction that comes with taking the road less travelled. Always a hit!
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Kryssie Thomson
Showcase Coordinator
showcase@albertaagsocieties.ca