WILDCARD VOTING OPENS ON FRIDAY, MAY 31
Republic Live, producers of the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning music festival Boots and Hearts, are thrilled to announce the top seven finalists and wildcard contestants for the 2024 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase (EAS) presented by Coors Original. This marks an exciting moment for the artists; in addition to showcasing their talents on the Boots and Hearts stage, finalists will have the opportunity through RLive Management to engage with industry experts, fellow artists, and musicians, gaining invaluable insights into the music industry to help propel their careers to new heights. The winner will also have the opportunity to release a single with Universal Music Canada and perform at the 2025 Boots and Hearts Kick-Off Party.
Top 7 2024 Emerging Artist Finalists
The 2024 Boots and Hearts EAS finalists are:
Blue Ridge Band – Levis, QC
Spencer Burns – Toronto, ON
Cam Galloway, Bracebridge, ON
Alexa Goldie – Kingston, ON
Maddy McKenzie – London, ON
Erika Rollin – Montreal, QC
Sarah Vanderzon – Saint-Bruno-de-Montraville, QC
2024 Emerging Artist Wildcard
The 2024 Boots and Hearts EAS Wildcard contestants are:
The Band Caves – Guelph, ON
Bradley Hale – Heidelberg, ON
Lawrence Maxwell – Charlottetown, PEI
Beginning tomorrow until June 12th, fans can vote for their favourite wildcard artist to move forward to the final top eight at https://bootsandhearts.com/emergingartistshowcase/. The finalists will perform on the Front Porch stage on Thursday (8/8), where they will be judged by a panel of industry professionals. The selected final two will then perform on the Main Stage on Sunday (8/11), with the winner being announced thereafter.
Since 2012, EAS has highlighted some of the best talent in Canadian country music, providing a platform for artists to be discovered in front of one of country music’s largest audiences alongside industry heavy hitters at Burl’s Creek. Past winners and participants have achieved incredible success, including multiple award nominations and wins, record-breaking streams, chart-topping singles, and more. The contest has kick-started careers for many artists, including 2023’s winner Shantaia, who will perform at this year’s Kick-Off Party on Thursday (8/8), as well as other award-winning artists like Owen Riegling (2022), Josh Ross (2017), James Barker Band (2015), Tim Hicks (2012), and more.
Visit www.bootsandhearts.com for more information about artists, tickets, RV and tent camping, and parking.
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About Republic Live
Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately-owned, internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning Canadian live entertainment company. Republic Live takes pride in creating world-class, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and works with a multitude of partners on a variety of platforms to create unique experiences for fans, artists, industry partners, and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship event is the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival, held annually at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
About Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
Burl’s Creek is Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, with the capacity for more than 100,000 people and 45,000 campers. Spread over nearly 600 acres of pristinely landscaped grounds, featuring multiple natural amphitheatres and forested performance areas, Burl’s Creek has hosted many of the biggest names in entertainment, including The Rolling Stones, Nickelback, Neil Young, Tim McGraw, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar, The Killers, and many more. For more information, please visit www.burlscreek.com.
About Coors Original
Coors Original is a great-tasting, full-flavoured lager inspired by a 150-year-old recipe, born in Golden, Colorado. As a long-standing partner of Boots & Hearts, Coors Original is passionate about country music and empowers all Canadian emerging artists to start their own legacy and launch their careers through the Emerging Artists showcase.
About the Emerging Artist Showcase
Since its inception in 2012, the Emerging Artist Showcase (EAS) has become a premier platform for spotlighting the finest talent in Canadian country music. EAS offers artists an unparalleled opportunity to be discovered by one of the largest audiences in country music, performing alongside industry heavyweights at Burl’s Creek. This prestigious contest has been instrumental in launching the careers of many successful artists. Past winners and participants have gone on to achieve remarkable success, including multiple award nominations and wins, record-breaking streams, and chart-topping singles.
Notable alumni of the EAS include Shantaia, the 2023 winner who will be performing at this year’s Kick-Off Party on Thursday (8/8). Other award-winning artists who have graced the EAS stage include Owen Riegling (2022), Josh Ross (2017), James Barker Band (2015), and Tim Hicks (2012). The Emerging Artist Showcase continues to be a beacon for discovering and nurturing new talent in the vibrant Canadian country music scene.
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