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Shawnee Kish is a multi-JUNO-nominated, award-winning Two-Spirit Indigenous country artist whose powerhouse vocals, commanding live performances and fearless storytelling have established her as one of Canada’s most compelling voices.

 

After stepping into country music in 2025, Shawnee’s rise has been swift. In 2026, she earned a CCMA Award nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year, was named a Top 3 finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country, and received an Alberta Country Music Award nomination for Female Artist of the Year. Her single “Ride At Dawn” broke into the Top 40 at Canadian country radio and was selected as a New Country Trending Track, further signalling her growing presence at country radio nationwide.

 

Long before her move into country, Shawnee had already built an acclaimed career defined by a voice impossible to ignore. Since winning the CBC Music Searchlight competition in 2020, she has earned four JUNO Award nominations, including recognition for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Her releases include Shawnee Kish (2021), Revolution (2023) and CHAPTER 1 (2025), a project that opened the door to a new chapter rooted in country while carrying forward the soul, rock and raw emotional intensity that have always defined her music.

 

Her career has taken her to stages across Canada and internationally, from representing Canada at World Expo Dubai to the Calgary Stampede, the JUNO Awards, and major festivals and events across the country. She has shared stages with artists including Lady Gaga, Arkells and Lights, while earning a reputation as a dynamic live performer capable of turning vulnerability into connection.

 

In 2026, Shawnee was also recognized with an Indspire Award, further reflecting an impact that extends beyond music. As a Two-Spirit Mohawk artist, representation has always been woven naturally into her work - not as a label, but as part of the lived experience behind the stories she tells.

 

Now working toward her second album, Shawnee is building on the momentum of a breakout year in country music with new music that pushes deeper into the genre while remaining unmistakably her own.

 

With a voice built for big stages and songs grounded in truth, Shawnee Kish isn’t simply finding her place in country music - she’s helping expand what country music in Canada can look and sound like.