Shawnee Kish is a Multi JUNO-nominated Two-Spirit Indigenous country artist whose
powerful vocals and fearless songwriting have established her as one of Canada’s most compelling and rapidly rising voices. A 2026 JUNO Award nominee for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, she continues to gain national recognition while carving out a bold presence in the country music landscape. She is also a 2026 Alberta Country Music Award nominee for Female Artist of the Year and a SiriusXM Top of the Country semifinalist.
 

Her recorded work includes the self-titled Shawnee Kish (2021), Revolution (2023), the EP Pray For Me (2025), and her most recent album Chapter 1 (2025). This latest release marks a defining shift into alternative country, while still drawing from her roots in soul, rock, and americana.
 

Since winning the CBC Music Searchlight Competition in 2020, Shawnee has built an impressive list of accolades, including multiple JUNO nominations for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year (2022, 2024, 2026) and Adult Alternative Album of the Year (2024), as well as BreakOut West Indigenous Artist of the Year (2025). Her song “Mercy” earned Best Song at the Music in Motion Canada Awards, further solidifying her reputation as a standout songwriter.
 

Her growing presence on major stages continues to reflect her momentum, with recent and
upcoming performances including the Alberta Country Music Awards and an official showcase at JUNOfest 2026. She previously delivered a powerful Indigenous collaboration on the JUNO Awardsmain stage in 2024.

 

Shawnee’s work has also been recognized on the international stage. Her music video “Dear God” has earned multiple film festival awards, including wins at the Toronto Independent Film Festival and the Canadian International Film Festival. Her songwriting continues to resonate globally, with “Tequila Knows Me” named a finalist in the Wide Open Country Songwriting Contest.
 

Career highlights include representing Canada at World Expo Dubai (2021), performing at the Calgary Stampede (2022), and touring nationally on the Canada Holiday Train (2024). She has shared stages with globally and nationally acclaimed artists including Lady Gaga, Arkells, and Lights.
 

With a rapidly expanding national profile and a catalogue defined by authenticity and emotional depth, Shawnee Kish is helping shape the future of Indigenous representation in country music —bringing powerful storytelling and lived experience to the forefront of a new generation of artists