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Shawnee Kish is a 3x JUNO-nominated two spirit indigenous alternative country artist known for her soaring vocals and emotionally raw songwriting. Her work blends country, soul, and rock, earning national recognition across Canada.
awards & recognition
selected highlights
• Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (2023)
• 4× JUNO Award Nominee
• BreakOut West Indigenous Artist of the Year Nominee (2025) — Pray For Me ep.
• MiMC Awards: Winner — “Mercy” from Chapter 1
• “Dear God” — Toronto Independent Film Awards WINNER 2025
• "Dear god — Canadian International Film WINNER 2025
• "Dear god — Edmonton Film festival nominee 2025
• Wide Open country: winner — "tequila knows me" Alternative country category
• SiriusXM Top of the country TOP 3 finalist 2026
•World Expo, Dubai (2021)
• Calgary Stampede (2022)
• Canada Holiday Train (2024)
• JUNO Awards Main Stage (2024)
• CCMA Song Writers Series (2025)
• collaboration with the national Youth Orchestra of Canada (2025)
• Weekly broadcast vocalist for Hockey Night in Canada theme song
“In a landmark year for Indigenous women reclaiming ‘Americana’ and country space, Kish may have the most unapologetic and identity-forward stances of all. She certainly has one of the most powerful singing voices I’ve heard on a new artist in a minute. A tremendous debut.”
— Country Universe
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