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Raised in Alberta, Canada, Jennie Harluk is a country artist known for her honest songwriting, dreamy vocals, and captivating stage presence. Rooted in storytelling, her music explores themes of love, loss, nostalgia, faith, and the experiences that connect us all.

Her growing career has led to performances at Country Thunder Alberta, Big Valley Jamboree, Stampede City Sessions, Duck Blind, and Nashville’s renowned 3rd & Lindsley.

Recently signed to Galaxy Label Group, the Nashville-based label founded by country hitmakers LOCASH, Jennie is currently writing and recording new music while building an audience across North America. With authenticity at the heart of everything she creates, Jennie Harluk continues to make her mark as one of country music’s emerging voices.

Chris LeBlanc is a captivating performer delivering polished, crowd-pleasing entertainment on stages across Alberta. Whether fronting a full band or in an intimate solo setting, Chris engages audiences with his rich, deep vocals and a versatile, genre-spanning setlist. His dynamic style allows him to seamlessly adapt to any room, creating the perfect atmosphere from start to finish.

FACTOR-funded, Canadian country music artist Amy Nelson is blazing trails at home and abroad. With her hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan as a springboard, Amy has risen into the spotlight across Canada and Australia as a vibrant singer, songwriter, musician, and multi-enterprise businesswoman.

Amy's most recent release was a one-off single in 2022, "Trippin'," for top Canadian country music label Open Road Recordings, produced by CCMA Award winner Jeff Dalziel (Washboard Union, Nice Horse). The video for this playful song has been viewed more than 125,000 times on YouTube. It became Amy's highest-charting single to date on Canadian Country Radio, peaking at #52. She is now writing for her fourth studio album, which will be recorded in late 2023.

Empowering the next generation of artists is a driving force for Amy, as seen through her former work as a high school music teacher and opening her own singing school for kids. Since Amy launched Sing Like a STAR in 2011, this business which she created and oversees has encouraged more than 3,000 Saskatchewan children to grow in confidence and follow their dreams.

This love of music and travel, along with her collaborative and entrepreneurial spirit, led Amy to create Export Entertainment, a company creating international exchanges between artists in Canada and other countries. Recent projects include bringing a Canadian band with her on tour in Australia and connecting top Australian country artists with musical opportunities in Canada. Exchanges in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States are in the works.

Her international efforts have been recognized across Canada. In April 2019 Amy was recognized from the floor of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for her intercontinental musical successes. She also was included in a 2018 JUNO Awards video featuring FACTOR-funded Canadian artists who have gained popularity abroad.

19-year-old award-winning singer, songwriter, and recording artist Kaiya Gamble is a Canadian pop artist on the rise. She has performed on more than 200 stages, including opening for artists such as JP Saxe, Jamie Fine, and Virginia to Vegas. Kaiya has also showcased at festivals including BreakOut West and Departure, and performed for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation at Cohen Children's Hospital in Queens, New York.

Kaiya is known for being one of only two Canadians to receive a Golden Ticket on Season 22 of American Idol, her social media presence of more than 80,000 followers across platforms, and being recognized as one of Avenue Magazine's Top 20 Under 20.

Beyond music, Kaiya has a strong passion for philanthropy and youth mental health advocacy. She serves as an ambassador for A Sound Life, an organization that enables her to connect virtually with patients at Sydney Children's Hospital in Australia through live performances.

With powerhouse vocals, emotional storytelling, and an inclusive personality, Kaiya continues to build momentum as an emerging artist. With two upcoming television sync placements and a debut EP set for release this fall, she is poised to inspire generations to come.