[2025] A roundup of Canadian artists and musicians — featuring many up-and-coming talents!
Canada, where a rich mix of peoples and cultures continually gives rise to a unique music scene.
In recent years, the spread of the internet has led to a surge of young artists making their mark around the world.
From traditional folk to cutting-edge hip-hop, genre-crossing talents are taking flight on the global stage.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the appeal of Canada’s acclaimed musicians.
The first half highlights globally popular artists of the 2020s and Gen Z newcomers, while the latter sections introduce legendary figures.
Ready to dive together into an astonishingly rich musical world?
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[2025] A roundup of artists and musicians from Canada — featuring many up-and-coming talents! (31–40)
Wheat KingsThe Tragically Hip
A song by the Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip.
It is about David Milgaard, a Canadian man who was imprisoned for 23 years from the age of 16 on a murder charge he denied, and who was later released.
The title refers to the farmer in Saskatoon where the crime occurred.
Everybody’s Got A StoryAmanda Marshall
A song with the message that everyone has something worthy of respect.
It is the title track from the third album by Canadian pop-rock singer Amanda Marshall, released in 2001.
The album has sold over 100,000 copies in Canada.
SnowbirdAnne Murray
A song by Canadian songwriter Gene MacLellan.
It has been covered by many artists, but it is best known in the version released by Anne Murray in 1970.
It was her first hit as a pop-country crossover artist.
OutskirtsBlue Rodeo
Blue Rodeo is a country rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1984.
This song is the title track from their debut album, released in 1987, and was inspired by the death of David A.
Kennedy, a descendant of Robert and Ethel Kennedy.
SurroundedChantal Kreviazuk
A song released as a single in 1997 by Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk.
It is a personal and emotional song about the suicide of her former partner with whom she was in a relationship when she was 18.
It reached No.
9 on the Canadian singles chart.
[2025] Roundup of Canadian Artists and Musicians — Featuring Many Emerging Talents! (41–50)
The Wreck of the Edmund FitzgeraldGordon Lightfoot
A song about a ship that sank on Lake Superior in November 1975, taking the lives of 29 crew members.
It was released in 1976 by Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot and reached No.
1 on the charts in Canada and the United States.
How You Remind MeNickelback
A song released as a single in 2001 by Nickelback.
It is about lead vocalist Chad Kroeger’s past relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Jodi.
In 2002, it was one of the most-played songs on American radio stations.