Tenille Townes

Tenille Townes is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter originally from Grande Prairie, Alberta, renowned for her compelling storytelling through music. She moved to Nashville in 2013 to further her career and has since emerged as a notable figure in the country music scene.

Townes first gained recognition with her debut full-length album "Real," released in 2011 with Royalty Records when she was just 17. She followed this with her sophomore album "Light" in 2013. Her breakout single "Somebody’s Daughter," released in 2018, peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and significantly raised her profile. This track was part of her major label release with Columbia Nashville, which she joined in April of the same year. Townes’ album "The Lemonade Stand," released in 2020 by Columbia Nashville in partnership with RCA Records, includes tracks like "When I Meet My Maker" and "The Most Beautiful Things" and showcases her evolution as an artist.

In addition to her musical achievements, Townes is deeply committed to philanthropy, exemplified by her foundation, Big Hearts for Big Kids. Since its inception, the foundation has raised over $2 million for various youth-related causes. Her commitment to social causes is also reflected in her TED Talk "How the Light Gets In," where she discusses the power of creativity in addressing life's challenges.

Throughout her career, Townes has toured and opened for major artists such as Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Dierks Bentley, allowing her to connect deeply with audiences across North America. Her focus on building dreams and processing emotions through her music and interactions continues to resonate with fans, making her a significant voice in contemporary country music.