Shantaia

Shantaia is a three-time SCMA award-winning artist and songwriter originally from Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, now based in Nashville. With powerhouse vocals and a magnetic stage presence, Shantaia—much like her name—is unforgettable. She’s opened for major acts including Kane Brown, Midland, Lonestar, and Chris Lane, and has shared festival stages with artists such as Tyler Childers, Hailey Whitters, and more.
She’s become a staple at top Canadian festivals, having performed on the main stages of Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Boots and Hearts, Dauphin’s Countryfest, Country Thunder Sask, Calgary Stampede, and NXNE. After being crowned the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase Winner, she released her single “What I Wouldn’t Do” via Universal Music Canada in 2024. The song, co-written with longtime collaborator Ryan Sorestad and Grammy-nominated producer Curt Chambers, marked a smoldering sonic shift and continued to establish Shantaia as one of country’s freshest rising voices.
Expanding her reach across the U.S., Shantaia has taken the stage at AmericanaFest, Key West Songwriters Festival, CMT Next Women x Song Suffragettes, and opened for John Mayer at the She Rocks Awards x NAMM in Anaheim this past January.
Following the January release of her single “Faster Horses,” Shantaia was featured on Canadian country group Hunter Brothers’ latest track, “Better Days,” and is currently touring with them across Canada on the Better Days Tour. This momentum follows her acclaimed concept album Exes and Friends, which earned Country Album of the Year at the 2024 SCMA Awards and has surpassed 5 million global streams. The album includes her Top 35 radio single “Broke to Brand New,” which peaked at #33 on the Mediabase Canadian Country Charts.
While on tour, Shantaia continues to make waves—recently performing in Nashville at CMA Fest’s 615 House Party and Ariat Fest on Broadway. She’ll return to Canada this September for the CCMA Awards, and continues to build a global fan base with her signature blend of soul-infused modern country. Inspired by artists like Chris Stapleton, Teddy Swims, and Maren Morris, Shantaia is carving out a unique space in the genre—her next single, “Rose Colored Glasses,” drops July 25th.