Hailey Benedict

Hailed as “the future star of country music” by Citytv and praised as a “prodigy whose star is definitely on the rise” by the Calgary Herald, the guitar-wielding, CCMA Award-winning Hailey Benedict drew international attention at age 14 when Keith Urban pulled her on stage for an impromptu performance in front of a sold-out arena, instantly catapulting her into the spotlight.

2023 was a monumental year for Hailey, culminating in her victory at the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. This summer, she fulfilled a lifelong dream by performing on the main stage at Big Valley Jamboree, her hometown festival where she has been a lifelong attendee. As the summer wrapped up, she celebrated another milestone, announcing her signing of a worldwide record and publishing deal with Big Loud/Local Hay. Benedict’s quarter-million-strong following on TikTok helped earn her a CCMA Award win for Interactive Artist of the Year, and she picked up another nomination at the 2024 awards in the Breakthrough Artist category.

Benedict introduces her next chapter with the single “Things My Mama Says,” her first release with Big Loud Records/Local Hay.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10 million views on YouTube

• 4 million likes on Tik Tok

• Winner, 2023 Sirius XM Top of the Country Competition

• Mainstage performances Big Valley Jamboree, Country Thunder, Cavendish Beach Music Festival

• Direct support on both Aaron Goodvin’s & Tim Hicks’ 2023 tours

• Notable performances at CMA Fest, Lasso Festival, Billboard Canada Women in Music Awards, Canadian Finals Rodeo, Bluebird Cafe.

• Co-Hosted 2023 Country Music Alberta Awards
  
  AWARDS:

• 10x Country Music Alberta Award Winner

• 2022 CCMA Award Winner for Interactive Artist or Group of the Year

• 2024/2022 CCMA Breakthrough Artist Nominee

• 2023 CCMA Innovative Campaign Nominee

• 2017 Global Woman Of Vision Recipient