About

[Jessica Russell] – Biography

Genre: Country  

Hometown: [Chester, Nova Scotia]

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Jessica Russell is a two-time Josie Music Awards nominee, recognized for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for her single She Can Keep It, which peaked at #3 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown. The Nova Scotia based country artist is known for her heartfelt songwriting and authentic, captivating vocals. 

Her debut single Here We Go, released in 2023, tells the story of a girl who is ready to leave her hometown and make a place for herself in the world. This passion for travel and storytelling has taken her coast to coast from her hometown in Nova Scotia to Whitehorse, YT., with national radio airplay on over 80 stations. 

Following her first release, Jessica continued the momentum with single Pause On Over, bringing her many showcasing opportunities at festivals and venues both nationally and internationally. 

Beyond the stage, Jessica is passionate about building her musical community and encouraging the next generation of musicians. She is the founder and director of “Country at the Cross”, a music festival launched in 2022 in her hometown of New Ross, Nova Scotia. She also founded “Song Circle”, an after-school program for aspiring young songwriters, offering guidance in songwriting, recording and live performance.