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Thank You! Over 120 Submissions!

 We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all the talented bands who applied for the opening act positions. The selection process was incredibly competitive, and we were truly impressed by the high caliber of submissions. While we could only choose a few for this year's event, we encourage everyone to apply Again.

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Hayden Nolan

Rob Fitzgerald

Hayden Nolan

 Montreal-born and raised singer, songwriter and guitarist Hayden Nolan mixes contemporary country sounds with the heart and soul of 90’s country. Growing up surrounded by music, Nolan began performing for his family around the time he learned to walk and talk. 

Josh Taerk

Rob Fitzgerald

Hayden Nolan

 Billboard Top 40 charting Country Rock singer/songwriter, official Grammy voting member, and Country Music Association professional member. Taerk’s gift lies in his ability to tell stories that feel like a shared experience. His soul stirring lyrics, emotive melodies, and electrifying live shows foster a community of fans stretching acro

 Billboard Top 40 charting Country Rock singer/songwriter, official Grammy voting member, and Country Music Association professional member. Taerk’s gift lies in his ability to tell stories that feel like a shared experience. His soul stirring lyrics, emotive melodies, and electrifying live shows foster a community of fans stretching across the globe. With an extensive international touring history, radio rotation on stations across North America and the U.K., and two singles with over a million streams on Spotify, it’s clear that Josh Taerk leaves a lasting impression wherever he goes.  

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Rob Fitzgerald

Rob Fitzgerald

born in Benton Harbor, Michigan but I was adopted by my parents and grew up in London, Ontario Canada. I’ve been singing since the age of 2 and I love all types of music, from country to jazz. If I’m not on stage or working behind the scenes on my brand I am working with the radio promotions team at Country 107.3 in Tillsonburg.

Rob Fitzgerald

Rob Fitzgerald

Rob Fitzgerald

 Dividing his time between his home town in Canada and Nashville, Rob Fitzgerald is a country artist blending the musical roots from many styles and influences that give life to his Traditional/Neo Country style with strong vocals and a sawdust dance floor energy. 

Janna Leduc

Jacquie Daniels

Janna Leduc

A dynamic country musician from Milverton, Ontario known for her soulful voice and electrifying live performances. With a passion for storytelling and authenticity, and a heart rooted in country music, Janna has carved her niche in the genre. As she prepares to release her highly anticipated album, “Long Time Comin’”, Janna is poised to m

A dynamic country musician from Milverton, Ontario known for her soulful voice and electrifying live performances. With a passion for storytelling and authenticity, and a heart rooted in country music, Janna has carved her niche in the genre. As she prepares to release her highly anticipated album, “Long Time Comin’”, Janna is poised to make an even bigger impact on the Canadian Country Music scene. With heartfelt lyrics, powerhouse vocals, and a relentless drive (which happens to be the title of her first single), Janna's journey is just beginning, but is the culmination of years of experience in the industry.

Max Smith

Jacquie Daniels

Janna Leduc

 An up and coming original country artist, known for his soulful voice, captivating stage presence, and dedication to spreading joy through his music. Raised in St. Marys, Ontario, Max grew up surrounded by the beauty of rural Canada, which inspires his down-to-earth, heartfelt songwriting style. 

Jacquie Daniels

Jacquie Daniels

Jacquie Daniels

 The 2024 Songwriter of the Year and six-time nominee at the International Josie Awards, as well as the 2023 Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year at North America Country Music Awards International. I’ve had the honor of performing at the Canadian Country Music Awards Country Crawl and the iconic Bluebird Café in Nashville. 

Carson Janik

Carson Janik

Carson Janik

Signed to 49th Entertainment in Nashville, with a distribution deal with Warner Music, I recently released my debut EP “Neon to Lean On” and it has seen commercial success that includes over 1,000,000 streams, Playlisting additions to Canada’s Country and New in Country on Apple Music, Next From Nashville and All New Country on Spotify, a

Signed to 49th Entertainment in Nashville, with a distribution deal with Warner Music, I recently released my debut EP “Neon to Lean On” and it has seen commercial success that includes over 1,000,000 streams, Playlisting additions to Canada’s Country and New in Country on Apple Music, Next From Nashville and All New Country on Spotify, and Just North of Nashville and Breakthrough Country on Amazon Music. 

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Carson Janik

Carson Janik

Southern Ontario rooted, her love for music turned into her passion after rediscovering an old family guitar once forgotten. Set to release her second EP in March 2025 that was recorded at Off The Row studios in Franklin, Tennessee. With chart-topping singles like "Mean To My Heart" and "Lonely," bb anne is making waves on the Canadian Indie Country Charts. 

Maple Drive

Carson Janik

Maple Drive

Maple Drive is an unapologetically Canadian Band representing friendship, community and the era that made us.  Growing up on Big Shiny Tunes and being the youth of the 90’s and 2000’s that attitude still drives our passion to not conform.  Our music is about sharing memories and making new ones through the lessons we have learned, from our past, our mistakes and our successes

FiddleStix

Carson Janik

Maple Drive

The explosive fiddle band from Halton, Ontario! Led by Yamaha-endorsed, multi-award-winning fiddler Steve Bowen, this dynamic group has been rocking audiences for 15 years with their electrifying blend of Country, Celtic, Folk, and Pop, all infused with the pure energy of a rock concert.

Steel Horse Gypsies

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

We are excited to introduce THE STEEL HORSE GYPSIES, an original country pop rock band on Silver Mic Records.

Originally formed in 2010 with their first radio hit “We’re All About That”, this four-piece band consists of lead singer & songwriter, Bill McConnell (first cousin of country music royalty Terri Clark), Wendell Ferguson on lead gu

We are excited to introduce THE STEEL HORSE GYPSIES, an original country pop rock band on Silver Mic Records.

Originally formed in 2010 with their first radio hit “We’re All About That”, this four-piece band consists of lead singer & songwriter, Bill McConnell (first cousin of country music royalty Terri Clark), Wendell Ferguson on lead guitar (seven-time CCMA winning lead guitar player), as well as seasoned musicians John Granberg on bass along with Joe Iannuzzi on drums.

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

 Ryan Ziggs & The Zags are a country rock band formed in 2023 Pembroke Ontario. Comprised of vocalist Ryan Seegmiller, guitarist Nick McKay, bassist Jake Cancade and drummer Brandon Pelletier they blend the heartfelt lyrics of classic country with a backbeat that can be pulled out of the late 60's or the early 70's

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 Ryan Ziggs & The Zags are a country rock band formed in 2023 Pembroke Ontario. Comprised of vocalist Ryan Seegmiller, guitarist Nick McKay, bassist Jake Cancade and drummer Brandon Pelletier they blend the heartfelt lyrics of classic country with a backbeat that can be pulled out of the late 60's or the early 70's

Ryan grew up in a family of musicians and learned at fairly young age to play guitar and soon after found out he could sing. Slowly learning how to sing and play at the same time he found a passion for writing songs. Ryan would sit in his basement recording low quality demos on his phone of songs that any 15 year old with a guitar. Then covid hit and thats when Ryan really started to come together as a song writer. During this time Ryan would find his passion fr recording and producing music and would later attend college for music production.

Rebekah Stevens

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

Rebekah Stevens

Rebekah's career highlights so far, she released her debut EP "Here I Am" in spring of 2013. Later that same year she was named a top 8 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Finalist, giving her the opportunity to play at one of Canada's largest country music festivals. Since then, Rebekah has shared many a festival stage with some of Canadian c

Rebekah's career highlights so far, she released her debut EP "Here I Am" in spring of 2013. Later that same year she was named a top 8 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Finalist, giving her the opportunity to play at one of Canada's largest country music festivals. Since then, Rebekah has shared many a festival stage with some of Canadian country's finest including Jess Moskaluke, Aaron Pritchett, the James Barker Band, the Reklaws & The Washboard Union.  She has been labelled "One to Watch" by the Country Music Association of Ontario & her last few radio singles have seen heavy rotation on Sirius XM's Top of the Country station.

Ty Wilson

Ryan Ziggs & The Zags

Rebekah Stevens

 An alt-country troubadour who seamlessly blends traditional and modern elements, with a soulful voice and an authentic storytelling style to create powerful and resonant music. The Peterborough, Ontario native’s (northeast of Toronto) self-coined “Red Dirt North” style mixes a fusion of modern country with southern rock flavor and is inf

 An alt-country troubadour who seamlessly blends traditional and modern elements, with a soulful voice and an authentic storytelling style to create powerful and resonant music. The Peterborough, Ontario native’s (northeast of Toronto) self-coined “Red Dirt North” style mixes a fusion of modern country with southern rock flavor and is influenced by the likes of Chris Stapleton, Steve Earle and Eric Church. 

Highway 57

Andy Colonico

Highway 57

From Bowmanville, ON, we've got a unique country/rock vibe. We've got three singles currently being mastered which we are super fired up to be releasing the spring! We do not plan to stop recording either, much more original music to come. We hope to break into the Canadian country music scene with a big splash.

Jessie T

Andy Colonico

Highway 57

JESSIE T blends her country roots with a pop-rock edge. Jessie has been nominated for Country Music Association of Ontario (Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Burning Back), 2024), Waterloo Record Reader’s Choice Award (Local Artist, Local Band and Local Entertainer, 2020-2024), and Kitchener-

JESSIE T blends her country roots with a pop-rock edge. Jessie has been nominated for Country Music Association of Ontario (Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Burning Back), 2024), Waterloo Record Reader’s Choice Award (Local Artist, Local Band and Local Entertainer, 2020-2024), and Kitchener-Waterloo Woman of the Year (2023). Headlining venues and festivals across Ontario, Jessie has performed most notably at Meadows Music Fest, Harrow Fair, Manitoulin Country Fest, and JUNO Host City Music Exchange.

Andy Colonico

Andy Colonico

Andy Colonico

Born and raised in Welland, Ontario, Andy Colonico has emerged as a versatile musician and captivating performer. As the frontman of Revive the Rose, Andy gained recognition for his dynamic stage presence and infectious rock sound. Recently, he ventured into country music, combining his rock roots with heartfelt storytelling. This transit

Born and raised in Welland, Ontario, Andy Colonico has emerged as a versatile musician and captivating performer. As the frontman of Revive the Rose, Andy gained recognition for his dynamic stage presence and infectious rock sound. Recently, he ventured into country music, combining his rock roots with heartfelt storytelling. This transition led to features on numerous radio stations and editorial playlists.

Ruby Anderson

Andy Colonico

Andy Colonico

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Toronto, Ruby Anderson is a Canadian artist who has carved her own niche with a unique fusion of indie pop and folk influences. With lyrics that resonate like poetry and melodies that linger in the listener’s mind, Ruby’s music reflects a deep connection to both personal

experiences and those around 

Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Toronto, Ruby Anderson is a Canadian artist who has carved her own niche with a unique fusion of indie pop and folk influences. With lyrics that resonate like poetry and melodies that linger in the listener’s mind, Ruby’s music reflects a deep connection to both personal

experiences and those around her. From

intimate acoustic ballads to catchy, upbeat anthems, her versatile sound showcases a dynamic range that keeps audiences eagerly anticipating each new release. Ruby Anderson is a rising star in the Canadian music scene, weaving tales through her music that resonate

with authenticity.

Spencer Burns

Maddy McKenzie

Maddy McKenzie

With just over a year under his belt, Spencer has received a welcoming start to the industry as an artist. Cracking over 3.4M streams across his catalogue, surpassing 317k likes on TikTok, and placement on some of Canada’s most listened-to editorial playlists. Spencer has established himself as an up-and-coming talent just waiting to explode.

Maddy McKenzie

Maddy McKenzie

Maddy McKenzie

A style that blends country with rock and pop influences, my music is driven by catchy melodies and storytelling lyrics that audiences connect with. In the past  few years, I've had the honor of being a selected artist for the 2024 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase,, x2 top 8 finalist for the Lucknow's Music in the Field's Music F

A style that blends country with rock and pop influences, my music is driven by catchy melodies and storytelling lyrics that audiences connect with. In the past  few years, I've had the honor of being a selected artist for the 2024 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase,, x2 top 8 finalist for the Lucknow's Music in the Field's Music Festival (2021 and 2024), headlining a sold-out show at Rec Room London, performing at the Western Fair and Niagara Grape and Wine Fest, and opening for artists like Colin James and Suzy McNeil.

Jade Hilton

Maddy McKenzie

Alexa Goldie

Born to Chinese and English parents in Toronto, Canada, Jade Hilton is making her mark through her emotive voice and storyteller songwriting. The singer/songwriter fuses earthy country melodies over pop/folk soundscapes. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on a full athletic scholarship, she moved back hom

Born to Chinese and English parents in Toronto, Canada, Jade Hilton is making her mark through her emotive voice and storyteller songwriting. The singer/songwriter fuses earthy country melodies over pop/folk soundscapes. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on a full athletic scholarship, she moved back home to Toronto and began releasing music featuring her soulful country voice. Growing up listening to Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, as well as her time spent living in the midwestern U.S.A. really influenced her decision to create country music. ` 

Alexa Goldie

Steve Waters Band

Alexa Goldie

 SINGER-SONGWRITER, ALEXA GOLDIE, FROM KINGSTON, ONTARIO, NOW NASHVILLE BASED, IS MAKING A NAME FOR HERSELF IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC SCENE. HER INDEPENDENT RELEASES “SET IN STONE” AND “BAD BOY” HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON CMT, TODAY IN NASHVILLE, RFDTV, SIRIUSXM AND BBC RADIO. AFTER 10 YEARS OF CRAFTING HER SOUND, ALEXA IS KNOWN TO WRITE THE SADDES

 SINGER-SONGWRITER, ALEXA GOLDIE, FROM KINGSTON, ONTARIO, NOW NASHVILLE BASED, IS MAKING A NAME FOR HERSELF IN THE COUNTRY MUSIC SCENE. HER INDEPENDENT RELEASES “SET IN STONE” AND “BAD BOY” HAVE BEEN FEATURED ON CMT, TODAY IN NASHVILLE, RFDTV, SIRIUSXM AND BBC RADIO. AFTER 10 YEARS OF CRAFTING HER SOUND, ALEXA IS KNOWN TO WRITE THE SADDEST BREAKUP SONGS AND COMMAND THE ATTENTION OF ANY BROADWAY BAR. IN 2023, SHE WAS AWARDED THE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AND RECORD OF THE YEAR AWARDS AT THE OMAS. MOST RECENTLY, ALEXA WAS A SEMIFINALIST IN THE SIRIUSXM TOP OF THE COUNTRY PROGRAM,  

Steve Waters Band

Steve Waters Band

Steve Waters Band

 "A rowdy group based out of Peterborough, Ontario. 

Steve recently won the 2024 Palmer Idol Competition, performed during the 2024 CCMA week in Edmonton, and the band has been on a whirlwind of success this past year performing at several major Ontario festivals as well as opening for major acts such as Owen Riegling, Riley Taylor and more."

Vote for your favourite Opening Acts!

"Hold onto your hats, music fans! Over 100 aspiring artists threw their names into the ring, but only 24 are left standing! The Tweed Stampedes' opening act battle is ON! YOU decide who ignites the stage before The Reklaws, Tim Hicks, and Owen Riegling! SIX electrifying slots, 

$500 cash, and a weekend of pure Stampede!

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WANT TO PLAY THE STAMPEDE?

2025 Submissions are now CLOSED!

*UPDATE FEB 4th 2025 - Due to the overwhelming number of submissions for the open acts contest, we will be extending our evaluation process for at least a couple more weeks. We have had over 100 bands/artist submit applications! 


*NOW CLOSED

"Calling all aspiring musicians! The Tweed Stampede is searching for five talented bands to open for The Reklaws, Tim Hicks, and Owen Riegling! This is your chance to shine on the big stage and gain valuable exposure. Winners will receive $500 and weekend passes to the Stampede. Voting will take place from February 1st to 28th, with the top five vote-getters landing the coveted opening slots. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to launch your music career at the Tweed Stampede!" 

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