Madeline Merlo

As an artist, Vancouver-native Madeline Merlo personifies her coastal upbringing - and nothing states that case stronger than the laid back, seemingly effortless feel to her sound. With fresh, fun and, occasionally, quirky melodies, and an unmatched depth in both vocals and lyrical storytelling, her music bridges the perfect pop-country gap. “I want people to have fun when they listen to my music… But I also want to be able to say something at the same time.” Signed with Universal imprint Open Road Recordings, the starlet has already seen an impressive career, releasing a series of successful singles to Canadian country radio - including debut “Sinking Like A Stone,” “War Paint,” “Whatcha Wanna Do About It,” “Neon Love,” and her most recent Canadian country radio Top 10 “Dear Me.” The CCMA Rising Star Award-winner has also shared the stage with country icons Keith Urban and Willie Nelson, as well as fellow Canadian artists Paul Brandt, Dean Brody, and Tim Hicks. Merlo will release a trio of songs, including “If You Never Broke My Heart,” “It Didn’t,” and Canadian radio single “Kiss, Kiss,” on April 24.