Riley Taylor

Riley Taylor is a Canadian country artist whose songwriting and live performances have earned him a strong reputation on festival stages across Canada. Raised in the small town of Burton, New Brunswick, Riley brings an authentic and grounded perspective to his music, shaped by growing up in a military family and a deep respect for hard work, family, and service.
In 2025, Riley received a CCMA nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year for his debut album Story To Tell, released April 18. The album has surpassed 8 million streams and marked a major step forward in his career. He has provided direct support for Kip Moore on the Solitary Tracks Tour in 2025, toured across Canada with Owen Riegling in 2024, and shared stages with Jade Eagleson and Brett Kissel.
A proven live performer, Riley has performed at Whiskey Jam in Nashville and appeared at major festivals including Boots and Hearts, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Calgary Stampede, and Misty City Music Fest. Through these festival appearances, he has set the stage for artists such as Shania Twain, Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, and many others. His singles “Good Things” and “Hometowns” charted at number 33 and number 48 on Canadian country radio, while his music has been featured on more than 50 editorial playlists across Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, including multiple cover placements on Apple Music’s Canada’s Country and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country.
At 27, Riley continues to build momentum and will launch a 14 date headlining tour across Canada in April 2026, further establishing himself as an artist with the experience, professionalism, and audience connection required for major festival stages.