Lindsay Ell

After a decade of establishing herself as a Platinum-selling songwriter, musician and performer in Nashville, Lindsay Ell has entered her liberated era. The Calgary-born supertalent has confidently embraced her true self, bringing her fresh pop sensibilities and resilient outlook to the forefront.

Lindsay Ell’s decade-long career boasts three #1 hit songs, a Platinum-certified single, and over 220 million streams. Both her talent and philanthropy have earned Ell prestigious recognition in both Canada and the US. Most recently, Lindsay Ell was named the 2024 recipient of the CCMA’s Music Humanitarian Award and was honoured to be a guest speaker at the Clinton Global Initiative 2024 Annual Event in New York City.

With her new EP, love myself, Lindsay Ell has channeled pain into power, showcasing a musical
metamorphosis that has transformed her into an unbound, fearless, and unapologetic artist with one mission: to empower and advocate for others.

A generational talent, Ell has always felt at home on stage. With both her headlining tours and alongside artists such as Keith Urban, OneRepublic, and Maren Morris, she’s brought her electric live performance style to audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK. Recently, fans have seen Ell shine as Shania Twain’s lead guitarist during the superstar’s “Come on Over” international tour and Las Vegas residency.

Lindsay Ell is a CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, JUNO Awards, and over 20 CCMA Awards. Her creative multitudes have also earned her 2023 and 2024 Canadian Screen Award nominations for her role as the exuberantly warm-hearted host of Canada’s highest-rated reality program Canada’s Got Talent, where she helps make the dreams of fellow Canadians come true.


Coming from a family with deep musical roots, the Stoney Creek Records’ artist started playing piano and guitar at a very early age. "I learned how to play guitar traveling to country-bluegrass camps with my dad, and knew right from the beginning of my strong passion for country music."

The Calgary native was discovered at 13 by BTO and The Guess Who's Randy Bachman ("American Woman," "Takin' Care Of Business"). "Randy learned guitar from master jazz guitarist Lenny Breau, so I dove head-first into this world of blues, jazz and rock guitar – learning all these different solos, switching radio stations and trying to get an idea of where all those techniques come from. I was listening to Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Clapton, Derek Trucks and all those incredible guitar players.”

Lindsay’s passion and study has served her well, leading to several unique opportunities, including an opening slot with blues icon Buddy Guy; however, her first songwriting trip to Nashville was the catalyst that brought her early affinity for country full-circle. "When I got here, it was like I was home," she says. "I didn't need to put on a facade of who I was or wasn't. And I finally fell back into my roots. Coming to Nashville brought me to who I am and who I'm meant to be."

Because it is rare, she knows her six-string prowess is not the only focal point, but an accent to her vision as an artist. "There aren't a lot of girls who play electric lead guitar, and it can be a defining thing," she says. First and foremost, I want people to hear me and understand my voice as a country music recording artist. When they come see me, I'd love it if they were impressed at my guitar and piano playing. But by that point, hopefully they understand the artist behind it all has a lot of different sides to her music."

To get to that point, she knows radio and fans will be key – and she can't wait. “Having the chance to share my music and show people how ready I am continues to be one of the most exciting steps I've made yet."

Having spent a decade learning about the music industry from the front of a stage, Lindsay Ell is more than ready for that step – however big or small. "Playing live, honing my craft and developing as performer before taking my first serious try at being a recording artist and getting radio airplay gives me a foundation a lot of artists just don't get. I've had the cords fail, the monitors shut down and mics die. I've seen all kinds of crowds ... and no crowd at all. I feel ready as a singer and a musician. I have confidence as a performer. I've been writing for years and, since moving to Nashville, have found how best to communicate who I am. I'm comfortable in a conference room with six people or onstage opening for Keith Urban in front of thousands. It's really not that different. Both are exciting and a little humbling. Either way, I'm ready to go."