Brandi Vezina

About

Brandi Vezina is making waves with her bold storytelling and unapologetic grit. Her music blends heartfelt narratives, modern country influences, and emotional depth.

Brandi’s next single, Lighthouse was written and recorded during the Amazon Indigenous Song Camp at Kilometer Music alongside producer-artists Con the Artist and Ramona Vee. Lighthouse is releasing March 20.

Vezina’s 2025 Grit & Glamour EP is a powerful collection of songs rooted in identity, resilience, and rebellion. Brandi Vezina and Scott Nolan were honoured with the Manitoba Country Music Association’s Fay Walker Song (Songwriters) Award for Paper Town. Vezina took the Grit & Glamour Tour throughout the boreal forest and prairies, sharing stories that reflect the land and spirit of where she’s from. The tour wraps at the Grey Cup Festival Coors Light Series.

At the heart of Grit & Glamour is Paper Town, a song that speaks to the fragility of industry and community. Inspired by true events, Paper Town tells the story of a once-thriving mill town that lost its lifeblood when the industry collapsed. Co-written and performed with Winnipeg’s Scott Nolan, the song resonates deeply with listeners.

“It’s about more than just a job, it’s about identity, purpose, and the generations of families who built their lives around something that was suddenly gone,” says Vezina.

The Manitoba Arts Council and Manitoba Film & Music have recognized the cultural significance of Paper Town, backing the project and helping ensure this important story reaches audiences far and wide. Most recently, Paper Town has officially gone to Canadian radio, marking a major milestone for the project.

She has earned national recognition through Amazon Music’s Indigenous Song Camp, SOCAN Foundation, Kilometer Music Group, and sākihiwē festival, and continues to grow her artistry as part of the OHSOTO’KINO Music Incubator Program with the National Music Centre and the TD Creative Entrepreneur Incubator.

Her festival performances include Dauphin’s Countryfest, APTN Indigenous Day Live, Festival du Voyageur, the Winnipeg International Jazz Festival, and most recently, the 2025 Burt Block Party.

Brandi’s career reached new heights with national showcases and the Vince Fontaine Legacy Award. Her singles Next Time I Love, Tornado in a Trailer Park, Old Fashioned Values, and Gasoline have landed on SiriusXM Canada’s Indigiverse and Top of the Country.

Brandi Vezina is an artist you won’t want to miss.