Hi! Originally I’m from Calgary, Alberta – I grew up on a farm outside the city so my childhood was lots of climbing trees, riding horses and floating down the river, stuff like that. I moved to Calgary to go to Ambrose University where I got my Bachelor’s Degree. It was during school that I realized I wanted to do music full time, so as soon as I graduated I went and made my first record.

My parents met at a rodeo, where they were both competing. They both come from ranch families, so I came by it pretty honestly. Country is what we played on the radio and my parents worship George Strait – hearing country music is home to me. That said, I love all kinds of music and have been in bands that were folk and pop/rock – but when Sykamore started to take shape it was my first solo project, so I let more of my authentic self bleed through, which happened to be more country than anything else.

Elton John, Lee Ann Womack, Keith Urban, Reba, Kacey Musgraves, Tim + Faith, George Michael, Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding.

For me, writing music is very cathartic and therapeutic, so in that sense I always think of it as a kind of self medication. When it came time to title the album, it felt appropriate to call it Self Medicine, because in writing these songs, at the end of the day that’s what they are to me: a release, an outlet, a remedy.

I’m very excited to be playing at Big Valley Jamboree this August, and I have a few more shows up my sleeve that I’ll be announcing soon 🙂

I would love to collaborate with Ellie Goulding – I think our styles would vibe really well together and she’s someone I really look up to – I’d love to watch her in action.

I want to share the music with as many people as I can, so I would love to be able to build an arena show and headline it around the world. That would be such a blast to me and very fulfilling.

“Fortune favours the bold.”

My single “We Were Alright” is nearing half a million streams on Spotify, it would mean so much if we could get it to 500, 000 – so feel free to have a listen or tell your friends!

I grew up listening to country music. My grandparents introduced me to classic country like Loretta Lynn and Johnny Cash when I was little and my mom got me into 90’s, 2000’s and more modern country music as I got older, it stuck with me.

I was 16 when I started considering music my job, but in a way, I feel like I’ve always known that I wanted a career in music. I remember in elementary school my class was getting ready for career day and we had to write a paper on what we wanted to do when we grew up, and I wrote down that I wanted to be a singer and songwriter. My teacher called me up to her desk and asked me if I had a career choice that was more practical. I was really let down by that, I was so sure of my answer. The night of my Grand Ole Opry debut, I was in rehearsal standing in the circle and that memory came to mind. A wave of emotions came over me thinking how far I’ve come sense then.

Defiantly “Whiskey Tears”! I went through a really tough breakup and I was at the point where I was ready to move on.  I consider this album like a small reflection into my life, filled with real life stories and things I was going through when we were writing the record. That song was is different from anything I’ve ever co-written or taken on before and I’m so proud of it! Ironically the night I recorded that song I walked into a coffee shop and met my boyfriend. Life works that way sometimes, and it makes great writing material!

I grew up listening to Loretta Lynn, she is defiantly my idol, but aside from her, I really look up to Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton and John Mayer.

I’m working on new music to share with my fans! I’ve got some great shows coming up on my tour, and I’ll also be heading back to CMA Fest in Nashville this year, I’ll be doing a meet and greet at Fan Fair X which I’m super excited about!

I’ll continue to grow as an artist. I hope to sign a recording contract in the future. I want to make an impact on country radio and inspire people.

Doing a duet with Carrie Underwood would be a dream come true! I feel like our styles and voices would blend really well together.

“Follow your arrow wherever it points”- Kacey Musgraves. This is the quote I live by! When I graduated from high school I made a big decision to dedicate all my time and energy into music and had I not I don’t know where I’d be right now or if I’d be happy, I think I would always wonder “what if”. I’m a firm believer in following your dreams. If you are dedicated, you can do anything you put your mind to.

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @LisaMaryMusic and visit my website, www.lisamarymusic.com