Jacquie Daniels’ career is marked by notable recognition and powerful performances that captivate both audiences and critics alike. She was awarded 2024 Songwriter of the Year at the prestigious International Josie Awards in Nashville and was previously named Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year at the North American Country Music Awards International (NACMAI). Jacquie has performed at high-profile industry showcases including the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Country Crawl, the Country Music Alberta Awards Showcase, and international showcase festivals such as Tallinn Music Week (Estonia) and Northwest Folklife Festival (Seattle).
 

Her music has reached wide acclaim, with her single “Small Town Beauty Queen” hitting #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown and landing on major Apple Music Indigenous playlists including Indigenous Now and Boots & Mocs. Her single “Wild Child” also received airplay on SiriusXM’s Indigiverse and North Americana, expanding her reach across North American radio audiences.

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Press Mentions:

• “Festival organizers briskly moved in to relocate them to what they called the ‘Songwriting Palace,’ as Jacquie’s powerful voice was drowning out neighboring conference speaker series. It was the most powerful female voice I have heard in a long time.” – Gonzo Okanagan Magazine

• “You brought that heat and that voice and all the magic you have together. You got this Bluesy Rock sound and your stage presence! You have this very high energy stage presence, you're just a natural and your voice sounds a lot like Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane and that ain’t a bad thing to have.” – Wonkcast

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Artist Development Programs, Residencies & Mentorships:

• Music Managers Forum Canada U.K. Export Program – The Great Escape Festival (UK)

• BreakOut West Songwriting Masterclass

• Canadian Music Incubator Artist Development Program

• MMF Canada Bespoke Mentorship Program with Laurie Brown

• 2023 TD Artist in Residence – Grant MacEwan University
   

Industry Showcases:

• Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Country Crawl

• Country Music Alberta Awards Showcase

• Tallinn Music Week – Estonia

• Northwest Folklife Festival – Seattle

Major Performances & Touring Highlights:

• Opened for James Barker Band

• Opened for Terra Lightfoot

• Performed with Clayton Bellamy

• Canadian Finals Rodeo

• Rainmaker Rodeo

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Radio & Chart Success:
“Small Town Beauty Queen” – #1 Indigenous Music Countdown
Apple Music Indigenous Playlists: Indigenous Now, Boots & Mocs
“Wild Child” – SiriusXM Indigiverse and North Americana
 

Award Nominations & Recognition

• International Josie Awards 
  Multiple nominations including Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year (Small Town Beauty Queen)

• Country Music Alberta Awards
  Horizon Female Artist, Songwriter of the Year, Fans’ Choice

Additional Career Highlights

• Bluebird Café – Nashville

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Early Career Wins

• YYC Rising Star – Best Original Song (2022)

• Global Country 30th Anniversary Winner (2022)

• Jim Beam National Talent Search (2019)
   

Jacquie’s journey—supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and recognized through the 2025 Edmonton Artist Trust Fund Award—has been defined by resilience, raw talent, and a relentless commitment to storytelling. Whether through powerhouse vocals reminiscent of Grace Slick or her outlaw spirit where Waylon Jennings meets Dolly Parton, Jacquie Daniels continues carving a bold lane in modern country music.