Candice Ryan is an award-winning Métis singer-songwriter whose voice holds both grit and grace. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, with roots in the Michel First Nation, Candice grew up on a soundtrack of country, blues, rock, and soul. She first hit the stage at Big Valley Jamboree after winning a local competition—belting to 10,000 fans like she was born to do it. Since then, she’s sung on some of North America’s most iconic stages, including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and Edmonton’s Jubilee and Winspear.

Her powerhouse vocals have earned her national anthems in major stadiums, four North American Country Music Association Awards, and a Country Recording of the Year nomination at the Edmonton Music Awards. She’s performed alongside legends like Vince Gill and Clayton Bellamy, fronted multiple bands from The Nervous Flirts to Floydian Waters, and recently shared the stage with Don Amero during his 2024 Arts Touring Alliance Showcase.

Beneath the spotlight is a story of survival and reclamation.
After five years of domestic abuse, Candice’s voice—both in life and in music—was pushed into silence. Everything changed in 2019, when her husband died by suicide and left her with a reality no one should have to face. What followed was a long, courageous healing journey for her and her young daughter—one that reshaped her purpose, her artistry, and the way she shows up in the world.

Today, Candice is a powerful advocate for domestic violence awareness, trauma recovery, and breaking cycles of intergenerational harm. Her story is featured in the acclaimed documentary Survivors Speak: Domestic Abuse & the Legal System (2024). She has shared her lived experience at the Gifts of Hope Gala, served as a keynote panelist at the Diverse Voices Conference, and recently went to the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach in Quebec to speak with community members and high school students.

Through music, storytelling, and advocacy, Candice stands for those whose stories are often unheard. This new path of truth-telling has become not only her work—but a profound part of her own healing.

With her new collection of stripped-back songs, Candice isn’t chasing fame—she’s offering something real. Music that reveals, empowers, and connects. She’s the kind of artist country music was built for: raw, resilient, and unforgettable.

Find Candice: 

On Air on CFCW  -  https://www.cfcw.com/2023/11/08/candice-ryan/

Floydian Waters - https://www.floydianwaters.com/

Clayton Bellamy - https://www.claytonbellamy.com/

The Nervous Flirts - https://www.thenervousflirts.com/