Wyatt C. Louis
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After studying music at Red Deer College, Louis began performing on the Calgary music scene.[2] They released their debut single "Dancing with Sue" in 2020.[3] It was promoted as the lead single from a debut album forthcoming later the same year,[4] although the album was not released at that time.
They signed with Royal Mountain Records in 2023, releasing the single "Bobtail Road" to mark Indigenous Peoples' Day.[5] In early 2024, Louis was invited to curate an indigenous music playlist for Spotify, in which they highlighted artists such as William Prince, Julian Taylor, Logan Staats, Sebastian Gaskin, Aysanabee, Anachnid and Snotty Nose Rez Kids.[6]
Chandler, which took its title from Louis's middle name, was released in May 2024.[7] The album was supported with a tour as an opening act for Noah Reid.[8]
Chandler was longlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize,[9] and Erik M. Grice and Vanessa Elizabeth Heins received a Juno Award nomination for Album Artwork of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2025.[10] It was also nominated for Alternative Country Album of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.[11]
References
- 1 2 Eric Volmers, "Wyatt C. Louis finds identity, community on debut album". Calgary Herald, May 17, 2024.
- 1 2 Zoe Orion, "Wyatt C. Louis on ‘Chandler,’ Belonging, and the Beauty of Collaboration". A Journal of Musical Things, February 19, 2025.
- ↑ Martin Noakes, "Single Release: Wyatt C. Louis, 'Dancing with Sue'". Great Dark Wonder, July 1, 2020.
- ↑ Melissa Wiseman, "Wyatt C. Louis releases new single, 'Dancing With Sue'". Canadian Beats, July 1, 2020.
- ↑ Megan Lapierre, "Wyatt C. Louis Signs to Royal Mountain Records, Shares 'Bobtail Road'". Exclaim!, October 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Calgary artist tapped by Spotify to curate playlist". CBC News Calgary, January 19, 2024.
- ↑ Clay Geddert, "Wyatt C. Louis Finds Growth and Grace on 'Chandler'". Exclaim!, May 23, 2024.
- ↑ Jenna Melanson, "Wyatt C. Louis shares new single, 'In Emerald'". Canadian Beats, January 12, 2024.
- ↑ Allie Gregory, "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2025 Long List, Announces Song Prize". Exclaim!, June 10, 2025.
- ↑ "Junos 2025: full list of winners". CBC Music, March 30, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 CCMA Award Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
