Well howdy to ya, folks

This is Jaiden Riley.

Jaiden Riley is an Albertan Métis singer/songwriter whose music captures the heart of the prairies and old soul storytelling. Rooted in the traditions of folk songwriting, classic country, and bluegrass, her sound is both timeless and unmistakably her own.

Blending soft, heart-worn ballads with gritty, hard-driving arrangements, Jaiden strikes a rare balance between raw edge and tenderness. With a voice that’s both warm and weathered, her performances carry a restless energy that leaves a room leaning in.

Deeply tied to her Métis heritage and the oral practice of storytelling, Jaiden writes with fearless vulnerability, drawing from lived experience and a reverence for honesty and authenticity in song.

Whether it’s an intimate room, a raucous bar, or a festival stage, Jaiden brings an infectious energy that turns every crowd into part of the story. Backed by her beloved band, The Crybabies, or commanding the stage solo, she’s been turning heads across Alberta’s most iconic stages — from the Calgary Stampede, the historic King Eddy, and Festival Hall. Sharing stages with artists such as Lainey Wilson, Joel Plaskett, Shaela Miller, and Noeline Hofmann. Crowned the 2025 winner of ranchman’s Country 105 rising star, securing a Mainstage performance at country thunder Alberta 2026.

“I’ve been honoured to work with some of the great female singers and songwriters of all time in my career. Joni Mitchell, Diana Krall, Holly Cole, Molly Johnson, Nikki Yanofsky, and so many more. With over 25 years in the music business, I have developed a pretty good radar when it comes to discovering and nurturing great talent. Jaiden Riley is effortless in her abilities to build a musical narrative around a show that has an audience hanging on every note, every story. She is charming, filled with that old-soul kind of thing that labels and promoters are just dying to find. I feel that I’m a spectator to that special story that is developing with this immensely talented young artist. She has great taste, great chops, and a deep understanding of how to move an audience. I am a total fan.”

- Scott Morin, 3 Time Juno Award Winning Producer, Former Head of Verve Records/Universal Jazz Canada.

What People Are Saying

“Whether it’s songwriting, performing, or in the studio, working with Jaiden is an absolute joy. With exuberance and commitment, her musical direction will lead her to great places”

- Matt Blais, Calgary's 2024 Songwriter of the Year.

“Jaiden Riley is an exceptional talent. Her dedication to her craft is heartfelt and heartwarming, as is evident in her uniquely captivating way with words and melody. Jaiden’s star shines so brightly and her glow is felt by all who experience her.”

- Lin Elder, Singer/Songwriter, The Fates.

“Jaiden Riley is a lot of things. A performer by training. A storyteller by inheritance. And an artist shaped as much by her environment as her own will to succeed. For Jaiden Riley, the reverent lives alongside the playful.”

- Selena Houle, Royal LaKill Inc.