As part of Canada Day 2020, we are sharing twenty of the top artists and bands with Canadian roots.
Canadians are a strong part of the Christian music scene. Here are twenty artists who have risen to the top of the pack, representing Canada on a world stage.
Jon Bauer - St. Albert, Alberta
This artist has been in the music scene since 2004, releasing music such as "Fix My Eyes" and "Say Something." In 2012, he was nominated for a Juno in the Best Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album category for Forevermore.
Dan Bremnes - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Growing up as the son of a pastor in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Bremnes has been surrounded by worship music. He is known for his album "Wherever I Go."
Hawk Nelson - Peterborough, Ontario
This Peterborough, Ontario band has been making music since 2000 while under the name SWISH. The Grammy-nominated band has had their music featured in commercials as well as the film Yours, Mine and Ours.
Steve Bell - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Manitoba's Steve Bell is not only a Juno-award winning musician, but he is also an accomplished author and speaker. He is the creator of Signpost Music and a recipient of the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Matt Brouwer - Truro, Nova Scotia
"Sometimes” performer Matt Brouwer grew up in a devoutly-Christian home in Truro, Nova Scotia. He has more than a dozen GMA Canada Covenant Award nominations and won a Juno for Where's Our Revolution.
Jon Buller - Winnipeg, Manitoba
This Juno-nominated musician is not only known for his music but is also a worship leader and Levite Summit leader.
Amanda Lindsay Cook - Niverville, Manitoba
Amanda Lindsay Cook (formerly Amanda Falk) is both a solo artist and performs with Bethel Music. She has a long list of award wins and nominations to her name, ranging from 2005 to 2016.
Brian Doerksen - Abbotsford. British Columbia
This worship leader doubles as a singer-songwriter. He has been making music professionally since 2002 and has won many awards, including a Juno.
Elias Dummer - Hamilton, Ontario
Elias Dummer wears many hats as both a musician and a worship leader. He is the former frontman for The City Harmonic.
The Color - Southern Manitoba
While they may use the American spelling, this band is all-Canadian. Band members are from several places in southern Manitoba, coming together as a band.
Jordan St. Cyr - Niverville, Manitoba
The Billboard-artist has humble roots in Niverville. Living with his family in the rural town, St. Cyr creates music in both Manitoba and in the United States.
Fresh I.E. - Winnipeg, Manitoba
The proud Winnipegger is the first-ever Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy. The artist is proud of his Manitroban roots, creating a Grey-Cup inspired Winnipeg Blue Bombers song.
Dan Macaulay - Brantford, Ontario
This Covenant Award-winner has been leading worship for over twenty years. Now living in Buffalo, Macaulay ministers across North America.
Matt Maher - Newfoundland
The nine time-Grammy award nominee has preformed for Pope Francis twice. Maher is also a songwriter, writing for Chris Tomlin, Third Day, Jeremy Camp, and others.
Manafest - Pickering, Ontario
Christopher Greenwood is a Canadian rapper from Pickering, Ontario. He has been nominated for Juno Awards and has won several others.
Manic Drive - Toronto, Ontario
The family band was awarded a Juno in 2015 and has graced the Billboard Charts many times.
Love & the Outcome - Winnipeg, Manitoba
This husband and wife duo says their sound is inspired by bands such as U2, The Police, and Coldplay, but their music is all about faith.
Starfield - Winnipeg, Manitoba
This Winnipeg-based band has reached further from their church in the prairies to across the pond, making waves in the United Kindom.
Tim Neufeld - Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Starfield-singer is also the frontman for his group, Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys. He now lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
Greg Sczebel - Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Sczebel began his music career in 2004 and continues to see success. The two-time Juno award winner has also performed for Prince William and Kate Middleton.