Erika Mae is a 2 time YYC Music Award winning singer songwriter born, raised, and based in Calgary, Alberta. Already turning heads with her textured, timeless voice and deeply honest songwriting, Erika Mae draws inspiration from Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, and Pop. Erika brings a modern edge to classic sounds, creating a sound that is uniquely her—and connecting with audiences across genres and generations. Erika Mae recently won 2 YYC Music Awards in her first year fully immersing herself in the scene, including Folk Recording of the Year for her debut single “Nobody's Fool”, as well as The Prophets of Music Emerging Artist Award, and was then featured on Virgin Radio's “A Woman A Day”. Erika had the opportunity to record her debut releases in Nashville, Tennessee. Her first single “Nobody’s Fool”, released in September 2025 is a vulnerable-yet-powerful, hauntingly beautiful ballad about growth, perseverance, self worth, and not sacrificing parts of yourself for someone else. Erika Mae was interviewed about her release “Nobody’s Fool” on radio stations such as CBC (listen here), as well as CKUA where it is frequently played, and it can be heard on a variety of other stations across Canada. “Nobody's Fool” was also a finalist in the 2025 American Songwriter contest (read more), as well as a semi finalist in the Wide Open Country 2026 Song Contest (read more). Her second single released in January 2026 is “Back When it Mattered”, a song born from heartbreak, about escaping toxic cycles in relationships and choosing yourself. “Back When It Mattered” was in the Top 3 for ‘Best Original Song’ at the Ranchman's Rising Star contest allowing her to perform at the contest finals, and can also frequently be heard on CKUA and other stations around Canada. With lyrics of insight and depth, she writes songs that connect people through the shared emotions of the human experience. She graduated from MacEwan University with a Degree in Music Performance in 2025, and since has frequently played around Calgary and Edmonton. Playing over 80 shows in the last year alone, Erika has performed at events in Calgary such as Lilac Festival, Taste of Calgary, Calgary Cavalry x ATCO Game at Spruce Meadows, Inglewood Night Market, 4th Street Night Market, 17th Ave Night Market and more. Venues including The King Eddy, Blue Jay Sessions (at The Prairie Emporium), Quinterra Legacy Garden, Park 96, Calgary Stampede Window on the West stage, Cowboys Dance Hall (made to the finals of “The Opener” contest 2026), The Big Four (with Kate & The Comets), Ship & Anchor, Hayden Block, The Attic (a sold out show for the release of “Nobody's Fool”, and a second sold out show for “Back When It Mattered”), The Trop Bar and Grill, Banquet University & Mahogany, Fionn MacCool's, Brewsters, The Dorset, Mikey’s Juke Joint, Best of Kin, Ranchman's, The Artist Lounge, Gravity Cafe & many more. She has also played in & around Edmonton at venues such as Daisy's Saloon, The Dive Bar, One Eleven Grill, LB's Pub, The Blackdog, & Felice Noir Cafe. In past years she has performed in events such as the Calgary Stampede Talent Search, Olympic plaza, Heritage Park, as well as won first place awards in multiple categories at the Calgary Performing Arts festival. Currently, Erika is rolling out her newest single “Don't Wait Around” recorded with Calgary based producer Phenix Warren, which will be released October 23rd, 2026.