Jadea Kelly

Jadea Kelly is a singer-songwriter from Whitby, Ontario, Canada, described by CBC as 'one of the shining jewels in the crown of Canadian songwriters.' She divides her time between rural Ontario and Los Angeles, California. Her first instrument was the fiddle, and she grew up listening to country music in a very country household, participating in competitions around Ontario before starting guitar. Kelly is a frequent collaborator with progressive metal act Protest the Hero, providing several guest vocal appearances throughout their career, with her last appearance on their 2013 album "Volition." She has co-written and toured with artists including Whitehorse, Judy Collins, Catherine MacLellan, Royal Wood, Kelly Prescott, Sweet Alibi, Peter Katz, Ryan O'Reilly, The Digging Roots, Leela Gilday, and Joey Landreth. She has performed across Canada, the United States, and Europe at festivals including Americana Fest in Nashville, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Calgary Folk Festival, Edmonton's Interstellar Rodeo, and Peterborough Folk Festival. At the 12th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016, Kelly won the award for Contemporary Singer of the Year for her album "Love & Lust." Her 2008 debut album "Second Spring" received the best country award at the 2008 Toronto Independent Music Awards. The lead single 'Happy' won Single of the Year at the 2022 Oshawa Music Awards. Kelly's album "Eastbound Platform" received a nomination at the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Awards for new/emerging artist of the year. Jadea Kelly's versatility across genres and her exceptional songwriting have made her a respected figure in Canadian music.

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