AWARD WINNING ALT-COUNTRY CANADIAN TROUBADOUR

Ty Wilson is an award winning alt-country troubadour from Peterborough, ON (northeast of Toronto) who has found his stride in seamlessly and effortlessly blending traditional and modern country music styles. Influenced by the likes of Chris Stapleton, Steve Earle and Eric Church, Wilson’s self-coined “Red Dirt North” mixes modern twang with southern rock n’ roll creating music that feels both timeless and distinctly his own. Along with Wilson’s soulful voice and authentic storytelling built on tough truths and hard earned emotion, Ty creates music capturing the ears and hearts of audiences across North America.

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    RED DIRT NORTH

    Ty Wilson is an award winning alt-country troubadour who seamlessly blends traditional and modern elements, with a soulful voice and an authentic storytelling style to create powerful and resonant music. The Peterborough, Ontario native’s (northeast of Toronto) self-coined “Red Dirt North” style mixes a fusion of modern country with southern rock flavor and is influenced by the likes of Chris Stapleton, Steve Earle and Eric Church.

    His debut album, “Northern Heart, Southern Soul” a 100% crowdfunded record, was released in January  2026 and has brought in over 1M streams and many editorial playlists. With over 15k collective followers, 9k monthly listeners and over 1.6 million streams, Ty's trajectory is unstoppable.

    "'Northern Heart, Southern Soul' is a brief work at just 26 minutes and 40 seconds long, and it’s about keeping it real. It illustrates how a northern identity and southern influence can coexist, proving that exceptional country music has no geographical boundaries." - HONK MAGAZINE

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    “After years of building momentum with streaming hits and high-profile performances, Ty Wilson delivers a project that feels like both a homecoming and a fresh journey. Northern Heart, Southern Soul, his eight-track LP, blends Canadian roots with the warm, sun-soaked energy of southern country-rock, creating a sound that’s instantly familiar yet distinctly his own.”

    — Illustrate Magazine

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