McPhee was crowned the winner of SiriusXM Canada’s Top of the Country contest for 2024.
Zach McPhee
TORONTO, ON (September 18, 2024) – RLive, the management division of Republic Live is thrilled to announce the signing of up-and-coming Canadian country artist Zach McPhee to their roster.
Hailing from Okanagan Valley, BC, McPhee has quickly made a name for himself in the country music scene. As a child, he attended speech therapy, where singing was introduced as a technique to aid his progress – a method that would eventually become his passion. With over 12 million global streams to his name in less than a year, McPhee’s music resonates with a growing audience and his debut EP, Feels Country to Me” showcases his talent for storytelling and songwriting.
“I am so excited to be partnering with the RLive team. Their vision and dedication align perfectly with my goals as an artist and the team’s support and drive offer an incredible opportunity to elevate my career,” says McPhee. “I couldn’t ask for a better management team to stand by me and my family. I’m confident we’ll achieve great things together and I look forward to what’s ahead.”
With Canadian Country Music Week, CMA Fest, LASSO Music Festival and Denim on the Diamond Festival under his belt, McPhee was recently crowned the winner of this year’s SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Now, alongside a partnership with RLive, McPhee is ready to take his career to the next level.
“I’ve had the privilege of following Zach’s journey from the start of his music career, and it’s been remarkable to witness his growth. The support he’s received from major streaming platforms and country radio speaks volumes about his talent,” says Anne Stirk, Director of Marketing & Brand Strategy at Republic Live. “His authenticity, both as a songwriter and performer is evident in his ability to create meaningful connections with listeners. We are beyond excited to welcome him into the RLive family and help him reach new heights as he embarks on this next chapter!”
Launched in January, RLive continues to highlight the artist development principles founded within the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, extending that sentiment to launch the careers of emerging artists, while elevating top-notch talent to the next level.
“We’re so proud of the development we’ve seen in Boots and Hearts over the last 12 years and the impact it’s had on fans and artists across Canada and abroad,” shares Eva Dunford, Founding Partner of Republic Live. “We’re thrilled to continue focusing on artist development, ensuring the growth of Canadian talent both on and off the stage. Our goal is to foster talent and provide the tools, dedication, and passion we’ve brought in our work to Republic Live and we’re thrilled to be working side by side with Zach.”
Already home to JUNO Award-nominated and CCMA Award-winning country artist Tyler Joe Miller, RLive continues to focus on optimizing the infrastructure across their parent company Republic Live and aims to play a bigger role in continued artist development and new signings. Working in tandem with their artists, RLive helps build and execute the right strategy and develop creative, while partnering with the best-in-class to elevate their vision(s) and inspire audiences across North America.
Photo from left to right: Eva Dunford, Anne Stirk, Zach McPhee, Hannah Buske and Brooke Dunford.
About Republic Live
Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately-owned Canadian live entertainment and events company with offices in Toronto and Nashville. The company takes pride in creating world-class, time-of-your-life experiences, while working with a multitude of partners across a variety of platforms to create unique experiences for fans, artists, industry partners and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship event is the multi-award-winning Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival held annually at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
About RLive
Founded in 2024, RLive is the Management and Artist Development arm of Republic Live, a privately-owned Canadian live entertainment and events company. With offices in Toronto and Nashville, RLive expands beyond live events with a focus on artist management and development. Optimizing the infrastructure across their parent company Republic Live, RLive aims to play a bigger role in continued artist development and new signings, helping artists build and execute the right strategy and develop creative, while partnering with the best-in-class to elevate their vision(s) and inspire audiences across North America.
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