Julia Haggarty

London Ontario’s 2018 Country Artist of the Year, Julia Haggarty continues to chart her own course in the Canadian country music industry. A graduate of Western University with studies in BMus Hon. Voice Performance & ArtDp. Voice Performance, Julia has built a strong moral and musical foundation. A founding member and leader of the internationally renowned a cappella group Six Vocal Ensemble (Six), she was nominated for 6 CARA awards and won "Folk Album Of The Year" in 2015. Julia has won awards for her solo work, performed at several music festivals, and opened for Bobby Wills, Paul Brandt, Jess Moskaluke, Tim Hicks and Dean Brody; and American artists Chris Lane, Kane Brown, Dierks Bentley, LANCO and Dustin Lynch. Julia's passion for community is demonstrated by her involvement in events and fundraisers such as the Stage for Change, Pride London, and creating the "Hometown Songwriter Series" which supports and showcases other songwriters. Her recent accomplishments include the release of singles "Overthinking You", “Paradise” and "One Last Time" and has helped her garner radio play as well as being chosen as SiriusXM’s feature artist. She has hosted awards shows and headlined the Road to the 2019 JUNOS tour representing her home city of London, ON.