“The hottest new talent in country music!” – ETALK (CTV)
“In every songwriter's repertoire, there are select words that weigh heavier on the tongue than most. Stories that take more heart than mind to recount. For Canadian newcomer Jade Hilton, it didn't take long before she found them, tucked away inside a quiet melody.” – EARMILK
About
Fast-rising country singer-songwriter Jade Hilton is making waves with her new single “Dive Bar.” Fresh off standout performances at Boots and Hearts, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, Departure Festival, NXNE and CMAOntario Week, Jade has earned national media support from SiriusXM Canada, Global TV and CTV’s Etalk. She has also been named a finalist in the 2025 Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase and has received on-air support from SiriusXM Canada’s Top of the Country station.
Inspired by Hilton’s first writing trip to East Nashville – and the unforgettable night watching Kacey Musgraves perform at an intimate venue – “Dive Bar” captures the blend of authenticity, charm and warmth that define Hilton’s sound. The lyrics embrace humility, simplicity and a deep sense of groundedness – something Hilton knows firsthand as a tennis pro by day and a heartfelt performer by night.
Her own artistic clarity didn’t come easily. While working on music at home in Toronto, most of her collaborators leaned towards hip-hop and R&B, so Hilton started travelling to smaller towns and eventually Nashville to find her creative community. Landing showcases at the CCMA’s Country Music Week and the CMAOntario Awards weekend, as well as a spot on the famed Blue Jays Sessions, helped her refine her musical identity and reignite her confidence. Last year alone, she performed on over 100 stages across Canada and was named Songwriter of the Year at the Mississauga Music Awards.
As a Chinese-Canadian artist in country music, Hilton is proud to be part of a new wave of diverse voices helping to shape the future of the genre. Her story is rooted in the legacy of her grandparents who immigrated to Canada and opened the beloved west-end Toronto Chinese restaurant Mr. Pongs, which welcomed guests for five decades. In a serendipitous full-circle moment, Hilton recorded her first album at a studio – housed in the very same building where her family once ran the restaurant.
Recent media appearances:
SiriusXM Canada’s The Breakdown
