Country artist and songwriter Jolene Harnish has been performing and entertaining since she could walk. Hailing from Nova Scotia, Canada and born into a family of musicians, she has been surrounded by music her entire life. Jolene is an accomplished singer and songwriter with an ability to take the listener on a journey and connect with them through her stories of identity and hope. Jolene has graced the stages of large festivals, aired on national radio and Sirius XM radio, and has collaborated with some of Canada’s most prolific song writers and producers. And through all of Jolene’s accomplishments, awards, up and downs the one thing she hopes listeners will take away from her story is “it’s never too late to follow your dreams”. 

Accomplishments

Blueberries hits the #1 spot on Canadian Indie Country Countdown (CCIC). And
was crowned #1 spot for 3 weeks on The Path Radio – top 20 indie chart. Jolene
also joins Rugged Lace as the vocal lead.
Released Blueberries to all streaming and Canadian Radio. Jolene releases
Heart Too Big To Break to all global streaming platforms and Canadian Radio
and was picked up on over 50 radio stations. Performed at Stan Rogers Folk
Festival. Performed in an intimate showcase at the CCMAs in Hamilton,
Ontario.
Jolene began working with RMM Artist Development. Mentor Roberta Michele
is one of Canada’s top tier accomplished song writers, producer and vocal
coach. Together, they have worked on a collection of songs with ‘Heart Too
Big’ being the first release of the collection.
Staycation’ was added to 171 country CBC Sirius Radio accompanied with a
fun music video. Another self written single was release titled ‘Home to Me’.

Already a marketing guru with her promotional company Cloud Nine Promotions Jolene launched a brand apparel line called Staycation Apparel which also inspired a new self written single titled ‘Staycation’. This new business venture inspired her to pick up her love for music again.

Jolene released ‘On a Wing and a Song’ which hit East Coast country radio and was featured as a top 10 artist on the East Coast Countdown.

Jolene resided in Toronto and Nashville sharing her gift and performing. She also collaborating on songs with producers Rick Hutt and Thomas Wade.

Jolene was the lead singer in a rock band named Angel Fire.

Jolene recorded a three song EP title ‘You’re Starting Something’ and performed on the mainstage at Stan Rogers Folk Festival.  

Fun Fact: Growing up her parents would host parties and Jolene would perform for their guests singing anything from Madonna to Janie Fricke and Tanya Tucker.