"Vaadeland proceeds to charm, cajole and chuckle, the kind of fella people want to take home and serve a slice of pie. His gorgeous singing, stellar band and committed showmanship turn any performance into a full-on show." - NEXT Magazine
At just 22, Vaadeland is already a 2025 Juno Award winner and made history as the youngest artist to achieve Road Gold certification, having sold over 25,000 tickets in 12 months across Canada. With his band, The Sturgeon River Boys, he has toured globally—playing to audiences in the U.K., Spain, Denmark, the U.S., Germany, the Netherlands, and across Canada—cementing his reputation as one of country music’s rising stars.
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist and gifted storyteller, Jake’s music is rooted in relatable storytelling and high-energy, foot-stomping performances. In 2024, he earned his first Western Canadian Music Award and has since collected 9 Saskatchewan Country Music Awards and 3 Saskatchewan Music Awards, further proving that this young artist is just getting started.