Our TOP 10 finalists have been chosen! Now, it’s time to vote for your favourite!
Hot Country Radio and Route 905 Country Festival are searching for the next local breakout artist.
From now till June 20th, vote for your favourite artist below.
You get one vote per day, and 2 votes on June 20th, so make them count!
The winner will walk away with a performance slot at Route 905 Country Festival, an on-air interview, plus a career-boosting prize pack from Birthday Cake Records!
Join us at Shawn & Ed Brewing Co. in Dundas for an exciting evening of live country music as the TOP 10 compete for the final performance spot at Route 905 Country Festival.
This is your chance to discover rising stars, enjoy incredible live performances, and help determine who will become the first-ever artist selected to take the Route 905 stage through this competition.
DOORS 6:00 PM | SHOW 7:00 PM
Each artist will bring their unique sound, style, and energy to the stage, all hoping to earn your support and secure their place at one of the region's premier country music festivals.
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VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST UNTIL ROUND ONE CLOSES ON MAY 29TH
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE ARTIST UNTIL ROUND TWO CLOSES ON JUNE 20TH
THE TOP 3 WILL WIN THE CHANCE TO PERFORM AT SHAWN & ED BREWING CO. ON JUNE 27TH TO FIGHT FOR THE FINAL SPOT!
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Route 905 Country Festival is a two-day country music event taking place July 24-25, 2026, at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Hamilton, Ontario. In its inaugural, the festival features major headliners Brett Kissel and Chase Rice, supported by a diverse lineup of established and emerging artists. With a focus on high-quality production and a professionally curated lineup, Route 905 delivers a large-scale festival experience in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe.
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