The competition is no stranger to propelling Canadian country music talent to greater heights, such as Zach McPhee who walked home as the 2024 champion with $25,000.
“Winning the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition was a dream come true. It gave me the platform to share my music across the country and I will always be grateful to SiriusXM, the Canadian Country Music Association and Canadian country music fans for believing in me and supporting me,” shared McPhee after being crowned the winner last September.
Once registration closes, an expert panel will select eight worthy semi-finalists to record original tracks and in-studio videos. A nationwide vote will follow to determine the top three finalists who will embark on a summer of showcase opportunities including Lasso Montréal (August 15-16, 2025) and the 2025 CMA Fest in Nashville. This year’s competition will reach its finale during Country Music Week 2025 in Kelowna in September, where the finalists will perform, and the winner will be announced live on-stage.