Biography

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario rising star Owen Barney has been strumming the guitar since he was just 7 years old, influenced by country heavy-hitters Eric Church, Steve Earle, and Jason Aldean. Having played shows since the age of 14, Owen has a natural ability to captivate an audience with his poignant songs, powerful vocals and charming stage presence. “Barney’s maturity and natural talent as a performer allows him to be a true storyteller so young in his career,” says Canadian tastemakers Front Porch Music, while Canadian Beats commends Owen’s ability to “fuse soulful songwriting and easy-breezy vocals.” Owen Barney's debut single “Letting Go” was an extraordinary first foot forward that garnered the attention of fans from around the globe and hitting #13 on the Spotify Viral Canada chart. Now with over 10.9 Million streams worldwide, and his first Top 20 radio single under his belt, Owen is making his mark on the country community and is poised to become one of Canada’s next big country exports. On the new EP "Tough Times: “Moving at a slower pace this year, has given me a chance to hear myself think and that meant being able to write more music than ever before. I’m so proud of these songs and hope that they can bring some joy to people in this crazy time. This moment isn’t forever, and music helps remind us that we’re all in this together", says Barney.