Biography

"A producer is only as good as the song and the artist they are producing. Elyse Saunders has profound natural talent combined with the rare work ethic needed to stand out in a very crowded music industry and when she sings - I get shivers. I hope the world discovers what I already know. Elyse Saunders is a star." -Dan Swinimer. Elyse Saunders is FACTOR Canada & BC Creative recipient that has followed a path of steadfast determination and regularly captivates crowds with her powerhouse vocals, engaging live show personality, and interactive charm. Elyse Saunders has performed at over 400 shows with industry showcases like Canadian Music Week, has opened festival stages ahead of Eric Ethridge & The Washboard Union, as well as ahead of Terri Clark and Jason Aldean at Sunfest. After a series of songwriting trips in Nashville and new recordings with acclaimed CCMA Producer of The Year nominee Dan Swinimer and producers Paul Shatto & David Wills, Elyse is ready to release her new EP ("Free"). The highly-anticipated EP comes after a notable 2021 that included her summer single ‘Sunshine State of Mind’ – featured by CMT.com – to go along with CMAO nominations for “Female Artist of the Year” & “Rising Star”, and being chosen as a finalist in CBC's Toyota Searchlight, Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase, Corus Radio's Summer Songs and was awarded "Video of the Year" & "Song of the Year" with Mississauga Awards for her EP titled track "Free."