Biography

Hailing from the quaint little fishing village of Ucluelet, nestled off the coastline of Vancouver Island, BC, Melissa Livingstone is the epitome of what small-town country living truly exemplifies. With a population sign around 1500, there wasn’t much to do growing up except ride dirt bikes, spend time on the water, and dream big. After moving to Kelowna, BC, at 17, Melissa entrenched herself in the local music scene and instantly made an impact.  After years of playing the local music scene, garnering her peers’ respect and hearing the music community’s praise, she decided to listen to her heart and follow her dreams to the epicentre of country music, moving to Nashville, Tennessee, at the beginning of 2022.

You would often hear Randy Travis, The Eagles, and Amy Grant on the radio dial in her family home growing up. But, once falling in love with country music as a teenager, Melissa would combine her early childhood influences with the honkytonk sounds of the early 90s and 2000s country to craft a sound that is uniquely her own. Blending the traditional elements of the artists she grew up admiring with a touch of modern-day flare. As a result, Melissa has developed a brand that can span generations and captivate music fans of all ages.

After the release of her 2021 single titled Gypsy Heart, Melissa was named BCCMA’s (British Columbia Country Music Association) artist of the month. She added that to a long list of accolades that include Denim on the Diamond Talent Search Winner, BCCMA Rising Star, and Female Vocalist of the Year Nominee. Her latest single, “Country Enough,” has surpassed 230,000 global streams and well over 750,000 views on TikTok.

Melissa spent the last two summers on Canadian soil, touring her homeland Country.  Some of the most electrifying stages she performed on were Dauphin Country Fest in Dauphin, MB, the Coca-Cola Stage at the prestigious Calgary Stampede, AB, as well as Sunfest Country Music Festival, Ukee Days and The Five Acre Shaker on Vancouver Island.

Known not only as a cultivated entertainer, but also a skilled songwriter, Melissa has spent the past (almost) two years in Nashville, honing her craft and creating new songs that she is excited to show the world.  After spending the last few months in the studio, working tirelessly on her upcoming single, Melissa has released her latest song, More Time, on December 1st, to all streaming platforms.  It was featured on The Ty Bentli Apple Music Radio Show, and was placed on the Nashville Billboard in the heart of the City.  Melissa is excited where her music is going and looking forward to what 2024 has in store.