Adam Johnson with Maddie Lee Mars

Canadian country-rock artist Adam Johnson hits the legendary King Eddy stage with country-pop singer-songwriter Maddie Lee Mars on February 27.

About Adam Johnson:

Adam Johnson is 5X award-winning country-rock artist from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He began his career during the pandemic in 2020 with his debut single, “Come On Let’s Go,” which reached #1 on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown (CICC). Johnson’s sound comes from a diverse range of influences. After growing up on artists like Bruce Springsteen, he discovered a love for country artists like Eric Church during his high school years. He meshes the two to create his own unique, blue-collar style of country-rock music.

Since beginning his career five short years ago, Adam has quickly become one of the hottest artists on the Saskatchewan Country scene. He has garnered multiple award nominations, including multiple SCMA Male Artist Of The Year nominations, and in 2025, he was awarded four SCMA awards, including Album Of The Year, Songwriter Of The Year, and Interactive artist. Among other accomplishments, he has three #1s on the Canadian Indie Country Countdown (CICC), and three singles off his latest album have reached the top 100 on Mediabase’s Canadian Country charts. His most recent single, “Middle Finger,” was the most played song on Sirius XM’s Top Of The Country station in August. Along with radio success, Johnson has been lauded for his energetic and captivating shows. In 2024, he completed two headlining tours across the Canadian prairies, which included multiple max capacity crowds and sellouts, and he has played some of Canada’s most renowned Country bars. This includes Ranchman’s Cookhouse and Cook County Saloon. He has also played several festivals, including Country At The Creek, Living Skies Festival, and The Country Thunder SK writers circle. Recently, he has opened for Country legends like Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, and George Canyon.

About Maddie Lee Mars:

Maddie Lee Mars is a country-pop artist from Calgary, Alberta, known for her catchy melodies, playful spirit, and charmingly chaotic storytelling. Drawing inspiration from artists like Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, and early 2000s pop, her music blends vulnerability with fun, feel-good energy.

Over the last few years, Maddie has had the chance to play some incredible stages, including the King Eddy, Western Canada Ribfest, Blue Jay Sessions, and during CCMA Week.

With a history of stuttering, Maddie found her voice through music, using it as a powerful tool for expression and connection. She hopes that through her creative endeavours she encourages people to embrace the messiness of life and go after the things that scares them.

Sound production equipment for the King Eddy provided by PK Sound.

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