AWARD-WINNING ARTIST LINDSAY ELL SIGNS WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA AND ANNOUNCES NEW EP love myself

LEAD SINGLE “story i tell myself” OUT TODAY

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04 October 2024 (Toronto, ON) - Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, proudly announces the signing of award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Lindsay Ell. After a decade of establishing herself as a Platinum-selling artist in Nashville with three #1 hit singles and over 220 million streams, Lindsay Ell has entered her liberated era.

"Lindsay Ell is a one-of-a-kind human, and a once-in-a-lifetime artist. We are so honoured to partner with her to share her powerful music and message to the world,” says Julie Adam, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Music Canada. “Lindsay is a multi-talented musician, and her positive energy and resilience will inspire and connect with fans globally."

Making her producing debut alongside Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers), Lindsay Ell has evolved her sound and crafted a collection of songs that showcase her outstanding talent as a songwriter and guitarist for her upcoming EP love myself, out October 25th. Channeling pain into power, Ell has undergone a musical metamorphosis that has transformed her into an unbound, fearless, and unapologetic artist.

“I am more inspired and excited to make music than I ever have been before and, for the first time in a long time, I’m no longer standing under a veil of trying to be who I’m not,” says Lindsay Ell. “This project is all about learning how to love myself again. This has been my journey back to myself, back to the music that I have wanted to make since I first moved to Nashville.”

Today, with the release of the lead single “story i tell myself,” Ell shares the first glimpse into her most autobiographical music to date. Honest and vulnerable, “story i tell myself” is a reflection on damaging self-talk and an attempted shift towards a kinder inner voice.

Listen to “story i tell myself” HERE

Pre-order the love myself EP HERE

Lindsay Ell’s authenticity shines through in both her lyrics on the love myself EP and her ongoing work as an advocate and philanthropist. After coming forward as a sexual assault survivor in 2020, Ell launched the Make You Movement fund which supports disenfranchised youth, specifically victims of sexual and domestic violence. She has also worked with RAINN and Youth For Tomorrow to raise funds in support of sexual assault awareness, and is a dedicated supporter of the LGBTQIA2+ community, having worked with organizations such as The Rainbow Railroad and GLAAD.

About Lindsay Ell

Lindsay Ell is a CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, JUNO Awards, and over 20 CCMA Award nominations. Her creative multitudes have also earned her 2023 and 2024 Canadian Screen Award nominations for her role as the exuberantly warm-hearted host of Canada’s highest-rated reality program Canada’s Got Talent, where she helps make the dreams of fellow Canadians come true.

A generational talent, Ell has always felt at home on stage. With both her headlining tours and alongside artists such as Keith Urban, OneRepublic, and Maren Morris, she’s brought her electric live performance style to audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK. Fans have recently seen Ell shine as Shania Twain’s lead guitarist on the superstar’s “Come on Over” international tour and Las Vegas residency which continues into 2025.

Lindsay Ell’s decade-long career boasts three #1 hit songs, a Platinum-certified single, and over 220 million streams. Both her talent and philanthropy have earned her prestigious recognition in both Canada and the US. Last month, Lindsay Ell was honoured to be named the recipient of the CCMA’s Music Humanitarian Award and was a guest speaker and panelist at the Clinton Global Initiative’s 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City where she shared her story of recovery. The Calgary-born, Nashville-based super talent has bravely brought her resilient outlook to the forefront with one mission: to empower and advocate for others.

About Universal Music Canada

Universal Music Canada is Canada’s leading music company, engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Home to the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMC is committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship in broadening opportunities for our artists on both the domestic and world stages as well as creating new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Canada is part of Universal Music Group, the world leader in music-based entertainment. 