Visit Ranchmans every Thursday, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, and 13 to watch the semi-finalists compete for their spot in the grand finale on November 27!
The winner of the 2025 Rising Star competition will be crowned on November 27, and winners will receive:
1st Place
Main Stage at Country Thunder Alberta 2026
$1000 for Country Thunder Alberta 2026 main stage performance provided by Craig Senyk Initiatives
$1000 Lammles Outfitting Experience
2 Voice Coaching Sessions or Artists Development provided from Rockit Vocal Studios (Value $320)
2-Year Membership Country Music Alberta
Recording of a song – Radio Quality – Produced by Johnny Gasparic and provided by MCC Recording studio (Value $3000)
$1000 towards studio players provided by Craig Senyk Initiatives
Delivery of 1 song to Canadian country radio provided by RDR Music (Value $675)
Tracking nationally to Canadian Country Radio for 6 weeks provided by Lauren Tutty (Value $2200)
1 on-air interview and social media post provided by Country 105










2nd Place
Music Video Visualizer valued at $2,500 . Provided by Codi McIvor
$500 cash provided by Plato’s Closet South + NW
One-month unlimited pass to Offline Wellness, two guest passes, an Offline Wellness Club branded hat, and a water bottle. Valued at $500
1 Voice Coaching Session or Artist Development provided by Rockit�Vocals(Value $160)




3rd Place
Social Media Reels for upcoming or current single.. (Vertical Format) valued at $1,000. Provided by Codi McIvor
$500 cash provided by Plato’s Closet South + NW


Best Original Song
Yamaha Acoustic Electric Guitar Map Value $799.89 Provided by Yamaha Canada & Guitar Works

All Finalists Recieve
1 Year Membership to Country Music Alberta
