Jacklyn Wills

You’ve heard the story before—a small-town kid with big musical dreams. And while Jacklyn Wills’ journey might echo that familiar beginning, her path is uniquely her own. Hailing from Dresden, Ontario, Wills has been steadily building a name for herself, one heartfelt performance at a time.

From local festivals and hometown stages to the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Jacklyn’s talent and tenacity have opened doors far beyond her roots. She’s shared stages with acts like Sloan, The Reklaws, Owen Riegling, and Corb Lund—just a few highlights in a growing list of accomplishments.

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2024 marked a major breakthrough with the release of her debut single, “Hate That I Can’t Hate You.” Written over Zoom with Ali Dutton in early 2023, the track explores the bittersweet realization of meeting the right person after a string of wrong ones. Produced by Adam Newcomb, the catchy country-pop anthem quickly gained momentum—earning spots on multiple Spotify editorial playlists, international radio play, and even airtime on SiriusXM.

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But that was only the beginning. Wills followed up with “Up,” a nostalgic, high-energy track written in Nashville alongside Canadian songwriter Drew Taylor and Georgia boys Tanner Fussell and Lee Tucker. A tribute to carefree small-town nights, “Up” climbed to the top of the Canadian Indie Country Countdown and earned spins on both SiriusXM and commercial radio stations.

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With her strongest release yet, “Tell Me When You’re Sober,” now streaming and a packed summer festival season ahead, Jacklyn Wills is gearing up to make 2025 her biggest year yet. Buckle up—this rising star is just getting started.