Canada House is returning to Music City this fall. The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) will take this showcasing and business mission to Nashville for the 2025 edition of AMERICANAFEST, taking place September 9–13. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, this industry conference and festival focused on the Americana/roots music scene features five days of live performances, panels, networking events and more.

This year, CIMA is partnering with Manitoba Music and MusicOntario to present Canadian companies and their showcasing artists, and the seven artists chosen to appear at the Canada House Showcase have been revealed. The event takes place on Sept. 12 at InDo (632 Fogg St., Nashville), running from 11:30 am To 4 pm.

11:30 The Janzen Boys
12:10 Lisa LeBlanc
12:50 Menno Versteeg
1:30 Jesse Roper
2:10 Bobby Dove
2:50 Braden Lam
3:30 Marcus Trummer

That is an eclectic lineup, spearheaded by indie roots-rocker Menno Versteeg (formerly of Hollerado), acclaimed Martitime singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc, Halifax folk-roots artist Braden Lam and highly-regarded Toronto country singer Bobby Dove.

keep readingShow less

Billboard Canada FYI Calendar of Festival and Funding Deadlines: East Coast Music Awards 2025, Canadian Starmaker Fund

A roundup of deadlines for festivals, grants, conferences and other music business opportunities.

Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines

Grants and Funding Deadlines

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

Popular

CIMA's Canada House Heads to Nashville for AMERICANAFEST 2025 in September

Vancouver Twin Sister Duo Fionn Peaks at No. 2 on Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay Chart With ‘Blow’

Drake Says His ‘Karma Is Straight’ During Show Speech: ‘I Didn’t Get Here by Being a Snake’

Osheaga & VELD Are This Weekend’s Biggest Music Festivals: Canadian Concerts of the Week

Justin Trudeau Sings Along to ‘Firework’ at Katy Perry’s Concert Shortly After Dinner Outing

Foo Fighters Bring on Nine Inch Nails Drummer IIan Rubin Ahead of Asia Tour

Latest News

Nova Scotia’s Southshore Summerfest Music Festival Is Cancelled

JP Saxe Warns Fans That Upcoming Shows Could Be Cancelled Due to Low Ticket Sales

Music Biz Headlines: The Weeknd Weekend, SOCAN Polaris Song Prize's Inaugural Short List

The Feldman Agency Parts Ways with Partner Rob Segal

Canadian Music Sales Report: Week Ending July 24, 2025

Music News Digest: Blue Rodeo Celebrates Turning 40 With A Free Hometown Show in Toronto

Saskatchewan Minister Welcomes Chappell Roan to the Province After Viral Lyric in 'The Subway'

Morgan Wallen, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga Lead Midyear 2025 Canadian Music Rankings

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath Classics Re-Enter The Billboard Canadian Charts After the Rock Icon's Death

Ozzy Osbourne Receives Rocking Send Off With Public Funeral Procession in Birmingham

Metallica Bassist Robert Trujillo Shares Poignant Tribute Before Attending Ozzy Osbourne’s Funeral: ‘He Was the Gateway’

CIMA's Canada House Heads to Nashville for AMERICANAFEST 2025 in September

The Canadian Independent Music Association declined to participate in SXSW earlier this year, citing political tensions, but will take its showcasing and business mission to Music City in September.

Popular

Vancouver Twin Sister Duo Fionn Peaks at No. 2 on Billboard Canada Modern Rock Airplay Chart With ‘Blow’

Drake Says His ‘Karma Is Straight’ During Show Speech: ‘I Didn’t Get Here by Being a Snake’

Osheaga & VELD Are This Weekend’s Biggest Music Festivals: Canadian Concerts of the Week

Justin Trudeau Sings Along to ‘Firework’ at Katy Perry’s Concert Shortly After Dinner Outing

Foo Fighters Bring on Nine Inch Nails Drummer IIan Rubin Ahead of Asia Tour

Billboard Canada FYI Calendar of Festival and Funding Deadlines: East Coast Music Awards 2025, Canadian Starmaker Fund

A roundup of deadlines for festivals, grants, conferences and other music business opportunities.

Festivals and Conference Submission Deadlines

Grants and Funding Deadlines

Other Conferences and Business Opportunities

Popular

Latest News

BILLBOARD CANADA FYI

A weekly briefing on what matters in the music industry

The Canadian Independent Music Association declined to participate in SXSW earlier this year, citing political tensions, but will take its showcasing and business mission to Music City in September.

Popular