Jodie Leslie is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for her performances across both secular and sacred music, having toured extensively throughout Canada and opened for artists such as Bryan Adams and Bill Anderson. A passionate performer, she found her calling on a train ride through Europe, which sparked a return to Canada to pursue songwriting and live music full-time\u2014a journey that\u2019s led to unforgettable moments, including a dream performance at Nashville\u2019s Bluebird Cafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you so much. I\u2019ve enjoyed making music in both the secular and sacred realms. Through the years, it\u2019s been an honor to open for artists such as Ben and Noel Haggard, Whispering Bill Anderson, John Conley, Bryan Adams, Gino Vannelli, George Canyon, Carrol Baker, The Stampeders and other artists I look up to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performing is my favorite thing, and we have enjoyed playing thousands of shows touring Canada. A highlight for me was performing at the Blue Bird Cafe in Nashville, which will go down as a dream come true!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It feels good to receive recognition after so much hard work over the years. I do hope it may open doors to collaborations and opportunities in the US, both writing and performing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, I was training horses in Austria and decided to take a little holiday and think over my future. I took the train up to Germany, blasting music in my headphones and listening to every instrument, analyzing the arrangements – then a busker came by and started performing a show on the train for us, so I gave him my full attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I think it was at that moment that I just knew I had to go back to Canada and get in a band and start writing more. So that\u2019s what I did, and I\u2019m very thankful for all the opportunities along the way, both at home and now in the US!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Haha, that would be my best and worst gig – they were one and the same. Best pay, worst situation. I was just starting out and agreed to perform at a Dog Fashion show – there were going to be celebrities attending, so I figured that might be good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was led into my green room, which I was to share with 19 dogs, to which I said, \u201cUh, hey, I\u2019m kind of allergic and I might not be able to sing after sharing a green room with 19 dogs\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, I was then moved to the other option – a green room full of celebrities. Quite a stark contrast & I sure felt like a newbie knowing where I\u2019d be if I wasn\u2019t going to have an allergic reaction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I ended up having some great inspirational conversations with a few individuals, which helped me understand you can find an opportunity in even the craziest situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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