An award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter with roots in both rock and country, Kris Anders is celebrated for his poetic lyrics, strong melodies, and powerful storytelling. Hailing from small-town Manitoba and now earning national and international recognition, Kris’s body of work—including singles “Shattered” and “Open Road”—continues to gain momentum. With over a million streams, along with honours from the BC Country Music Awards and the Western Canadian Music Awards, Kris has established himself as a rising voice in Canadian country music. On stage, he delivers a live show that’s emotionally resonant and sonically polished. Kris performs both as a solo act and with his backing band, The Flatlanders, and is based in the Okanagan Valley of BC, Canada.
His recent accolades include 2025 and 2026 nominations for Roots Act of the Year and Music Video of the Year at the BC Country Music Awards, a 2023 Western Canadian Music Award nomination for Rock Act of the Year, and 2025 Josie Music Award nominations for both Vocalist and Artist of the Year. Kris has also been featured on the CBC Canadian Country National Playlist, had a Top 40 single on the Canadian Country Roots Music Report Charts, and a Top 200 Chart position on the North America College Charts.
Live performance highlights include a 2026 Western Canadian 7 city tour including stops at Dauphin Country Fest (Jelly Roll), Athabasca River Rats Festival, and a headliner slot at the Red Deer Canada Day Festival. Upcoming shows include a direct support opener for "Big Sugar" at the 2026 Saanich Fair in Sept, 2026.
Recent highlights include:
Accolades
-2026 BCCMA Nominee for Best Roots Act and Best Music Video (Open Road).
-2025 CCMA Mentorship participant (1 of 12 Canadian artists selected).
-Nominated for Rock Artist of the Year in the 2023 Western Canada Music Awards.
-2025 BC Country Music Award 2nd ballot nominee - Best Roots Act
-Nominee in the 2026 California Music Video Awards in 3 categories (Feb 2026)
-International Film Festival Winner x2 (Thulsri, Makizhmithran – India) Oct 2025
-International Film Festival Finalist, Sweden, Nov 2025
-Josie Music Awards Nominee in Nashville, TN for numerous nominations 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023.
-Best Rock Song “Ever Enough” Winner, LIT Talent Awards, 2023.
-Best Rock Song “Shattered” Winner 2022, Intercontinental Music Awards, Los Angeles
Live Performance Highlights to date:
-2026 Dauphin Country Fest, Dauphin MB. Hilltop Stage.
-2026 Red Deer Canada Day Festival, Headliner
-2026 Athabasca River Rats Festival
-2025 CCMA Week Showcase Performer, Kelowna, BC
-Rock the Ridge Kelowna Festival Headliner, Kelowna BC, July 2025
-Jasper Canada Day Headliner, Jasper National Park, AB July 2025
-Magnificent River Rats Festival, Athabasca, AB June 2025
-BC Country Music Awards Weekend Showcase, Coquitlam, BC May 2025
-BCCMA Stage, Cloverdale Rodeo, Surrey BC May 2025 and 2026
Upcoming dates:
-Direct support opener for “Big Sugar” at Saanich Fair, Sept 5th, 2026.
Radio/Streaming
-Top 40 Roots Music Report Charts (May 2026)
-CBC National Playlist, CBC (Fall of 2025)
-Top 10 CICC (Canadian Indie Country Charts) #6
-Over 1 million streams across Spotify, Itunes, and YouTube.
-Top 200 Charts on College Radio Charts in June, 2023 (#197 unweighted).
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Kris Anders - In the Media
“What makes Open Road work so well is its authenticity. Kris Anders sounds believable because he sounds like himself. There is no forced attitude or over polished delivery. This is country music rooted in storytelling, emotion, and musicianship. Kris Anders proves with this release that he understands the power of simplicity, honesty, and a good guitar line. Open Road is a solid step forward and a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever chosen freedom over looking back.” - Lisa Jones
“The mix of retro-rock influences alongside the song’s post-punk energy mark it as a natural live number. Imagining Anders and his band attacking the song with abandon for a rapturous concert crowd doesn’t strain credibility; it seems like a natural fit. From the outset it bears down on listeners with rambunctious fervor and illustrates the extent of Anders’ skill as a vocalist. He matches the song’s pace without even an inkling of exhaustion.” - Laury Verdoux”
“This fresh track fuses his compelling songwriting skills with a potent soundscape, leaving us craving more. It’s a melodic maelstrom that combines raw intensity with sublime harmony. As the track unfurls, the artist’s distinctive vocals ensnare listeners, pulling them into a world of emotion and energy. Each note resonates with authenticity, displaying an impressive range that’s both captivating and inspiring.” - Ethan G”
“I approached Kris directly, having discovered his music on Spotify and after being ensnared by his clean and raw sound, and mature approach to songwriting. Now knowing Kris personally, it is clear he is an emerging talent to look out for - one that is ready to take his music to the next level.” ”
— - James D.J. Morgan, Senior A&R / Talent Scout, Liberty Music PR.
“Anders may play with a punk rock attitude, but his voice is clear and pure, without any gruffness.” - Dan Macintosh ”
“Bringing back more of that warm and triumphant pop-rock direction he has built for himself, 'Ever Enough' makes for a wonderfully rousing listen. With its raw and driven hooks, powerful atmosphere, and his own vibrant voice at the helm, he is continuing to prove himself as one of the more captivating names on the rise right now.””
“Anders connects again with "How Did We Get Here", an elevated, uplifting song full of rich harmonies and haunting emotion; a lingering Nashville-meets-Coldplay anthem with shades of instant soundtrack classic in real time.” - Bobby Hanson ”
— Citation Records
“Kris Anders is back with another winner. A moody, instrospective multi-format song. "How Did We Get Here" is a perfect song for Country, AC or AAA with great vocals and instrumentation - and it has a bridge!” - Charlie O'Brien - Owner and Founder of Big 8 Radio