Alex Hughes is a pop-country powerhouse from Calgary, Alberta, blending heartfelt storytelling with irresistible pop hooks. Known for her vibrant energy and captivating live performances, Alex brings a fresh, genre-bending perspective to Canadian country music. Her single “Until This Fire Dies,” produced by award-winner Dan Swinimer, earned her a coveted Song of the Week feature and playlist cover on Apple Music Canada’s Canada’s Country—the platform’s largest country editorial playlist.

With South Asian and Filipino roots, Alex grew up immersed in a rich mix of musical influences, from Bollywood and Hawaiian melodies to hip-hop and R&B, all of which shape her dynamic sound today. She has shared stages with major artists like Brothers Osborne, Ashley McBryde, Josh Ross, and Babyface, and performed at iconic venues including The House of Blues (Sunset Strip), Nashville’s Tootsies, and Calgary Stampede’s Nashville North. A two-time nominee for Horizon Female Artist of the Year at the Country Music Alberta Awards and a Top 12 finalist in Project WILD, Alex Hughes continues to make waves as one of Canada’s most exciting rising stars.