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Owen Riegling

Owen Michael Riegling is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He is currently signed to Universal Music Canada, and has charted with the singles "Love (The Sweater Song)", "Old Dirt Roads", and "Moonshines".[1][2]

Owen Riegling
Riegling performing in 2022
Riegling performing in 2022
Background information
Born1998 (age 25–26)
OriginMildmay, Ontario, Canada
Genres
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2019–present
LabelsUniversal Music Canada
WebsiteOfficial website

Early life

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Riegling grew up on a 100-acre farm in Mildmay, Ontario.[3] He began playing the guitar at eleven years old, after receiving one as a Christmas gift.[4] He performed for the first time as part of his guitar teacher's band (Country Indie Artist Tattoos 'N Whiskey), before progressing to play covers of Eric Church songs at local venues.[4] Riegling initially attended business school after high school, but realized he enjoyed playing music more. He elected to attend the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology for music production, after he had won a free recording session in a contest.[4]

Career

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In July 2019, Riegling independently released the song "Smoke Man".[4] The song was included on his debut extended play Empty Room, which was released on September 4, 2020.[5] In August 2022, Riegling won the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase contest, securing him a single release with Universal Music Canada, songwriting sessions, and a trip to Nashville.[6][7][8]

In June 2023, Riegling signed a record deal with Universal Music Canada and released his debut radio single "Love (The Sweater Song)".[1][9] He was also nominated for "Rising Star" at the CMA Ontario Awards.[10] In August 2023, Riegling released the song "Old Dirt Roads", which later became his second single at Canadian country radio.[11][12][13] In October 2023, he was an opening act for American country artist Tyler Hubbard on his solo headlining tour in Canada.[1][14] Later that fall, Riegling joined Robyn Ottolini as the opening act for the Canadian dates on her "All My Friends Are Hot Tour".[15] In 2024, he joined Chase Rice's "Get Western Tour" as an opening act for most of the Canadian dates.[16] On May 24, 2024, Riegling released the extended play Bruce County, which included the single "Moonshines".[17] He was nominated in four categories at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards, and won Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.[18][19][20] In the late fall of 2024, Riegling will embark on his debut headling tour across Canada, "The Old Dirt Road Trip".[21]

Personal life

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Riegling married his longtime girlfriend Liv in 2024.[22]

Tours

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  • The Old Dirt Road Trip (2024)

Discography

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Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title Details
Empty Room
Bruce County

Singles

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List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[24] 		CAN Country
[2]
"Love (The Sweater Song)" 2023 — 29 Non-album single
"Old Dirt Roads" 69 2 Bruce County
"Moonshines" 2024 100 6
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Year Title Artist Album
2024 "Coming Home to You (Bigger Houses)" MacKenzie Porter Non-album single

Music videos

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List of music videos
Title Year Director
"Love (The Sweater Song)"[26] 2023 Ryan Nolan
"Home Less"[27] 2024 Connor Scheffler
"Moonshines"[28]

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations received by Owen Riegling
Year Association Category Nominated work Result Ref
2023 Country Music Association of Ontario Rising Star — Nominated [29]
2024 Country Music Association of Ontario Breakthrough Artist of the Year — Won [30]
[31]
Male Artist of the Year — Won
Single of the Year "Old Dirt Roads" Nominated
Canadian Country Music Association Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year — Won [32]
[33]
Entertainer of the Year — Nominated
Male Artist of the Year — Nominated
Songwriter(s) of the Year "Old Dirt Roads" Won

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Owen Riegling Signs with Universal Music Canada and Kicks Off Summer with New Single "Love (The Sweater Song)"". Universal Music Canada. June 23, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b References for Canada Country:
  3. ^ "Artist of the Month: Owen Riegling". CMA Ontario. May 10, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d "Owen Riegling Talks About Music and New Single". Front Porch Music. September 15, 2019. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "Owen Riegling's Debut EP Empty Room Drops Today". Front Porch Music. September 4, 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Mildmay's Owen Riegling wins Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots & Hearts". 100.1 FM The Ranch. August 8, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Owen Riegling Wins The 2022 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase". Front Porch Music. August 7, 2022. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Gallacher, Kaila (November 7, 2023). "Owen Riegling: Small-town country music star". Excalibur. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Miller, Logan (June 23, 2023). "Owen Riegling Signs with Universal Music Canada and Releases Debut Single "Love (The Sweater Song)"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Kerr, Pauline (June 2, 2023). "Mildmay's Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award". Penticton Herald. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Owen Riegling Releases Second Single "Old Dirt Roads" Out Today". Universal Music Canada. August 10, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Preston, Taylor (September 8, 2023). "On "Old Dirt Roads" Owen Riegling Gets Down to Earth". Front Porch Music. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  13. ^ McCullough, Currey (November 10, 2023). "Rising Canadian country music artist Owen Riegling discusses his success and performs his latest single". RFD-TV. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  14. ^ Moscati, Nicolina (August 8, 2023). "One to Watch: OWEN RIEGLING". Country 93.3. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  15. ^ Pape, Hendrik (September 12, 2023). "Robyn Ottolini Announces the 'All My Friends Are Hot' North American Tour". Sound Check Entertainment. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (November 22, 2023). "Chase Rice To Head Up North For 'Get Western Tour'". Music Row. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Owen Riegling Announces His Debut EP". KX 94.7 FM. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  18. ^ Doole, Kerry (July 18, 2024). "Canadian Country Music Association Awards 2024 Nominations: Jade Eagleson, MacKenzie Porter Lead The Pack". Billboard Canada. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  19. ^ "2024 CCMA Award Nominees". Canadian Country Music Association. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
  21. ^ "Owen Riegling: The Old Dirt Road Trip". Country 99 - Winnipeg's New Country. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  22. ^ "MACKENZIE PORTER SEES THE BIGGER PICTURE ON "COMING HOME TO YOU (BIGGER HOUSES)" FT. OWEN RIEGLING". Universal Music Canada. October 18, 2024. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
  23. ^ "Owen Riegling's Debut EP Empty Room Drops Today". Front Porch Music. 4 September 2020. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  24. ^ Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  25. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Owen Riegling – Old Dirt Roads". Music Canada. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  26. ^ "Owen Riegling - Love (The Sweater Song)" (video). YouTube. June 23, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  27. ^ "Owen Riegling - Home Less" (video). YouTube. February 15, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  28. ^ "Owen Riegling - Moonshines" (video). YouTube. May 24, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  29. ^ "2023 Winners and Nominees". CMA Ontario. Archived from the original on December 25, 2023.
  30. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards". CMAOntario. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  31. ^ "2024 CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced". CMAOntario. June 5, 2024. Archived from the original on June 14, 2024. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  32. ^ "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  33. ^ "2024 CCMA Award Winners". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
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