Jann Arden catapulted onto the music scene in 1993 with the release of her debut album, Time For Mercy. Since then, she has released 15 other albums — garnering 19 top-10 singles — and has received eight Juno Awards, including “Female Artist of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year.” She also has ten SOCAN Awards and four Western Canadian Music Awards under her belt. Jann has been named to the Order of Canada, recognized with a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, and in 2020, she was also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. Whether Jann is performing, hosting an event, or telling her deeply personal and affecting stories, Jann’s wisdom and wit shine in everything she does.
Jann is the author of several books, including her bestselling memoir, Falling Backwards, and Feeding My Mother: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss. In 2023, she released her debut novel and most recent best-seller, The Bittlemores.
A multi-talented artist, Jann has also starred in her own television show, Jann, where she played a fictionalized version of herself. The show went on to become the most-watched new Canadian comedy series of the 2018-2019 broadcast season. Jann has also made guest appearances on shows such as Wynonna Earp, Private Eyes, The Detour, and Workin’ Moms. Jann also hosts weekly episodes of The Jann Arden Podcast, in which she discusses the challenges, triumphs, and tribulations of everyday life.
Whether she is captivating audiences with her heartfelt music or boldly and honestly sharing stories, Jann continues to set herself apart as a Canadian entertainment powerhouse.
