Steven Lee Olsen

Born in Scarborough and associated with the Newmarket, Ontario country scene, Steven Lee Olsen has since the late 2000s developed a repertoire that sits between contemporary country, country-pop and Nashville songwriting, with songs focused on direct choruses, bright guitars and writing geared toward radio formats while staying true to a Canadian sensibility. Steven Lee Olsen launched his solo career with Introducing Steven Lee Olsen in 2009, then continued with several singles before settling permanently in the North American country circuit, both as a performer and as a songwriter for other artists. His journey also includes writing songs for Keith Urban, Dallas Smith, Brett Kissel or Rascal Flatts, with a songwriter's craft that accompanies his evolution toward a more current and melodic country. After a stint with Columbia Nashville, he released Timing Is Everything in 2018, then the EP Relationship Goals in 2021, marking a new visibility phase in Canada. Olsen then followed with tracks like Outta Yours and Out Here, while sharing tour stages with Old Dominion and performing at the Grand Ole Opry in 2023. In 2024, he continues this trajectory with Bigger Than This Town and The Shop Sessions (Volume 1) - Acoustic, in a voice still rooted in modern, flexible and accessible country.