Paige Rutledge sparkles on stage - both figuratively, and literally. Her vibrant personality and rhinestone-studded guitar elevate her already commanding presence. 

 

Falling in love with country music from an early age, Paige’s first live performance was actually for loved ones at her grandfather’s funeral. It was here she learned just how powerful music can be in connecting people from all walks of life. 

 

2023 proved to be Paige’s best year yet with her heartfelt single, “Gone Ain’t Really Gone”, followed by the pleading ballad, “The Worst Thing”. “The Worst Thing” earned Paige a slot in regular rotation on SiriusXM Radio’s Top Of The Country. Paige showcased at the CMAOntario Awards weekend, headlined Yonge and Dundas Square, and was a finalist in Lucknow’s Music in the Fields Emerging Artist Showdown. Paige also opened for Walker Hayes at Thunder Bay’s Country on the Bay summer festival. To cap off the year, she showcased at the CCMA’s Country Music Week with the Diamonds in the Rough Showcase and released the stripped-down version and video for “The Worst Thing”.

 

Paige released her debut EP, “Break Up Rules”, in September 2024 highlighting the release with a packed performance at The Rivoli in Toronto. “Break Up Rules” has been featured as Ontario’s Fresh Pick across Bayshore Broadcasting stations on FM Radio, along with being picked up by on SiriusXM Radio’s Top Of The Country. The EP has already surpassed 700,000 catalog streams. 

 

In 2025, Paige signed to New Motor Records (Warner/ADA) and has released “Whatcha Gonna Do”, the critically acclaimed “Hate How I Love You” and “Ruin Your Bar” to date amassing over 1.5 million streams.  Her label EP will be released on October 23rd.  

 

Paige has been nominated in 2025 and 2026 for the following Country Music Association of Ontario Awards; Breakthrough Artist (x2), EP or Album of the Year, and Female Artist of the Year.

 

Paige has performed at Hollyrood Country Jamboree, Boots in the Creek, performed at the first North of Nowhere as part of the Emerging Artist Showcase, and showcased at Country Music week at the CCMAs (Edmonton and Kelowna), Big Valley Jamboree, Ponoka Stampede

 

Paige has received editorial support on a number of playlists, including Spotify’s RADAR and Live Country (now North Country), Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Country, Just North of Nashville, and Brand New Music,and Apple Music’s Canada’s Country and New In Country.

 

Between writing and recording her next project, Paige takes the stage at some of Ontario’s favourite country music venues, including the Stampede Ranch in Guelph and Big Texas in Niagara Falls.