16 Facts About Lindsay Ell

Lindsay Elizabeth Ell was born on 20 March 1989 and is a Canadian-American country pop singer, songwriter, guitarist and television personality from Calgary, Alberta.

Lindsay Ell's debut extended play, Worth the Wait, was released in March 2017.

Lindsay Ell started playing the piano at six, until she discovered her father's collection of guitars scattered throughout the house, switching at age eight; "I fell in love with the guitar," says Lindsay.

Lindsay Ell went on to study business at the University of Calgary and music at the Berklee College of Music, in addition to pursuing her music career.

Lindsay Ell travelled back and forth from Calgary to Nashville for a couple years to participate in songwriting sessions while playing as many live shows as she could to hone her craft.

Lindsay Ell typically plays a custom Les Paul Goddess and Martin acoustic guitars.

Lindsay Ell made her Grand Ole Opry debut on 15 April 2014 and has since made several appearances on the show.

On 28 January 2018, Lindsay Ell sang the Canadian National Anthem at the 2018 NHL All-Star Game.

On 29 July 2020 upon her label's request Lindsay Ell flew to Nashville to perform a remix as a guest artist on her label mate Tucker Beathard's newly released single titled "Faithful".

Lindsay Ell served alongside Priyanka as cohost of the 2021 Canadian Country Music Awards.

In 2023, Lindsay Ell departed Stoney Creek Records and the BBR Music Group.

In 2023, Lindsay Ell performed as one of the support acts on Shania Twain's Queen of Me Tour.

Lindsay Ell appeared in the country music documentary Rebel Country in June 2024.

Lindsay Ell officially became an American citizen on December 8,2022.

Lindsay Ell was selected by The Band Perry to open for their "We Are Pioneers World Tour" which included 50 dates throughout Europe and North America during 2013 and 2014.

In 2021, Lindsay Ell completed her first Canadian headlining tour, with special guest Robyn Ottolini supporting.