Platinum-certified, JUNO and CCMA Award-winning country powerhouse Jess Moskaluke is back with a brand-new anthem, and she’s not holding anything back. “I Ain’t Country” is a bold, spirited track that pushes past the boundaries of genre stereotypes while firmly planting its roots in Moskaluke’s signature sound and honest storytelling.
“I Ain’t Country” offers fans an unfiltered look into Moskaluke’s journey through the expectations and assumptions that have shadowed her as a modern country artist. With a strong message of self-definition, the track breaks away from the question of what should sound “country” and instead embraces the artist’s deeply personal truth.
“I Ain’t Country is a song about feeling misunderstood,” says Moskaluke. “Throughout my career, I’ve faced challenges about whether I’m ‘country enough.’ I’ve even added banjos to songs that didn’t need them just to meet other people’s expectations. I wrote this song in the hopes that people will understand that country music is more than just music – it’s a lifestyle. I’m happy with my wheat field backyard and red barn front yard right here in small-town Canada, writing songs that feel true to me. And if that ain’t country, then I don’t know what is.”
True to her fearless and genre-defying creativity, “I Ain’t Country” blends raw lyricism with a hook-laden melody that is both empowering and unshakably catchy. It’s a sonic declaration of independence – one that reaffirms Moskaluke’s place as a trailblazer in Canadian country music.
ABOUT JESS MOSKALUKE:
Internationally celebrated artist Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in country music with her powerful voice, pop-infused hooks, and sonic versatility. Her new single, “Life For Me,” offers a first glimpse into her forthcoming new music-elevated, personal, joyful, and full of spirited authenticity-marking an exciting new chapter in her career. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve Canadian Platinum single status with the hit “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes,” Moskaluke celebrated the 10th anniversary of its release last year with newly reimagined mixes of the fan-favourite track.
She has since gone on to earn Canadian Gold certifications for “Take Me Home,” “Kiss Me Quiet,” “Knock Off,” and her first NUMBER ONE, “Country Girls.” Notably, she became the first Canadian female country artist since 2008 to have a song in the Top 3 with “Drive Me Away.” The 2017 JUNO Award winner for Country Album of the Year, Moskaluke has taken home multiple CCMA Awards, including Album of the Year (2018) and Female Artist of the Year (3X consecutive). She is also a 2017 SOCAN Award winner, the 2020 WCM Award winner for Country Artist of the Year, and a 2024 Women In Music Canada Honours nominee for Artist of the Year.
Her 2021 album, The Demos, included an ode to her hometown with the hit single “Mapdot,” and in 2022, Moskaluke embarked on the Mapdot Tour, her first national headlining run, which saw multiple sold-out dates across Canada. Building her international reputation, Moskaluke has had notable plays at the C2C Music Festival in both Australia and the United Kingdom and with deep roots in the US, her creativity knows no borders. Her most recent EP, Heartbreaker features her first Australian #1 single, “Go Get Er,” further solidifying her global reach and acclaim.
In addition to her music, Moskaluke is passionate about giving back to causes that are close to her heart, including the MS Society of Canada and Telemiracle Saskatchewan. She continues to explore different facets of her career with resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit, collaborating with local businesses and embracing new opportunities that showcase her versatility and creativity.