Indie R&B artist Katie Tupper is the embodiment of that spirit, pushing boundaries and reshaping expectations of what music from the Canadian Prairies can be. With two acclaimed EPs; Towards the End (2022) and Where to Find Me (2023), Tupper has carved out a space for what she calls "heartland soul," amassing over 11 million streams worldwide. Her work has earned her a 2024 JUNO nomination for Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, praise from tastemakers and radio play on international platforms including BBC 6Music (UK), FIP (France), and CBC.