When you hear about a new local artist who’s gaining success you’d probably assume they’re from downtown Vancouver. Well, that’s just not true, as one of Canada’s brightest young music stars, Jade LeMac, grew up in Surrey BC.

At just 22 years old, Jade has quietly become one of the most successful musical exports the province has seen in years, and the numbers are honestly staggering.

As of April 2026, Jade is sitting on over 6.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify. To put that in context, that is a larger digital footprint than many of the legendary BC bands that filled stadiums in the 90s. This isn’t just local hype, it’s a massive global audience that started with her viral track “Constellations” and has only grown since she signed with Arista Records. 

What’s even more impressive is that Jade is only 22 years old, and had her first single released in 2021 when she was only 17. She built her music skills at home as she was used youtube to help her learn how to play the guitar and piano as a kid.

The industry is taking notice, too. She just picked up a nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards, and this summer, she’s taking the BC sound south as she opens for Hilary Duff and La Roux on a major US tour.

What’s interesting is that while her music has a polished, international pop feel, she remains vocal about her roots. In a recent interview with CBC, she leaned into her west coast identity, noting that the specific mood of the Pacific Northwest is what drives her songwriting.

We often talk about the “struggling artist” narrative in Vancouver, but Jade LeMac represents a different story: a local kid using digital platforms to bypass the gatekeepers and build a career that is already reaching 21 countries. She’s not just a “rising star” anymore; she’s the benchmark for what success looks like for a new artist in BC.