COUNTRY: One to Watch

One to Watch:  Annika Catharina

Though pop and rock were the genres that Annika Catharina first loved, it was the songs of Patsy Cline that drew her to country music. After hearing “Walking After Midnight” and “Crazy”, she wanted to perform country songs any chance she got.

Based in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Annika started singing country covers along with other classics, placing in various competitions until a bad accident in 2017 changed her course, requiring multiple surgeries and reconstructive facial surgery as part of her recovery.

While Annika’s new circumstances made singing challenging, it hardened her resolve to pursue music. Determined to turn a setback into a turning point of positive transformation, Annika steadily grew her musical activities, later joining a working band and forming an acoustic duo.

Now Annika is making waves with six singles, 1 million digital streams, and over 30 editorial playlists spots across streaming services since January 2024.

With her newest, “Love and Hate”, Annika Catharina is excited, inspired, and – more than anything – grateful for being able to record music and share it with the world.