Jess Moskaluke

Jessica Moskaluke was born on June 4, 1990, in Langenburg, Saskatchewan, Canada. Her music career began to develop in 2011 when she won the Next Big Thing contest, sponsored by Big Dog 92.7 and SaskMusic, and later the New Artist Showcase Award at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. These early achievements led to her representing Canada at the Global Artist Party at the 2012 CMA Music Festival. Her debut single, “Catch Me If You Can,” was released on June 4, 2012, followed by an EP of the same name. This EP received positive reviews, with Jeff DeDekker of the Leader-Post rating it four stars and noting her vocal range and ability to convey emotion through her songs. The EP’s second single, “Hit N Run,” reached the top 40 on the Billboard Canada Country chart in 2013, a year when Moskaluke was also named Female Vocalist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards.

Moskaluke released her debut studio album, “Light Up the Night,” on April 15, 2014. From this album, the single “Cheap Wine and Cigarettes” achieved platinum certification and contributed to her rising prominence in the Canadian country music scene. She continued to release music, including the platinum-certified single “Kiss Me Quiet” in 2015 and the gold-certified “Take Me Home” in 2016. In 2019, Moskaluke achieved her first number-one hit on the Billboard Canada Country chart with “Country Girls.” Her second studio album, “The Demos,” was released in February 2021, and featured singles like “Halfway Home,” “Mapdot,” and “Leave Each Other Alone.” Most recently, in 2025, she released the singles “Life for Me” and “I Ain’t Country” and embarked on her headlining “Life for Me Tour” across eight Canadian provinces.

Throughout her career, Jess Moskaluke has received numerous accolades, including multiple Canadian Country Music Awards for Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for “Past the Past.” She has also been recognized with several Saskatchewan Country Music Awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year. Her music has consistently charted, with several singles reaching the top 20 and top 10 on the Canada Country chart. Moskaluke’s career progression highlights her consistent output of music and her ability to connect with audiences across Canada. Her work ethic and dedication have solidified her position as a notable figure in Canadian country music.