Sakamoto Agency Welcomes Canadian Country Artist Becca Hess to the Roster

For Immediate Release: June 25, 2018: Sakamoto Agency is excited to announce the exclusive representation of Canadian country artist Becca Hess, for all bookings and performances across Canada. Immersed in music for her entire life thus far, Becca is a powerhouse vocalist, a life-long musician, and a consummate professional in country music.

Her sophomore album titled “Truth”, set to release in Fall 2018, was recorded under the production guidance of Tom and Carly McKillip (CCMA Producer of the Year awards/nominations) and bolstered by two years working with Nashville producer Byron Hill. The lead out single “Stranded” debuted on SiriusXM Country in April 2018, and is available at Canadian country radio and on all streaming platforms now.

Watch the Video for “Stranded”

While a newcomer to the ranks of Canadian country artists, Becca Hess is not a newcomer to country music, or the music business. She’s worked producing festivals and events herself for years, including currently as Executive Director of the multi-award nominated Rockin’ River Music Fest, based in Merritt, BC. “I have done countless shows over the years with the Sakamoto family so this felt like the natural next step,” says Becca Hess. “I am so thrilled to join forces with the legendary Sakamoto Agency and their incredible roster!”

“We are excited to welcome Becca into the Sakamoto Agency family,” says Sakamoto Agency’s Paul Biro. “Her unique voice and amazing stage presence is incredibly natural, and hints at her rich “family traditions” of country music. Becca has a sincerity and depth of character that comes out in every song and we are so pleased to be on this musical journey with her.”

Becca Hess has a few shows with Sakamoto Agency under her belt already, including the Cloverdale Rodeo, and the Boomtown Casino in Fort McMurray. Watch for more shows and new music at https://beccahess.com/.

Booking inquiries for Becca Hess may be directed to Paul Biro, paul@sakamotoagency.com.
Press inquiries for Becca Hess may be directed to Joelle May, joelle@sakamotoagency.com.

MORE ABOUT BECCA HESS:
Becca Hess is making her mark as an up-and-coming artist in Canadian country music. Her voice is as big as the mountains she was raised among, with the ferocity of the rivers running between. Growing up singing in the back seat of her dad’s truck as he toured the country performing shows, to professionally producing tours and festivals herself, Becca’s natural talent and tendency towards the stage is no surprise. With her feet firmly planted in country music’s roots, and her heart following an organic, eclectic approach, Becca Hess is bringing poise, passion and punch to every performance she delivers, growing her fanbase throughout the country.

HIGHLIGHTS: 
~ BCCMA (British Columbia Country Music Assocation) nominations for Rising Star & Female Artist of the Year
~ Performed at the 2017 BCCMA Awards
~ Released “Fool My Heart” and “Mountain Child” in 2016
~ ACMA 2016 nominations for Song of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, and Video of the Year
~ Featured on Viceland Canada series  “PAYDAY”, having cameras follow her for 2 weeks while playing shows, writing songs, bartending, and working production on Three Days Grace concerts
~ Self-released debut single “It Ain’t Even Raining” worked up the Canadian charts
~ “It Ain’t Even Raining” video aired for 6 weeks on TNN’s Top Ten as ‘Rising Star’.
~ “It Ain’t Even Raining” video gained 30,000 views in 24 hrs
~ 6 Holiday commercial spots air on Nashville’s Heartland TNN each season in which Becca sends Holiday greetings and sets up the video
~ Named top 40 under 40 in Fort McMurray AB at age 23
~ Worked under the wing of multi platinum producer/songwriter Byron Hill for 2 years in Nashville writing and demo-ing songs
~ Executive Director of the Rockin’ River Music Festival in Merritt BC, nominated 2017 CCMA Festival of the Year
~ Produced live music events ranging from Snoop Dogg to Alice Cooper to Kenny Rogers, the BC Country Music Awards, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame shows and more since 2010
~ Opened for Big & Rich, The Band Perry, Gretchen Wilson, Travis Tritt, Trooper, Wynonna, Dwight Yoakam, and more.

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Press Contact:
Joelle May, Promotions & Logistics Manager
joelle@sakamotoagency.com
(587) 787-1938 x103

Booking Contact:
Paul Biro, Agent / Vice President
info@sakamotoagency.com
(587) 787-1938 x101

Becca Hess Contact:
becca@beccahess.com