Owen Riegling Explained

Owen Riegling
Background:solo_singer
Origin:Mildmay, Ontario, Canada
Instrument:Guitar, vocals
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2019–present
Label:Universal Music Canada

Owen Michael Riegling is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He is currently signed to Universal Music Canada, and has charted with the singles "Love (The Sweater Song)", "Old Dirt Roads", and "Moonshines".

Early life

Riegling grew up on a 100-acre farm in Mildmay, Ontario.[1] He began playing the guitar at eleven years old, after receiving one as a Christmas gift.[2] He performed for the first time as part of his guitar teacher's band (Country Indie Artist Tattoos 'N Whiskey), before progressing to play covers of Eric Church songs at local venues.[2] Riegling initially attended business school after high school, but realized he enjoyed playing music more. He elected to attend the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology for music production, after he had won a free recording session in a contest.[2]

Career

In July 2019, Riegling independently released the song "Smoke Man".[2] The song was included on his debut extended play Empty Room, which was released on September 4, 2020.[3] In August 2022, Riegling won the Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase contest, securing him a single release with Universal Music Canada, songwriting sessions, and a trip to Nashville.[4] [5] [6]

In June 2023, Riegling signed a record deal with Universal Music Canada and released his debut radio single "Love (The Sweater Song)".[7] [8] He was also nominated for "Rising Star" at the CMA Ontario Awards.[9] In August 2023, Riegling released the song "Old Dirt Roads", which later became his second single at Canadian country radio.[10] [11] [12] In October 2023, he was an opening act for American country artist Tyler Hubbard on his solo headlining tour in Canada.[7] [13] Later that fall, Riegling joined Robyn Ottolini as the opening act for the Canadian dates on her "All My Friends Are Hot Tour".[14] In 2024, he joined Chase Rice's "Get Western Tour" as an opening act for most of the Canadian dates.[15] On May 24, 2024, Riegling released the extended play Bruce County, which included the single "Moonshines".[16] He was nominated in four categories at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards, and won Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.[17] [18] [19] In the late fall of 2024, Riegling will embark on his debut headling tour across Canada, "The Old Dirt Road Trip".[20]

Personal life

Riegling married his longtime girlfriend Liv in 2024.[21]

Tours

Discography

Extended plays

Title! scope="col"
Details
Empty Room
Bruce County
  • Release date: May 24, 2024
  • Label: Universal Music Canada
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
CAN
[23] 		CAN Country
[24]
"Love (The Sweater Song)"2023— 29
"Old Dirt Roads"69 2
  • MC: Platinum
Bruce County
"Moonshines"2024100 2

As featured artist

Music videos

Title! scope="col"
YearDirector
"Love (The Sweater Song)"[26] 2023Ryan Nolan
"Home Less"[27] 2024Connor Scheffler
"In My Head Again"[28]
"Moonshines"[29]

Awards and nominations

Year! scope="col"
AssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef
2023Country Music Association of OntarioRising Star[30]
2024Country Music Association of OntarioBreakthrough Artist of the Year[31]
[32]
Male Artist of the Year
Single of the Year"Old Dirt Roads"
Canadian Country Music AssociationBreakthrough Artist or Group of the Year[33]
[34]
Entertainer of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Songwriter(s) of the Year"Old Dirt Roads"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artist of the Month: Owen Riegling. May 10, 2022. CMA Ontario. December 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Owen Riegling Talks About Music and New Single. September 15, 2019. Front Porch Music. December 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: Owen Riegling's Debut EP Empty Room Drops Today. September 4, 2020. Front Porch Music. December 25, 2023.
  4. Web site: Mildmay's Owen Riegling wins Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots & Hearts. 100.1 FM The Ranch. August 8, 2022. December 25, 2023.
  5. Web site: Owen Riegling Wins The 2022 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase. August 7, 2022. Front Porch Music. December 25, 2023.
  6. Web site: Owen Riegling: Small-town country music star. November 7, 2023. Kaila. Gallacher. Excalibur. December 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: Owen Riegling Signs with Universal Music Canada and Kicks Off Summer with New Single "Love (The Sweater Song)". June 23, 2023. Universal Music Canada. December 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: Owen Riegling Signs with Universal Music Canada and Releases Debut Single "Love (The Sweater Song)". June 23, 2023. Logan. Miller. Front Porch Music. December 25, 2023.
  9. Web site: Mildmay's Owen Riegling nominated for CMAOntario Rising Star Award. Pauline. Kerr. June 2, 2023. Penticton Herald. December 25, 2023.
  10. Web site: Owen Riegling Releases Second Single "Old Dirt Roads" Out Today. August 10, 2023. Universal Music Canada. December 25, 2023.
  11. Web site: On "Old Dirt Roads" Owen Riegling Gets Down to Earth. Taylor. Preston. Front Porch Music. September 8, 2023. December 25, 2023.
  12. Web site: Rising Canadian country music artist Owen Riegling discusses his success and performs his latest single. November 10, 2023. Currey. McCullough. RFD-TV. December 25, 2023.
  13. Web site: One to Watch: OWEN RIEGLING. Nicolina. Moscati. Country 93.3. August 8, 2023. December 25, 2023.
  14. Web site: Robyn Ottolini Announces the 'All My Friends Are Hot' North American Tour. September 12, 2023. Hendrik. Pape. Sound Check Entertainment. December 25, 2023.
  15. Web site: Chase Rice To Head Up North For 'Get Western Tour'. November 22, 2023. Lorie. Hollabaugh. Music Row. December 25, 2023.
  16. Web site: Owen Riegling Announces His Debut EP. KX 94.7 FM. May 20, 2024.
  17. Web site: Canadian Country Music Association Awards 2024 Nominations: Jade Eagleson, MacKenzie Porter Lead The Pack. Kerry. Doole. Billboard Canada. September 11, 2024. July 18, 2024.
  18. Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Nominees. September 11, 2024. Canadian Country Music Association.
  19. Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Winners. Canadian Country Music Association. September 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915175950/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-winners/. September 15, 2024.
  20. Web site: Owen Riegling: The Old Dirt Road Trip. Country 99 - Winnipeg's New Country. November 13, 2024.
  21. Web site: MACKENZIE PORTER SEES THE BIGGER PICTURE ON “COMING HOME TO YOU (BIGGER HOUSES)” FT. OWEN RIEGLING. Universal Music Canada. October 18, 2024. November 17, 2024.
  22. Web site: Owen Riegling's Debut EP Empty Room Drops Today. Front Porch Music. 4 September 2020 . December 24, 2023.
  23. Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  24. References for Canada Country:
  25. References for UK Country Airplay:
    • "Coming Home to You": Web site: UK Country Radio Airplay Chart - December 1, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241202195336/https://www.countrymusic.co.uk/uk-radio-country-airplay-chart/. December 2, 2024. December 2, 2024. December 1, 2024. Country Music UK.
  26. Web site: Owen Riegling - Love (The Sweater Song). YouTube. December 24, 2023. video. June 23, 2023.
  27. Web site: Owen Riegling - Home Less . YouTube. July 13, 2024. video. February 15, 2024.
  28. Web site: Owen Riegling - In My Head Again. YouTube. December 4, 2024. video. February 28, 2024.
  29. Web site: Owen Riegling - Moonshines . YouTube. July 25, 2024. video. May 24, 2024.
  30. Web site: 2023 Winners and Nominees. CMA Ontario. https://web.archive.org/web/20231225224646/https://cmaontario.ca/2023-winners-nominees/. December 25, 2023.
  31. Web site: 2024 CMAOntario Awards. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614162909/https://cmaontario.ca/2024-awards/. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. CMAOntario.
  32. Web site: 2024 CMAOntario Awards Winners Announced. June 5, 2024. CMAOntario. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614162656/https://cmaontario.ca/2024-cmaontario-awards-winners-announced/. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024.
  33. Web site: 2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES. Canadian Country Music Association. July 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719164229/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-nominees/. July 19, 2024.
  34. Web site: 2024 CCMA Award Winners. Canadian Country Music Association. September 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240915175950/https://ccma.org/2024-ccma-award-winners/. September 15, 2024.

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