Fresh off a summer of more than 45 tour dates, one of Quebec’s hottest rising country acts, the award-winning Blue Ridge Band, is proud to announce they’ve signed with The Feldman Agency for all Canadian bookings as they prepare to release their sophomore album High On You on September 26 via Symphonic. The trio — Jeremy Plante, Samuel Jalbert-Raymond, and Martin Aubin — has quickly built a reputation for high-energy country music and incredible live shows.
You’ve just come off a summer of more than 45 tour dates. How did that experience shape you as a band and prepare you for this next chapter?
Jeremy Plante (lead vocalist): Since day one, our goal has been to see this band as a family, and after spending so much time together, that’s exactly what it has become. The show keeps getting stronger, and every concert feels like its own story. We’re six musicians on stage, supported by two incredible technicians, and not a single one of us has ever missed a show. That commitment proves we’re all here for the right reasons. Three years in, we’re tighter than ever, and what drives us is the same: sharing the music we love and building something that lasts.
Congratulations on signing with The Feldman Agency! What does this partnership mean for Blue Ridge Band’s future?
JP: Thank you! For me, this is a big deal! I’ve listened to and attended so many concerts from artists represented by Feldman, so being part of that roster makes me proud — it feels like a real milestone in my career to be mentioned alongside so many talented people. For the band, it’s also an exciting challenge. It marks a turning point, opening doors to bigger stages, the chance to join established tours, and to step outside our home province. Most of all, it sets the tone for what’s next: taking our music further and sharing it with audiences all across the country.
Your sophomore album High On You drops September 26. How does this record differ from your debut EP Down to Business?
JP: When we wrote Down to Business, the goal was to have an album built for festival shows — something more on the party side, while we were still figuring out our place in country music. Coming from a pop background with our previous project, we wanted to make sure we sounded country, which led to some cool ideas, even if we didn’t have a precise theme or direction yet. With this second album, I feel like we’ve really confirmed our sound. It’s an album you can press play on and instantly catch a vibe. You’ll hear touches of our pop/rock emo era mixed with everything we love about country: strong melodies, plenty of guitars, and lyrics meant to sing along to. More than ever, these songs feel true to who we are and to the kind of musicians we want to be.
The album blends country with pop and rock influences. How did you find the balance between those styles while keeping your signature sound?
JP: For the second album, the real challenge was staying true to ourselves. At some point, we just stopped overthinking it. If a song sounded like Simple Plan going country, then that’s what it was meant to be. My voice and melodies naturally bring that pop influence, while Martin’s organic way of recording guitars and instruments keeps the country side alive. Rock has always been a part of our lives. Our favorite artists and the concerts that inspired us most were rock, so it’s only natural that it comes through in what we create. That mix of influences is what gives the Blue Ridge Band its signature sound, and it finally feels like we’ve found the balance that defines us.
Martin, you produced and mixed the record yourself. How does producing your own music impact the final sound and creative control of the project?
Martin Aubin: The impact on the creative process is massive, because there’s no one stopping you from trying new things. Sometimes that means exploring different versions of a song, experimenting with styles or instruments — the possibilities are endless, and time isn’t really an issue when you’re doing everything yourself. Of course, the risk is getting lost in too many versions, but in the end it pushes us to refine the songs until we land on something that truly feels right and that we can all be proud of.
Every track was co-written by the band alongside collaborators like Brittany Kennell and Trudy. How did those songwriting sessions bring new perspectives to the album?
JP: Before we started writing the second album, we knew we wanted to collaborate more, since we hadn’t really done that on the first one. I think it’s important to see how other people work, how they use different words and images in their lyrics. It’s refreshing, and it brings a whole new perspective to a song. We worked with several writers on different tracks — even if some didn’t make the final cut, the experience itself was invaluable. Learning from other artists and sharing in their creative process has only made us stronger as a band and opened new doors for our own songwriting.
Your live shows are known for high energy and crowd engagement. How did you capture that same energy in the studio for High On You?
JP: I think this energy comes from who we are, our lifestyle and our chemistry as a band. Everyone brought ideas to the table, and we had a lot of fun working on this project, both in the studio and on stage. We’re living the dream we had as kids, and when you keep that in mind, the music comes easy.
You made your CCMA Awards week debut this year. How did it feel to take that stage for the first time?
JP: Joining the CCMA family has been an incredible experience. We had the chance to meet people from The Feldman Agency, connect with industry professionals, and finally meet artists we’ve admired for years. Performing in front of them was nerve-wracking, but so rewarding, and it opened the door to future opportunities and collaborations. Even with little sleep and long days, we left feeling proud of what we accomplished and energized by everything we learned along the way.
With three Top 10 singles in Quebec, SiriusXM airplay, and award recognition, you’ve quickly built momentum. What do you think has been the key to connecting with audiences so strongly?
JP: It’s incredible how welcoming Quebec radio has been, and we hope that continues. We believe that being genuine — in our music and as people — is what connects us with listeners. The country scene here is strong, but there haven’t been many bands where all members truly work together in recent years. That’s what sets us apart. We’re not just a singer with a backing band; we create music as a team, and that’s what gives our sound its identity.
Looking ahead, what’s next for Blue Ridge Band after the album release — more touring, new collaborations, or something unexpected?
JP: We’re always working on something new. This October, we’ll be back in the studio to prepare what will likely be aHigh On You Deluxe edition with a few new songs or maybe something completely different. We also plan to record music videos, do live sessions, and get a new show ready for next year. I feel like we’re just getting started, and there’s so much exciting stuff ahead for us.
