Across Canada, country music fans will be treated to a show featuring Dallas Smith and Dean Brody on Saturday night (July 11) on Citytv.

One Southern Alberta singer-songwriter is being given the opportunity of a lifetime to be a part of this show. Michela Sheedy who was born and raised in Okotoks will be opening the show for this program thanks to her involvement with RBCxMusic.

"I will be opening up for Dallas Smith and Dean Brody for the Budweiser stage at home series, which is also part of the promotion of my RBCxMusic first-up performance that I will be sharing on my Instagram Sunday at 7 pm," said Sheedy.

Sheedy applied through RBC to be a part of the first up performance series and became a finalist, "I am super excited about it, I think they chose 40 people across the country to participate and then with the RBC program, I was given the opportunity to open up for Dallas Smith and Dean Brody," Sheedy went on to note that being recognized in this way is more than just singing she is being recognized for her original music.

Sheedy has performed on a national stage previously as one of the national anthem singers for the Calgary Flames, she also had the chance to get on stage with Keith Urban at his 2018 concert by holding up a sign saying she would trade her sister for a chance to sing with Keith Urban and he brought her on stage to do just that.

Sheedy has been keeping busy performing with a company called Curbside Concerts the past couple of months. They show up and will set up in driveways and sidewalks and perform socially distant. Sheedy has taken this challenge in stride and is enjoying the chance to make memories with people and still do what she loves and helping people to enjoy the moment through her music.

There is a new appreciation for live music among fans across Canada with artists connecting in new ways and fans getting a more intimate show with their favourite artists. Sheedy says she is enjoying the new way she is able to build that relationship with fans across social media. 

On streaming platforms simply look for Michela Sheedy and you will find her music, however, she also cannot wait to be back on stage and share her passion with a live audience again.