Songwriting is Leanne’s passion!
Leanne loves songwriting because it allows her to write about any topic or word... even cats!
Leanne is very hands on with her music videos, and says that creating videos is one of her favourite things to do!
Leanne is immersed in the real estate and renovation world. She loves interior design, home renos and all things real estate!
Leanne and her music were featured on the HGTV show Property Brothers!
Leanne wrote her first song at the age of 10. She picked up the guitar shortly after, at age 12, and taught herself how to play!
Leanne Pearson is an independent force to be reckoned with. She shows that there are no limits to an Independent Canadian Country Girl.
Leanne has been described by industry folk as level-headed, sweet, funny, quirky, a bit different and very talented. She has a positive attitude and an infectious smile that brightens any room she enters. This 34-year-old country rocker walks on stage with a pretty dress, cowboy boots and a big smile, then shatters your expectations as she tears up the stage with her edgy stage presence.
Songwriting is Leanne’s passion. She is a multidimensional writer, writing for other artists and projects, male and female alike. Leanne loves songwriting because it allows her to write about any topic or word... even cats!
In addition to a Top 50, Leanne has had multiple Top 100 songs at Canadian Country Radio as an artist.
Leanne is very hands on with her music videos, and says that creating videos is one of her favourite things to do! She typically dreams up the story lines, then edits, co-edits or co-produces her videos. In 2021, she had the #1 music video on The Country Network in the US and has had videos on CMT and major networks across the globe.
Leanne is immersed in the real estate and renovation world. She loves interior design, home renos and all things real estate. Leanne and her husband have rehabilitated 3 homes in the last several years, with more to come in the near future. Fans love to follow the adventures of Leanne and Jordan.
Leanne and her music were featured on the HGTV show Property Brothers. The entire episode documents Leanne and her husband Jordan buying and renovating their first Nashville home. The episode spotlights Leanne’s quirky personality, music career, and album “Pull It Off”. You can read about the episode here, also check your local listings as the episode re airs on HGTV often.
The album “Pull It Off” won Album of The Year at the 2019 Manitoba Country Music Awards. Leanne also won Music Video of The Year for “Hot Pursuit”. In 2018 she won Female Artist of The Year. In 2015 she was the Emerging Artist of The Year.
Leanne grew up watching live DVDs of classics like Eric Clapton, John Cougar Mellencamp, The Eagles and The Rolling Stones. She knew at a young age that she was going to be on stage and often used the living room as a place to perform for family, friends and even her pets. She first sang at the age of 4, singing "Tomorrow" from the musical, Annie. She joined a musical theatre group at the age of 7 and was in countless musicals for many years. She played a variety of rolls from Young Nala in The Lion King, to Cosette in Les Miserable, to Lefou in Beauty And The Beast, and Sandy in Grease. Leanne wrote her first song at the age of 10. She picked up the guitar shortly after, at age 12, and taught herself how to play.
Fun Facts:
-Graduated with a B.A. from the University of Manitoba, where she’s on the Dean’s Honour List, with a major in Psychology
-Has a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
-Has donated her hair twice to make wigs for those undergoing cancer treatments
-Has quite the history with CMT. She made her first appearance on CMT in 2009 on “Karaoke Star” where she advanced to the National Top Ten Finale. In 2012, she was a Top 6 finalist in CMT’s "Big In A Small Town" where she showcased not only her voice, but her likeable personality
“Leanne comes across as such a level-headed kid, has a great
voice, a great smile... I think we just may see a lot more of her.“
– Joel Stewart, Writer and Director, formerly with CMT
“There’s a thing about Leanne, it’s the ‘get it’ factor. She understands who she is, is confident in who she is and is not trying to be somebody else.
Her voice is ridiculously good and she has this sweetness about her.”
– Casey Clarke, The Casey Clarke Show, formerly with CMT
“Leanne has a unique energetic stage presence!“
– Shelden Rogers, Global News
“When you listen to one of Leanne's songs it's like you've met her;
she's the girl in the song. Honest and genuine, her music is a natural extension of her outgoing, friendly personality.“
– Boyd Leader, Director of Radio, CFWE Radio Network
“Pearson is a hometown favorite!”
– The Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba
“If I were a betting man, I'd bet that Leanne is going places. Pure energy, great stage presence and a big time sound. She's a must see!
– Jonathan Best, Calgary Alberta's Wild 95.3
“One of Canada's hottest up-and-coming country performers.
Leanne Pearson loves to entertain & it shows! Irresistibly FUN!“
– Leanne Cater, Kingston Ontario's Country 93.5
“I have not seen anyone else in country music that can put on a
live concert like Leanne, pull it off with great vocals and maintain
so much energy the entire show. 'Up-tempo' and 'energetic' are
words that only mildly explain Leanne’s stage presence.“
– Aaron Pritchett, Canadian Country Music Hit Maker
“Homegirl Leanne Pearson has headlined countless shows and stages across the province, thanks to her big stage presence and catchy
songs. Despite the acclaim, she’s still the same level-headed Manitoban she’s always been.”
– The Winnipeg Sun, Winnipeg, Manitoba