The guy next door, with a deep rich powerful vocals and high energy live performances – Originally from small-town Ontario, Cole Malone now roams the prairies of Alberta, bringing an edgy country rock sound to all types of stages, from small-bush-parties and bars to large festivals like the Calgary Stampede. Winner of the Calgary Stampedeâs â Nashville North Starâ competition in 2015, Coleâs career sprung quickly, giving him the opportunity to perform at both the âSomewhere in Albertaâ Showcase and Royalty Records Showcase at Canadian Country Music Week (CCMA). His first single âHalf the Bottleâ (2016), with the support of Royalty Records, became an Alberta radio favorite and landed Cole an Alberta Country Music Association (ACMA) nomination forÂ