Candi Jenkins is an up-and-coming roots artist making a name for herself with classic yet modern songwriting that blends traditional country, Appalachian bluegrass, and Americana. As Candi puts it, “I couldn’t find the type of country I wanted to hear, so I started making it myself.”

With a father from Canada and a mother from Southeastern Kentucky, Candi didn’t know exactly where her place was in the world. It wasn’t until the pandemic that she moved closer to family in Kentucky that Candi found a deeper connection to her mother’s Appalachian heritage, saying, “Appalachian music is in my blood in a way that is beyond surroundings. It is a part of me.” She explores that connection in her song “God Don’t Care.”

Candi has quickly built momentum on the road, opening for acts like Clay Street Unit and Andy Frasco, with upcoming shows alongside Benjamin Tod. She appeared at South by Southwest in 2025 and Luck Reunion in 2026 — the renowned roots gathering hosted on Willie Nelson’s ranch outside Austin that has become known for spotlighting emerging Americana and country artists.

Currently, Candi is recording her debut album with Andrija Tokic at The Bomb Shelter. New music from the record is set to release this summer.

With a growing social media presence, prolific songwriting, and magnetic live performances, Candi Jenkins is steadily building a loyal fanbase and emerging as a fresh voice in modern roots music.