Makinna Givens is a Canadian country artist whose raw, unfiltered honesty has become the heartbeat of her music. Growing up, she was often told she “lacked a filter”—a trait that, once channeled into songwriting, became her defining signature. As Country’s Local noted, “Her uncompromising honesty makes it clear: she’s an artist to watch.”

 

Her breakout debut single, If We Meet Again, quickly turned heads, earning praise for its emotional depth, undeniable talent, and fearless authenticity. CTV News wrote, “Givens has already captured the hearts of many with her sound and sincerity.” The release also earned Music Video of the Month from the Country Music Association of Ontario, spotlighting her natural storytelling ability and growing visual artistry.

 

That momentum continued with the release of Cheap Cigarettes, which gained airplay on SiriusXM Top of the Country, marking a major milestone in her ascent as an independent artist. In 2025, Makinna was named a Top 4 national finalist in the Country Rising Contest presented by Cottage Springs and Starseed Entertainment—an achievement that led to opening performances for Griffen Palmer and Nate Haller at a showcase hosted by The Reklaws. The same year, she was selected as a Field Pick Emerging Artist at Lucknow Music in the Fields, earning a coveted festival slot alongside some of Canada’s top country talent.

 

Her rise has been met with widespread media attention, including features and interviews with CTV News, CP24 / EBOSS Canada, Timmins Best Country 93.1 FM, North Bay Nugget, BayToday, and more. As The Sudbury Star put it, “Makinna Givens is a rising star making waves on the national stage.”

 

Raised in Northern Ontario on a wide range of musical influences, Makinna Givens has emerged as a fiercely independent, self-made artist with a rare level of creative control. Her sound moves freely between Country, Folk, Pop, and Rock, blurring genre lines in favor of honesty, melody, and storytelling.

 

A fast learner by nature, Makinna’s journey began at just 15 years old, when she performed for her entire student body only one week after picking up a guitar for the first time. That fearless leap quickly evolved into formal training in songwriting, audio engineering, music production, and performance—equipping her with the uncommon ability to write, record, and shape her music entirely from the ground up.

 

As Country’s Local put it simply: “A force to be reckoned with.” With every release and every performance, Makinna Givens continues to prove that her rise is no accident—solidifying her place as one of Canada’s most compelling and capable new voices in modern country music.