Alessia Cohle, an award-winning country musician, will be opening Stouffville’s Ribfest tomorrow evening.
Hailing from a family of musicians, Cohle shared insights into her career, passions, obstacles, and this weekend’s upcoming performance in an interview with Bullet Point News.
Cohle has performed across Canada and at the MIDEM Music Festival and Conference in Cannes, France. Her single “Tell You,” climbed the Top 75 Country radio charts, solidifying her place among the Top 15 Country Radio Female Artists.
Through her music, Cohle actively supports various charitable causes, including Kids Help Phone, autism awareness group Tikko Travels, and an original anti-bullying composition.
“As someone who was bullied…it’s something I am very passionate about. It’s something I want to see go away,” she told us. “Everyone just needs to be a little kinder to one another.”
Cohle’s journey wasn’t without challenges. She overcame a significant vocal injury earlier in her career and spent a year in speech therapy to recover and continue pursuing her musical aspirations.
“I was very unsure if music was going to be…my future career,” she said. “I’m very, very grateful that I am here and have overcome that.”
For aspiring musicians, Cohle offered valuable advice: work hard, trust your gut, and be your true self. “If you want it bad enough, you can do it,” she emphasized.
Cohle’s performance is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow on the Memorial Park main stage. She promises a delightful blend of fun, energy, and audience participation.
“Come out to Ribfest! It’s going to be an amazing time, there’s going to be awesome food and awesome live music all weekend,” she exclaimed.
