As part of Canada Day 2020, we are sharing 20 of the top artists and bands with Canadian roots.

Canadians are a strong part of the Christian music scene. Here are twenty artists who have risen to the top of the pack, representing Canada on a world stage.

Jon Bauer - St. Albert, Alberta

This artist has been in the music scene since 2004, releasing music such as "Fix My Eyes" and "Say Something." In 2012, he was nominated for a Juno in the Best Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album category for Forevermore.

Dan Bremnes - Kamloops, British Columbia

Growing up as the son of a pastor in Kamloops, British Columbia, Bremnes has been surrounded by worship music. He is known for his album "Wherever I Go."

Hawk Nelson - Peterborough, Ontario 

This Peterborough, Ontario band has been making music since 2000 while under the name SWISH. The Grammy-nominated band has had their music featured in commercials as well as the film Yours, Mine and Ours.

Steve Bell - Winnipeg, Manitoba

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Manitoba's Steve Bell is not only a Juno-award winning musician, but he is also an accomplished author and speaker. He is the creator of Signpost Music and a recipient of the 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. 

Matt Brouwer - Truro, Nova Scotia

"Sometimes” performer Matt Brouwer grew up in a devoutly-Christian home in Truro, Nova Scotia. He has more than a dozen GMA Canada Covenant Award nominations and won a Juno for Where's Our Revolution.

Jon Buller - Winnipeg, Manitoba

This Juno-nominated musician is not only known for his music but is also a worship leader and Levite Summit leader. 

Amanda Lindsay Cook - Niverville, Manitoba

Amanda Lindsay Cook (AKA Amanda Falk) is both a solo artist and performs with Bethel Music. She has a long list of award wins and nominations to her name, ranging from 2005 to 2016.

Drew Brown - Oakville, Ontario

This worship leader called Winnipeg home for a short while before returning to his native Ontario. Besides music, he's also been an important voice as of late bringing awareness to the realities of racism that BIPOC face in Canada

Brian Doerksen - Abbotsford, British Columbia

This worship leader doubles as a singer-songwriter. He has been making music professionally since 2002 and has won many awards, including a Juno.

Elias Dummer - Hamilton, Ontario

Elias Dummer wears many hats as both a musician and a worship leader. He is the former frontman for The City Harmonic.

The Color - Southern Manitoba

While they may use the American spelling, this band is all-Canadian. Band members are from several places in southern Manitoba, coming together as a band. 

Jordan St. Cyr - Niverville, Manitoba 

This Billboard charts-appearing artist has humble roots in Niverville. Living with his family in the rural town, St. Cyr creates music in both Manitoba and in the United States. 

Fresh I.E. - Winnipeg, Manitoba

The proud Winnipegger is the first-ever Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy. The artist is proud of his Manitroban roots, creating a Grey-Cup inspired Winnipeg Blue Bombers song.

Dan Macaulay - Brantford, Ontario

This Covenant Award-winner has been leading worship for over twenty years. Now living in Buffalo, Macaulay ministers across North America. 

Matt Maher -  Newfoundland

The nine time-Grammy award nominee has preformed for Pope Francis twice. Maher is also a songwriter, writing for Chris Tomlin, Third Day, Jeremy Camp, and others. 

Manafest -  Pickering, Ontario

Christopher Greenwood is a Canadian rapper from Pickering, Ontario. He has been nominated for Juno Awards and has won several others. 

Manic Drive - Toronto, Ontario

The family band was awarded a Juno in 2015 and has graced the Billboard Charts many times.

Love & the Outcome - Winnipeg, Manitoba

This husband and wife duo says their sound is inspired by bands such as U2, The Police, and Coldplay, but their music is all about faith.

Starfield - Winnipeg, Manitoba

This Winnipeg-based band has reached further from their church in the prairies to across the pond, making waves in the United Kindom. 

Tim Neufeld - Winnipeg, Manitoba

The Starfield-singer is also the frontman for his group, Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys. He now lives in  Abbotsford, British Columbia.

Greg Sczebel -  Salmon Arm, British Columbia

Sczebel began his music career in 2004 and continues to see success. The two-time Juno award winner has also performed for Prince William and Kate Middleton.