Bio

 

Craig Moritz is building a modern country brand centered around summer, freedom, lake life, and unforgettable weekends. Blending contemporary country with tropical-country influences and feel-good party energy, Moritz has carved out a unique “lake-country” identity that connects with fans of artists like Kenny Chesney, Jake Owen, Zac Brown Band, Old Dominion, and Jimmy Buffett.

Known for catchy hooks, upbeat live performances, and a highly recognizable visual style, Moritz has steadily built momentum as an independent artist through strong streaming growth, engaging social media content, and lifestyle-driven branding that extends beyond the music itself.

His previous singles “Fun To Drink With” and “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” have each surpassed 330,000 streams on Spotify, helping introduce his music to a growing audience across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Recent releases including “Man Cave” and the upcoming “Float On My Boat” continue expanding his signature sound — a mix of modern country production, summer escapism, boating culture, beach-town energy, and crowd-ready choruses.

Moritz has shared stages with artists including Jason Aldean, David Lee Murphy, Kip Moore, Zac Brown Band, Lee Brice, Tanya Tucker, Steven Tyler, and The Bellamy Brothers, while performing at major festivals and events including the Calgary Stampede, Big Valley Jamboree, and Island Time Music Festival.

Whether performing live on festival stages, creating cinematic social content, or building immersive lifestyle branding around his releases, Craig Moritz continues positioning himself as one of the emerging names in the growing lane of modern lake-country music.

With new music, evolving visuals, and a rapidly growing fanbase, Craig Moritz is proving that country music sounds even better with a sunset, a dock, and a cold drink nearby.

 

        Career Highlights

 

  • Craig has opened shows and shared the stage with some of the greatest names in today's country including Kip Moore, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, David Lee Murphy, Sara Evans, Steven Tyler, Tanya Tucker and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
  • Mainstay at major country events like the Calgary Stampede where his no nonsense, let's get down to business and have a good time vibe has earned him a legion of die hard fans.
  • Three full length studio albums "The Way I Feel" (Royalty Records), "Down and Dirty"( Royalty Records), "Only When You're Lonely" (OnRamp/EMI) featuring the production talents of Dean Sams of country super group Lonestar, and Dean Miller, son of legendary country crooner Roger Miller.
  • Multiple CMT videos and radio singles 
  • "Only When You're Lonely" was showcased by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) 
  • Executive producer on new music reality show "American SuperGroup"
  • Appeared in several different television shows including AMC's "Hell On Wheels"
  • Official CANDi (Cats and Dogs International) spokesperson

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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

 

  • Calgary Stampede wth Steven Tyler (2018)
  • Cowboys Music Festival with Kip Moore (2018)
  • Nashville North Calgary Stampede (2016)
  • Big Valley Jamboree (2004/2005/2007/2011/2015

  • Country Rockin' New Year's (2013)

  • Batting Against Breast Cancer Fundraising Event (2013)Edmonton

  • Eskimos' Tailgate Event (2013)

  • Bud Country Fever (2013)
  • CANDi Fundraiser in Isla Mujeres, MX (2013)
  • CD Release Party (2011)
  • TCM Nashville Showcase (March 2011)
  • New Years Eve at the Stockyards Saloon (Jan 2011)
  • Las Vegas Showcase (November 2010)
  • Bud Country Fever Grande Prairie (July 2004/2006/2010)
  • Craven Country Jamboree (July 2005/2010)
  • Rainmaker Rodeo St. Albert (May 2010)
  • Calgary Stampede (2005 - 2011)
  • Rope in the New Year with Jessie Farrell and Craig Moritz (Calgary, 2008)
  • Craig Moritz and Friends Boxing Day Bash (Edmonton, 2008)
  • Celebrity judge—Calgary Stampede Parade (2008)
  • Opening for Sara Evans at Six Shooter Saturday (Calgary, AB 2008)
  • CCMA week 2007
  • Sleeman’s Industry Showcase (Regina, SK)
  • CFR Cowboy Cabaret 2006 with David Lee Murphy/The Poverty Plainsmen
  • University Of Alberta Bar None Cabaret (2006/2009)
  • Wood Mountain Music Festival (2004)
  • CCMA New Artist Showcase (2004)