Music Lineup
Announced
August 20–23, 2026
Featuring
Live Performances By
Country
Jason BlaineFridayAugust 21
Jason Blaine was born to sing, write, play guitar and entertain. With over 13 Top 10 singles in Canada — including “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That Anymore,” “Country Side,” “Dance With My Daughter,” and the recent smash “The Road That Raised You Up” — he has remained at the forefront of the Canadian music scene for over a decade. He is also a respected hit-crafter for artists including Chris Janson, Parmalee, Brantley Gilbert, and Scotty McCreery.
Originally from Pembroke, Ontario, Blaine burst onto the scene in 2007 with his first #1 hit “Rock In My Boot.” His 2012 CCMA Single of the Year “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That Anymore” became a generational anthem, while “Dance With My Daughter” was featured on Good Morning America with over 5 million streams. A multiple CCMA, SOCAN & CMAO award winner with six full-length albums and 25+ million digital streams, Jason has headlined festivals including Big Valley Jamboree, Boots & Hearts, and Dauphin Country Fest.
Country / Country Rock
Renee MaloFridayAugust 21
Renee Malo is an Alberta-based singer-songwriter with a voice as passionate and powerful as the lyrics behind it. With raw country talent, unstoppable drive, and roots right here in Cold Lake, Renee brings a hometown edge to the Extreme Mudfest stage.
After creating her first demo at age 12, Renee went on to earn national attention through CMT Canada’s Big in a Small Town competition, placing in the Top 5 of her region and Top 30 across the country. From Nashville recording sessions to country-rock performances across Alberta, Renee is a sassy, no-nonsense double threat built for big stages.
Hip-Hop / Rap
MerkulesSaturdayAugust 22
Merkules is a platinum-selling and award-winning Canadian hip-hop artist from Surrey, British Columbia. A Monster Energy-sponsored artist, he has amassed billions of streams and views with his signature “hangover-rap” style. His collaborators read like a who’s who of hip-hop — Jelly Roll, Kevin Gates, The Game, Benny the Butcher, Tech N9ne, DMX, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and many more. In 2024, he supported Snoop Dogg on the “Cali to Canada” tour and opened for Ice Cube.
With over 1 billion views on multiple YouTube videos, five consecutive #1 iTunes hip-hop albums, and a Platinum-certified single (“Gon Die ft. Stevie Ross”), Merkules has ranked #1 on Billboard’s Rising Artists Chart. His music appeared in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2, and he was featured on Dr. Phil in 2020. Currently recording a new album for Death Row Records, Merkules continues to push boundaries while championing mental health in his lyrics.
Hip-Hop / Indigenous Artist
Timeless OfficialSaturdayAugust 22
Timeless Official is an emerging artist from Treaty 8 Mikisew Cree First Nation in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta. Raised in Edmonton before relocating to Cold Lake, he brings a powerful story of survival, accountability, and transformation into his music.
His sound sits at the intersection of street truth and personal growth, blending Indigenous resilience with the realities of urban struggle. Raw, direct, and rooted in lived experience, Timeless is building his own lane while speaking to those who have been overlooked, counted out, or are still finding their way forward.
