Shantaia is a Canadian born and raised singer/songwriter who is currently based in Nashville. Shantaia joins Country Music Made Me to discuss her early musical experiences growing up in Canada, the moments that led to her dreams of a career in Country Music in her early teens, and the business minded personality that has allowed her to thrive as an independent artist within the industry at a young age. Shantaia and Brendan talk about moving to Toronto from her small town in Saskatchewan to further her career, how important her first trip to Nashville was in showing her the opportunities that were available for growth within her career, how treating her career as a business has helped her growth both personally and professionally, and what it was like making the move to Music City in 2020. Shantaia explains what it's been like immersing herself within the Nashville culture, how encouraging it's been to play at iconic venues like The Listening Room and Whiskey Jam, the steps she's taking within her career to ensure she's creating the music she wants to create, and how excited she is for the success of her new single Broke To Brand New.