Travis Dolter is quickly making his mark as one of Canadian country music’s rising stars. He has shared stages with genre heavyweights including Brett Kissel, Aaron Pritchett, Steven Lee Olsen, The Washboard Union, and Jess Moskaluke. His festival résumé features Bow Valley Boot Stomp and Athabasca’s Magnificent River Rats Festival, along with headlining slots at both the Calgary and Ponoka Stampedes. This August, Travis is thrilled to be performing on the main stage at Big Valley Jamboree, fulfilling the childhood dream he has worked so hard to achieve. 

Raised on a family farm in central Alberta, Travis found his passion for music early on, performing alongside his family band. Since then, he’s earned top honours in several prestigious competitions including being nominated 13x for the Country Music Alberta Awards, three of which were for the Fans Choice Awards in 2022, 2025 and 2026, which speaks to his performance ability. Whether he’s playing intimate theatres, high-octane rodeo dances, or major festivals, Travis’s smooth vocals, genre-blending sound, and undeniable charm make for an unforgettable live experience.

Known for his high-energy performances, infectious charisma, and magnetic stage presence, Travis is also an accomplished songwriter. He creates pictures and stories drawn from lived-in emotion and real-life moments to craft lyrics within his songs that resonate deeply with audiences, creating memories that last long after the final note.