Bio

Tucked away in the prairie fields of Alberta, singer-songwriter Florence Foxwell has long been regarded as one of the province’s hidden musical gems. She and her husband have worked the land on their farm for over 40 years. Staying close to the land keeps her deeply rooted, and from that grounding comes her original contemporary folk, which blends pop, rock and country with a touch of blue-soul, drawing on her own life experiences.

While many musicians discover their craft early on, Florence’s creative side emerged later in life. Her early years were dedicated to raising a family and tending to the farm. She eventually turned to music to express her life experiences, as well as her reflections on world events.

After losing her father-in-law in 1996 and both of her parents in 1998, Florence found the courage to finally record the songs she had written. Her debut album, Open Windows (1999), grew out of that poignant chapter of her life and offered listeners a first glimpse of an emerging artistic voice, anchored by a simple yet distinctive fingerstyle acoustic guitar technique. Her follow-up, Outside the Box (2004), chronicled her continued growth as an artist.

Foxwell is celebrated for soulful, introspective songs that reveal her ongoing search for art in everyday life. Her music has always been about faith, hope, new beginnings and embracing change, encouraging listeners to look closer, connect more deeply and live “outside the box.”

She returned to releasing music with the singles “Human” and “This Is My Alberta” (2017), followed by a re-recorded “Deceived (Instrumental)” (2025) and “Not Today” (2026).

Her songwriting has earned recognition, most notably five Gold Medals at the 2026 European International Music Awards (EIMA) Summer Session: Best Indie Folk Single and Best Indie Folk Single Artwork for “Not Today,” Best Indie Instrumental Song for “Deceived (Instrumental),” and Best Folk/World Pop Single and Best Folk Pop Song for Social Change for “Human.” Earlier in her career, she placed second in the Performance category of the 2005 Unisong International Songwriting Contest for “I Try,” and in the Top 20 of the competition’s social issues category with “Outside the Box.”

She is an active member of the Alberta Music Industry Association, the Songwriters Association of Canada, SOCAN and CARAS.

Working independently on her own label, Foxwell continues to write, record and release music while maintaining full ownership of her catalogue. Her latest single, “Not Today,” carries forward her tradition of honest, heartfelt songwriting, rooted in real life and delivered with her unmistakable prairie voice.

~In constant quest for creating art within her own life~