Makinna Givens

Makinna (muh-kin-nuh) Givens is one of Canada's fastest-rising independent country artists, building her career from the ground up through relentless touring, self-produced releases, and an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling. What some once called "lacking a filter" became Givens' greatest strength, fueling the honest, unguarded songwriting that has become the hallmark of her music. Originally from Northern Ontario, Givens blends country, folk, rock, and pop influences into a sound that's unmistakably her own. Her music has earned support from SiriusXM Top of the Country, CBC Radio, and Apple Music editorial playlists, while her story has been featured by CTV News and media outlets across Ontario. In just over a year, Givens has opened major festival main stages alongside Russell Dickerson, Kip Moore, Kameron Marlowe, Josh Ross, and Owen Riegling, while earning recognition as a Top 4 finalist in the Country Rising Competition and a Lucknow Music in the Fields Emerging Artist. A true DIY artist, Givens writes, records, produces, and engineers her own music while independently managing every facet of her career, from booking tours to designing and building her own live production. With no label, management, or outside team, she's proving that determination, craftsmanship, and relentless work ethic can take an independent artist to some of Canada's biggest country stages.