(Image Credit: Submitted/Josh Stumpf)
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Prince Albert’s Stumpf named semi-finalist in Sirius XM’s Top of Country competition

Apr 7, 2026 | 8:53 AM

Representing the only semi-finalist from Saskatchewan, Prince Albert’s Josh Stumpf is one step closer to being named Sirius XM’s Top of the Country Winner and receiving a $25,000 grand prize.

The final group was announced on Monday and voting for the next round began on Tuesday.

“This is so cool that what I’ve been doing is having enough of an impact that people thought I was worthy enough of an artist to be a part of it,” he said.

A 2024 Saskatchewan Country Music Award Emerging Artist of the Year, Stumpf broke through with Drink Me a Lullaby before signing with MDM Recordings Inc. His debut label single, Highway Money, peaked in the top 10 at Canadian country radio, earning over 3.4 million streams, and his latest single Nobody Roads continues his momentum.


(Image Credit: Submitted/ Josh Stumpf)

Reflecting back on the last couple years, Stumpf said they’ve been the best years of his life.

“I’m so grateful to country radio and to all the people who stream my music and who come out to shows and all that kind of stuff because it has genuinely been life altering,” he said.

Canadians can vote daily until April 14, with public votes helping to decide the final three. From there, the top contenders will go on to perform on major stages throughout the summer

The top three finalists will perform at the CCMA’s Country Music Week in Saskatoon and the winner will be announced around the same time. Stumpf was asked what he would do with the prize money.

“You know what there’s a lot of stuff I have to fix on my truck so I might invest the money into my vehicle,” he said.

The final event will be broadcast live on SiriusXM’s Top of the Country Radio (ch. 171), allowing fans across the country to tune in.  

“The CCMA is a proud partner of the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition, working together for our mutual goal of elevating homegrown talent and supporting Canadian artists at every stage of their journey,” said Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “Canadian country fans are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re honoured to have their help in selecting the next generation of country’s rising stars.”

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