She’s bold. She’s gritty. She’s been dubbed the “wild rose of country music.” Noeline Hofmann is the epitome of what Spotify’s EQUAL program is all about—amplifying the voices of incredible women in music. And just in time for the holidays, she’s stepping into the spotlight as Spotify’s EQUAL Canada playlist ambassador for December.
If you’re not already familiar with her, now’s the time to tune in. At just 20 years old, Noeline Hofmann is blazing a trail from the Badlands of Southern Alberta to the global country music scene. With 42M+ streams on her breakout duet with Zach Bryan, “Purple Gas,” and a tour lineup that includes Charley Crockett and Wyatt Flores, Noeline’s gritty, heartfelt sound is resonating with listeners far and wide.
Her latest EP, Purple Gas, delivers a masterful blend of bittersweet melodies and authentic Prairie-inspired storytelling. Tracks like like “August,” “One Hell of a Woman,” and “Lightning in July (Prairie Fire),” showcase her unique ability to channel her roots while appealing to a broad audience.
Now, Noeline is taking her influence to the next level, curating this month’s EQUAL Canada playlist, highlighting other phenomenal female creators and turning up the volume on women’s voices in music.
Born and raised in the Badlands of Southern Alberta, Noeline Hofmann is a 20-year-old country artist who blends gritty authenticity with bittersweet melodies inspired by the Prairies and honky-tonk culture. Named one of Holler Country’s top artists for 2024, Noeline’s track “Purple Gas” first gained traction on Zach Bryan’s Belting Bronco YouTube series, later becoming a duet on his album, The Great American Bar Scene. With her unwavering authenticity and electrifying talent, she’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting voices in independent country music today.
Spotify’s EQUAL program is dedicated to celebrating women in music year-round. The Canadian branch of the program shines a spotlight on talented female artists from across the country, inviting them to curate playlists and share their favorite tracks by other women creators. It’s all about amplifying voices, fostering empowerment, and turning up the volume on women’s stories.
Noeline Hofmann is the perfect artist to close out 2024 as EQUAL Canada’s December ambassador. So press play, let the music fill your holidays, and experience the power of Noeline Hofmann and the women she’s uplifting!
