15 to 17 Vocals Finalists. Abby Cabaj, and I am a 16-year-old singer-songwriter from St. Catharines and a Grade 11 student in the DNA Vocal Music program at Laura Secord Secondary School. I am passionate about performing heartfelt original songs and soulful covers, and I enjoy connecting with audiences through music. You can follow my journey on Instagram at @abbycabaj.music.
I have been honoured to receive several first-place awards, including the Niagara Music Festival (2019), the Barrie Singing Competition (2022), and the Open Mic Canada Competition at Italfest (2023). In 2024, I was a finalist at the Verse2Voice competition.
I have performed at a variety of venues and events across Ontario, including the St. Catharines Downtown Block Party, Youth Day Festival, and the CNE Rising Star Competition. My original song “Forgive and Forget” was featured on CHCH Morning Live, and I have also had the opportunity to perform at Massey Hall.
In 2025, I performed “Wheat Kings” at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St.Catharines as part of the Gord Downie Legacy Concert, Secret Path: A Journey of Truth and Reconciliation.
In 2025, I was nominated for Best New Artist at the Niagara Music Awards for my original song “It’s Not My Fault.” I have since signed with producer Roy Hamilton III, with my debut release scheduled for 2026. I look forward to continuing to grow and share my music with new audiences.