Dayna Manning is a JUNO Award–nominated, award-winning Canadian folk artist celebrated for her vivid storytelling and deeply rooted Canadian songs. Her latest album, Field Notes, is now available for purchase, offering a rich collection of songs inspired by Canadian people, places, and everyday moments. In addition to her five solo albums, Dayna has released three albums with the acclaimed folk trio Trent Severn, helping shape their signature sound as producer. Her solo album Morning Light earned her a Producer of the Year nomination at the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards, and she won Ontario Independent Recording Artist of the Year at the 2023 London Music Awards.  Her music has appeared in films and on major soundtracks, including The Best of Lilith Fair. She is also the author of Many Moons: A Songwriter’s Memoir, with a foreword by Chris Hadfield, named one of the best books of the season by Canadian Living Magazine upon its release. In recognition of her lasting contributions to both her local community and the national folk music scene, Dayna was inducted into the Order of Folk by the Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2024. Her brand-new musical, Curveball, based on the 2021 hit play Kroehler Girls, will open at the Blyth Festival on July 10th 2026. Dayna holds a Master of Arts degree, specializing in Community Music, from Wilfrid Laurier University.