DeeDee Austin is 19-year-old Indigenous pop powerhouse from Nova Scotia and Abegweit First Nation on Prince Edward Island. DeeDee’s high energy performances reflect both contemporary and her Indigenous influences – bringing deeply personal experience into her lyrics and music.  Her infectious energy grabs her audiences and holds them tight for every minute she is on the stage.

DeeDee was awarded the Golden Buzzer by judges Howie Mandel and Shania Twain at Canada’s Got Talent ’25, which includes a $25k prize.

With a combined total of 19 awards and nominations, this young artist has been a staple in the east coast music scene since 2021. She is nominated for ECMA 2025 Indigenous Artist of the Year and recently was named CBC Searchlight Outstanding Indigenous Artist along with Music Nova Scotia's 2024 Indigenous Artist of the Year, SOCAN youth Songwriter of the Year Honourable mention and Chief Noel Doucette Youth Achievement Award.

DeeDee recently opened for Aysenabee’s Maritime tour, performed at the Road to the Junos 2024, The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, headlined the 2023 Canada Games closing ceremonies, opened the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, opened for April Wine, performed at the Wildfire relief benefit at Scotiabank Centre arena and has shared the stage with some of Canada’s greats such as : Bruce Guthro, David Wilcox, Mr.Sauga, DJ Shub, Crownlands, Neon Dreams, Classified, Matt Mays, George Canyon, Jimmy Rankin and Dave Gunning to name a few.

DeeDee’s school shows have drawn praise from educators for her ability to inspire and engage students.

DeeDee’s goal is to touch the hearts of her listeners and to consistently strive to make change in the world by coming together as one with love, peace, equality and friendship.