About
Steven Cade is a Nashville, TN award-winning, modern country artist and singer / songwriter. He was born in Houston, TX and arrived in Nashville by way of California. Cade has carved out a significant niche as a genuine and influential voice in modern country music. He infuses contemporary pop elements into country-influenced songs, creating a unique slant on traditional country music and resonates with a wide audience due to his heartfelt energy and relatable themes.
Steven Cade’s professional music career began at a young age with rare industry backing that helped shape his foundation as an artist. Early in his journey, Cade was championed by Floyd Rose, the legendary inventor of the Floyd Rose tremolo system, whose innovations transformed modern guitar performance worldwide. Rose played a key role in securing Cade’s first record deal, which provided distribution through Atlantic Records and opened doors few emerging artists ever access. Through this early momentum, Cade was given the opportunity to work in Canada at The Armory with renowned producers Bruce Fairbairn and Mike Plotnikoff, known for their work with artists such as Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. These formative experiences immersed Cade in elite production environments from the outset and laid the groundwork for a career defined by professional excellence, credibility, and long-term artistic growth.
Cade has earned significant recognition throughout his career. He was awarded Best Modern Country Artist at the Grand Ole Opry on two occasions and has been considered for more than 18 Grammy nominations across multiple country categories. His original song “Still Find Christmas” won Best Country Christmas Pop Song at the Holiday Music and Film Awards and was placed in a Hallmark movie that made its premiere on the Lifetime channel, marking a milestone in his songwriting and production career. He also received the Silver Award at the WAM Awards for Best Country Duet for “Shore Feels Good.” His work has led to a licensing deal with Universal Music and Ingrooves, along with additional honors including winner of the Wine Country Music Award in the country category and a finalist in the Nashville Rising Song competition for “Two Less Lonely People.”
His music has been featured extensively on major platforms including GAC, NBC, CMT, MTV, ESPN, FOX and ABC, as well as in films and documentaries. His work has earned him membership in the Country Music Association, and the Academy of Country Music recognized his contributions as well. With more than one hundred fifty published songs, Cade has reached notable success on multiple charts. “What I Really Want to Say” debuted in the iTunes Top 100 Country Chart and reached number one for four consecutive weeks on New Country Artist Radio. “Stand” reached the Top Ten on Best Country Radio, and recent releases such as “Love Louder” and “Never In A Million Years” continue to show his ability to craft memorable and meaningful music.
As a performer, Cade has shared the stage with major country artists including Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker. He has performed the national anthem for the San Diego Padres, the NHRA and other major events. His appearances at Nashville venues such as The Blue Bird and The Listening Room, along with performances at CMA Fest, NASCAR and Country Thunder, highlight his consistent presence on prominent stages. Internationally, Cade has toured in eight countries including Canada, Mexico, Sweden, Ireland, England, Germany and Italy.
Cade is also an accomplished songwriter with more than eleven cuts for emerging artists and collaborations with respected writers such as Liz Hengber, Jeff Cohen and Byron Hill. He won first place in the Country category of the Durango Songwriters Expo for “Sum of Two Hearts” and is a four time San Diego Music Award winner.
In recognition of his musical achievements and philanthropic work, Steven Cade was inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame and honored as Huck’s Hero on the Mike Huckabee show for his nonprofit Giving Guitars Foundation. The foundation has impacted more than 155 shelters across 24 states and 3 countries, donating over 250 guitars and helping raise more than $500,000 for charitable causes. Giving Guitars also operates a dedicated chapter in Canada and has held Canadian charitable tax status equivalent to a 501(c)(3), allowing the organization to carry out sustained outreach north of the border. Through this work, Giving Guitars has spent considerable time inspiring and serving homeless communities in Canada and intends to continue expanding that impact in the years ahead. Cade was most recently awarded the Jean Wegener Humanitarian Award for his work supporting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
