Cameron Whitcomb brought his infectious energy to the Meadows Music Festival stage on Friday, May 29, 2026.
The rising B.C. country music star was all smiles as he back-flipped his way onto the stage to kick start his set.
Whitcomb told the audience he was surprised by the thousands of people in attendance to catch his early evening set.
“You guys are amazing,” he said, pointing out a number of fan-made signs sprinkled throughout the wave of fans.
Whitcomb opened up to the audience throughout his set, telling them he’s been clean for three years.
“To tell you the truth, it’s you guys,” Whitcomb said, talking about his motivation to stay sober.
“I just want to say from the bottom of my heart, thank-you so fucking much for giving me a purpose. Thanks for getting me out of the bed in the morning. I couldn’t do it without you guys.”
Whitcomb added: “Why do I get this opportunity when so many of my friends aren’t here anymore? To tell you the truth, I’m still not sure. But what I do know, I will not squander this opportunity. I’m going to keep going. Thank-you guys for everything.”
Here are SWOMP’s photos of his performance:
Whitcomb released his new EP, Deep Water, earlier this year.
“This EP is honestly just me excited to get some new music out,” Whitcomb said after the release. “2026 has been the best year of my life. It’s a mix of some more light-hearted, sappy love songs mixed with some very personal and vulnerable ideas. I think people are really gonna hear how much I’ve fallen back in love with songwriting. As always, please listen and take what you need. I love you.”
Deep Water also includes his explosive single, “Kingdom of Fear,” – which Billboard recently praised as “an emotionally charged folk-rock song fronted by Whitcomb’s raw, gritty vocals and a fervent guitar” – has fast proven a sensation, marking the Nanaimo, BC native’s highest-charting song to date in the US, Australia, the UK, and his home country of Canada while also landing as his second consecutive instant debut on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100.
Deep Water is also highlighted by the tender single, “You and Me”. Hailed by Billboard as “an emotional, heartfelt folk-rock song characterized by his soft, weathered vocals and a stomp-clap rhythm,” the track – which immediately debuted on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 upon its arrival.
Whitcomb was also among the most triumphant stars at Canada’s 55th Annual JUNO Awards, taking home both “Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year” and “Country Album of the Year” (for his critically acclaimed debut album, The Hard Way).
Along with accepting the two prestigious honors – which follow an additional pair of recent wins at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) – Whitcomb delivered an electrifying performance of his hit “Options,” capped off by an unforgettable backflip on the catwalk which quickly went viral following the star-studded event.
Whitcomb is currently affirming his status as one of the hardest working live acts in music today on a busy schedule that includes his Fragile Egos Tour, an ongoing run of North American headline shows produced by Live Nation resuming June 2 at Detroit, MI’s SOLD-OUT Saint Andrew’s Hall following SOLD-OUT stops at such notable venues as Boston, MA’s Citizens House of Blues Boston, New York City’s historic Irving Plaza, Charlottesville, VA’s The Jefferson Theatre, and more.
Meanwhile, Whitcomb will continue to support HARDY on THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!, with dates set across the US and Canada into the summer. Next month will see Whitcomb head Down Under for an eagerly awaited headline tour of Australia and New Zealand, with all dates now sold out including additional shows added in some markets due to overwhelming demand.
Whitcomb is set for a number of top-billed festival performances, including Vancouver, BC’s FIFA Fan Festival (June 14), Bloomington, IL’s Tailgate N’ Tallboys (June 20), Dauphin, MB’s Dauphin’s Countryfest (June 27), Fort McMurray, AB’s Hello Summer Festival (July 5), Craven, SK’s Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 11), Three Forks, MT’s Headwaters Country Jam (July 23), Chicago, IL’s Lollapalooza (August 1), Camrose, AB’s Big Valley Jamboree (August 2), and more.
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