Alex Sampson / maryjo
Alex Sampson
Image courtesy of the artist
maryjo
Image courtesy of the artist
From humble small-town beginnings, Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Sampson knew he was born to perform at just nine years old, when he entered a school talent show for the first time, singing "Gold" by Owl City. “Not a day went by when music wasn’t playing throughout my house,” he says, reflecting on his childhood.
The multitalented 20-year-old spent most—if not all—of his days growing up singing his heart out. Everything changed once he posted his first cover on TikTok in early 2019. Later that year, he released his debut single, "Stay Here," and since then, thousands have fallen in love with his heartfelt lyrics, captivating voice, and genuine personality.
“I like to write music about things that are happening in my life at the moment, so that when people are listening, it feels like they’re living a little bit of my life with me. I truly wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the fans, so to them I say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you all so much. Keep streaming," said Sampson.
maryjo is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio, whose unforgettable, emotionally charged voice first captured audiences on her viral debut single, “Love Fools.” A fan favorite on Season 19 of American Idol, she’s since built a following of over 1.4M TikTok fans and signed with Atlantic Records, where she’s crafting a debut body of work rooted in raw storytelling, piano-driven vulnerability, and powerhouse vocals. Drawing inspiration from confessional artists like Julia Michaels and Lewis Capaldi, maryjo’s music blends timeless balladry with modern pop intimacy, offering listeners a deeply personal and cathartic experience.