With a deep-rooted connection to country music and soul, Alberta-raised singer/songwriter Courtney Standing began her musical journey in childhood, participating in various country singing competitions and reaching the top 50 of Canadian Idol in Alberta. Alongside her music career, Courtney pursued fine arts, earning her BFA in Painting from the University of Alberta in 2019. She was recognized as one of RBC's Emerging Artists in 2016. In 2025, Courtney was selected as one of three top finalists for the Century Celebration Songwriting Competition for the Victoria Hockey League Society. Today, she is a full-time musician, performing with her band and as part of the duo "Courtland." Additionally, she is a painter represented by several Canadian galleries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she expanded her skill set by entering the paramedical tattoo industry, where she began creating realistically rendered tattoos, including portraits. A prolific songwriter, Courtney is currently working on her E.P., set to be released in 2025.