YouTube has become a global launchpad for discovering fresh musical talent. Across the world, artists use video to share singing, songwriting, and performance with growing audiences. The platform lets vocalists and bands reach fans far and wide with a simple upload, turning a moment of performance into a potential career moment that resonates with listeners in Canada and the United States.
This list highlights five YouTube artists who deserve a place in every music fan’s subscription feed in North America, delivering consistent songs, personality, and energy.
1. Megan Nicole
Megan Nicole began posting covers on YouTube in 2009, building her audience with polished performances and a natural stage presence. She has drawn more than two million subscribers who tune in for catchy originals, clever covers, and engaging videos. Her most viewed cover remains a playful take on Bruno Mars’s Lazy Song, a video that has racked up tens of millions of views and even featured a memorable moment with dancing monkeys imitating the original. Beyond the channel, Megan Nicole has expanded into live performances, collaborations, and social media storytelling that keep her connected with fans around the world.
Megan Nicole is set to perform in Canada as part of Family Channel’s Big Ticket Summer Concert lineup, showcasing her cross-border appeal and ongoing momentum in North American audiences.
2. Sam Tsui
Sam Tsui has built a distinctive YouTube presence by delivering lush vocal performances, often accompanied by guitar or piano arrangements and strong visual production. He releases both covers and original material, drawing nearly 1.5 million subscribers who celebrate his vocal range, versatility, and storytelling through music. One standout video is his Meant To Be cover from Disney’s Teen Beach Movie, which was featured by Family Channel. Another fan favorite is his mashup blending Let It Go from Frozen with Let Her Go, a bold pairing that demonstrates his knack for creative reimagination.
3. Cimorelli
Cimorelli is a family group built around six sisters Christina, Katherine, Lisa, Amy, Lauren, and Dani. They began posting covers in 2007 and have since grown a loyal audience thanks to bright harmonies, playful energy, and relatable videos. Their most-viewed clip captures the sisters enjoying a beach moment, while their cover of One Direction’s What Makes You Beautiful became a hit with fans. The channel now approaches three million subscribers, a testament to consistency, warmth, and strong family branding.
4. Tiffany Alvord
Tiffany Alvord began posting covers on YouTube at age fifteen, and her career has carried her across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Now in her early twenties, she has accumulated around two million subscribers and keeps delivering upbeat performances that fans return to again and again. One of her most popular videos is a bright, engaging cover of Taylor Swift’s We Are Never Getting Back Together, a track that captures her playful energy and clear vocal flair.
5. Max Schneider
Max Schneider has long been a familiar figure in the entertainment scene, joining YouTube in 2009 to share original songs and covers, often with friends such as Victoria Justice and Alyson Stoner. He has not yet surpassed one million subscribers, but his channel continues to grow thanks to compelling collaborations and inventive arrangements. His latest project features a slowed arrangement of 5 Seconds of Summer’s She Looks So Perfect, created in collaboration with Kurt Hugo Schneider. Fans may recognize him from Nickelodeon shows and the broader music and acting projects he pursues.
You may recognize Max from Nickelodeon’s How To Rock.