Sister Ray (singer)

Sister Ray is the stage name of Ella Coyes, a Métis singer-songwriter. They were born and raised in Sturgeon County, Alberta.[1] Their debut full-length album Communion was released in May 2022 on Royal Mountain Records,[2] and was longlisted for the 2022 Polaris Music Prize.[3] Coyes has been based in Toronto, Ontario since 2020.

Coyes previously released the EP Untitled in 2017.[4]

Believer was longlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.[5]

Believer was nominated for the 2026 Juno Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year. [6]

Discography

  • Untitled (2017)
  • Communion (2022)
  • Believer (2025)

References

  1. ^ Chelsea Brimstin, "Sister Ray shares folky, melancholic new single ‘Crucified,’ signs to Royal Mountain Records". CIND-FM, January 26, 2022.
  2. ^ Megan LaPierre, "Sister Ray Unveils Debut Album 'Communion,' Shares 'Visions'". Exclaim!, February 24, 2022.
  3. ^ Allie Gregory, "Here's the 2022 Polaris Music Prize Long List". Exclaim!, June 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Paul Blinov, "Sister Ray: Untitled". Exclaim!, August 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Allie Gregory, "Polaris Music Prize Unveils 2025 Long List, Announces Song Prize". Exclaim!, June 10, 2025.
  6. ^ "Nominees". The JUNO Awards. Retrieved 2026-02-12.