If you like Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Megan Moroney, you’ll love Kanin Wren. She’s a little country and a lotta pop, blending heartfelt storytelling with bold hooks and a modern, youthful edge that feels both familiar and fresh. Kanin began singing in a professional recording studio at just 9 years old, wrote her first song at age 11, and by 14 was booking shows at established venues. At 16, she began touring the country, balancing school, family life, and a demanding performance schedule —proving early on that determination and consistency can turn passion into purpose. She has toured 15+ states with her nationally recognized Taylor Swift Tribute, earning a nomination for Best Tribute Artist, while continuing to grow her original music career. Her accolades include Local Spins Emerging Artist of the Year and recognition as a Pure Michigan Artist to Watch. Kanin also began recording professionally as a high school freshman with Matt Bissonette, Elton John’s longtime bassist. Do you have a creative child or a dreamer? Kanin Wren delivers emotionally charged performances that inspire young audiences and families alike, reinforcing a powerful message she lives by: anything is possible when you keep showing up. Now a freshman at the University of Michigan studying Music Business, Kanin continues to build a career rooted in authenticity, resilience, and heart —creating music that not only entertains but uplifts and empowers the next generation.
Sat, May 22
Kanin Wren’s Pop Night
The music of Taylor, Sabrina, Olivia, & more

Pick any six from a wide range of world-class concerts and performances.
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Schedule
Cocktail Hour
7:00 pm
Show
8:00 pm
Location
Franke Center For the Arts



