Every great cause deserves an unforgettable anthem! The Alberta Dreams Song Search invited Country Music Alberta (CMAB) members to create a song that captures the heart, hope, and magic behind one of Alberta’s most meaningful charities. The winning entry became the Official Song of Alberta Dreams for 2026 to help spread hope one lyric and line at a time.
“Hope Lives Here” is a new heatfelt release and new anthem for Alberta Dreams by CMAB Member, Jessie Bird.
This song was written as a part of and for all of the amazing iniatives Alberta Dreams grants children with life-threatening illnesses.
“Blending heartfelt storytelling with an uplifting modern country sound, this song celebrates resilience and the extraordinary impact that compassion can have on a child’s life. Every dream granted is a reminder that hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s something we create together.” – jessiebirdmusic.com
Jessie tells CJWE more about how “Hope Lives Here” was born:
More About Jessie Bird
Jessie Bird is a country-folk singer-songwriter from Camrose, Alberta, whose heartfelt music is rooted in honest storytelling, resilience, and hope. Inspired by artists like Emmylou Harris and Rose Cousins, Jessie released her debut EP The Way Love Goes in 2025, earning radio play across Canada and internationally. In 2026, she won the Alberta Dreams Song Search with “Hope Lives Here,” the official anthem celebrating the organization’s 40th anniversary, and was nominated for Roots Artist of the Year by Country Music Alberta. With a growing list of festival appearances and songwriting accolades, Jessie continues to connect with audiences through soulful vocals, warm roots, and songs that find light even in life’s toughest moments.
More About Alberta Dreams
Alberta Dreams has spent nearly 40 years bringing joy and life-changing moments to children across the province who are facing severe chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Since 1986, they’ve granted more than 1,250 Dreams — experiences that lift spirits, strengthen families, and remind kids that their stories matter.
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