BIO

When Dave Sauve’s family moved to the small town of Iroquois Falls, fate intervened, and he met Sabrina, his neighbour, across the avenue. Young Sabrina and Dave fell in love, became high school sweethearts, and built a life together. Now, nestled in the heart of Ontario's true north, they are taking their small-town dreams to new heights as country duo Rosewood Ave. 
 
Performing live was always an important part of Rosewood Ave’s life, but when the pandemic hit and sidelined many performers, they turned to live streaming to connect with their fans. Their performances were discovered and championed by the editors of the website Country Rebel, which catapulted them to a staggering 3 million views and caught the attention of Nashville producer Garth Fundis (Trisha Yearwood, Sugarland, Keith Whitley). What followed was a string of Fundis-produced singles, including  “Fool for Love” and “Broke”. Their music was featured on multiple media outlets, including The Country Network’s “The Next Big Twang”, Sirius XM's Top of the Country, and Amazon Editorial Breakthrough Country.

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Their early successes earned Rosewood Ave a nomination for Group or Duo of the Year at the 2023 CMA Ontario Awards. That same year, they were selected from thousands of submissions and won the CBC Searchlight award for Most Outstanding Country Artist. They followed up with the release of "I Won't," which received attention across North America, with placement on Spotify's editorial country playlists, and earned major features, including SiriusXM Top of the Country Emerging Artist and Acadia Broadcasting Breakout Artist.With support from multiple outlets, the track cracked the Top 100 on Canadian Country radio charts. 
 
Juno and CCMA award-winning producer Bart McKay was behind the board for the next single, the high-energy track, "Talk About Us,” which earned the duo their third CMA Ontario Group or Duo of the Year nomination.

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Rosewood Ave’s newest single, released on the Willow Sounds/Navigator Records imprint, was also produced by McKay. “Leavin’ Town” tells the story of finding love in a small town that most people leave behind. The heartfelt lyrics paint vivid scenes of rural life, capturing the emotional struggle between staying for love versus seeking new horizons. With its relatable narrative and melodic charm, “Leavin’ Town” resonates deeply with listeners who have faced similar crossroads.

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The song’s small-town imagery and message of choosing love and possibility over leaving closely reflect their own journey. Sabrina and Dave describe the way the song touched them by saying, “We’re small-town kids from northern Ontario, and our communities have supported us from day one. Even when we leave, we carry a piece of home with us. ‘Leavin’ Town’ is all about the kind of magic you only feel in a small place like that.”

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Rosewood Ave continues to chase their musical dreams while building their life together in the same small town they sing about. It is a reminder that sometimes the biggest dreams can grow right where you are.