Jordan St. Cyr made a triumphant return to his hometown of Niverville, performing in front of a sold-out crowd of around 450 people Thursday evening.
The one-of-a-kind concert marked St. Cyr's first performance in Niverville since he and his family relocated to Nashville to further his music career.
The evening was filled with heartfelt moments as St. Cyr shared openly about his journey, both in his music career and family life. He provided the backstory to some of his most popular songs, including "Fires" and "Rescue," giving the audience an intimate look into the experiences that have shaped his music.
While introducing one of his songs, St. Cyr addressed his parents sitting in the front row.
"I just want to honour my Mom and Dad for all you've given me. In preparing to share this song thinking about why I wrote it, I love songs that have meaning and depth. And this song is called Story Time, and it really started with my parents and the things they instilled in me."
Steve Bell, another beloved figure in Manitoba's Christian music scene, also took to the stage.
A Q&A session offered a mix of humour and insight, as Bell and St. Cyr discussed their creative processes, how they balance family life with the demands of touring, and how they use their music to share the gospel. The long-standing friendship between Bell and St. Cyr's father, Gerry—who were best men at each other's weddings—added a special layer of camaraderie to the evening.
One of the highlights of the night was a performance of a brand-new song titled "Storyteller," featuring St. Cyr, Bell, and Jordan's dad, Gerry. The song reflects St. Cyr's journey in pursuing music as a means to share the message of Jesus, through the highs and lows of life.
Niverville's Mel Bergen also joined St. Cyr on stage to perform "Rescue." The pair performed for many years around southern Manitoba together as St. Cyr was gaining popularity.
St. Cyr is set to perform again this Sunday at Fun With Family Day near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The event, which starts at 6 p.m., will also feature performances by other Manitoba artists like Nathan Keys and Carine Bado and will be headlined by Rend Collective.
With files from Sylvia St. Cyr