THE PAIRS IS A TRIO

The Pairs are Renée Coughlin, Noelle Frances Coughlin and Hillary Watson. With three distinct lead singer/songwriters, The Pairs offers a unique blend of music with stories of life’s hope, hilarity, and hardship.

Their sibling harmonies and familial banter quickly connect them to their audience. Whether The Pairs are playing an intimate house concert or a sold-out show at a Performing Arts Centre, these classically trained vocalists make it their mission to employ three-part harmony and honest storytelling as the mighty tools that soften and connect us. The Pairs will release their fourth studio album in Fall 2025. This record aims to encapsulate the authentic, minimalistic, and acoustic style performances the trio has become known for.

WINNER 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards CMRRA Song of the Year (Annie’s Daughter)Nominee 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards ACTRA RACS Recording Artist of the Year

The Pairs became a festival favourite after their very first song. Their infectious energy, joy, and talent had the entire audience enraptured immediately and they have become the band most requested to return ever since

Miranda MulhollandArtistic Director, Muskoka Music Festival & Dockside Festival

“The Pairs are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met and one of my favourite groups to work with. Not only are they unbelievably talented, but you would be hard-pressed to find a more professional young group out there.”

Tim FraserHome County Music & Arts Festival

“The blending between the vocals and the acoustic guitar on this track are exceptionally well done. When the harmony vocal and the organ enter the track, it goes from a good relaxing acoustic folk tune to an outstanding folk soundscape. I really appreciate the depth of this track. The minimalist layering in the production is exactly perfect for conveying the sincerity in the lyrical message. This reminds me of something from Blaze Foley or John Prine. It’s outstanding.”

Greg JonesEar To The Ground

If ever there was an act made for a festival, it’s The Pairs. Engaging, energetic and keen to collaborate, they are the spark every workshop stage needs.

James KeelaghanArtistic Director, Summerfolk Festival

The Pairs immediately resonated with the spirit of our project, InterUrbán. Their performance, a symphony of talent and passion, effortlessly wove an unforgettable atmosphere, leaving the audience enchanted and our cultural celebration elevated to new heights.

Kata JávorHangvető, Budapest, Hungary