Hayley Gene Penner is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter and author whose fearless storytelling bridges pop craftsmanship and folk intimacy. Raised in Winnipeg as the eldest daughter of children’s music icon Fred Penner, she absorbed an education in performance, risk and authenticity from the start.
Penner has written songs for major artists including Teddy Swims, Lily Allen, Ravyn Lanae, Lennon Stella, Charlotte Lawrence and The Chainsmokers—earning a reputation as a top-tier collaborator.
In 2020 she released her deeply personal debut album People You Follow alongside a memoir of the same name that invites readers and listeners into the hidden side of the music industry, personal ambition and the messy business of growing up.