Ottawa BlackJacks Announce Tyler Shaw as Fan Appreciation Night Halftime Performer
OTTAWA, ON – The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that multi-platinum Canadian recording artist Tyler Shaw will headline the halftime show during the team's Fan Appreciation Night on Wednesday, July 22, when the BlackJacks take on the Scarborough Shooting Stars at TD Place.
One of Canada's most recognized pop talents, Shaw will bring an unforgettable performance to cap off the BlackJacks' regular season home schedule as the organization celebrates the fans who have supported the team throughout the 2026 campaign.
A multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter, producer, and actor from Vancouver, British Columbia, Shaw first broke onto the Canadian music scene with his Platinum-certified debut single "Kiss Goodnight" in 2012. Since then, he has become one of Canada's most successful pop artists, earning multiple JUNO Award nominations, including Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, and Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.
In 2022, Shaw's heartfelt reinterpretation of GAYLE's global hit "abcdefu," titled "Love You Still (abcdefu Romantic Version)," became a worldwide viral sensation. The track inspired billions of views across TikTok and accumulated more than 240 million combined audio and video streams, earning Platinum certifications in Canada and Taiwan and Gold certifications across Asia.
Earlier this year, Shaw released "RUN TO YOU," the lead single from his upcoming fifth studio album, kicking off a new chapter in his career. He is currently preparing for a Canadian and European tour while continuing to release new music throughout 2026.
Fans attending Fan Appreciation Night can look forward to an evening filled with exciting giveaways, special in-game experiences, and a live halftime performance from one of Canada's most recognized pop talents before cheering on the BlackJacks as they battle the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
Tickets for Fan Appreciation Night are available now at theblackjacks.ca.
About Tyler Shaw
Tyler Shaw is a multi-platinum-selling artist, music producer, and actor. The Chinese-Canadian, originally from Vancouver, BC, released his breakout hit “Kiss Goodnight” in 2012, which quickly reached Platinum sales. In 2014, Tyler earned a JUNO Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and in 2015 he released his debut album, Yesterday. He received a JUNO Award nomination for Pop Album of the Year in 2019, and in 2021 released his third studio album along with his first holiday album, A Tyler Shaw Christmas, which was also nominated for a JUNO Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year.
In February 2022, Tyler released his viral rendition of GAYLE’s No. 1 hit “abcdefu.” “Love You Still” (abcdefu Romantic Version) has to date generated over 6 billion views of videos using the song on TikTok, more than 10 million views of user-generated content on YouTube, and more than 500,000 videos created using the track, with a combined total of over 240 million audio and video streams. The single was certified Gold in India, Singapore, and Malaysia, and Platinum in Canada and Taiwan. In 2023, “Love You Still” (abcdefu Romantic Version) was nominated for a TikTok JUNO Fan Choice Award. In 2025, Tyler released “Fire” with superstar Polish producer and DJ Gromee, which reached No. 1 in Poland, and he performed on the Polish television show Polsat for their Magical End of the Summer show.
In 2026, Tyler embarked on a Canadian and European tour and released new music this spring. One of Canada’s most recognized pop talents, with ten top-ten charting singles and a wide range of film, television, feature, and production credits to his name, Tyler Shaw remains one of the country’s most beloved artists.
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