Katie Rox on Jakalope, Nice Horse & the Journey Back to Country | The Deets with Duddy

Katie Rox has lived a few musical lives. From growing up in Airdrie surrounded by Broadway and 90s country, to fronting the industrial-rock band Jakalope, to singing the Degrassi theme song, and now holding it down on banjo and vocals with all-female country powerhouse Nice Horse — her career has been anything but ordinary.In this conversation, Katie shares her path from basement recitals to the CCMA stage, what she learned in her Jakalope years, and why walking away to go solo gave her the perspective she needed. She talks about carrying the grind, the rejection, and the wins through each chapter — and how perseverance (and a little luck) has kept her voice at the forefront.We also dive into the Nice Horse story: how a casual “let’s just play a few rodeos” idea turned into tours with Tom Cochrane, international festivals, and CCMA wins. Plus: her Broadway influences, her love of Patsy Cline, and the moment she officially became Duddy’s favorite banjo player.This one has it all — nostalgia, honesty, and plenty of laughs.The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast — hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit) — spotlighting the city’s culture, sports, and creativity through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting people.#TheDeetsWithDuddy #CalgaryPodcast #KatieRox #NiceHorse #Jakalope #CountryMusic #Banjo #CCMAs #Degrassi #CanadianMusic