A modern songwriter inspired by timeless bluegrass and old-school country music, Callie McCullough has chased her unique muse for years, making contemporary roots music that nods to the legends who came before her. It’s a sound anchored by intimate ballads and McCullough’s gorgeous voice, whose Alison Krauss-worthy tone and Dolly Parton-sized beauty stand in contrast to her dry humor and larger-than-life personality.

McCullough’s debut album has quickly put her on the map garnering a Canadian Country Music Association CCMA Nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year, two CMAOntario Nominations for Rising Star and Songwriter of the Year, National Television Appearances, and glowing features from Industry giants Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, and CMT. Emotional and eclectic, After Midnight features first-class picking from members of the Grammy-winning bluegrass band Union Station and western-swing super-group The Time Jumpers.

Born third generation in a musical family, the Canadian Songbird took to the road spending nearly a decade touring with other projects  before landing in Nashville armed with the vocal chops of an established pro, the fighting spirit of an independent musician, and quick-witted humor that belied the sad tone of her ballads.

Talks

• OLD ROOTS, NEW ROUTES