American Songwriter
" McCullough's own vocal lilt, which sounds at once delicately modern
and warmly classic in its character "
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Billboard Magazine
" After Midnight highlights the Canadian singer-songwriter’s whispered vocals alongside descriptive songwriting and ace musicianship provided by members of Union Station and the Time Jumpers "
A modern songwriter inspired by timeless classics and old-school country music, Callie McCullough has chased her unique muse for years. . .
ABOUT
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.
With high praise from American Songwriter and Billboard Callie has made an impact in the music scene with her vulnerable vocals, breathtaking lyrics, and fusion of, Folk Celtic, Bluegrass and Traditional Country Influences. With the vocal chops of an established pro, quick-witted humor and the fighting spirit of an independent musician, she creates a musical tapestry that effortlessly captures classic and rootsy nostalgia, coupled with her own contemporary twists, sharp song writing, and the expressive singing of an artist who has truly found her voice.
McCullough’s debut album, After Midnight, featuring first-class picking from members of the GRAMMY-winning bluegrass band Union Station and western-swing super-group The Time Jumpers —quickly put her on the map, garnering a Canadian Country Music Association Nomination for Alternative Country Album of the Year, and three CMAO Nominations for: Roots Artist of the Year, Rising Star and Songwriters of the Year.
Now teamed up with Grammy Nominated Producer Dave Brainard (Brandy Clark, Jamey Johnson) in this next round of music McCullough showcases a new side of her artistry combining grassy textures, soaring melodies, killer harmonies, loose grooves, and catchy hooks into an infectious and downright refreshing sound.
" 'This song is about my family; the way that I was raised and the values I learned growing up on my grandparents farm where you take the time, you put the work into things and you make things last.'
A true heartfelt country song laced with delicate touches of dobro, mandolin, and lonesome harmonica "Test of Time" adds another beautiful page to the book of new music Callie McCullough has been steadily releasing..."
MUSIC
AFTER MIDNIGHT
CCMA NOMINATED
"ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR"