Kalsey Kulyk (born July 23, 1990) is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. She has released one extended play, and has charted with the singles "Who I Was", "Love Me Like an Outlaw", and "Dontcha".[1] Her debut album Outlaw Poetry was released on February 23, 2024.[2]
Kalsey Kulyk | |
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Born | Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada | July 23, 1990
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 2010-present |
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Website | Official website |
Early life
editKulyk was born and raised in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan.[3] Her entire family worked on a mill, and also farmed in their spare time.[4] Growing up, she participated in numerous talent competitions, winning several including the "Pasquia Idol" in Manitoba.[5][6] She viewed Shania Twain as her musical idol.[7] As a teenager, Kulyk was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and underwent months of chemotherapy treatment.[5]
Career
editAt nineteen years old, Kulyk moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to work with producer Richard Dashut.[8] She initially released music on Calgary-based label Phaymis Records, including the single "With You" in 2014.[9]
In 2017, Kulyk won the CCMA Discovery Award.[10] She signed with olé Media Management's Red Dot label and subsequently moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2019, released the songs "More Time" and "Bad Liar".[11][12] Both songs were included on her self-titled debut extended play, Kalsey Kulyk, which was released on olé's rebranded label Anthem Entertainment on August 15, 2019.[13][14][15] In August 2020, Kulyk released the single "Who I Was", which became her first charting song on the Billboard Canada Country chart.[16][17] Her self-titled extended play received a nomination for "Roots Album of the Year" at the 2020 CCMA Awards.[18]
In July 2022, Kulyk released the single "Big Deal", her first release as an independent artist.[19] In February 2023, Kulyk released the single "Ain't Enough Whiskey".[20][21][22] That spring, she competed on the third season of reality television show Canada's Got Talent.[23][24] In June 2023, Kulyk released the single "Love Me Like an Outlaw", which became her first top 20 hit on Billboard Canada Country.[25][1]
Personal life
editIn December 2019, Kulyk married fellow Canadian country singer and songwriter Eric Ethridge.[26] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple left their home in Nashville, Tennessee, lived in a van and performed in it across Canada, calling their informal tour "Love on the Road".[27][28] In August 2021, Kulyk gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Wilder.[29] Kulyk and her family now reside in Beaumont, Alberta.[30]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Details |
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Outlaw Poetry |
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Extended plays
editTitle | Details |
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Kalsey Kulyk |
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Singles
editYear | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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CAN Country [1] | ||||
2014 | "With You" | — | — | |
2019 | "Bad Liar" | — | Kalsey Kulyk | |
2020 | "Who I Was" | 34 | Non-album single | |
2022 | "Big Deal" | — | Outlaw Poetry | |
2023 | "Ain't Enough Whiskey" | — | ||
"Love Me Like an Outlaw" | 20 | |||
2024 | "Dontcha" | 43 | ||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart. |
Music videos
editYear | Video | Director |
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2019 | "More Time"[32] | Not listed |
"Bad Liar"[33] | ||
"Damn You Love"[34] | Elise Lacret | |
2020 | "Roll With It"[35] | Preston Leatherman |
2022 | "Big Deal"[36] | Not listed |
2023 | "Ain't Enough Whiskey"[37] | |
"Love Me Like an Outlaw"[38] |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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2020 | Canadian Country Music Association | Roots Album of the Year | Kalsey Kulyk | Nominated | [18] |
References
edit- ^ a b c References for Canada Country:
- "Who I Was": "Canada Country chart for October 31, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- "Love Me Like an Outlaw": "Canada Country chart for December 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- "Dontcha": "Canada Country chart for July 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk's "Outlaw Poetry" A Journey Through Life, Love, and Music". All Country News. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (November 28, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK RELEASES VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW" + ZOOM 5QS INTERVIEW". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk". Sakamoto Agency. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Carr, Courtney (August 29, 2019). "Who Is Kalsey Kulyk? 5 Things You Need to Know". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Moscati, Nicolina (October 30, 2023). "One to Watch: Kalsey Kulyk". 104.3 Country. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Liptak, Carena (February 11, 2020). "Story Behind the Song: Kalsey Kulyk, 'Roll With It'". The Boot. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ O'Heffernan, Patrick (August 9, 2015). "Kalsey Kulyk's Canadian Invasion". Hollywood Progressive. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk~ Artist Spotlight!". Dixie Dee Blog. May 26, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Szwed, Caroline (September 9, 2017). "2017 CCMA Awards: all the best moments". CBC News. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
- ^ Tressler, Nick (March 5, 2019). "Kalsey Kulyk releases heart stopper "More Time"". Raised Rowdy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "COUNTRY NEWCOMER KALSEY KULYK DANCES AROUND THE TRUTH WITH NEW SINGLE, "BAD LIAR"". Country Music Mews International. June 8, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 15, 2019). "Anthem Entertainment's Kalsey Kulyk Announces Debut Set For August". Music Row. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Tressler, Nick (August 30, 2019). "Kalsey Kulyk's New Project Explores Pain Through Different Lenses in the Most Beautiful Way". Raised Rowdy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk's New Self Titled EP is Here!". Front Porch Music. August 30, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Fielder, Courtney (September 11, 2020). "Fresh Music Friday Song Of The Day Kalsey Kulyk " Who I Was"". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Kennedy, John R (September 25, 2020). "Kalsey Kulyk Celebrates Success Of 'Who I Was'". iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "2020 CCMA Nominees Are Announced". Canadian Country Music Association. July 22, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (July 26, 2022). "KALSEY KULYK – "BIG DEAL" (SINGLE REVIEW)". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "KALSEY KULYK - "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY"". CMT. February 22, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (February 17, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK SHARES HER SINGLE, "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY" (INTERVIEW)". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Pick of the Week – Kalsey Kulyk "Ain't Enough Whiskey"". Top Country. March 3, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Gilbert, Craig (March 7, 2023). "Five local acts headed to Canada's Got Talent". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Three locals to join next Canada's Got Talent season". Calgary Herald. March 8, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Melanson, Jenna (November 22, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK RELEASES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Tailor, Leena (December 6, 2019). "Exclusive: Canadian Country Singers Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Wed In 'Magical' Mexican Beach Ceremony". ET Canada. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019.
- ^ Lale, Brent (September 3, 2020). "Canadian country music duo adapts to pandemic by playing concerts on van's rooftop". CTV News London. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Young, Amanda (October 2, 2020). "Love On The Road: Check out what Kalsey Kulyk and Eric Ethridge are doing now". 92.3 Country. Rogers Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Tailor, Leena (August 31, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Country Stars Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Share Stunning Portraits Of 'Angel' Newborn Son Wilder". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ Willscheck, Aaron (November 21, 2023). "Kalsey Kulyk Releases Her Captivating New Music Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw"". V13. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Kalsey Kulyk". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - More Time (Official Music Video)" (video). March 4, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Bad Liar (Official Music Video)" (video). July 18, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Damn You Love (Official Music Video)" (video). November 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Roll With It (Official Music Video)" (video). January 24, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Big Deal (Official Music Video)" (video). October 1, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Ain't Enough Whiskey" (video). February 2, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Kalsey Kulyk - Love Me Like an Outlaw (Official Music Video)" (video). November 21, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023 – via YouTube.