| Background: | person |
| Arlo McKinley | |
| Birth Name: | Timothy Carr |
| Birth Place: | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genre: | Country |
| Occupation: | Singer, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 2014–present |
Arlo McKinley is an American country singer and singer/songwriter. He has released three albums, the most recent release being This Mess We're In on John Prine’s record label Oh Boy Records, released July 15, 2022.[1]
McKinley was born Timothy Carr in Cincinnati, Ohio. At the age of 8, he began singing at his family's church choir, Bethlehem United Baptist.[2]
Arlo McKinley was the last artist signed by John Prine and his son Jody Whelan to the independent record label Oh Boy Records.[3] McKinley has shared stages opening for Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle, John Moreland, Jamey Johnson and more.
In 2014, McKinley released his first album, titled Arlo McKinley & The Lonesome Sound.[4]
McKinley released his sophomore album, Die Midwestern, as his Oh Boy Records debut on August 14, 2020.[5] He recorded the album at Sam Phillips Recording Studio with Grammy-winning producer Matt Ross-Spang and professional musicians Ken Coomer (Wilco), Rick Steff (Hank Williams Jr.), Reba Russell (Johnny Cash), Will Sexton, David Smith, and Jessie Munson.[6] Writing for Fader Magazine, Alex Robert Ross commented on Die Midwestern being, "... a raw but perfectly balanced album laced with existential crises, addictions, and world-weary resilience."[7]
2022 brought the release of McKinley's third album, This Mess We're In, produced by Matt Ross-Spang and the same all-star band on his previous record. McKinley drew writing inspiration according to NPR Music, from "...the loss of several loved ones, including his mother and multiple friends."[8]