Georgina Callaghan Explained

Georgina Callaghan
Origin:Grantham, Lincolnshire, England
Instrument:Vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
Occupation:Singer-songwriter
Years Active:2005–present
Label:Green Town Music
Associated Acts:Shawn Mullins

Georgina Callaghan is an English singer and songwriter. She performs under the name Callaghan. She is best known for her 2012 album Life in Full Colour produced by Shawn Mullins.

Early life

Callaghan wrote her first song at the age of 14 and earned a place on BBC TV show Get Your Act Together,[1] hosted by Irish singer Ronan Keating.

She grew up in Allington, Lincolnshire, and played the flute and piano.[2] At Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School she gained 10 GCSEs, with 8 at grade A, in the K class in 1999.[3]

Career

Callaghan has worked with many musicians and producers including Grammy Award-winning writer John Peppard (1998, Best Country Collaboration with Vocals for "In Another's Eyes") and producer Peter Lawlor who formed the band Stiltskin.[4] [5]

In 2008, Callaghan self-released a single "Look Around". Doing all of the PR and radio plugging herself, Callaghan achieved airplay on numerous BBC radio stations, extensive local and national press coverage as well as a performance on Sky TV.[6] [7] All proceeds from the sale of the single went to music charity Live Music Now.[8]

In July 2009, Callaghan travelled to Georgia, USA to record with US artist Shawn Mullins. The first single from the collaboration "Smile" was played and endorsed on the Bob Harris Country Show on BBC Radio 2.[9]

Callaghan's album Life in Full Colour was completed in 2011 and initially made available as pre-release limited edition copies to fans through her website,[10] and at live shows.

The album was released in 2012 to strong reviews:

"A 12-track set infused with folk, pop, rock and country influences and, above all, immediate hooks" – Billboard.com

"Life In Full Colour by Callaghan proves that this Brit has been listening to her Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow records. ...Girl can write. Girl can sing. Girl can play piano. Girl has captured my heart. Callaghan, oh Callaghan, sing me back home"– Aquarian Weekly

"The world needs more singer songwriters like Callaghan. In a time where mediocrity is seen as brilliant, Callaghan truly shines through as the real deal. Her voice is original and pure, and she is one of the greatest unsigned talents I've ever heard."– Shawn Mullins[11]
After living in Atlanta for a few years she moved to Nashville in 2012 after completing 4 tours opening for Mullins.In June 2013 Billboard Magazine published a four-page article titled House Music which detailed her first show in Boston as part of her Callaghan Across America Tour describing the exposure that house concerts can provide for both independent and established artists.[12] On 22 September 2013 BBC Radio 2 broadcast a recorded live session with Callaghan for the Bob Harris Sunday show as part of his week in Nashville covering the Americana Awards.[13]

Influences

Callaghan's music is a blend of pop/rock/singer-songwriter genres, with influences from great artists including Shawn Mullins, Sarah McLachlan, Johnny Cash and James Taylor. Her voice has been compared to artists including Sarah McLachlan and Alison Krauss.

Discography

Albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Singles

Collaborations

Quotes

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Get Your Act Together. 20 July 2020. IMDb.com.
  2. Grantham Journal Friday 24 July 1998, page 4
  3. Grantham Journal 3 September 1999, page 36
  4. Web site: Awards Nominations & Winners. 30 April 2017. Grammy.com. 20 July 2020.
  5. Web site: AMUG | The Arizona Macintosh Users Group. https://web.archive.org/web/20071017114952/http://www.amug.org/~scrnsrc/grammys_98.html. dead. 17 October 2007. Amug.org. 20 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Metro.co.uk. Metro.co.uk. 20 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Callaghan performs Look Around on Sky TV. . 20 July 2020.
  8. Web site: PRS Web site. Prsformusic.com. 20 July 2020.
  9. Web site: Bob Harris Country Show Playlist. Bobharris.org. 20 July 2020.
  10. Web site: Home. Callaghansongs.com. 20 July 2020.
  11. Web site: The Official Website for Shawn Mullins: Archived News. https://web.archive.org/web/20120414102814/http://www.shawnmullins.com/news.html. dead. 14 April 2012. 14 April 2012. 20 July 2020.
  12. Web site: House Music: Your Living Room Might Be Your Next Concert Venue. 14 June 2013. Billboard.com. 20 July 2020.
  13. Web site: BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, Guests join Bob on Nashville's Music Row, Callaghan in session. BBC. 20 July 2020.
  14. Web site: CALLAGHAN * LONDON TO LAWRENCEVILLE * CD SIGNED PRE-RELEASE PROMO SHAWN MULLINS. eBay.com. 30 Aug 2022.
  15. Web site: About. https://web.archive.org/web/20190329191739/https://callaghansongs.com/about. dead. 29 March 2019. Callaghansongs.com. 20 July 2020.
  16. Web site: BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 02/01/2010. BBC. 20 July 2020.
  17. Web site: BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, Bob is back with Megan Henwood. BBC. 20 July 2020.
  18. Web site: Chart Beat Meet & Greet: Callaghan (Exclusive Video). 1 May 2012. Billboard.com. 20 July 2020.
  19. Web site: Performing Songwriter Callaghan Releases Life in Full Colour. 8 May 2012. HuffPost.com. 20 July 2020.
  20. Web site: Carla Rees. Royal Academy of Music. 4 June 2022.
  21. Grantham Journal Friday 6 June 1997, page 22

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