Kalsey Kulyk Explained

Kalsey Kulyk
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:23 July 1990
Birth Place:Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada
Instrument:Guitar, vocals
Occupation:Singer, songwriter
Years Active:2010-present

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". Her debut album Outlaw Poetry was released on February 23, 2024.[1]

Early life

Kulyk was born and raised in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan.[2] Her entire family worked on a mill, and also farmed in their spare time.[3] Growing up, she participated in numerous talent competitions, winning several including the "Pasquia Idol" in Manitoba.[4] [5] She viewed Shania Twain as her musical idol.[6] As a teenager, Kulyk was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and underwent months of chemotherapy treatment.[4]

Career

At nineteen years old, Kulyk moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to work with producer Richard Dashut.[7] She initially released music on Calgary-based label Phaymis Records, including the single "With You" in 2014.[8]

In 2017, Kulyk won the CCMA Discovery Award.[9] 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".[10] [11] 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.[12] [13] [14] In August 2020, Kulyk released the single "Who I Was", which became her first charting song on the Billboard Canada Country chart.[15] [16] Her self-titled extended play received a nomination for "Roots Album of the Year" at the 2020 CCMA Awards.[17]

In July 2022, Kulyk released the single "Big Deal", her first release as an independent artist.[18] In February 2023, Kulyk released the single "Ain't Enough Whiskey".[19] [20] [21] That spring, she competed on the third season of reality television show Canada's Got Talent.[22] [23] In June 2023, Kulyk released the single "Love Me Like an Outlaw", which became her first top 20 hit on Billboard Canada Country.[24]

Personal life

In December 2019, Kulyk married fellow Canadian country singer and songwriter Eric Ethridge.[25] 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".[26] [27] In August 2021, Kulyk gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Wilder.[28] Kulyk and her family now reside in Beaumont, Alberta.[29]

Discography

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
CAN Country
[31]
2014"With You"—
2019"Bad Liar"—Kalsey Kulyk
2020"Who I Was"34align="left"
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

YearVideoDirector
2019"More Time"[32] rowspan="2"
"Bad Liar"[33]
"Damn You Love"[34] Elise Lacret
2020"Roll With It"[35] Preston Leatherman
2022"Big Deal"[36] rowspan="3"
2023"Ain't Enough Whiskey"[37]
"Love Me Like an Outlaw"[38]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk's "Outlaw Poetry" A Journey Through Life, Love, and Music. All Country News. February 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: KALSEY KULYK RELEASES VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW" + ZOOM 5QS INTERVIEW. Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. November 28, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk. Sakamoto Agency. https://web.archive.org/web/20231220165324/https://sakamotoagency.com/roster/kalsey-kulyk/. December 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Who Is Kalsey Kulyk? 5 Things You Need to Know. August 29, 2019. Courtney. Carr. Taste of Country. December 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: One to Watch: Kalsey Kulyk. 104.3 Country. Nicolina. Moscati. October 30, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Story Behind the Song: Kalsey Kulyk, 'Roll With It'. February 11, 2020. Carena. Liptak. The Boot. December 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk's Canadian Invasion. Patrick. O'Heffernan. Hollywood Progressive. August 9, 2015. December 20, 2023.
  8. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk~ Artist Spotlight!. May 26, 2017. Dixie Dee Blog. December 20, 2023.
  9. Web site: 2017 CCMA Awards: all the best moments. Caroline. Szwed. September 9, 2017. CBC News. December 21, 2023.
  10. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk releases heart stopper "More Time". March 5, 2019. Nick. Tressler. Raised Rowdy. December 20, 2023.
  11. Web site: COUNTRY NEWCOMER KALSEY KULYK DANCES AROUND THE TRUTH WITH NEW SINGLE, "BAD LIAR". Country Music Mews International. June 8, 2019. December 20, 2019.
  12. Web site: Anthem Entertainment's Kalsey Kulyk Announces Debut Set For August. August 15, 2019. Lorie. Hollabaugh. Music Row. December 20, 2023.
  13. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk's New Project Explores Pain Through Different Lenses in the Most Beautiful Way. Nick. Tressler. August 30, 2019. Raised Rowdy. December 20, 2023.
  14. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk's New Self Titled EP is Here!. August 30, 2019. Front Porch Music. December 20, 2023.
  15. Web site: Fresh Music Friday Song Of The Day Kalsey Kulyk " Who I Was". September 11, 2020. Courtney. Fielder. Discover Moose Jaw. December 20, 2023.
  16. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Celebrates Success Of 'Who I Was'. September 25, 2020. John R. Kennedy. iHeartRadio.ca. Bell Media. December 20, 2023.
  17. Web site: 2020 CCMA Nominees Are Announced. July 22, 2020. Canadian Country Music Association. December 20, 2023.
  18. Web site: KALSEY KULYK – "BIG DEAL" (SINGLE REVIEW). July 26, 2022. Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. December 20, 2023.
  19. Web site: KALSEY KULYK - "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY". February 22, 2023. CMT. December 20, 2023.
  20. Web site: KALSEY KULYK SHARES HER SINGLE, "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY" (INTERVIEW). February 17, 2023. Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. December 20, 2023.
  21. Web site: Pick of the Week – Kalsey Kulyk "Ain't Enough Whiskey". March 3, 2023. Top Country. December 20, 2023.
  22. Web site: Five local acts headed to Canada's Got Talent. Craig. Gilbert. Edmonton Journal. March 7, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  23. Web site: Three locals to join next Canada's Got Talent season. Calgary Herald. March 8, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  24. Web site: KALSEY KULYK RELEASES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW". Jenna. Melanson. Canadian Beats Media. November 22, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  25. Web site: Leena. Tailor. Exclusive: Canadian Country Singers Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Wed In 'Magical' Mexican Beach Ceremony. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228134132/https://etcanada.com/news/553710/canadian-country-singers-eric-ethridge-kalsey-kulyk-wed-in-magical-mexican-beach-ceremony-exclusive/. dead. December 28, 2019. ET Canada. December 6, 2019.
  26. Web site: Brent. Lale. Canadian country music duo adapts to pandemic by playing concerts on van's rooftop. CTV News London. September 3, 2020. December 20, 2023.
  27. Web site: Amanda. Young. Love On The Road: Check out what Kalsey Kulyk and Eric Ethridge are doing now. 92.3 Country. Rogers Media. October 2, 2020. December 20, 2023.
  28. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Country Stars Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Share Stunning Portraits Of 'Angel' Newborn Son Wilder. https://web.archive.org/web/20210901043135/https://etcanada.com/news/815360/exclusive-canadian-country-stars-eric-ethridge-kalsey-kulyk-share-stunning-portraits-of-angel-newborn-son-wilder/. dead. September 1, 2021. Leena. Tailor. August 31, 2021. Entertainment Tonight Canada. December 20, 2023.
  29. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk Releases Her Captivating New Music Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw". Aaron. Willscheck. November 21, 2023. V13. December 20, 2023.
  30. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Kalsey Kulyk. AllMusic. December 20, 2023.
  31. References for Canada Country:
  32. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - More Time (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. March 4, 2019.
  33. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Bad Liar (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. July 18, 2019.
  34. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Damn You Love (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. November 20, 2019.
  35. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Roll With It (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. January 24, 2020.
  36. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Big Deal (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. October 1, 2022.
  37. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Ain't Enough Whiskey. YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. February 2, 2023.
  38. Web site: Kalsey Kulyk - Love Me Like an Outlaw (Official Music Video). YouTube. December 20, 2023. video. November 21, 2023.

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