The Castellows Explained

The Castellows
Genre:Neotraditional country
Years Active:2022–present
Current Members:
  • Eleanor Balkcom
  • Lily Balkcom
  • Powell Balkcom

The Castellows are an American neotraditional country music trio consisting of sisters Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom. Eleanor and Powell are two of triplets.[1] Lily is their younger sister, about eighteen months junior.[2] Born in Georgetown, Quitman County, Georgia, the sisters moved to Nashville in 2023 and signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records. Their first EP, A Little Goes a Long Way, was released on February 9, 2024. Castellow was their great-grandmother's maiden name.[3]

Career

The Castellows began attracting attention in 2022 through posting cover song performances to their Instagram and TikTok accounts.[4] In January 2023, the group caught interest from insiders in the music industry.[5] The sisters had not considered a career in music until March of that year. By the Spring, the trio had received interest from the industry nationwide.[6] In October, they signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records, and released their debut single "No. 7 Road".[5] [7] This was followed by a cover of Leon Everette's "Hurricane" in November,[8] and "I Know It'll Never End" in January 2024.[9] Their debut EP, titled A Little Goes a Long Way and produced by Trina Shoemaker, was released on February 9.[10] The song "I Know It Will Never End" was nominated for the CMT digital-first performance of the year, at the 2024 CMT Music Awards.[11]

Members

Touring Members

Discography

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2023"No. 7 Road"A Little Goes a Long Way
"Hurricane"
2024"I Know It'll Never End"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Balkcom seeking judgeship. Early County News. March 21, 2018. July 7, 2024.
  2. Web site: November 6, 2023 . Q&A: The Castellows - Three Sisters From Georgia Making A Name In Country Music . January 15, 2024 . Georgia Entertainment . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163644/https://www.georgiaentertainment.com/2023/11/qa-the-castellows-three-sisters-from-georgia-making-a-name-in-country-music/ . live .
  3. Web site: November 4, 2022 . The Castellows bring family passion to Athens country music . April 8, 2024 . The Red And Black.
  4. Web site: O'Connell . Madeleine . October 27, 2023 . Who Are The Castellows? Meet The Sister Trio That's Destined To Make Waves In Country Music . January 15, 2024 . Country Now . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163645/https://countrynow.com/who-are-the-castellows-meet-the-sister-trio-thats-destined-to-make-waves-in-country-music/ . live .
  5. Web site: Cantrell . L. B. . October 24, 2023 . The Castellows Sign With Warner Music Nashville / Warner Records . January 15, 2024 . . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163643/https://musicrow.com/2023/10/the-castellows-sign-with-warner-music-nashville-warner-records/ . live .
  6. Web site: October 24, 2023 . Sister Trio The Castellows Sign With Warner Music Nashville . January 15, 2024 . . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163644/https://www.musicconnection.com/sister-trio-the-castellows-sign-with-warner-music-nashville/ . live .
  7. Web site: Major . Michael . October 24, 2023 . Compelling Sister Trio the Castellows Sign Deal With Warner Records / Warner Music Nashville . January 15, 2024 . . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163853/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Compelling-Sister-Trio-the-Castellows-Sign-Deal-With-Warner-Records-Warner-Music-Nashville-20231024 . live .
  8. Web site: 2023-03-06 . The Castellows release cover of Levon Helm's "Hurricane" . January 15, 2024 . Warner Music Nashville.
  9. Web site: Hahnen . Madison . January 5, 2024 . The Castellows To Release Debut EP 'A Little Goes A Long Way' In February . January 15, 2024 . . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115165327/https://musicrow.com/2024/01/the-castellows-to-release-debut-ep-a-little-goes-a-long-way-in-february/ . live .
  10. Web site: Edwards . Clayton . February 9, 2024 . New Country and Americana Albums for February 9, 2024: New Music from The Castellows, Noah Kahan, and More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240210005107/https://americansongwriter.com/new-country-americana-albums-february-9-2024-new-music-castellows-noah-kahan-more . February 10, 2024 . February 14, 2024 . American Songwriter.
  11. Web site: See the full list of nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Analisa. Novak. CBS News. March 13, 2024. July 7, 2024.
  12. Web site: O'Connell . Madeleine . June 1, 2023 . Sister Trio The Castellows Take Social Media By Storm: See 5 Of Their Best Covers . January 15, 2024 . Country Now . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115163644/https://countrynow.com/sister-trio-the-castellows-take-social-media-by-storm-see-5-of-their-best-covers/ . live .
  13. Nicholson . Jessica . October 23, 2023 . 8 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Catie Offerman, Hannah Dasher, Cody Jinks & More . January 15, 2024 . . January 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240115164445/https://www.billboard.com/music/country/best-new-country-songs-hannah-dasher-catie-offerman-carolyn-dawn-johnson-1235450154/ . live .

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