My love is singing, composing, playing my instruments and performing in the hope of enriching the lives of others.
I was blessed with music loving parents with beautiful voices. They cultivated my love of music by making sure I had plenty of exposure to it.
My journey through music began at the early age of six. Singing at church, in school choir and at special events. Over time I learned to play guitar, piano, mandolin, and started composing.
My latest recording project, an instrumental EP, "Comin' Home", was released August 28th, 2024.
When not working solo, I am performing in a duet, "Lo & The Captn", with Captn' Mike Thomas. We also perform as "Captn' and the Crew", a five piece band.
Aside from performing and songwriting I’ve produced/co-produced several events, and served as emcee/stage manager for many events.
TIME was an educational event with workshops geared toward helping independent music artists sharpen their skills, produce, promote and connect with industry related vendors, producers and educators.
Awards:
2018 Josie Music Award "Female Artist of the Year” in Folk/Americana.
Nominations:
2024 Josie Music Award ("Female Artist of the Year" Multi Genre) and (Album of the Year - Instrumental).
2023 Josie Music Award ("Female Artist of the Year" - Multi Genre) and ("Song of the Year" - Instrumental).
2022 Josie Music Award ("Artist of the "Year" (Folk/Americana)
2021 for 3 Josie Music Awards
2020 for 2 Josie Music Awards
2019 for 3 Josie Music Awards
2016 East Texas Performing Arts Texas Sounds International Country Music Award.
Discography
Albums:
Singles:
Please visit my "Events" page for upcoming performances.
All music is available for download purchase and free streaming at https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com
All music is available for free streaming at https://soundcloud.com/loretta-callens
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe_j8kb4GQb_-zXsz2N496w
Press:
2024: https://voyagedallas.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-loretta-callens/
https://boldjourney.com/news/meet-loretta-callens/
https://www.facebook.com/Kilgoregeekend/posts/862710314833916
https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-loretta-callens-songtress-and-melodist/
Written by Loretta Callens.
Inspired by the excitement of knowing a loved one is Comin' Home.
All songs composed by Loretta Callens.
Released August 28, 2024.
Available for listening or download purchase at https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/album/comin-hom
"Wings Unopened" is an instrumental album which you can
relax to, and let the melodies take you away.
All pieces written by Loretta Callens.
Performed by Loretta Callens, Gordon McLeod, Milo Deering and Alan Fox.
Produced at McLeod Nine Studio. Released August 1, 2023. www.lorettacallens.bandcamp.com
A multi genre' album of folk, folk rock with a little blues and jazz mixed in.
Visit https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/album/life-is-good for download purchase.
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An Instrumental album built around Loretta's Piano compositions.
Piano: Loretta Callens
Flute: Milo Deering
Violin, Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Ukulele, Bodhran: Gordon McLeod
Visit https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/album/wordless to purchase downloads.
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This album is where folk meets country.
Visit https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/album/say-a-little-prayer-for-texas for download purchase.
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Tis a mystery told of a love grown cold.
Written by Bill Ayers, one of the best story tellers I know.
Vocals: Loretta Callens
Instrumentation: Gordon McLeod
Available for download purchase at: https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/track/green-willow-bend
"Let It Rain"
Performed by Loretta Callens
Written by Loretta Callens & Michelle Garrison
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