
A sneak peek of my 5th album release in April of 2023.
An instrumental version of my original composition "Wings Unopened.
Performed by Loretta Callens, Gordon McLeod and Milo Deering.
My love is singing, songwriting, playing my instruments and performing in the hope of enriching the lives of others.
I especially enjoy singing and playing with other musicians in song circles around a campfire.
“Zinger” a six string, “Sweet Baby” a 12 string, “Goldie” a mandolin, and “Big Yama” a piano, are my instruments.
My journey through music began at the early age of 6. Singing at church, in school choir and at special events. Over time I learned to play guitar, mandolin and piano.
I was blessed with music loving parents with beautiful voices who cultivated my love of music by making sure I had plenty of exposure to it.
Awards
2018 Josie Music Award "Female Artist of the Year” in Folk/Americana.
Nominations
2022 Josie Music Award (artist of the year in 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:
Aside from performing and songwriting I’ve produced/co-produced several events, and served as MC and 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.
Presently I'm performing and working on a new instrumental album, a compilation of my guitar and piano compositions, to be released in April of 2023.
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
With Brad Blackwood
at Bill''s Records
Dallas, Tx
"Let It Rain"
Performed by Loretta Callens
Written by Loretta Callens & Michelle Garrison
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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
Released March, 2020. Available for download purchase at https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/track/green-willow-bend
I teamed up with songwriter Robert Kyle Anderson to record this beautiful piece he wrote. Thank you Kyle for sharing your talent.
Released January 2021. Available for download purchase at
https://lorettacallens.bandcamp.com/track/babe-in-the-woods-by-kyle-anderson-duet-w-loretta-callens
"Moonlight Pub" Live
Josie Award
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