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Songstress & Melodist of Folk/americana multi Genre' and Instrumental

Bio

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:

“Strayz” 2008 (limited edition, out of production)
“Say A Little Prayer For Texas” 2009
“Life Is Good” 2011
“Wordless” (instrumental album) 2019

Singles:

"Green Willow Bend" ~ 2020
"Babe In The Woods" duet with Kyle Anderson ~ 2021
"Life Is Good" (Instrumental) ~ Featuring Gordon McLeod, Brad Blackwood & David Hawkins ~ 2022
"Heartache Ahead" (Instrumental) ~ Featuring Gordon McLeod
"Wings Unopened" (Instrumental) ~ With Milo Deering & Gordon McLeod ~ 2022
"In The End" (Instrumental) ~ Featuring Gordon McLeod & Milo Deering ~ 2023

Aside from performing and songwriting I’ve produced/co-produced several events, and served as MC and stage manager for many events.

1989 thru 1998 co-produced nineteen outdoor festivals at Pine Hill Music park near Tyler, Tx.
Co-founded and co-produced the 2009 and 2010 Texas Independent Music Expo with Lisa Byrn held at Son's of Hermann Hall in Dallas, TX.

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

Songstress & Melodist of Folk/americana multi Genre' and Instrumental

Songstress & Melodist of Folk/americana multi Genre' and Instrumental

Wings Unopened (Instrumental)

Bio

Live at the Knightlight Theatre

"Life Is Good"

"Life Is Good"

"Wordless"

"Wordless"

An instrumental album

"Say A Little Prayer For Texas"

"Say A Little Prayer For Texas"

"Green Willow Bend"

"Babe In The Woods" duet with Kyle Anderson

My musical journey in pictures

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