Kalsey Kulyk

Kalsey Kulyk is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. She has released one extended play, and has charted with the singles "Who I Was" and "Love Me Like an Outlaw".^[1] Her debut album Outlaw Poetry was released on February 23, 2024.^[2]

Kalsey Kulyk
Born	(1990-07-23) July 23, 1990 (age 33) Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres	Country traditional country
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Years active	2010-present
Labels	Independent Phaymis Red Dot Anthem
Website	Official website

Early life

Kulyk was born and raised in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan.^[3] Her entire family worked on a mill, and also farmed in their spare time.^[4] Growing up, she participated in numerous talent competitions, winning several including the "Pasquia Idol" in Manitoba.^[5][6] She viewed Shania Twain as her musical idol.^[7] As a teenager, Kulyk was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and underwent months of chemotherapy treatment.^[5]

Career

At nineteen years old, Kulyk moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to work with producer Richard Dashut.^[8] She initially released music on Calgary-based label Phaymis Records, including the single "With You" in 2014.^[9]

In 2017, Kulyk won the CCMA Discovery Award.^[10] 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".^[11][12] 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.^[13][14][15] In August 2020, Kulyk released the single "Who I Was", which became her first charting song on the Billboard Canada Country chart.^[16][17] Her self-titled extended play received a nomination for "Roots Album of the Year" at the 2020 CCMA Awards.^[18]

In July 2022, Kulyk released the single "Big Deal", her first release as an independent artist.^[19] In February 2023, Kulyk released the single "Ain't Enough Whiskey".^[20][21][22] That spring, she competed on the third season of reality television show Canada's Got Talent.^[23][24] In June 2023, Kulyk released the single "Love Me Like an Outlaw", which became her first top 20 hit on Billboard Canada Country.^[25][1]

Personal life

In December 2019, Kulyk married fellow Canadian country singer and songwriter Eric Ethridge.^[26] 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".^[27][28] In August 2021, Kulyk gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Wilder.^[29] Kulyk and her family now reside in Beaumont, Alberta.^[30]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Details
Outlaw Poetry	Release date: February 23, 2024 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title	Details
Kalsey Kulyk	Release date: August 30, 2019^[31] Label: Anthem Entertainment LP Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions	Album
		CAN Country ^[1]
2014	"With You"	—	—
2019	"Bad Liar"	—	Kalsey Kulyk
2020	"Who I Was"	34	Non-album single
2022	"Big Deal"	—	Outlaw Poetry
2023	"Ain't Enough Whiskey"	—
	"Love Me Like an Outlaw"	20
2024	"Dontcha"	58
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Music videos

Year	Video	Director
2019	"More Time"^[32]	Not listed
	"Bad Liar"^[33]
	"Damn You Love"^[34]	Elise Lacret
2020	"Roll With It"^[35]	Preston Leatherman
2022	"Big Deal"^[36]	Not listed
2023	"Ain't Enough Whiskey"^[37]
	"Love Me Like an Outlaw"^[38]

Awards and nominations

Year	Association	Category	Nominated Work	Result	Ref
2020	Canadian Country Music Association	Roots Album of the Year	Kalsey Kulyk	Nominated	^[18]

References

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

External links

• Official website