Based on their name alone, The Goddamsels aren’t your grandparents’ idea of country music. Formed out of the longstanding friendship between Alberta-based singer/songwriters Mallory Chipman and Freddi MacDougall, The Goddamsels write songs with strong, empowering messages, blended with elements of folk, pop and traditional country, all tied together by their stunning, instinctive harmonies.
It’s all fully displayed on their six-song debut EP, Wayward Daughter (Royalty Records 2022) produced by Juno Award nominee Scott Franchuk. Wayward Daughter explores classic country themes of hardship, heartache, and the power of togetherness, all delivered with a modern edge. The Goddamsels were nominated for the 2023 Roots Artist of the Year at the Country Music Alberta Awards, and recently represented Alberta at the 2023 Folk Alliance International showcase in Kansas City, Missouri.
After completing their 40-date “Wayward Summer” tour across Western Canada in 2023, the Goddamsels are looking forward to their next performance in Ireland in early 2024, where they are featured as official showcase artists in the Your Roots Are Showing folk music showcase.
Kyle McKearney has made his name known as Canada’s most buzz-worthy, breakthrough Americana / Alternative-Country artist this year. Since January 2023, Kyle’s sophomore album A Traveler’s Lament (2023 Canadian Country Music Awards winner — Alternative Country Album of the Year) has garnered an impressive 19x award nominations, 6x award wins, and has been shortlisted for a 2024 GRAMMY Awards® nomination in the Best Regional Roots Album of the Year category.
The success of the album has offered Kyle the opportunity to support names like: The Black Crowes, Darius Rucker, The Reklaws, Kip Moore, Terri Clark, Jon Pardi, Burton Cummings, and many more. Kyle has gone from performing local bars to arenas / major festivals in Canada and has begun exporting to the USA, Europe and is bringing the band to AmericanaFest UK, January 2024.
There is no denying the strong trajectory ahead for Kyle. Follow @imkylemckearney and his journey on socials and be sure to look out for new music in the new year!