Kyle McKearney

Kyle McKearney is redefining Americana and Alternative Country, earning a reputation as one of Canada’s most captivating voices. Rooted in the country and bluegrass music of his childhood, Kyle’s artistry is deeply shaped by his Métis heritage, weaving soulful storytelling with gritty, roots-inspired instrumentation to create a sound
that’s both authentic and genre-defying.

His sophomore album, A Traveler’s Lament (2023), catapulted him to new heights, earning 11 award wins from 26 nominations, including the CCMA Award for Alternative Country Album of the Year, and was shortlisted for a 2024 GRAMMY Awards nomination in the Best Regional Roots Album category. The album’s widespread acclaim opened doors to international stages, where Kyle has shared the spotlight with The Black Crowes, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, and more, performing everywhere from intimate theatres to massive arenas and festivals across Canada, the USA, Europe, and the UK.

Building on this momentum, McKearney’s upcoming third studio album To The River reflects an artist who has found his stride while continuing to evolve. Co-produced with Russell Broom and mixed by Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Beyoncé) the album captures a striking evolution of his sound, balancing his Americana roots with sweeping country-rock anthems and deeply personal songwriting. 2024 standout singles such as “Broken Hearts Hide,” “Wedding Day,” and “Tomorrow” (featured in the Heartland season 18 finale), have already cemented the project as a career-defining moment. The album showcases Kyle’s unparalleled ability to connect with listeners through raw emotion and masterful musicianship, solidifying his place as a driving force in the genre.

With a sound spanning country, blues, rock, and folk, Kyle McKearney exemplifies the heart and soul of the Americana genre. His uniqueability to blend raw emotion with bold country-rock energy positions this chapter of his career as his most impactful yet, redefining the genre one heartfelt lyric at a time.