The female Johnny Cash..?
UK song-writing sensation, CALLAGHAN, brings Nashville to the streets of London
Country, Folk, Celtic, Acoustic - All words that could describe Callaghan’s style.
The influences from growing up on traditional Irish music as well as artists such as Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash and James Taylor are also all immediately evident in her songs.
With her skills on piano and guitar and an impressive ability to connect with a live audience, Callaghan seems to have found a winning formula. Callaghan’s powerful but soothing vocals have gained her over 45,000 MySpace fans, worldwide music sales, appearances on TV, airtime on BBC Radio and tours in the UK and US.
Born Georgina Callaghan in 1983 in Boston, Lincolnshire, Callaghan’s musical beginnings started at the age of four, being classically trained on the flute.
By her teenage years Callaghan’s love of performing had moved to singing and songwriting. It was Callaghan’s first song ‘In Your Arms Again’, written when she was just 14, that won her a place on BBC 1’s ‘Get Your Act Together’ – a show for up-and-coming singer-songwriters, hosted by Ronan Keating.
Since moving to London at 18, Callaghan has been performing her songs in front of audiences of up to 2,000 at venues including Shepherd’s Bush Empire and The National Theatre.
Success from previous EPs – one of which, Nothing You Say, received airplay on BBC Radio 2 – motivated Callaghan to self-release the single Look Around.
Callaghan’s recent chart campaign captured the imagination of press and public in the South Lincolnshire area from where she hails – with newspaper and radio interviews including being playlisted on BBC Birmingham.
Reviews
"Callaghan has a stunningly beautiful voice – when I was judging Pop Idol I would have loved her to have walked through the door – but her talent goes further. With Callaghan’s gift for song-writing and performing I hope she goes far – she deserves to"
Neil Fox, Television and radio presenter
"…Switching effortlessly between guitar and piano…Callaghan immediately made an impression with one of the purest voices I have ever heard…taking us on a journey and making us believe she has lived every word she sang"
Maverick Magazine, Live gig review, Newcastle 2008
"Callaghan has an angelic voice that is both delicate and strong. It seems there is not much standing in the way of success for this artist"
John Allen, Senior Creative Director, Bug Music, Nashville
"Callaghan is really refreshing in today's vast pool of female talent"
Shelby K. Kennedy, Director, Writer-Publisher Relations, BMI, Nashville
"Callaghan is an exceptional vocalist and writer, influenced by artists such a Carole King, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan. Her style fuses elements of melodic pop, folk and country. The combination of her effortlessly powerful and pure voice with emotionally packed lyrics is a spine-tingling experience. You don't want to miss this performer on her way to major recognition."
The Troubadour, London
"Callaghan is one of those artists that you feel you have know all your life. Her voice and songs arrive as welcome visitors and remain with you as old friends. Well crafted and meticulously performed music for everyone who loves great songwriting and passionate interpretation"
Tony Moore, The Bedford, Balham
Discography..
ALL AVAILABLE FROM
Look Around - Single (2008)
Nothing You Say - EP (2007)
Road To Elmersville - EP (2006)
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