Alli Walker
Alli Walker | |
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Born | 1989 (age 34–35) |
Origin | Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, model, multi-instrumentalist |
Instrument(s) | Bagpipes, drums, guitar, piano, vocals |
Years active | 2009-present |
Labels | Records Nashville |
Website | Official website |
Alli Jean Walker is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter, and model from Summerside, Prince Edward Island. She is currently signed to Records Nashville.[1]
Early life
Growing up in Prince Edward Island, Walker played multiple sports and instruments as a child.[2] She began singing in high school.[3] After learning the piano and drums, Walker learned how to play the bagpipes, and attended several international bagpiping competitions. Walker turned down a scholarship to the University of Arkansas, as she was inspired by Taylor Swift to pursue a career in country music.[2] She attended the University of Prince Edward Island for one year as a vocal major, but elected to drop out as the program was focused on classical training.[2] In 2009, Walker moved to Toronto, Ontario to pursue a career in country music and modelling.[4][5] She met her husband at a Rascal Flatts concert soon after moving to Toronto.[5]
Career
After ten years of developing her music, Walker released her debut album The Basement Sessions: What I've Learned So Far on September 13, 2019.[5][6] She recorded the songs in the basement of her home with her husband.[7]
Shortly thereafter, Walker and her husband moved to Kelowna, British Columbia.[8] She subsequently released her second album Growing Up on March 10, 2023.[9][10] The album included the single "Red Wine or Whiskey", and several previously released songs including "Country Music", "Maybe I'm Still Drunk", and a female point-of-view version of "Sand in My Boots".[11][12]
Later that year, Walker released the song "The Whiskey's Gone".[13] The song garnered significant attention on social media, and Walker subsequently moved with her husband to Nashville, Tennessee, at the end of the year, and released the song "Hung Up". [14][15] In March 2024, Walker signed her first record deal with RECORDS Nashville and released the single "I Like Big Trucks".[16][17][18] In April 2024, Walker received a significant amount of media attention after she performed her song "Creek" at a Nashville Predators playoff hockey game and drank beer from the mouth of a dead catfish.[19][20][21] A video of the incident was later shown on Hockey Night in Canada as well as an ESPN national broadcast in the United States.[22] Walker received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards.[23]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Details |
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The Basement Sessions: What I've Learned So Far |
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Growing Up |
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Singles
Year | Single | Album |
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2022 | "Red Wine or Whiskey" | Growing Up |
Other charted songs
Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
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CAN Country [26] | |||
2024 | "I Like Big Trucks" | 55 | TBA |
Music videos
Year | Video | Director |
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2019 | "Fight Till the End"[27] | Eric Paul |
"Sunny Day"[28] | ||
2021 | "Country Music"[29] | Derek Lamoureux |
2022 | "Maybe I'm Still Drunk"[30] | |
"Home Town Home"[31] | ||
"Red Wine or Whiskey"[32] | ||
"Same Stars"[33] | ||
2023 | "Good Ol' Days"[34] | Evan Berg / Jordan Ambrosio |
"The Whiskey's Gone"[35] | P.J. Brown |
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Result | Ref |
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2024 | Canadian Country Music Association | Female Artist of the Year | Pending | [23] |
References
- ^ "RISING COUNTRY STAR ALLI WALKER SIGNS WITH RECORDS NASHVILLE". Sony Music Canada. March 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c "In the spotlight – ALLI WALKER – Islander brings her Pipes to Music City". Spotlight on Business Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "ALLI WALKER - TORONTO ONTARIO". StageIt. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Tony (May 20, 2019). "Summerside native Alli Walker on why she calls her music 'conscious country'". CBC News. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ramesbottom, Lauren. "Meet Alli Walker, The Woman Taking a More Conscious Approach to Country Music". Notable Life. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Cole, Sally (October 12, 2019). "Summerside musician Alli Walker releases debut CD after 10 years of creating it". The Guardian. SaltWire Network. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Ahmed, Arslan (January 20, 2022). "Alli Walker, Country Music Singer-Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist". Elixuer. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Block, Donna (June 22, 2022). "Celebrating Her Small Town Roots — Alli Walker's "Home Town Home"". Medium. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Lombard, Natalie; Kelly, Katie (March 20, 2023). "Growing Up: P.E.I. country artist Alli Walker releases her most personal album". CTV News Atlantic. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Weishar, Jenna (April 6, 2023). "[SPOTLIGHT] Canadian Women Of Country: Alli Walker". Front Porch Music. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Music's Journey Podcast INTERVIEW #202 w/ Breakout Canadian Country Artist Alli Walker Just Released Her New Single and Sophomore Album Growing Up". Now and Then Magazine. Toronto, Ontario. March 10, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Walker, Junior (December 9, 2022). "Alli Walker Responds to Morgan Wallen With "Sand In My Boots (Female POV)"". Front Porch Music. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Dagg, Nanci (August 31, 2024). "ALLI WALKER HAS RELEASED HER NEW DIDDY "THE WHISKEY'S GONE"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Browne, Niamh (December 1, 2023). "Watch: Alli Walker releases music video to accompany her hit track 'Whiskey's Gone'". Hot Press. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker Steps Into Her Next Chapter with 'Hung Up'". Raised Rowdy. December 8, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Weishar, Jenna (March 12, 2024). "Canadian Artist Alli Walker Signs Major Record Deal With RECORDS Nashville". Front Porch Music. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Hahnen, Madison (March 8, 2024). "Alli Walker Signs With RECORDS Nashville". Music Row Magazine. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Doole, Kerry (March 13, 2024). "Music News Digest: Music PEI Awards, Country Artist Alli Walker Signed In Nashville & More". Billboard Canada. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ Dowling, Marcus K. (April 29, 2024). "Who's the Nashville artist drinking beer from catfish at Predators playoff game?". Nashville Tennessean. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Douglas, Stephen (April 29, 2024). "Singer Alli Walker Chugged a Beer From a Dead Catfish While Performing at Predators Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Otto, Tyson (May 3, 2024). "Singer performs sickest tradition in sport, goes viral". News.com.au. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ Varvaris, Mary (May 11, 2024). "Alli Walker Does A Shoey Out Of A Catfish". Countrytown. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "2024 CCMA AWARDS NOMINEES". Canadian Country Music Association. Archived from the original on July 19, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "The Basement Sessions: What I've Learned So Far - Alli Walker". Spotify. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Growing Up - Alli Walker". Spotify. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ References for Canada Country:
- "I Like Big Trucks": "Canada Country chart for June 8, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Fight Till The End (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. April 12, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Sunny Day (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Country Music (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. November 20, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Maybe I'm Still Drunk (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 4, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Home Town Home (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. July 27, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Red Wine Or Whiskey (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. August 31, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Same Stars (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. November 7, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - Good Ol' Days (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. February 8, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Alli Walker - The Whiskey's Gone (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. December 1, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.