Kiely Connell

Kiely Connell is a Nashville transplant with rustbelt roots. Hailing from Hammond, Indiana, in the shadows of Chicago Illinois, Kiely draws inspiration from the hardworking people of her native Midwest community. As one of her peers put it: “Kiely’s songs walk a tightrope, planting each step equally with both the grace at the heart of folk music and the steadfast confidence of an experienced rock and roll soul.” Kiely’s powerful four-octave range will take you on a journey that transcends the ordinary.

In a time when most country and Americana artists are forging a similar path, Kiely takes fans on a different journey to unknown places — sonically, and emotionally. She writes songs that have a gothic western aesthetic- a blend of somber poetry and western melodies delivered with her rich and brooding voice.

Kiely’s voice merges gritty blues with an ethereal upper register and has been described as, “an amalgam of some of the best voices to grace country and roots music all integrated into one”.

After putting out her first album Kiely began touring and opened for artists Ray Lamontagne, Robert Earl Keen, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Madison Cunningham, Ian Noe, Natalie Hemby, Ondara, Mon Rovia, Tommy Prine, Madi Diaz and The Record Company. She played at Edmonton Folk festival with Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Bonny Light Horseman and then went on to showcase at Folk Alliance in Montreal.

Kiely’s incomparable voice and her poetic storytelling truly make her an Americana artist to watch.

“Kiely Connell may be a newcomer now, but based on this striking recording, she won’t be for long.” – Holler

“Kiely Connell and Calumet Queen constitute a remarkable and auspicious debut that you can see initiating a strong musical legacy as it unfolds into the future.” – Saving Country Music