Kellin Watson

Making her national television debut as a featured performer on CMT (CMT’s Big Break), Kellin was selected out of several Western North Carolina performers by the Awardwinning Country Artist, Sara Evans. In continuing to cultivate her efforts in the industry focusing on tv and film, Kellin’s music has been featured on CBS’s The Good Wife, Degrassi: The Next Generation, & GMC’s Trinity Goodheart, in addition to sync commercial work, globally.

Kellin’s most recent release, Halo Of Blue is a simple, honest and stripped down recording with echoes of some of her strongest influences: Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Nina Simone. A lo-fi approach to a hi-fi artist, brings a special focus to the craftsmanship and depth of each song on Halo Of Blue. Sarah Hinson of WNC Magazine said “Halo of Blue stands like a tree on a mountainside, its roots firmly planted in Appalachian influence while its branches reach out to elements of blues, pop, and folk. The variation within Watson’s work highlights her multifarious talents while remaining consistent and approachable.” With the release of Halo Of Blue, Kellin has found a deeper connection to her roots, giving her more strength to stretch her wings as an artist, and fly. Politely pouring her heart out on stage, Kellin often captures her audiences by surprise, and leaves them wanting more. Craig Havighurst of Music City Roots said after seeing Kellin live, “I had a long interview with the delightful Kellin Watson before the show, and on stage she was shockingly good. Not the singer you might imagine from Asheville central casting, she took on the soul chanteuse role with force and tone. ” Most recently, her tune entitled, Swagger off of her current release was acknowledged with the honor of 1st runner up in the R&B Category for the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Session II). 

Throughout her career, Kellin has toured nationally and internationally playing such respected venues, festivals, and College’s in the US and Canada as, Music City Roots @ The Loveless Cafe in Nashville TN, Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso Nova Scotia, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival in Bristol Tn, Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles CA, the Alltel Pavilion in Raleigh NC, Bele Chere Music Festival in Asheville NC, 30A Songwriters Festival in Santa Rosa Beach FL, the Fletcher Opera Theatre in Raleigh NC and many more.

Selected Credits

DISCOGRAPHY

Halo of Blue (2011)

No Static (2008)

Red Flag (2005)

Paper Bird (2003)