BIO
Multiple YYC award-winning soul-folk songbird, Carly Reirson transports listeners to a world of nostalgia and timeless emotions with her soaring melodies and honest lyrics. An old soul at heart, Reirson's music resonates with a deep sense of authenticity, weaving tales of love and heartache that transcend generations. Inspired by musical luminaries like Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, and Ella Fitzgerald, her velvety yet soul-stirring voice invites you to delve into the depths of your own feelings as she shares her stories of love, loss and solitude.
Hailing from Leduc, AB, Reirson has spent the last eight years immersed in songwriting, penning the tracks for her upcoming album, Diary of a Beating Heart. Her new single, “Giving Up On Good,” is a gentle, yet heartbreaking song that explores the gaps between leaving love and waiting for a different, better kind of love to come along. Produced by Murray Pulver, this song is carried by the warmth of the piano and the steadiness of the band. Singing from her heart, Reirson’s raw vocals bring to life the pain and tension that waiting for love can bring.
“It’s a vulnerable thing, waiting for the love that you deserve, but it’s even harder when that means you have to let go of a love that you thought was good enough. Even after years, this song still carries me through my pain, and I hope that it can be there to carry others as they wait for love.” – Carly
Reirson first made her mark on the national music scene in 2016 with her debut EP, Fantasy. The project received two nominations at the 2017 Calgary Music Awards for Blues Recording of the Year and Female Artist of the Year. In 2018, her single “Crooner Sing To Me” won the YYCMA Award for Blues Recording of the Year. In 2023, her single “Aurora” won the YYCMA Award for Folk Recording of the Year.
No stranger to the stage, Reirson has played over 150 shows to date, including five headlining tours throughout Western Canada.Having a rare ability to connect with audiences, Reirson’s upcoming songs continue to showcase her passion for vulnerability in her music.
“Emotions are universal, and I believe that my songs can be a voice-piece to those who may not know how to put their feelings into words. People so often look to music to express themselves and find meaning for their life. I feel a responsibility to share my story in the hopes that it can serve others as they search for connection with themselves and those around them.”
With her prolific songwriting and commitment to artistic integrity, Reirson proves that she is a much-needed voice for the depth and culture of Canadian music.