Bella White

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Bella White
Born
Isabel Farley White

(2000-07-15) July 15, 2000 (age 25)
Calgary, Alberta
Genres
Labels Rounder
Website bellawhitemusic.com

Isabel Farley White (born 15 July, 2000), better known under her stage name Bella White, is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for her work in Americana and bluegrass music. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, she has been recognized for blending traditional Appalachian music with contemporary songwriting. White has released two full-length albums and is signed to Rounder Records. [1] [2]

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Early life and background

Raised in Calgary, Alberta, White was introduced to traditional music by her father, a Virginia native who played in bluegrass bands. After learning to play banjo and guitar around the age of 12, she began performing at family gatherings and open mic sessions. After completing high school in 2018, she moved from Calgary to Boston to pursue songwriting and music. [3]

Career

White released her debut album, Just Like Leaving, independently in 2020, recorded in Vermont and produced by Patrick M’Gonigle. [4] The album received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone describing her songwriting as "sublime Appalachian heartbreak." [1] It was later reissued by Rounder Records in 2021. [5]

Her second album, Among Other Things (2023), was produced by Jonathan Wilson at Fivestarstudios in Topanga, California and released by Rounder Records. [6] The album received favorable reviews from outlets including PopMatters and Americana Highways. [6] [7] [8]

White made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry in April 2023. [9] Her song “Burn Me Once” appears on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Geffen Records, 2023). [10]

In 2024 she released the EP Five for Silver, a collection of cover songs. [11] [12]

White has performed at major music festivals including the Newport Folk Festival and Stagecoach Festival. [13] [14] She has supported acts like Band of Horses and John Craigie, and toured with The Paper Kites, Sierra Ferrell and The Milk Carton Kids.

Musical style and influences

Critics have described White’s music as blending traditional bluegrass and Appalachian folk with modern Americana and singer-songwriter elements. [1] [5] [6] Her songwriting has been noted for introspective themes and sparse, acoustic arrangements. [7] [2] She has cited influences including Hazel Dickens, Gillian Welch, and Joni Mitchell.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

References

  1. 1 2 3 Freeman, Jon; Hudak, Joseph (July 20, 2020). "RS Country Music Picks: Week of July 20th". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Volmers, Eric (May 5, 2023). "Restless spirit: At 22, Bella White's 'surreal' journey has made her one of country music's newest stars". Calgary Herald. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ Bialas, Michael (2023-04-06). "Canada's Bella White Is Making All the Right Moves These Days » PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  4. ↑ Apice, John (September 21, 2020). "REVIEW: Bella White "Just Like Leaving" is Authentic, Genuine and Wholesome". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  5. 1 2 Crone, Madeline (November 2, 2021). "Bella White Beholds the Continuity of Age-Old Bluegrass Traditions Within Her Coming of Age Album 'Just Like Leaving'". American Songwriter. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 Bialas, Michael (April 11, 2023). "Canada's Bella White Is Making All the Right Moves These Days". PopMatters. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Gulden, Andrew (April 18, 2023). "REVIEW: Bella White "Among Other Things"". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ Kerr, Paul (May 17, 2023). "Bella White "Among Other Things"". Americana UK. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Watch Bella White's Stunning Grand Ole Opry Debut". Grand Ole Opry. May 9, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Victoria-based country musician has song featured in new 'Hunger Games' film". Victoria Buzz. November 23, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ Horowitz, Steve (August 20, 2024). "Bella White Gives Her Fans Five More Songs". PopMatters. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  12. ↑ Gulden, Andrew (August 15, 2024). "REVIEW: Bella White "Five For Silver"". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  13. ↑ "What's Up Interview: Rising star Bella White, playing the Newport Folk Festival July 28". What’s Up Newp. July 23, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Stagecoach 2023 lineup: Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, more". BrooklynVegan. September 12, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
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