Bella White

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Bella White is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Her music blends Appalachian, bluegrass, folk, and country elements with contemporary songwriting. [1] [2]

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Early life and background

White grew up in a musical family and was exposed from an early age to bluegrass, folk, and country artists. [2] [1] At 19 she left Calgary for Boston and recorded her first album, Just Like Leaving, at Guilford Sound studios in Vermont in early 2020. [3] Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, she returned to Canada before eventually moving to Nashville, Tennessee. [2]

Career

White released Just Like Leaving independently in 2020, later re-released by Rounder Records in 2021 after signing with the label. [4]

Her second album, Among Other Things (2023), was produced by Jonathan Wilson at Fivestarstudios in Topanga, California and released by Rounder Records. [5] The album received favorable reviews from outlets including PopMatters and Americana Highways. [5] [6] [7]

White made her debut at the Grand Ole Opry in April 2023. [8] Her song “Burn Me Once” appears on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes – Music From and Inspired By (Geffen Records, 2023). [9]

In 2024 she released the EP Five for Silver, a collection of cover songs. [10] [11]

White has performed at major music festivals including the Newport Folk Festival and Stagecoach Festival. [12] [13]

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] [4] [5] Her songwriting has been noted for introspective themes and sparse, acoustic arrangements. [6] [2]

Discography

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 3 4 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. ↑ Apice, John (September 21, 2020). "REVIEW: Bella White "Just Like Leaving" is Authentic, Genuine and Wholesome". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 1 2 Gulden, Andrew (April 18, 2023). "REVIEW: Bella White "Among Other Things"". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kerr, Paul (May 17, 2023). "Bella White "Among Other Things"". Americana UK. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Watch Bella White's Stunning Grand Ole Opry Debut". Grand Ole Opry. May 9, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Victoria-based country musician has song featured in new 'Hunger Games' film". Victoria Buzz. November 23, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  10. ↑ Horowitz, Steve (August 20, 2024). "Bella White Gives Her Fans Five More Songs". PopMatters. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  11. ↑ Gulden, Andrew (August 15, 2024). "REVIEW: Bella White "Five For Silver"". Americana Highways. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
  12. ↑ "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.
  13. ↑ "Stagecoach 2023 lineup: Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers, more". BrooklynVegan. September 12, 2022. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
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