Kalsey Kulyk

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Kalsey Kulyk
Born (1997-07-23) July 23, 1997 (age 28)
Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active2010-present
Labels
Website Official website

Kalsey Kulyk (born July 23, 1997) is a Canadian country music singer and songwriter. She has released one extended play, and has charted multiple singles, including "Who I Was", "Love Me Like an Outlaw", and "Till I Get to Heaven". [1] Her debut album Outlaw Poetry was released on February 23, 2024. [2] Kulyk is currently signed to Universal Music Canada.

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Early life

Kulyk was born and raised in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. [3] Her entire family worked on a mill, and also farmed in their spare time. [4] She is of Ukrainian descent. Growing up, she participated in numerous talent competitions, winning several including the "Pasquia Idol" in Manitoba. [5] [6] She viewed Shania Twain as her musical idol. [7] As a teenager, Kulyk was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and underwent months of chemotherapy treatment. [5]

Career

At nineteen years old, Kulyk moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, to work with producer Richard Dashut. [8] She initially released music on Calgary-based label Phaymis Records, including the single "With You" in 2014. [9]

In 2017, Kulyk won the CCMA Discovery Award. [10] She signed with olé Media Management's Red Dot label and subsequently moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2019, released the songs "More Time" and "Bad Liar". [11] [12] Both songs were included on her self-titled debut extended play, Kalsey Kulyk, which was released on olé's rebranded label Anthem Entertainment on August 15, 2019. [13] [14] [15] In August 2020, Kulyk released the single "Who I Was", which became her first charting song on the Billboard Canada Country chart. [16] [17] Her self-titled extended play received a nomination for "Roots Album of the Year" at the 2020 CCMA Awards. [18]

In July 2022, Kulyk released the single "Big Deal", her first release as an independent artist. [19] In February 2023, Kulyk released the single "Ain't Enough Whiskey". [20] [21] [22] That spring, she competed on the third season of reality television show Canada's Got Talent . [23] [24] In June 2023, Kulyk released the single "Love Me Like an Outlaw", which became her first top 20 hit on Billboard Canada Country. [25] [1] In late 2024, Kulyk signed with Universal Music Canada, and she subsequently released her major label debut track "You Fight Dirty" in February 2025. [26] In July 2025, she released the single "Till I Get to Heaven". [27]

Personal life

In December 2019, Kulyk married fellow Canadian country singer and songwriter Eric Ethridge. [28] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple left their home in Nashville, Tennessee, lived in a van and performed in it across Canada, calling their informal tour "Love on the Road". [29] [30] In August 2021, Kulyk gave birth to the couple's first child, a son named Wilder. [31] Kulyk and her family now reside in Beaumont, Alberta. [32]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Outlaw Poetry

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Kalsey Kulyk

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
CAN Country
[1]
2014"With You"——
2019"Bad Liar"—Kalsey Kulyk
2020"Who I Was"34Non-album single
2022"Big Deal"—Outlaw Poetry
2023"Ain't Enough Whiskey"—
"Love Me Like an Outlaw"20
2024"Dontcha"43
2025"You Fight Dirty"46TBA
"Till I Get to Heaven"30
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
2019"More Time" [34] Not listed
"Bad Liar" [35]
"Damn You Love" [36] Elise Lacret
2020"Roll with It" [37] Preston Leatherman
2022"Big Deal" [38] Not listed
2023"Ain't Enough Whiskey" [39]
"Love Me Like an Outlaw" [40]

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef
2020 Canadian Country Music Association Roots Album of the YearKalsey KulykNominated [18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 References for Canada Country:
    • "Who I Was": "Canada Country chart for October 31, 2020" . Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
    • "Love Me Like an Outlaw": "Canada Country chart for December 23, 2023" . Billboard. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
    • "Dontcha": "Canada Country chart for July 27, 2024" . Billboard. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
    • "You Fight Dirty": "Canada Country: Week of May 24, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved May 22, 2025.
    • "Till I Get to Heaven": "Canada Country: Week of December 6, 2025". Billboard Canada. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk's "Outlaw Poetry" A Journey Through Life, Love, and Music". All Country News. 23 February 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (November 28, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK RELEASES VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW" + ZOOM 5QS INTERVIEW". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk". Sakamoto Agency. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Carr, Courtney (August 29, 2019). "Who Is Kalsey Kulyk? 5 Things You Need to Know". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  6. ↑ Moscati, Nicolina (October 30, 2023). "One to Watch: Kalsey Kulyk". 104.3 Country. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  7. ↑ Liptak, Carena (February 11, 2020). "Story Behind the Song: Kalsey Kulyk, 'Roll With It'". The Boot. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  8. ↑ O'Heffernan, Patrick (August 9, 2015). "Kalsey Kulyk's Canadian Invasion". Hollywood Progressive. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk~ Artist Spotlight!". Dixie Dee Blog. May 26, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  10. ↑ Szwed, Caroline (September 9, 2017). "2017 CCMA Awards: all the best moments". CBC News . Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ Tressler, Nick (March 5, 2019). "Kalsey Kulyk releases heart stopper "More Time"". Raised Rowdy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  12. ↑ "COUNTRY NEWCOMER KALSEY KULYK DANCES AROUND THE TRUTH WITH NEW SINGLE, "BAD LIAR"". Country Music Mews International. June 8, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  13. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (August 15, 2019). "Anthem Entertainment's Kalsey Kulyk Announces Debut Set For August". Music Row. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  14. ↑ Tressler, Nick (August 30, 2019). "Kalsey Kulyk's New Project Explores Pain Through Different Lenses in the Most Beautiful Way". Raised Rowdy. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk's New Self Titled EP is Here!". Front Porch Music. August 30, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  16. ↑ Fielder, Courtney (September 11, 2020). "Fresh Music Friday Song Of The Day Kalsey Kulyk " Who I Was"". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  17. ↑ Kennedy, John R (September 25, 2020). "Kalsey Kulyk Celebrates Success Of 'Who I Was'". iHeartRadio.ca . Bell Media . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  18. 1 2 "2020 CCMA Nominees Are Announced". Canadian Country Music Association . July 22, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  19. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (July 26, 2022). "KALSEY KULYK – "BIG DEAL" (SINGLE REVIEW)". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  20. ↑ "KALSEY KULYK - "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY"". CMT . February 22, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  21. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (February 17, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK SHARES HER SINGLE, "AIN'T ENOUGH WHISKEY" (INTERVIEW)". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Pick of the Week – Kalsey Kulyk "Ain't Enough Whiskey"". Top Country. March 3, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  23. ↑ Gilbert, Craig (March 7, 2023). "Five local acts headed to Canada's Got Talent". Edmonton Journal . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Three locals to join next Canada's Got Talent season". Calgary Herald . March 8, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  25. ↑ Melanson, Jenna (November 22, 2023). "KALSEY KULYK RELEASES THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "LOVE ME LIKE AN OUTLAW"". Canadian Beats Media. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk Fights Fire with Fire in Fiery New Anthem "You Fight Dirty"". All Country News. February 7, 2025. Retrieved February 10, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk Embraces the Beautiful Chaos in New Single "Till I Get to Heaven"". All Country News. July 11, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
  28. ↑ Tailor, Leena (December 6, 2019). "Exclusive: Canadian Country Singers Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Wed In 'Magical' Mexican Beach Ceremony". ET Canada . Archived from the original on December 28, 2019.
  29. ↑ Lale, Brent (September 3, 2020). "Canadian country music duo adapts to pandemic by playing concerts on van's rooftop". CTV News London. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  30. ↑ Young, Amanda (October 2, 2020). "Love On The Road: Check out what Kalsey Kulyk and Eric Ethridge are doing now". 92.3 Country. Rogers Media . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  31. ↑ Tailor, Leena (August 31, 2021). "EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Country Stars Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk Share Stunning Portraits Of 'Angel' Newborn Son Wilder". Entertainment Tonight Canada . Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  32. ↑ Willscheck, Aaron (November 21, 2023). "Kalsey Kulyk Releases Her Captivating New Music Video for "Love Me Like an Outlaw"". V13. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  33. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Kalsey Kulyk". AllMusic . Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  34. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - More Time (Official Music Video)" (video). March 4, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  35. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Bad Liar (Official Music Video)" (video). July 18, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  36. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Damn You Love (Official Music Video)" (video). November 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  37. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Roll With It (Official Music Video)" (video). January 24, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  38. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Big Deal (Official Music Video)" (video). October 1, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  39. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Ain't Enough Whiskey" (video). February 2, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
  40. ↑ "Kalsey Kulyk - Love Me Like an Outlaw (Official Music Video)" (video). November 21, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023– via YouTube.
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