Canada’s biggest breakthrough independent Alt-Country/Americana artist of 2022, Kyle McKearney, is poised to reach greater heights in 2023 with the release of his sophomore album, A Traveler’s Lament.
Working once again with JUNO-winning producer Russell Broom (Jann Arden, Paul McCartney, Lindsay Ell), the ten songs on A Traveler’s Lament display the Alberta-based singer/songwriter’s ever-evolving skills at combining country, blues, R&B, and rock ‘n’ roll, all driven by his powerful voice and engaging storytelling. It’s all there on the album’s latest twangy single, “Rebel Child,” which follows previous singles “Mercy,” “River Rain,” and “Grandfather,” which have pushed Kyle’s total streams to over two million.
Since the release of Kyle’s 2021 debut album Down-Home, he has received over 21 notable accolades, including two Canadian Country Music Association award nominations, including Alternative Country Album of the Year, and two Western Canadian Music Award nominations. Kyle was also named a SiriusXM Top of the Country semi-finalist, placed second in Alberta Music’s Project Wild (for which he was awarded $75,000), and shared stages with The Black Crowes, Kip Moore, Our Lady Peace, and Dean Brody.
The onset of the pandemic was, in some ways, a blessing in disguise for Kyle, as it motivated him to return to his country roots. Kyle quickly found his voice and hasn’t looked back since. Having now made a significant impression with Down-Home, he is ready to take the next major step forward with A Traveler’s Lament. This album celebrates the importance of family and friendship, two things that have been crucial to helping Kyle get to this point and beyond.