KALSEY KULYK GETS VULNERABLE ON FRESH NEW SONG “WESTERN WIND”

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ACCOMPANIED BY HEARTFELT COVER OF “GRANDPA (TELL ME ‘BOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS)” BY THE JUDDS

9 MAY, 2025 (TORONTO, ON) - Today, singer-songwriter Kalsey Kulyk releases her new single “Western Wind” via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company. The track arrives as a two-pack alongside a nostalgic cover of The Judds’ “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days).”

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According to Kulyk, “Western Wind” is about “protecting your heart from someone you know could break it.”

“Western Wind was a song that I started myself and had to walk away from because I wanted to give it my all. So a month later I was in Nashville in the writers room with Patricia Conroy and Dave Thomson and I threw this song out there and they loved it.”

Alongside original track “Western Wind,” Kulyk is sharing her interpretation of The Judds “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days).” Following her nostalgic covers of “Cowboy Take Me Away” by The Chicks and “I May Hate Myself In The Morning” by Lee Ann Womack, these classic covers give fans insight into Kulyk’s musical inspirations.

“‘Grandpa’ was a song I used to sing all the time as a little girl,” Kulyk recalls. “Every time I hear this song or it pops in my head it feels like a warm blanket reminding me of my childhood. I hope you love my version and that it takes you back to good memories of growing up.”

Kulyk is set to open for Wynonna Judd later this year at the Energetic County Fair in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and is currently opening for Niko Moon’s These Are The Nights Tour, which wraps its Canadian leg on May 10 in Winnipeg.

STREAM “GRANDPA (TELL ME ‘BOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS)” HERE

An established mainstay in the Canadian market, Kulyk is proof that hard work, talent and a clear vision can make waves in country music. With effortlessly bright vocals reminiscent of the classic country era and a knack for vivid storytelling, her songs strike a perfect balance between the deeply personal and the universally relatable. Hailing from Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Kulyk is steadily building a loyal fanbase and earning recognition in the industry, one heartfelt song at a time.

ABOUT KALSEY KULYK:

Kalsey Kulyk has enjoyed a lifelong passion for music. Mixing effortlessly rich and bright vocals with lyrics you feel in the guts, Kulyk brings a fresh yet familiar sound to the country music airwaves. Kulyk got hooked on singing and playing the guitar at a young age, taking part in hundreds of talent shows and competitions and winning her first songwriting competition at age 13. When diagnosed with cancer in high school, Kulyk didn’t hit pause on her dreams. Her journey to recovery created songwriting inspiration, and the entire experience solidified Kulyk’s belief in a career in music. Now with an arsenal of songs and a survivor’s determination, Kalsey Kulyk is sharing her passions with the world. In remission for 15 years, her goals are clear. “What is life,” she says, “unless you’re doing what you love every single day?”

In 2017, Kulyk’s hard work paid off when she won both the Canadian Country Music Association’s Discovery Artist program and Anthem Entertainment’s (formerly ole) “On The Spot” contest on the same day. Winning the ole competition came with publishing and record deals, setting the stage for her to launch her career. These opportunities allowed her to hone her craft in the Country music capital, Nashville, collaborating with notable songwriters like Liz Rose (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood) and Phil Barton (Lee Brice, Eli Young Band). These experiences culminated in her 2019 self-titled debut album, which reached #2 on the Canadian iTunes Country Chart and earned a nomination for CCMA Roots Album of the Year.

With a knack for versatility, Kulyk seamlessly navigates between poignant ballads and lively, feel-good anthems. She has collaborated with notable songwriters like Liz Rose (Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood) and Phil Barton (Lee Brice, Eli Young Band), culminating in her 2019 self-titled debut album, which reached #2 on the Canadian iTunes Country Chart and earned a nomination for CCMA Roots Album of the Year. Her 2022 hit “Big Deal” captured her playful, high-energy side, topping SiriusXM Country and lighting up dance floors. Other fan favourites like “Damn You Love” and “Ain’t Enough Whiskey” highlight her knack for weaving relatable themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience into memorable melodies. Kulyk’s breakout single, “Love Me Like an Outlaw,” released in 2023, showcases her further evolution as an artist. With over 2 million streams on Spotify and 200,000 YouTube views, the track has become her highest-performing single to date, climbing to #18 on the Canadian country charts in 2024. Critics have praised it as a career-defining moment, with V13 Media calling it “an unequivocal testament to Kulyk’s brilliance.”

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