Eileen Carey is a multi-award winning, radio chart topping pop country singer-songwriter from Altadena, California whose last single “Leave It All Behind” topped both the New Music Weekly. Country and AC/Hot AC Her music is catchy, danceable, positive and honest. She has been described by Elmore Magazine as “a little bit cosmopolitan, a little bit country, and a whole lotta musical chameleon, one who effortlessly blends pop, rock, and country music.” As PopDose put it “Blending pop, country, and rock in a music that feels uniquely hers.”
She has shared stages with everyone from Rita Coolidge, Don Mclean, Jefferson Starship, Ambrosia, Little River Band and the Motels, among many more. She is also no stranger to the Honkytonks of Nashville and plays many of the California fairs each year.
Eileen Carey’s awards include the Independent Music Network’s Crossover Artist of the Year, New Music Awards’ AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year & Country Breakthrough Las Vegas Producers Choice Honors Award for Female Solo Country Artist and a Los Angeles Music Crossover Artist of the Year.16 Awards, 80 career nominations.
She has been on the cover of the Pasadena Weekly, been interviewed in the Huffington Post, blogs regularly as The Music Mom, and she and her husband created an animal non-profit called Stray Paws Animal Haven.
Where are you based?
Los Angeles CA
How long have you been making music?
15 Years
What genre would you consider your music to be?
Pop/Country/Rock
What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
I was booking entertainment for a large hotel chain, and realized I could sing better than the people I was booking, and write better tunes. I was here in Los Angeles to work in the film industry, but I couldn’t ignore my love of music over all things. I was a drummer in school and was in many school and church productions.
What are your biggest musical influences?
Radio pop music. I like songs. Women like Cheryl Crowe, Martha Davis, Chrissie Hynde. The Beatles. Keith Urban’s career and music influences me as well.
Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Independent
What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Motherhood, and to some degree country radio back in the day
How many songs or albums have you released to date?
4 albums 12 singles
Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
Inspiration starts with one person. It has a sense of magic to it that is undeniable. That is what my newest single brings to its listeners — the essence of an uplifting journey. The magic is in those red headphones!
Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Yes. About to release the music video to Dreaming with Me, Also have some upcoming shows Friday, June 10, 7 pm At the Canyon Santa Clara with the Tom Petty Tribute Band https://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/events/tom-petty-tribute-by-so-petty-santa-clarita-jun-2022/ Thursday June 30 330-430 pm San Diego Delmar Fair On the Coors Light Stage Saturday August 13, 7 pm At the Canyon Montclair Opening Mark Farner (lead guitar& singer from Grand Funk Railroad band
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