Karli has shared the stage with artists including Terri Clark, The Washboard Union, Gord Bamford, Tebey, Brett Kissel, and Dierks Bentley, and has performed at festivals such as the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival, Boots & Hearts, Oktoberfest, and Canadian Music Week. Previously, she was chosen to participate in the esteemed 2021 TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship program and was one of three finalists representing Ontario in the nationwide 2021 Jim Beam Talent Search. Karli’s song “The List” won an Honorable Mention in the International Songwriting Competition 2022 out of over 15K submissions.
Looking ahead this year, Karli is set to unveil more new music ahead of her sophomore EP, slated for early 2025. She remains committed to expanding her presence in the Australian market while embarking on live performances across Canada. “Still Make Cowgirls” is sure to resonate with fans of authentic country music and anyone who embraces the cowgirl spirit.
Hometown:
Listowel, Ontario
Latest Release:
“Still Make Cowgirls”
Describe your latest release in three words:
Proud, unapologetic, country!
Career Highlight to Date:
Playing the CCMA Songwriters Series last September!
Pre-Show Ritual:
Pita Pit, vocal warm ups, band prayer and fist bumps.
Three things on your dressing room rider you can’t live without: –
Fresh fruit and veggies, water, and beer for my guys!
Bucket list Item Crossed Off Your List:
Playing Boots and Hearts!
Bucket list Item Still on Your List:
Playing the Grand Ole Opry!
Hashtag that describes you best:
#farmersdaughter
Personal Motto:
This bible verse has definitely guided me and encouraged me throughout life! Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
Hidden Talent (not musical):
Most of my talents are musical – however I do feel like I am really flexible and am natural at things like yoga! It must be my long limbs!! I’m very tall.
Most Valuable Lesson Learned As a Musician:
Don’t get too low – but don’t get too high. Stay even keeled and keep on trucking! It’s a wild ride!
Most Memorable Fan Encounter:
Having a Canadian hockey team use my song as their skate on song because they heard it on TikTok – pretty awesome!
Last song you listened to before this interview (not your own):
Lauren Daigle’s first record! I love this record!
Guilty Pleasure Song: (not your own)
“Country Boys Dream Girl” (Ella Langley)
First Country Music Concert You Attended:
Florida Georgia Line
Last Country Music Concert You Attended
Carrie Underwood
What you would be doing if you were not a recording artist:
Television Broadcasting or Natural Holistic Medicine
Up-and-Coming Country Artist You Think Readers Should Check Out
Ella Langley!
Instagram: @itskarlijune
Twitter: @karlijunemusic
Facebook: /karlijunemusic
Website: https://www.karlijune.com/
