Kacy & Clayton

Kacy & Clayton is a Canadian folk/roots duo originating from Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan.[1] Having played together for over a decade growing up, the duo consists of second cousins Clayton Linthicum on guitar and Kacy Anderson on vocals.[2]

Kacy & Clayton
OriginWood Mountain, Saskatchewan, Canada
Genres
Years active2011–present
Labels
Websitehttp://www.kacyandclayton.com/
Members
  • Clayton Linthicum
  • Kacy Anderson

They released their sophomore album Strange Country in 2015,[3] In 2016, Kacy & Clayton signed to New West Records, which rereleased Strange Country that year.[4]

The duo released their follow-up album, The Siren’s Song, in August 2017 via New West Records.[5] After having toured with Wilco for their previous album, The Siren’s Song was produced and recorded by Jeff Tweedy in his studio The Loft in Chicago.[6] The album was supported with a tour as opening act for The Decemberists.[7]

Discography

  • Kacy & Clayton (2011)
  • The Day Is Past and Gone (2013)
  • Strange Country (November 2015)
  • Strange Country (May 2016, Rereleased via New West Records)
  • The Siren's Song (August 2017, New West Records)
  • Carrying On (October 2019, New West Records)
  • Plastic Bouquet (2020, collaboration with Marlon Williams) No. 58 AUS[8]

Awards

The band received two Canadian Folk Music Award nominations at the 10th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2014, for New/Emerging Artist of the Year and Young Performer of the Year. They won the Young Performer award.[9]

In 2017, the band's album The Siren's Song was a shortlisted Juno Award finalist for Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year.[10]

In 2018, The Siren's Song was a longlisted nominee for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize.[11]

References

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