Karlie McKinnon performing on stage

Karlie McKinnon

Soul Americana from the Mountain West.  Live music for weddings, festivals, restaurants, and events.

Music

Latest Release

Side Hustle

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On the road

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Karlie McKinnon

About

The right artist for your event

Karlie McKinnon is a Salt Lake City-based singer-songwriter with a warm, soulful sound that works beautifully across any setting — from an intimate wedding ceremony to a packed festival stage. Her voice commands attention without demanding it, and her setlists are built to fit the room.

Whether you need elegant background music for a corporate dinner, a high-energy set for a bar or restaurant, or a deeply personal performance for a wedding, Karlie delivers every time. Professional, reliable, and genuinely great to work with.

Reviews

What clients are saying

From wedding ceremonies to festival stages — here's what people say after working with Karlie.

“Karlie absolutely made our wedding. She learned our song, nailed the ceremony, and kept the reception going all night. Every single guest asked us how we found her.”

Megan & Tyler

Wedding — Park City, UT

“We book live music for our restaurant every weekend and Karlie is hands-down the best performer we've had. She reads the room perfectly and our guests always stay longer when she plays.”

James R.

Restaurant owner — Salt Lake City, UT

“Our company holiday party needed something special and Karlie delivered. She was professional from the first email, showed up early, and had the whole room on their feet by the end.”

Sarah K.

Corporate event — Denver, CO

“We had Karlie headline our local arts festival and she was a standout. Incredible stage presence, a voice that carries, and she genuinely connected with the crowd. We're already rebooking her.”

Festival Director

Arts festival — Ogden, UT

Booking

Ready to make your event unforgettable?

Karlie is available for weddings, festivals, corporate events, restaurants, bars, and private gatherings across Utah, Colorado, and beyond. Reach out with your date and details — she responds within 48 hours.