The story
About Karlie
Singer-songwriter. Storyteller. The person who makes a room go quiet.
Where the songs come from
Karlie McKinnon began with intimate Americana songs about heartbreak, faith, survival, and rebuilding. In 2024, she started working with producer Scott Rogers on Part-Time Honey, an album documenting the end of one chapter and the difficult work of becoming herself again. The record was released on August 1, 2025, and celebrated with a launch show at The State Room in Salt Lake City.
Since then, Karlie’s music has evolved alongside her. Now working with Nate Pyfer in June Audio’s legendary front house, she is releasing singles throughout 2026 that pair her honest storytelling with soulful vocals, deeper grooves, heavier guitars, grungier edges, and pop-Americana hooks.
Where her earlier work focused on surviving heartbreak, her newer music is about embodiment, autonomy, desire, and taking up space. The stories are still honest—the woman telling them is simply louder, freer, and more fully herself.
Private events
Available for private events
Karlie performs at weddings, private parties, corporate events, and intimate gatherings across Colorado and beyond.
Weddings
From the ceremony to the reception — a live acoustic set that makes the day feel timeless. Karlie works with couples to build a setlist that's personal, not generic.
Private parties
Birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, backyard gatherings — Karlie brings warmth and live music that turns any occasion into a memory.
Corporate events
Background ambiance for dinners and receptions, or a featured performance for your team. Professional, reliable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Intimate venues
House concerts, listening rooms, art galleries — Karlie thrives in spaces where the audience is close and the music can breathe.
Reach out with your date, location, and event type and Karlie will get back to you within 48 hours.
Kind words
"Karlie McKinnon has a rare gift — she makes every person in the room feel like the song was written just for them."
— Westword
"Wildflower & Rust is one of the most honest records to come out of Colorado in years."
— The Denver Post