Kyle McKearney Launches Fundraiser
To provide critical support and raise awareness for communities devastated by the recent Alberta wildfires, renowned alt-country artist Kyle McKearney has launched his powerful new single, "Alberta, Save My Soul." Working in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal, McKearney is spearheading a fundraising initiative that will run from August 26 through September 1, culminating on Alberta Day. With fellow artists across Alberta will rallying together to drive donations, this campaign will see donations matched dollar-for-dollar during this period, amplifying the impact of every contribution made to this vital cause.
"I was heartbroken to hear about the fires in Jasper and wanted to help in some way," McKearney shares. "Music has always been a place of comfort for me and I hope ‘Alberta, Save my Soul' does just that for anyone feeling the weight of this tragedy. We’ve decided to team up with the Canadian Red Cross to fundraise for the Alberta Wildfires Appeal. I’m grateful to be joined by many artists and people willing to lend their voices for the cause. It’s heartwarming to see what we can accomplish together."
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted in Jasper and other affected areas in Alberta with immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Alberta.
To contribute to the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and support this essential cause, please visit the donation page HERE.
About Kyle McKearney
Kyle McKearney has made his name known as Canada's most buzz-worthy, breakthrough Americana / Alternative-Country. Since January 2023, Kyle’s sophomore album A Traveler’s Lament (2023 Canadian Country Music Awards ‘Alternative Country Album of the Year’— winner) has garnered an impressive 25x award nominations, 10x award wins, and has gone onto be shortlisted for a 2024 GRAMMY Awards nomination in the ‘Best Regional Roots Album’ category. The success of the album has offered Kyle the opportunity to support names like: The Black Crowes, Lainey Wilson, Darius Rucker, Midland, Kip Moore, Terri Clark, Jon Pardi, Burton Cummings, and many more. Kyle has gone from performing local bars to arenas / major festivals in Canada and has begun exporting to the USA, Europe and recently embarked on his first UK tour at the front of 2024. Kyle has started putting singles out from his highly anticipated third studio album that he worked on with Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton, Beyonce, Kelly Clarkson). Look out for more from Kyle McKearney as he embarks on the journey of album three.
Website: imkylemckearney.com