Caitlin Linney
Caitlin Donerly Linney[1] (born in Durham, NC), known professionally as Linney, is an American singer and songwriter. Her career began in 2011 with a kickstarter campaign.[2]
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Born | Caitlin Donerly Linney Efland, North Carolina, U.S. |
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Years active | 2011–present |
Website | www |
Since then, she has written and performed multiple songs and won several awards. Her first award was for “best song” at the 28th Annual EVVY Awards.[3] In 2016, she won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for “Coming Back for More,” which led to a performance on the Main Stage at NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center on January 23, 2016.[4][5] She has released a studio album and two EPs.
Her single, “ That Night,” which is on her “Things We Say” EP, has been streamed more than 780,000 times on Spotify.[6] On February 9, 2018, she released her single, "Outta My Heart," which Halsey tweeted about.[7][8] She continues to release singles and will tour in summer 2018.
Timeline
- Graduated from Carolina Friends School (2007)
- Graduated from Emerson College (2011)
- Kickstarter Campaign (2011)
- Performed "Marie" at Gabriela Dance Theatre (2012)
- Opened for Josh Turner at the Fox Majestic Theatre in Bakersfield, Calif. (2012)
- Released self-titled country-pop album at Hotel Cafe (2012)
- Won Los Angeles Round of the Texaco Country Showdown with KKGO Go Country 105 radio at Knott’s Berry Farm (2013)
- Wrote jingle, “Consider it Done,” for TeraVerde (2013)
- Opened for Easton Corbin at Club Nokia (2013)
- Launched Pledge Music Project (2014)
- Released lyric video for “Heartbeat,” thanking cardiologists at the Duke Heart Center for saving her dad's life. Video played at Duke Medical Center. (2014)
- Wrote "Hope’s All In” for Hope International with American Idol Top 10 contestant Casey Abrams (2014)
- Released “Hi, My Name Is” (2015)
- Released “Unravel Me” with Johan Vilborg (2015)
- Released “Voices” with APEK (2015)
- Released “Confetti” with Diego Moura (2015)
- Released music video for “Hi, My Name Is” with director Seamus George starring YouTube influencers Tay Monday, Supr Mary Face, IvyLeaguePunk and AprilEfff (2015)
- Wrote jingle “Call it Home” for MBA Opens Doors Foundation (2015)
- Released “That Night” (2015)[9]
- Became a semi-finalist in Music City Big Break competition at Mercy Lounge in Nashville, Tenn. (2015)
- Won John Lennon Songwriting Contest and performed on the main stage at NAMM (2016)
- Released “Safe” with APEK, Cuebrick, Breathe Carolina (2016)
- Released “So Ready” with Noah Neiman (2016)
- Released music video for “That Night” directed by Christian Cardona and DP Eric Soboleski, which reached more than 126,000 views on YouTube (2016)
- Released EP: “Things We Say” (2016)
- Played at The Satellite (2016)
- Guest producer on the John Lennon bus in Miami as a part of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest (2016)
- Released EP: “Things We Do” (2016)
Discography
Extended plays
Title | Album details |
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"Things We Say" |
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"Things We Do" |
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Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"My Love" | 2019 | non-album single |
"famøus" | 2018 | non-album single |
"Substance" | 2018 | non-album single |
"Gave It All" | 2018 | non-album single |
"w/o" | 2018 | non-album single |
"The Hurt" | 2018 | non-album single |
"Outta My Heart" | 2018 | non-album single |
"always" | 2017 | non-album single |
"Alone Tonight" | 2016 | non-album single |
"Hi, My Name Is" | 2015 | Things We Say |
"Coming Back For More" | ||
"That Night" | Things We Do | |
"Roses" (originally by The Chainsmokers ft. ROZES) | 2016 | non-album single |
As featured artist
Title | Year | Album |
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"Yesterday"
(Gareth Emery & NASH featuring Linney) |
2020 | non-album single |
"Love Runs Out"
(Somna & Sheridan Grout featuring Linney) |
2019 | non-album single |
"Call To Me"
(Aurean featuring Linney) |
2019 | non-album single |
"Set Free"
(Luke Anders featuring Linney) |
2018 | non-album single |
"When The Lights Go Out"
(Paris Blohm featuring Linney) |
2017 | non-album single |
"Be Alive"
(Robbie Rivera featuring Linney) |
2016 | non-album single |
"Stardust"
(Robbie Rivera featuring Linney) |
2016 | non-album single |
"Safe" (APEK, Cuebrick and Breathe Carolina featuring Linney) |
2016 | non-album single |
"So Ready" (Noah Neiman featuring Linney) |
2016 | non-album single |
"Confetti" (Diego Moura featuring Linney) |
2015 | non-album single |
"Unravel Me" (Johan Vilborg featuring Linney) | ||
"Voices" (APEK featuring Linney) |
Covers
Title | Original Artist | Year |
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"Dizzy" | Tommy Roe | 2019 |
"I Think We're Alone Now" | Tiffany, Tommy James & The Shondells | 2019 |
"Medicine" with Kurt Hugo Schneider | Kelly Clarkson | 2018 |
"Tennessee" (Live) | The Wreckers | 2017 |
"Come Little Children" | Disney's Hocus Pocus | 2017 |
"Paris" | The Chainsmokers | 2017 |
"Waiting For The End" with Chase Holfelder | Linkin Park | 2017 |
"Unsteady" ft. Anchor and Bell | X Ambassadors | 2016 |
"This Town" | Niall Horan | 2016 |
"Closer" | The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey | 2016 |
"Higher" | The Naked and Famous | 2016 |
"Roses" | The Chainsmokers ft. Rozes | 2016 |
References
- "Your query : Creator's Name begins with LINNEY CAITLIN on any territories (Domestic works)". ISWC. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- "Caitlin Linney Bio - Caitlin Linney Career". CMT Artists. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- theEVVYs (October 12, 2010), The 30th Annual EVVY Awards adds a New Category: Best Vocal Performance, retrieved June 5, 2016
- "Linney: John Lennon Songwriting Contest NAMM Winner". NAMM.org. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- John Lennon Educational Tour Bus (March 21, 2016). "Linney "Coming Back For More" - John Lennon Songwriting Contest @ The NAMM Show". Retrieved April 3, 2018 – via YouTube.
- "Rising EDM Pop Artist Caitlin Linney »". Industry Insider News, Interviews, Reviews & Events in Your Scene. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- "h on Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- "Outta My Heart". soundcloud.com. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
- "Exclusive: Singer-Songwriter Linney Premieres "That Night"". PopWrapped. December 10, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2016.