Georgina Callaghan is a British singer-songwriter. She performs under the name Callaghan. She is best known for her 2012 album Life in Full Colour produced by Shawn Mullins.
Biography
Callaghan wrote her first song at the age of 14 and earned a place on BBCTV showGet Your Act Together, hosted by Irish singer Ronan Keating. Callaghan has worked with many musicians and producers including Grammy Award-winning writer John Peppard and producer Peter Lawlor who formed the band Stiltskin. In 2008, Callaghan self-released single "Look Around". Doing all of the PR and radio plugging herself, Callaghan achieved airplay on numerous BBC radio stations, extensive local and national press coverage as well as a performance on Sky TV. All proceeds from the sale of the single went to music charity Live Music Now. In July 2009, Callaghan travelled to Georgia, USA to record with US artist Shawn Mullins. The first single from the collaboration "Smile" was played and endorsed on the Bob Harris Country Show on BBC Radio 2. Callaghan's album Life in Full Colour was completed in 2011 and initially made available as pre-release limited edition copies to fans through her website, and at live shows. The album was released in 2012 to strong reviews:
"A 12-track set infused with folk, pop, rock and country influences and, above all, immediate hooks" – Billboard.com
"Life In Full Colour by Callaghan proves that this Brit has been listening to her Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow records....Girl can write. Girl can sing. Girl can play piano. Girl has captured my heart. Callaghan, oh Callaghan, sing me back home" – Aquarian Weekly
"The world needs more singer songwriters like Callaghan. In a time where mediocrity is seen as brilliant, Callaghan truly shines through as the real deal. Her voice is original and pure, and she is one of the greatest unsigned talents I've ever heard." – Shawn Mullins
After living in Atlanta for a few years she moved to Nashville in 2012 after completing 4 tours opening for Mullins. In June 2013Billboard Magazine published a four-page article titled House Music which detailed her first show in Boston as part of her Callaghan Across America Tour describing the exposure that house concerts can provide for both independent and established artists. On 22 September 2013 BBC Radio 2 broadcast a recorded live session with Callaghan for the Bob Harris Sunday show as part of his week in Nashville covering the Americana Awards.
Influences
Callaghan's music is a blend of pop/rock/singer-songwriter genres, with influences from great artists including Shawn Mullins, Sarah McLachlan, Johnny Cash and James Taylor. Her voice has been compared to artists including Sarah McLachlan and Alison Krauss.
