Behind the Music
Artist Bio
Kelsey Blackstone merges soul-pop and groovy rock to create lush, contemporary tones with a retro, live-instrument quality - infused with songs about love, loss, obsession, and the depths that color the free-spirited wonders of life. She’s an award-winning songwriter and avid performer, playing solo shows self-accompanied with her piano or with her 4-piece band to sold-out rooms across the country, opening for acts such as Lloyiso, chrysalis, Zoe Sparks, The Wonderlands, almost a.m., Mom Rock, and Seeing Double. Receiving over 645,000 streams in 2025 with a dedicated and growing fanbase, and features done by GRRRL Music, GrammyU, Allston Pudding, The Hartford Courant, and more, Kelsey is poised and ready to take the stage by storm in 2026.
With a striking stage presence and a love for 70s classics, paired with her background in classical piano & cello, jazz voice, and vast musical theatre experience, Kelsey's approach to music is truly well-rounded and one-of-a-kind. Kelsey is a Berklee College of Music graduate, now based in Nashville, TN. She strives to give her audiences inspiring, unifying and energizing experiences. Reviews have compared her music to the likes of Joss Stone, Madison Cunningham, Lake Street Dive, and Amy Winehouse. Garnering hundreds of thousands of streams independently, with multiple national tours under her belt, Kelsey’s impact is growing at a rapid pace. Weaving her world with colors, bubbles, sass, and fun, Kelsey uses vibrant nostalgia with contemporary soul to create her magnetic sound.
What People Are Saying
The Hartford Courant
"[When I'm With You] is bouncy and jazzy, so a classic diner setting fits [the music video] perfectly."
The Boston Hassle
"Her music provides people with a safe space to just be."
Allston Pudding
"Kelsey performed a mix of originals that showcased her vocal abilities with some amazing sustained high notes and these pretty scoops she sang."
WRBB
"Kelsey Blackstone is well on her way to achieving unimaginable heights in her career as a singer-songwriter."
Send Me Your Ears
"We were reminded in places of Amy Winehouse, Eva Cassidy and possibly Joanne Shaw-Taylor, but honestly, with the versatility of Kelsey’s voice, you could pick 100 top vocalists that she sounds a “bit like”. Truth be told – this is second to none. Most definitely one of the best vocalists we’ve heard in months."
Section36 Music
"Kelsey Blackstone is an incredibly talented singer."