Alli Walker
Contemporary Country
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Alli Walker is a country singer-songwriter from Prince Edward Island, Canada. She was raised by a Police Chief father and accountant mother, which instilled in her a relentless work ethic. After learning the piano and drums, she learned how to play the bagpipes, and attended several international bagpiping competitions. Her early achievements include four high school sports championships and a North American Championship as part of a bagpiping band. Inspired by Taylor Swift to embark on a career in country music, Walker moved from Prince Edward Island to Toronto to pursue her dream of becoming a successful country music artist at the age of 19. She was influenced by diverse genres and artists like Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Taylor Swift, and Brooks & Dunn. While chasing her musical dream, she ventured into the world of print and commercial modeling and even graced the hit TV show Suits. After dedicating over a decade to honing her craft, writing music and playing hundreds of shows, she released her debut album called "The Basement Sessions" in 2019 to great acclaim, landing a multi-week spot on the Top 10 iTunes country charts. Her sophomore album, "Growing Up," debuted at #6 on the global iTunes Country charts after she embraced TikTok and engaged with fans who helped shape the album. In late 2023, Walker's fusion of country and bagpipes in "The Whiskey's Gone" gained TikTok fame, amassing over 10 million views and two million streams globally. In March 2024, Walker signed her first record deal with RECORDS Nashville and released the single "I Like Big Trucks". In April 2024, Walker received significant media attention after she performed her song "Creek" at a Nashville Predators playoff hockey game and drank beer from the mouth of a dead catfish, with video later shown on Hockey Night in Canada and ESPN. Walker received a nomination for Female Artist of the Year at the 2024 Canadian Country Music Awards.