Kaylee Bell, a talented country-pop singer-songwriter from Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand, has made a significant mark in the music industry. She began singing at the tender age of four and won the NZ Gold Guitar Award at 18. Bell moved to Australia at 21 to pursue her country music dreams. In 2013, she won the prestigious Toyota Star Maker award, becoming the first New Zealand-born artist to win since Keith Urban. Her debut studio album, "Heart First," released in 2013, won Best Country Album at the 2014 New Zealand Music Awards.
Bell's career skyrocketed with her hit single "Keith," a tribute to Keith Urban, which reached #12 on the US Billboard chart and became a certified Gold record in Australia and New Zealand. She has opened for renowned artists such as Brad Paisley, Ed Sheeran, and Kane Brown, and has performed at major events like The Voice Australia, where she impressed all four coaches with her performance of "Keith." In 2024, Bell released her latest album, "Nights Like This," which showcases her growth and versatility as an artist. The album features a mix of previously released singles and new offerings, including the empowering single "Life Is Tough (But So Am I)" featuring NAVVY.
As the most streamed female country artist in Australasia, Bell has garnered over 60 million streams on platforms like Spotify. She has been featured in Spotify's EQUAL global campaign and appeared on a billboard in Times Square, New York. Bell's dedication to her craft and her ability to connect with audiences through her music have solidified her position as a rising star in the country-pop genre.
