Emerging country singer/songwriter and military veteran KC Cameron released his sophomore album “Average” in 2023. That EP is now followed by the current single “Hopalong” released May 2024. Steeped in elements of neo-traditional country and heartland rock, the Minnesota-based musician uses his own unique approach to meld timeless arrangements with sharp, poignant musical storytelling inspired by self-growth and the sights, sounds and characters he's encountered while playing music all over the country for the past fifteen years.
Recorded at yellow DOG studios in Wimberley, TX, the EP was produced by David Percefull and features four original songs all written by Cameron. Other players on the EP include Geoff Queen (Steel Guitar); Casey Johns (Bass); Wes Barlow (fiddle); Colton King (Guitar); Percefull (Piano/Organ, Guitar) and Julie Meridian (Harmony Vocals).
""Average" is an ode to taking a glance back at life from your mid-30's," explains Cameron. "As a kid that wanted to try everything; ever sports, cowboy sh*t on horseback, racing anything with a motor... You eventually look back grateful for all the cool experiences and education but also knowing you were just 'so-so' at a lot of things. Right up until you find the thing you really love.
"For me this started to happen when I found music. Music and writing songs just clicked and I knew that's what I wanted to do. There are a lot of comparisons that can be made for finding that special occupation and finding that special someone. Maybe you date a bit, maybe you thought you found the one and it didn't work out. Maybe more than once. So "Average" is a story of how it's ok to be 'about average at most things' but if you find that thing that really makes you happy, give it all you've got.
the EP kicks off with the richly constructed, honky-tonk tinged title track and first single followed by "Long Way", a timeless ballad that finds Cameron reflecting on the downfall of a relationship. Backed by swooning pedal steel and steady harmonies. "Lincoln" is permeated with Western swing and outlaw country leanings and the fiddle-heavy "Man From Tennessee" rounds out the four-song collection on a nostalgic note.
While hailing from Detroit, MI (the stomping ground of Bob Segar, Ted Nugent and the Temptations), Cameron grew up country in his family's quarter horse business where the records spun had names like Reba, Garth, and George (Jones and Straight).
Nearly twenty years ago, during his tenure at Michigan State University, Cameron realized his musical capabilities and started playing drums with local bands around town. Eventually, he was writing his own songs, playing solo acoustic shows and fronting his own band.
in 2015, Cameron joined the Army through the Nebraska National Guard. Throughout his time in service, he has been commissioned as an Intelligence Officer and had multiple tours of active duty. Simultaneously, he's been able to hone his musical craft. On a recent tour, Cameron got to combine his careers by playing shows on base in Africa on his days off while COVID restricted USO and Armed Forces Entertainment tours abroad.
April of 2022 brought the reveal of Cameron's homespun debut EP, 'Don't Get Better' which is available for streaming and download everywhere music is found along with the music video for the title track that gives a bit of a window into who he is and where you can find him on and off the road.
Looking ahead, Cameron plans on touring extensively in the Midwest and South along with his wife and songwriting partner Kali Indiana. Stay tuned for tour updates.
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