Katelyn Clampett

Katelyn Clampett is an American country pop singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist. A graduate from the Berklee College of Music, she began her career in Los Angeles as a backing vocalist for Selena Gomez & the Scene after competing on American Idol. Clampett later moved to Nashville and made her debut as a solo artist. 
== Early life and education ==
Clampett is the daughter of professional golfer Bobby Clampett.> She grew up in Cary, North Carolina, where she was active in community theatre productions. She attended St. David's School, a private Episcopal preparatory school in Raleigh. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2009 with a degree in professional music studies. While a student at Berklee, Clampett won the university's songwriting competition and performer showcase competition in 2008.
== Career ==
Clampett started out as a songwriter and, in 2004, she wrote the theme song for the television show From Fairways to Airways on the Golf Channel. After graduating from college, Clampett moved to Los Angeles. She worked as a backing vocalist for Selena Gomez & the Scene for two years. After working for Gomez she performed as a backing vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist for Victoria Justice. Clampett also performed as a backing vocalist for Ariana Grande and Vince Gill and as an opening act for Dan + Shay, Love and Theft, Frankie Ballard, and Gloriana. In 2010 Clampett competed on the ninth season of American Idol. Clampett did not make it through to the show's semifinals. In 2011 she made it to the top twelve finalists on Bravo TV's Platinum Hit. Later that year she headlined at Carmel Music Live with Jamie Davis.
Clampett released her first two singles, Water Them Down and Sweet Tea in 3009 and 2010. She released her first extended play, titled Stricly Business, in 2011.
Clampett moved to Nashville in 2013 and joined a band which signed with Creative Artists Agency. She also signed with the agency independently as an actor in Los Angeles. She is represented by Gellman Management. In Nashville, Clampett performed gigs at the Listening Room Cafe. Later in 2013, Clampett was a songwriter for the Christian contemporary worship album Nothing Is Wasted by Elevation Worship. She also co-wrote the worship song Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead Us for WeAreWorship.
In 2016 Clampett opened for Kip Moore. In 2017 Clampett released the single The Trouble With The Truth, which she wrote with Barry Dean and Ethan Roberts. The single was produced by Brad Hill. In 2018 she was featured on the track Wildflowers on the Highway by Szlachetka on his album Heart of My Hometown, for which she was a co-writer. On November 30, 2018 she released the single Home For Christmas.
Clampett plays guitar, electric bass, banjo, and piano. She has cited Fleetwood Mac, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, and the Eagles as musical influences.
== Discography ==
=== Extended plays ===
* Strictly Business (2011)
=== Singles ===
* Water Them Down (2009)
* Sweet Tea (2010)
* The Trouble With The Truth (2017)
* Home For Christmas (2018)
==In the media==
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==External links==
* Katelyn Clampett on facebook
* Katelyn Clampett on spotify
* Katelyn Clampett on twitter
* Katelyn Clampett on instagram
* Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Katelyn Clampett - rickyleepotts
* Katelyn Clampett on IMDb
* Katelyn Clampett Nashville Shows on Do615
== References ==
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