The Castellows
The Castellows | |
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.jpg) The Castellows (left to right: Ellie, Lily and Powell) at Coke Studio at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, September 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Balkcom Sisters |
| Origin | Georgetown, Georgia, United States |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
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| Website | thecastellowsmusic |
The Castellows (originally known as "The Balkcom Sisters") are an American neotraditional country music trio consisting of sisters Eleanor, Lily, and Powell Balkcom.[1] Eleanor and Powell are two of triplets.[2] Their sister Lily is 18 months younger than them.[3] Born in Georgetown, Georgia,[2] the sisters moved to Nashville in 2023 and signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records. Their first EP, A Little Goes a Long Way, was released on February 9, 2024. Castellow was their great-grandmother's maiden name.[4]
Career
The Castellows began attracting attention in 2022 through posting cover song performances to Instagram and TikTok.[5] In January 2023, the group caught interest from insiders in the music industry.[6] The sisters had not considered a career in music until March 2023.[3] By spring 2024, the trio had received interest from the industry nationwide.[7] In October 2024, they signed a record deal with WMN and Warner Records, and released their debut single "No. 7 Road".[6][8] A cover of Leon Everette's "Hurricane" followed in November 2024[9] and "I Know It'll Never End" in January 2024 was next.[10] Their debut EP, titled A Little Goes a Long Way and produced by Trina Shoemaker, was released on February 9, 2025.[11] The song "I Know It Will Never End" received a CMT digital-first performance of the year nomination at the 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin, Texas.[12]
Members
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | EP details |
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| A Little Goes a Long Way |
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Singles
| Year | Song | Album |
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| 2023 | "No. 7 Road" | A Little Goes a Long Way |
| "Hurricane" | ||
| 2024 | "I Know It'll Never End" | |
| "Place to Leave" | Alabama Stone | |
| 2025 | "Sheltered" | Homecoming |
References
- 1 2 O'Connell, Madeleine (June 1, 2023). "Sister Trio The Castellows Take Social Media By Storm: See 5 Of Their Best Covers". Country Now. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- 1 2 "Balkcom seeking judgeship". Early County News. March 21, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- 1 2 "Q&A: The Castellows - Three Sisters From Georgia Making A Name In Country Music". Georgia Entertainment. November 6, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ "The Castellows bring family passion to Athens country music". The Red And Black. November 4, 2022. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ↑ O'Connell, Madeleine (October 27, 2023). "Who Are The Castellows? Meet The Sister Trio That's Destined To Make Waves In Country Music". Country Now. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- 1 2 Cantrell, L. B. (October 24, 2023). "The Castellows Sign With Warner Music Nashville / Warner Records". MusicRow. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ "Sister Trio The Castellows Sign With Warner Music Nashville". Music Connection. October 24, 2023. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ Major, Michael (October 24, 2023). "Compelling Sister Trio the Castellows Sign Deal With Warner Records / Warner Music Nashville". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ "The Castellows release cover of Levon Helm's "Hurricane"". Warner Music Nashville. March 6, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ Hahnen, Madison (January 5, 2024). "The Castellows To Release Debut EP 'A Little Goes A Long Way' In February". MusicRow. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ↑ Edwards, Clayton (February 9, 2024). "New Country and Americana Albums for February 9, 2024: New Music from The Castellows, Noah Kahan, and More". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on February 10, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ↑ Novak, Analisa (March 13, 2024). "See the full list of nominees for the 2024 CMT Music Awards". CBS News. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Nicholson, Jessica (October 23, 2023). "8 Must-Hear New Country Songs: Catie Offerman, Hannah Dasher, Cody Jinks & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.