Megs McLean
Megs McLean performing on August 8, 2015
Background information
Born (1997-02-19) February 19, 1997
GenresCountry, rock, crunge
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Years active2015–present
Websitemegsmclean.com

Megan McLean (born February 19, 1997) is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and performer from Snohomish, Washington.[1] McLean and her band perform a mix of guitar-driven country/grunge originals and covers of new-country favorites. McLean is known for her American country-rock-grunge (crunge) sound.[2]

McLean's first single, as well as her new album, was recorded at London Bridge Studio by Geoff Ott in Shoreline, Washington, with Ben Smith of Heart on the drums, Brad Smith from Blind Melon on bass, and featured Shohei Ogami on guitar.[3]

McLean is best known for her breakout single track titled "It's My Truck" which was released in 2015, and was awarded Country Pick of the Week[4] in 2016. She also released her "Virtually Me" virtual reality app at the 94.1 KMPS pop-up show[5] Taylor Swift concert in Seattle.[6]

Early life and influences

McLean was born to John and Leslea McLean and is one of two girls, who with her younger sister was raised in Snohomish, Washington, and attended Glacier Peak High School.[7][8]

Career

McLean's Logo, two M's in the shape of a cowboy hat

McLean started out as an actress, starring in Canna, a short film, in 2013.[9]

In 2015 McLean released her first single titled "It's My Truck"[10] featuring a production team including Ben Smith (Heart), Brad Smith (Blind Melon), Jeff Balding,[11] and Andrew Mendleson. Her single was recorded at London Bridge Studio in Seattle, Washington, known for recording acts such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Macklemore, among others. Her songs are produced by Geoff Ott, producer and owner of London Bridge Studio. There was a making-of video produced by Todd and Jackson of Turn Left Productions.[12] McLean was the first artist to have her likeness etched into the vintage Neve 8048 recording console at London Bridge Studio.[13]

In 2016 McLean released Out of School also recorded at London Bridge Studio. In 2017, McLean re-released "Don't Speak" from the EP as a single in 2017 with a music video.[14]

In 2018 she began opening for larger acts such as Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Clint Black and Sara Evans. Then, in 2019 she released a single, "Frisky", out of London Bridge Studio.

Personal life

McLean attended college at the University of Montana where she was a member of the Griz rodeo team. She dropped out to pursue music when she was offered an exclusive deal with ReelTime. She is involved in barrel racing and gymkhana locally in Snohomish, Washington.

In 2016 McLean began to shine a light on Local Animal Rescue organizations in the Seattle area such as Emerald City Pet Rescue. In her video of the event on YouTube she stated "I really admire the work you guys do here, it has always been a dream of mine to start Megs Animal Rescue Shelter and call it M.A.R.S for short."[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Seattle's Wolf - 100.7, Seattle's Fresh Country". Seattle's Wolf - 100.7. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Beat Feet to the Skagit County Fair". Skagit Publishing. 2017. p. 5. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Megs McLean". megsmclean.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Country Music Pick of the Week". countrypickoftheweek.com. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Seattle Country Music Radio, News, Artists, Gossip – 94.1 KMPS". cbslocal.com. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Megs McLean Shocks Taylor Swift Concert Audience by Releasing Megs "Virtually Me" Free Virtual Reality ReelTime VR App During Megs Performance at the Concert". newswire.com (Press release). August 10, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Where to hear live music in Snohomish County - HeraldNet.com". February 15, 2018. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Ladies and Gentlemen, Megs McLean". Retrieved October 6, 2017.
  9. ↑ Canna. February 3, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via YouTube.
  10. ↑ It's My Truck. June 10, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via YouTube.
  11. ↑ "Discography". jeffbalding.com. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ Making MEGS McLEAN: "It's My Truck" _a short documentary. June 8, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ "Megs Mclean Becomes Immortalized in Seattle's Legendary Music History - Megs Image First to be Etched in Infamous Console at World Renowned London Bridge Studio". newswire.com (Press release). June 25, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  14. ↑ McLean, Megs (September 22, 2017). "Megs McLean - Don't Speak". Retrieved June 27, 2018 – via YouTube.
  15. ↑ Megs McLean @ Emerald City Pet Rescue. March 1, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016 – via YouTube.
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