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Whether touring extensively across the U.S. and Europe, gaining a loyal fan base from the millions who watched her as a powerhouse vocalist on Season 13 of American Idol, appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, or having her recent single played on CMT, MTV, and Sirius XM ‘The Pulse,’ Casey has accomplished so much in her short career.
On the touring front, Casey has wowed crowds at her own headline shows across the US and the UK, even selling out shows in London and New York. Casey spent the spring performing across Europe, supporting Eurovision winner Loreen and pop icon Anastacia on their sold-out tours. Casey took the stage in front of a quarter million fans across 53 arena shows between February and May, delivering unforgettable performances sure to showcase her signature blend of confidence, relatability, and undeniable talent. She’s also supported incredible acts like James Morrison, Beverley Knight, Marti Pellow, Newton Faulkner, Will Young, Eric Hutchinson, Stephen Kellogg, Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton, Clark Beckham, David Ryan Harris, and Nick Howard. The songsmith has organically accumulated tens of thousands of followers on social media and millions of views and streams of her music online, largely because her songs are authentic, intimate and relatable.
Additionally, Casey has performed her anti-bullying concert series at over two hundred middle and high schools for over 50,000 students across the US, the UK, and Ireland. The “You Matter” Tour was recognized by the UN Foundation and was recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Casey’s debut album ‘Skinny’, which includes the hit single ‘In & Out’, a duet with Jon McLaughlin, found its way into several major playlists, being spotlighted by the likes of Apple Music and Amazon Music, as well featured on MTV and CMT, and Sirius XM ‘The Pulse’.
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Kelly Clarkson Show Appearance
NBC10 Philly Live with Mario Lopez
Pix 11 Morning News New York (CW)
Casey’s Bullying Prevention Concert
“Best assembly of the year!”
— ADELE HORWITZ, BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
The “You Matter” Tour is an hour-long interactive concert of my songs and stories. Throughout the program, I use my original music and my journey on American Idol as metaphors to speak with the students about bullying, self-confidence, and the benefits of taking risks. I show the students how I grew from an insecure, 13 year-old girl to an aspiring pop star who isn’t afraid to dream. We learn that real life is not airbrushed, but that it is the bumps in the road that make us unique. We learn the most important message of them all: You Matter
In a world full of retouched photos and social media obsession, today’s teenagers compare themselves not only to each other but also to the most privileged celebrities in the entertainment industry.
Students need a role model that is honest, empathetic and relatable. I hope to fill that void through my anti-bullying programs.
Since I was 13, I’ve had braces, glasses, and bad haircuts; I’ve fallen in and out of love with boys and in and out of love with myself. Along the way, my songs captured my journey of growing up, and growing to accept myself for being imperfect. The original songs from The "You Matter" Tour are the story of my life in middle and high school.
My appearance on Season 13 of American Idol has opened many doors for this program, and I have visited over one hundred middle and high schools and performed for over 40,000 students years. The "You Matter" Tour has been recognized by the UN foundation and was recently featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, with Casey making her first national talk show appearance. I would love to share this message with your students and do my part in preventing bullying in schools.
