NASHVILLE, TN (May 24, 2021) – Newcomer Callista Clark continues her steady rise up the charts with her empowering debut single, “It’s ‘Cause I Am.” The 17-year-old songstress was recently named as an iHeartCountry On The Verge Artist as  radio stations across the country have embraced the powerhouse vocalist’s debut effort and supported her as the fastest moving new artist debut of 2021.  
 
In a world full of people telling her what she can and cannot do, Clark wields her creative gifts as both a defense and an instrument of peace. Showcasing a writing depth beyond her years, she puts her heart on display with “It’s ‘Cause I Am,’ which she boldly delivers from her debut collection Real To Me, out now via Big Machine Records. 

“Clark arrives with confidence and verve on her debut EP for Big Machine.” – Billboard
 
“Teen Callista Clark Is A Rising Country Radio Star” – Forbes
 
“A fast-blossoming Georgia girl whose vocal prowess and writing depth prove she’s mature well beyond her years.” – Sounds Like Nashville
 
“While her star seems to be rising awfully fast, Clark already knows the artist she wants to be.” – Taste of Country
 
“Callista Clark has a bright, very bright future ahead of her. Why wait for the future when you can become a fan now?” – Radio.com 

 
Gearing up to release her debut music, she co-wrote every track alongside many of Nashville’s leading songwriters including Jonathan Singleton, Laura Veltz, Nicolle Galyon, and Emily Shackleton, among others and the proof that Clark could hold her own among Nashville’s most prominent is evident. Amassing over 130 million views across all socials + YouTube, she’s grown her own grassroots fanbase, catching the attention of music industry moguls Scott Borchetta (Big Machine Label Group) and Scooter Braun (SB Projects). Follow along with Callista’s journey on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.