Whitney Rose

Whitney Rose (born May 9, 1986) is a Canadian-American country musician from Prince Edward Island, Canada. She has released six studio albums through MCG Recordings, Cameron House Records and Six Shooter Records. Her self-titled debut album Whitney Rose was released in 2012 and Heartbreaker of the Year in 2015. The EP South Texas Suite was released in 2017. Rule 62 was released in October 2017.

Rose currently resides in Austin, Texas.

History Whitney Rebecca Rose was raised by her mother Laurie Rose and her grandparents, Jean (née Dunn) and John P. Rose (1947–2015), She joined other artists on the label, e.g., Al Tuck, Doug Paisley, The Devin Cuddy Band, Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs.

Heartbreaker of the Year (2015) Rose's sophomore release was produced by The Mavericks' frontman, Raul Malo, and includes two covers: Hank Williams’ "There's a Tear in My Beer" and "Be My Baby" by the Ronettes. Rose and Malo have often sung the Nancy and Frank Sinatra duet "Somethin’ Stupid" together onstage.

American Songwriter says: "There’s a robust countrypolitan vibe to much of this, that hits its peak on the string enhanced ballad “Ain’t it Wise,” with Malo on backing vocals, sounding like a hit from the mid-’60s. Rose sings in a sweet, strong, vulnerable voice that’s both powerful and subtle, a tricky balance she pulls off with a smooth and soulful edge."

South Texas Suite (2017)

The EP South Texas Suite was released on January 27, 2017, by both Six Shooter Records and Thirty Tigers. Recorded at Dale Watson's Ameripolitan Studios in Austin, it is considered "Canadian countrypolitan chanteuse" Rose's love letter to the Texas capitol, her adopted home following a "winter engagement" at famed Continental Club. Rose's honeyed voice, somewhat similar to Rosanne Cash's, perfectly captures both the sassy, strut of "My Boots" where Rose proudly wears outfits from thrift stores regardless of what's expected and the reflective ballad with exquisite fiddle and pedal steel "Looking Back on Luckenbach," a love letter to that city.

Rule 62 (2017) Produced by Raul Malo, with co-production by Niko Bolas, Rule 62 boasts the musicianship of Paul Deakin of The Mavericks on drums and Aaron Till of Asleep at the Wheel. On bass was Jay Weaver who's worked with Dolly Parton and Tanya Tucker. Jen Gunderman played piano, Chris Scruggs worked the steel guitar, and Kenny Vaughn strummed lead guitar.

Style "countrypolitan chanteuse" and Yahoo! Music Best Country Albums of 2017, among other honors.