Music is not a new environment for CCMA Breakthrough Artist of the Year nominee, Nate Haller. At the age of 17-years old Nate started playing many different types of music. At the time he was playing guitar for Canadian country artist, Kira Isabella. Nate wasn’t too familiar with guitar at first, but had the opportunity to learn with Kira’s music and ended up playing with her for six or seven years.
As he continued to play for Kira Isabella, he was introduced to The Reklaws and started playing guitar for them. While playing for other artists, Nate started writing his own music. With the pandemic putting live shows on hold, he had time to launch his own music career as a solo artist.
Nate Haller released his debut album Party In the Back in November of 2022. As he was putting the album together he was living in a house with Stu from The Reklaws and their music director who Nate worked on the record a lot with.
“That record is really special to me and I am proud of the whole album,” he said.
The tone of the album is fun and high energy, which is also what Nate wants to bring into his live shows.
“I want people to forget what might be going on in their lives and have fun at a country show,” he said.
On his debut album, Nate released a track with The Reklaws and Brett Kissel called “Somewhere To Drink,” which was such a fun experience for him, especially while filming the music video with everyone.
Nate Haller was a 2023 CCMA Breakthrough Artist of the Year nominee this year with his first nomination.
“To be nominated for anything at the CCMA’s is an honour,” he said.
Nate is currently working on new music and is keeping busy playing shows.
“I’m really excited for people to hear the next chapter of my music,” he said.
Make sure to listen to Party In the Back and follow Nate Haller on Instagram at “imthehaller” to stay up to date on his shows and new music!
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