Artist - Callista Clark 2 

In 2021, Callista Clark stormed into the charts with her swaggering, brush-your-shoulders-off hit, ‘It's ‘Cause I Am’. Although just 19 years old, Clark has built a reputation for delivering uptempo, pop-infused anthems that perceive love through a refreshing new lens.   

When Callista Clark begins tuning her guitar in the Betsey Trotwood Pub in London, she carries a cool, relaxed air. 

But as soon as she strums the first note, this is replaced by a laser-focused determination to showcase her songwriting prowess.

This is epitomised on Clark's renditions ‘Sad’ and ‘It's ‘Cause I Am’, both taken from the deluxe version of her break-out album, 

. Stripping back the production and presenting the songs with just Clark and an acoustic guitar introduces a new colour to each one, shining the limelight on the deep soulful tones of her voice. 

Clark's Holler Live Session spotlight the vocal dexterity that has earned the Georgia native a spot in Billboard's annual 

But what comes across most prominently is the lyrical sensitivity and depth that can sometimes be downplayed in studio versions. Callista Clark arrived with a mission to highlight her songwriting proficiency - it's safe to say she more than delivers.

Holler presents Callista Clark for the Holler Live Sessions in London, England, performing her songs 'Brave Girl', 'Sad' and 'It's Cause I Am'. 

Holler Live Sessions: Callista Clark

Callista Clark arrived with a mission to highlight her songwriting proficiency - it's safe to say she more than delivers.

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Artist - Sean McConnell

A truly prolific songwriter, Sean McConnell is one of the most trusted names in modern country and Americana. 

The man behind some huge hits in Nashville and beyond - think Little Big Town's 'Wine, Beer, Whiskey', Brett Young's 'Mercy' and Rascal Flatt's 'Come Wake Me Up' - McConnell's aptitude for capturing and conveying emotional poignance in song is second to none. 

Though his writing resumé spans a whole host of artists and genres, his skill is most remarkably clear in his own work. Weaving poetic commentaries through his rootsy instrumentation, McConnell's velvety melodies bring his well-loved storytelling to new life.  His humble character comes through both in person and song; a warm and trusting presence. 

Joining us at The Betsey Trotwood pub in London, McConnell performs his 2019 hit 'Shaky Bridges', alongside 'The 13th Apostle' and 'Price of Love' - two cuts from his 2021 LP 

. The record approaches the difficult task of questioning what one really thinks they know, in the simultaneous struggle of not being afraid of the answers that emerge.

Holler presents Sean McConnell for the Holler Live Sessions at the Betsey Trotwood pub in London, England, performing his songs 'Shaky Bridges', 'The 13th Apostle' and 'Price of Love'.

Holler Live Sessions: Sean McConnell

McConnell's aptitude for capturing and conveying emotional poignance in song is second to none.

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Ciara with Charley Crockett

Artist - Robyn Ottolini 3

Canadian prodigy Robyn Ottolini caused quite the stir on Tik Tok with her addictive 2020 single, ‘F-150’. Although it was a break-up anthem that announced Ottolini to the world, her music is usually underpinned by a refreshing refusal to take herself too seriously.

For her Holler Live Session performance, Ottolini packs up her charming, light-hearted outlook and carries it across the pond to The Betsey Trotwood pub in London. 

The rising star performs ‘F-150’ and ‘Busy’, along with a special rendition of an unreleased track, ‘All My Friends Are Hot’. 

From the moment she introduces her first song, it's evident why Robyn Ottolini has been able to connect so immediately with such a broad audience. She laces her lyrics with an endearing levity - and an occasional playful ad-lib.

Although self-deprecation is prevalent, particularly on ‘All My Friends Are Hot’, it never detracts from Ottolini's central appeal of backing yourself and being your own number one fan. It's a popular mantra in modern country, but one that Ottolini packages up in a unique, heartening way. 

As she flits between the sass of ‘Busy’ and the joviality of ‘All My Friends Are Hot’, Ottolini dissipates any hints of timidity in favour of pure, unadulterated charisma.

Holler presents Robyn Ottolini for the Holler Live Sessions in London, England, performing her songs 

Holler Live Sessions: Robyn Ottolini

Artist - Matt Stell 3

Matt Stell is his familiarly comic self as he joins us at The Betsey for the latest Holler Live Session. As the chaos of central London erupts outside, Stell observes a particularly loud, speedy passer-by on their souped-up motorbike. "They're on their way to have sex", Stell notions jokingly, bringing the room back together in laughter as he carries on with his set.

Stell has never been one to hide his personality behind his music, always willing to show his true, light-hearted self to his growing audience of fans. He's also never been scared to show range, both musically and emotionally, in his sound - the three songs he performs for us here veer from beers n' buds anthems, vulnerable love songs and endearing familial tributes.

While Stell and his guitar-playing pal Matt Morgeson may sound more wistful and understated than they usually do on record, or perhaps even live, the set feels like an intimate exhibition of Stell's rawness as a songwriter; equal parts affectionate and joyful, humble and gratified.

Before heading out for a songwriters round in London with Elvie Shane, Stell delivers 'One of Us', 'Man Made' and the beautiful 'Sadie', showing us how good his music sounds in its simplest form.

Holler presents Matt Stell for the Holler Live Sessions in London, England, performing his songs One of Us, Man Made and Sadie. 

Holler Live Sessions: Matt Stell

Stell has never been one to hide his personality behind his music, always willing to show his true, light-hearted self to his growing audience of fans.

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