Born August 10th in Portland, Oregon, Edi Callier is an award-winning recording artist, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and mental health advocate.
His genre-bending brand of music and unrelenting diligence has captured eyes around world as he’s been seen opening for Grammy® Award-winners Tank, Ne-Yo, and Cocoa Sarai as well as artists such as Gary “Lil G” Jenkins of Silk and Aloe Blacc. He’s been seen at events such as the NAMM Show, Taste of Soul Music Festival Atlanta, Juneteenth Atlanta Music Festival, the Apollo Theater, Sofar Sounds, and on the first season of the FOX Television show 'The Four: Battle for Stardom.’
In 2022, he was awarded the Liverpool International Songwriter’s award in Nashville, TN among 22,000 entries for his song ‘Alone’ and in 2024, he became the recipient of a Golden Ticket and a standing ovation from Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy Perry after a performance of his song ‘Free’ on the 22nd Season of American Idol.