Korey McKelvy is a Northwest Arkansas singer-songwriter, performer, and mental health nurse whose music is deeply rooted in community, resilience, and storytelling. A longtime fixture in the region’s music scene, she has fronted projects including The Ozark Travelers, the acclaimed Americana group Dandelion Heart, and the Fleetwood Mac tribute band Deepwood Mac. In 2023, she released her debut solo EP, The Other Side of the Mountain, and continues to explore new creative territory with the soul-funk inspired Korey McKelvy Band.

Born and raised in Northwest Arkansas, Korey balances motherhood, nursing, and a vibrant musical career, drawing inspiration from life’s challenges, healing, and connection. Whether performing intimate originals or high-energy band sets, her music reflects a genuine love for people, place, and the power of a good song.