McKenna Faith Winters
Award Winning Country Singer/Songwriter
McKenna Faith Winters is an award-winning country artist from Northern Illinois whose combination of powerful vocals, relatable songs and an engaging live show is building a growing audience across the Midwest and beyond.
McKenna was named 2026 Josie Music Awards Artist of the Year – Under 18 and earned Song of the Year – Modern/Pop Country for “Comin’ Up Cowboy.” The win marked her second consecutive Josie Music Award for Song of the Year, following her 2025 win for “Forgot Your Name.”
Her debut full-length album, How Do You Miss Me, has surpassed 200,000 Spotify streams, while her growing catalog has earned eight #1 independent chart placements internationally. In 2026, McKenna expanded her live presence with her full band, opened for national recording artist Keith Anderson, and performed on stages throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Nashville.
McKenna has also performed live on Nashville’s legendary WSM Radio, home of the Grand Ole Opry, and continues to build momentum through new music, radio support and an expanding live schedule.
Blending modern country with traditional influences, McKenna’s music is built around memorable melodies, honest storytelling and songs that connect—whether she’s performing an intimate acoustic set or taking the stage with her full band.
2026 Josie Music Awards
ARTIST OF THE YEAR — UNDER 18
McKenna Faith Winters
SONG OF THE YEAR — MODERN/POP COUNTRY
“Comin’ Up Cowboy”
McKenna’s 2026 honors follow her 2025 Josie Music Award for Song of the Year – Modern/Pop Country Female for “Forgot Your Name,” giving her back-to-back Song of the Year wins.
Career Highlights
2026 Josie Music Awards — Artist of the Year, Under 18
2026 Josie Music Awards — Song of the Year, Modern/Pop Country — “Comin’ Up Cowboy”
2025 Josie Music Awards — Song of the Year, Modern/Pop Country — “Forgot Your Name”
220,000+ Spotify streams — How Do You Miss Me
8 #1 independent chart placements internationally
Opening act for Keith Anderson
Live performance and interview on WSM Radio in Nashville
Performances throughout Illinois, Wisconsin and Nashville
48,000+ TikTok followers
The Music
McKenna’s music brings together contemporary country, pop-country hooks and the storytelling at the heart of the genre.
Her album How Do You Miss Me features songs including the Josie Award-winning “Comin’ Up Cowboy,” “Back Up Girl,” “Windows Rolled Down,” “Pinocchio,” “I Plant My Own” and the title track.
Her latest single, “People Who Say Hi,” explores a different side of McKenna’s artistry. Built around the value of kindness and genuine human connection, the song reflects on a world where something as simple as a smile, a handshake or taking the time to ask someone how they’re doing can mean more than ever.
Live
McKenna Faith Winters is available for full-band and acoustic performances, with a live show that combines her award-winning original music with recognizable country favorites.
In 2026, McKenna continued to take major steps forward as a live performer, including opening for Keith Anderson and performing at festivals, theaters, clubs and special events throughout the Midwest.
Whether performing for a listening-room audience or a festival crowd, McKenna’s goal remains the same: make a genuine connection with the people in front of her.
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