ABOUT MAGGIE
Maggie Koerner is a singer, songwriter & actress from New Orleans by way of Shreveport, Louisiana. Right after getting her bachelor’s degree in psychology from LSUS, Maggie caught the attention of Brady Blade who produced her debut album, Quarter Life (2011). Shortly after, Koerner moved to New Orleans and wrote, produced & recorded her sophomore album, Neutral Ground (2013). In 2014, Koerner had the opportunity to take over as the front-woman for Galactic, gaining international attention for her fiery performances and commanding presence touring alongside Widespread Panic, Charles Bradley and Dr. John. Her songwriting and vocals are featured on Galactic’s albums Carnivale Electricos (2012) and Into The Deep (2015), both of which feature singles she co-wrote with David Shaw, “Hey Na Na” and “Dolla Diva."In 2015, Koerner left Galactic to focus on her music again which has included a string of festival performances including New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Austin City Limits & Pemberton Music Festival. Maggie has gone on tours opening up for The Revivalists, Band of Horses, Marcus King, The Head & The Heart, Shakey Graves, Tank & the Bangas, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule & more. As her momentum continued to grow, Koerner joined Fink collaborate on her searing EP Dig Down Deep (2016). In 2019 & 2020, a series of singles were released including the searing “If I Die”, which was featured in ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy. Koerner’s LP The Bartholomew Songs (2022) was produced by Rob Kirwan & released independently.In October 2022, Maggie spent a month in Louisville, KY filming and starring in the independent film, “My Country Heart” (2024). In 2023, Maggie co-wrote 2 songs (Sunday Lover & Your Apology) with Jessica Simpson on her recent albums Nashville Canyon EP, Pts. 1 & 2.Koerner will release her latest album UPSTATE on November 7, 2025.
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"A stand out set... thoughts smolder & then sear in Maggie Koerner s music. They re soul-infused roots rockers that move in dramatic crescendos through pain, anger and resolve. "
New York Times
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Good voices beg, comparisons but great ones beg questions: "When did you realize you could stop people in their tracks? How does a voice like that happen?"
Houston Press