Born and raised in Deer Park, Texas, McKenna Parr grew up surrounded by music—whether she was staging impromptu concerts for her family, singing in the church choir, or absorbing every note from her singer/songwriter father. Music wasn’t just background noise; it was the heartbeat of her early years.

In the summer of 2017, McKenna’s world shifted dramatically with the unexpected loss of her father. With one year left in college, the dreams of making music took a back seat as she navigated a new reality. After graduation, she embarked on a career in public relations, all the while feeling that familiar pull of the music so foundational to her being.

Connecting with a vocal coach from Spring, Texas, rekindled that spark. Today, McKenna is reclaiming her narrative by transforming the raw emotions of her past into songs that capture life in all its complexity. Now based in Houston, she writes and performs music that reflects a journey shaped by both struggle and hope—inflected with the influences of soft pop, country storytelling, punk energy, and soulful R&B.

McKenna’s sound is not a crafted persona, but an honest expression of who she is—a blend of vulnerability, resilience, and genuine passion. Discover her evolving story on Spotify.