Kala‘e Parish is a multi–award-winning Native Hawaiian singer, songwriter, and producer. His debut album Where I’m Going earned him Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“Kickin’ Back”), and Male Vocalist of the Year amongst other notable awards at the 2025 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. His music has been licensed by major brands such as Yeti and Pacifico Beer, as well as featured in popular Netflix series. He has shared the stage with top country artists including Billy Currington, Brett Young, and LeAnn Rimes. As an indigenous artist, he continues to write, compose, and release his own original music inspired by the beautiful countryside of Hawai’i. From the latest "American Idol" winner to a Native Hawaiian country artist, musicians of Pacific Islander descent are shifting the aural landscape in profound ways. The rising Hawaiian country artist was a standout winner at this year’s Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards.
