Across the past two decades, she has earned recognition as a profoundly creative artist and trustworthy collaborator to a wide array of acclaimed artists on stage, on set, and in the studio. McCormick is frequently sought out for her improvisational instinct, evocative expression, and inviting presence. Her musical credits, catalog, and performance history amount to a robust career defined by fluidity, exploration, and mastery.

Megan McCormick is an artist, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and co-founder of Are and Be Recordings.

Live Performance / Touring Collaborations

  • Allison Russell, Jenny Lewis, HAERTS, Amythst Kiah, Michelle Branch, Conor Oberst (Touring Member)

  • “BON PRINE” Eaux Claires festival 2017 w/ Justin Vernon / Bon Iver showcasing the music of John Prine feat. artists including Jenny Lewis, The Staves, Jeff Tweedy, Phil Cook, Anais Mitchell and John Prine (House Band)

  • “Once and Future Sounds” at Newport Folk Festival 2021 curated by Allison Russell feat. performances by Chaka Khan, Margo Price, Celisse, Brandi Carlisle and more (House Band)

  • Monsters of Folk (Jim James, Conor Oberst, M. Ward) at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival 2016 (Performer)

Album Production Credits

  • Zoe Boekbinder — Wildflower LP

  • Amanda Fields — What, When, and Without LP

  • Katy Guillen & The Drive — Make That Sound LP

  • Ryan Culwell — The Last American LP (** w/ Ethan Ballinger)

  • Cruz Contreras — Cosmico LP (** w/ Ethan Ballinger)

  • Jess Nolan — Right at Home LP (** w/ Jess Nolan)

  • Mia Rago — A Sea of Darkness EP

  • Helen Killer — Grief and High Delight LP (** w/ Erin Manning)

  • Allison Russell & Resistance Revival Chorus — Spotify Live Sessions 

  • Megan McCormick — Are and Be LP 

  • Alex Blue — “You Won’t Miss Me” Single

  • Alex Blue — “How It Goes”, “Fever Dream”, “Neil Young Song,” from Kin LP

**Co-Producer

Solo Artist History

  • Writer at Rondor Music / Universal Music Publishing (2008 - 2010)

  • Recording Artist at Rykodisc / Warner Music Group (2009 - 2011)

  • LP Release "Honest Words” (2010)

  • Writer at Words and Music (2013)

  • EP Release “The Real Me” (2014)

  • Co-founded Are and Be Recordings with Amanda Fields (2020)

  • Single Release “Human Condition” (2020)

  • LP Release “Are and Be” (2023)

  • Single Releases for duo project with Amanda Fields “Wild As A Flower,” “Dying Leaves,” “Redird,” “Rock of Ages” (2023 - 2025)

Music Direction

  • Jenny Lewis Joy'All Ball Tour, (2023)

  • “Love Rising,” LGBTQIA+ benefit concert by Allison Russell and Jason Isbell feat. Maren Morris, Haley Williams and Sheryl Crow, (2023) 

  • “Tennessee Rise,” concert feat. Morgxn, Brittany Spencer, Fancy Hagood and The TN Freedom Singers, (2024)

  • “Our Native Daughters” Live at Hollywood Bowl, (2025) 

TV / Broadcast Performances

  • CBS Saturday w/ Amythyst Kiah (2024)

  • CBS Saturday w/ Allison Russell (2023)

  • Saturday Night Live w/ Maren Morris (2016)

  • Austin City Limits w/ Jenny Lewis (2014)

  • Conan; Jimmy Fallon; Seth Meyers; Jimmy Kimmel w/ Jenny Lewis (2014)

  • PBS The Cavern Sessions w/ Allison Russell (2023)

  • PBS My Music with Rhiannon Giddens feat. Allison Russell (2023)

Recent Recordings

  • Alice Randall, “My Black Country,” w/ Sunny War, Valerie June, Sista Strings, Miko Marks, Saaneah, Caroline Randall Williams, Leyla McCalla, 2024 — (Guitars, bass, lap steel) 

  • Dim Star, “Slipstream,” 2025 — (Guitars, bass, lap steel)

  • Allison Russell, The Returner, 2023 — (Guitars, lap steel)

  • Mindy Smith, Quiet Town, 2024 — (Guitars, lap steel)

  • Flamy Grant, Church, 2024 — (Guitars, lap steel, dobro)

  • HAERTS, Dream Nation, 2021 - (Guitars, lap steel)

Film & Television

  • NASHVILLE TV series on ABC — Featured musician for five seasons (2012 - 2018)

  • Born in Bristol — Portrayed Sara Carter of The Carter Family (2017)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024 Grammy Awards — Recognized for creative contributions to “Eve Was Black” from The Returner by Allison Russell, “Best American Roots Performance” category winner

  • 2024 Americana Music Association nominee for Instrumentalist of the Year