Abby McCartney (she/her) is an indie folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Drawing inspiration from experiences and relationships in her life, McCartney's vulnerable style of songwriting and performance leave a lasting impression on every audience. With dancing acoustic melodies and warm, silky vocals, her introspective lyrics focus heavily on themes of family, nostalgia, loss, growth, and storytelling. Her main influences are artists such as Leith Ross and Lizzy McAlpine, and listeners have compared her songs to those of Dodie and Billie Eilish.

Originally a dancer, McCartney began to teach herself guitar in early 2021. She performed at her first local festival the following summer and began to write her own music. She published her first demo, “Pretty When I Cry” in 2022, winning the Jane LeBlanc Music Award in August of that year.

In 2023, she released her first self-produced single “Tired” in collaboration with the Jane LeBlanc Legacy Fund, showcased at the 2023 ECMAs, filmed an artist spotlight with Nancy Regan for Rogers TV, and released her debut EP, “Everything At Once.” Her music has since been featured on local and national radio.

Her song “Tired” was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2023 Prix Music New Brunswick Awards, and “Everything At Once” was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 2024 Prix Music New Brunswick Awards. 

In 2025, McCartney showcased at Music New Brunswick Week, performed at festivals like Paddlefest and Harvest Music Festival, and made her debut on The Fredericton Playhouse stage with “United By Song” – a fundraising event for United Way Maritimes. Currently, McCartney is working on a new project to be released in 2026.