About Me

Long Bio

Described as "uplifting" (The Louisville Cardinal) and "wow" (Southern Gospel Forward), the music of Isaac Butler is at the forefront of fusion between modern concert music and Southern American Vernacular. From a young age, Isaac was fascinated with folk music, growing up in rural central Kentucky in a family that was rooted in the traditions of shape-note singing, bluegrass, as well as old-time and southern gospel, his work is deeply influenced by his roots. He played in rock and pop bands in high school and eventually was greatly influenced by classical music and new music when he began to study composition at the University of Louisville.

  His wide range of influences and versatilaty have elevated his works to receive great acclaim and commisions from a variety of ensembles and musicians all over the world. His works have been performed at a variety of festivals including Bachfest in Leipzig, Germany, the Louisville New Music Festival, the Indiana Song Slam, and the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society in Nashville. His song "I Hope I'm Still on your Mind" performed as the top song on Caleb Coot's award-winning album "Behind the Clouds" and was aired on radio stations as close as the United States to as far as New Zealand.

Isaac is also a gifted performer; his abilities as a vocalist and multi-instumentalist have led him abroad with the internationally renowned Cardianl Singers under the direction of Dr. Kent Hatteberg as well as in several performances with the Louisville Chamber Choir and the Louisville Orchestra with artists such as Andrea Bocelli and Eric Whitacre Isaac is a pianist and guitarist as well as an avid peformer of several folk instruments including the mandolin, accordion, and banjo. He is also a trained singer, studying under Proffesor Chad Sloan and Dr. Jonathan Retzlaff. Isaac is currently a Senior at the University of Louisville pursuing a bachelor's degree in Music and New Media.​