Artist Information
Red Camel Collective is a bluegrass band comprised of multi-talented instrumentalists and vocalists Heather Berry Mabe, Tony Mabe, Curt Love, and Jonathan Dillon.
Musically, Red Camel Collective’s sound is both eclectic and deeply rooted, blending traditional bluegrass and classic country influences with original songs and fresh, modern elements that are uniquely their own.
Formed in 2024, the band’s name was derived from the song “The Man in Red Camels,” written by Timmy Massey and Rick Pardue. Red Camels are a vintage clothing brand best known for their iconic overalls. The name reflects the band’s dedication to tradition, authenticity, and timeless style.
Accolades soon followed:
In 2024, lead vocalist Heather Berry Mabe earned IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year honors.
In the spring of 2025, the band’s debut album spent three consecutive months at #1 on the Bluegrass Unlimited Album Chart—an impressive achievement for a newly formed group.
The band went on to receive the prestigious IBMA New Artist of the Year Award in 2025.
Shortly after, in 2026, Heather was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the SPBGMA Awards in Nashville.
In February 2026, RCC made their Grand Ole Opry debut in Nashville, where the band received resounding applause and a standing ovation.
In May 2026, RCC was honored to perform at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.
In 2026, Red Camel Collective received three IBMA Award nominations: Vocal Group of the Year, Song of the Year for “Finding Your Way Home,” and Female Vocalist of the Year for Heather Berry Mabe.
