Kerr Mercer is a Scottish singer-songwriter from Uddingston, Lanarkshire. He performs piano-led pop ballads with soul and indie influences, and also uses acoustic guitar in his live performances. His music draws on artists such as Otis Redding, Ray Charles and Etta James.

Mercer grows up in Uddingston, where he begins developing an interest in music at an early age. His mother is his first critic and mentor, and he starts out performing at open mic nights before moving on to larger support slots and headline dates. He comes from a non-musical family background.

Career

Mercer gains attention despite having no official releases, with live work becoming central to his reputation. He supports acts including The Snuts, Only The Poets, McFly and Tom Walker, and he opens for McFly at Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom in late 2023. He also headlines sold-out shows at venues including Saint Luke’s and King Tut’s in Glasgow, and heads a UK tour that includes Manchester’s Deaf Institute.

His live shows are noted for strong songwriting, a warm stage presence and a rich voice that is compared to George Ezra and Lewis Capaldi. He is also described as writing emotionally direct songs, with performances framed around honesty and audience connection. One fan-favourite song associated with his sets is “Timeless”.

Collaborations and recognition

Mercer collaborates in songwriting with Lewis Capaldi and is seen with Teddy Swims. His rise is marked by the unusual fact that he sells out shows and lands major support slots before releasing any official music. He is associated with a growing live following and increasing national attention.

Festival and tour appearances

Mercer’s live schedule includes appearances with Only The Poets in Europe, along with festival and outdoor dates such as YouthBeatz Festuvak in Dumfries, TRNSMT in Glasgow and Forest Live supporting Rag’n’Bone Man and Elles Bailey. He also plays a headline show at Omeara in London.

Releases

He has no official releases.