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Willow Avalon
Born
Willow Martin

(1998-08-20) August 20, 1998 (age 26)
Valdosta, Georgia, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
RelativesJim White (father)
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
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LabelsAtlantic
Websitewillowavalonmusic.com

Willow Martin[2] (born August 20, 1998), known professionally as Willow Avalon, is an American country singer-songwriter. She is signed to Atlantic Records.

Early life

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Willow Martin was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on August 20, 1998.[3] She is the daughter of musician Jim White.[4] Her parents separated when she was a child.[5] White's song "Bluebird" was written about her.[2][3] Avalon was later raised in Carlton, Georgia.[6] Avalon moved out and dropped out of high school in 2015 at age 16, before leaving Georgia for Los Angeles in 2016.[3]

Career

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Avalon released her first original song, "Your Not Mine", on YouTube in 2012. She performed on the kids' stage at that year's Athfest and opened for the Drive-By Truckers at the 40 Watt Club.[3] Avalon signed to her first label at 18, but the deal fell through and her contract was cancelled.[5]

Avalon self-published a single, "Drivin", in 2021. She signed to Atlantic Records/Assemble Sound in 2023. Her debut EP, Stranger, was released on February 29, 2024. The EP was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York City.[7]

Avalon released her debut album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, on January 17, 2025.[8] She used her mugshot from a previous arrest for the album's cover.[9] She celebrated the release with a performance of "Homewrecker" on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[10][1]

In late 2024, Avalon announced a headline tour with performances across North America. The tour was later expanded to add venues in the UK and Ireland.[11] The first performance of the tour was held on January 30, 2025, in Philadelphia.[10]

The Tennessean named Avalon one of their Top Artists to Watch in 2025.[12] On February 7, 2025, Avalon performed at the Exit/In in Nashville.[13]

Discography

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Studio album

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Title Album details
Southern Belle Raisin' Hell[8]
  • Released: January 17, 2025
  • Label: Atlantic/Assemble Sound

Extended play

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Title EP details
Stranger[7]
  • Released: February 29, 2024
  • Label: Atlantic/Assemble Sound

Singles

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Title Year Certifications Album
"Drivin"[7] 2021 Stranger
"Stranger"[7] 2023
"Honey Ain't No Sweeter"[14] 2024
"Gettin' Rich, Goin' Broke"[15]
"Hey There, Dolly"[15] Southern Belle Raisin' Hell
"Tequila Or Whiskey"[16]
"Homewrecker"[15]
"Something We Regret"[9]
"Save A Little Christmas" Non-album single
"Baby Blue" 2025 Southern Belle Raisin' Hell

References

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  1. ^ a b Daykin, James (January 28, 2025). "Get to know Willow Avalon ahead of her UK tour and C2C appearances". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Willow Avalon debuts roadtrip-ready anthem "Drivin"". The Line of Best Fit. September 1, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d Max, Blau (June 21, 2020). "How Jim White Helped His Bluebird Spread Her Wings". The Sunday Long Read. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  4. ^ "Willow Avalon reveals debut album Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, due 17 January". The Line of Best Fit. December 14, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Bridgewater, Paul (October 5, 2023). "On the Rise: Willow Avalon". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  6. ^ Lipkin, Sam (February 5, 2025). "Willow Avalon: The Southern Belle's Hometown Return". Flagpole Magazine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d Mosk, Mitch (January 23, 2024). ""I still feel like a stranger to my listeners, and that's something I want to change": A Conversation With Willow Avalon". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Patton, Alli (January 16, 2025). "Who The Heck Is Willow Avalon?: The Southern Belle on a Mission to Raise a Little Hell". Holler. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  9. ^ a b Patton, Alli (December 13, 2024). "Willow Avalon Shares Biting New Single 'Something We Regret' and Hints at "Wrongful" Arrest". Holler. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Burditt, Peter (January 24, 2025). "Up-and-Coming Country Star Willow Avalon Makes Her Late Night Televsion Debut". American Songwriter. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  11. ^ Daykin, James (December 4, 2024). "Willow Avalon announces debut UK tour dates for 2025". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  12. ^ Gibbs, Audrey; Hurt, Melonee; Dowling, Marcus K. (January 8, 2025). "Nashville's Top Artists to Watch in 2025". The Tennessean. pp. 1F, 2F. Retrieved February 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Dowling, Marcus K. (February 8, 2025). "Willow Avalon headlines a quiet, powerful night of female singer-songwriters at Exit/In". Nashville Tennessean. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  14. ^ Vigil, Dom (January 11, 2024). "Willow Avalon Releases New Single, "Honey Ain't No Sweeter"". Prelude Press. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  15. ^ a b c Daykin, James (September 5, 2024). "Willow Avalon releases new 'Homewrecker': a song Jolene never got to write". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  16. ^ Mower, Maxim (June 26, 2024). "Willow Avalon Drops Viral New Single, 'Tequila Or Whiskey'". Holler. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
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