Willow Avalon
American country singer-songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Willow Martin[2] (born August 20, 1998), known professionally as Willow Avalon, is an American country singer-songwriter. She is signed to Atlantic Records. She released her debut EP, Stranger in 2024, followed by her first album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, in 2025.
Willow Avalon | |
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| Born | Willow Avalon Martin August 20, 1998 Carlton, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Relatives | Jim White (father) |
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| Genres | Country |
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| Labels | Atlantic |
| Website | willowavalonmusic |
Early life
Willow Martin was born in Carlton, 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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Extended play
Singles
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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| "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 |
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