American Young
American Young is comprised of songwriter/musician Kristy Osmunson, and songwriter/producer Jon Stone, who are complete opposites when it comes to personality, but come together to create hauntingly beautiful music stemmed solely from their own personal experiences. Both are established songwriters in their own right and wrote 11 out of the 12 tracks on their debut album, 'AY'.
Kristy Osmunson, born and raised in Idaho, grew up playing the violin. She went from playing at honky-tonks to co-founding the electrifying fiddle-duo Bomshel and writing the Joey + Rory hit “Cheater, Cheater.”Osmunson was well on her way as a songwriter and solo artist before crossing paths with Stone.
Jon Stone, originally from Oregon, is country born and bred, for a while even working as a bull rider. Prior to founding American Young, he was a solo act turned successful producer/songwriter including Kenny Chesney’s “Seven Days,” Blake Shelton’s “Kiss My Country Ass,” and Rascal Flatts’ “Me and My Gang.”
“It’s clear that Stone and Osmunson have a natural chemistry. When they come together and harmonize, such as on the dreamy Slow Ride, they really excel and it makes you long for more moments like that.”- Entertainment Focus.
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Kate Ellis
Americana artist Kate Ellis was born in Louisiana, raised in New York and is now based in London.
The timeless sound of her music reflects a love of classic singer-songwriters, from Nanci Griffith and Gram Parsons, to Mary Chapin Carpenter, Leonard Cohen and Gillian Welch. Kate's southern country-folk roots come from her father who was an important early musical influence – he once played guitar with Hank Williams on the famous Louisiana Hayride, where Elvis and Johnny Cash started out. Kate’s emotional and seductive vocals take you into a world of private beauty, reflection and feelings. The music is always intimate and evocative – you listen and want to be there.
Kate Ellis’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Carve Me Out’, which was released in June last year. The album was declared a highlight on ‘Best of 2017’ lists across multiple music blogs and radio shows, and saw her songs and videos streamed by hundreds of thousands of fans online.
"Quite simply a superb debut album and one that announces the arrival of a genuine talent." AMERICANA UK 8/10
"Hits you straight in the heart. One of those artists that on first listen, you just know you’re going to love." TALK RADIO
“With her delicate, melodic music and the ring of truth to her words – and that most elusive quality, soul – Ellis joins the front rank of singer-songwriters. Highly recommended.” R2 MAGAZINE ★★★★
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