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Willow Avalon
Born
Willow Avalon Martin

(1998-08-20) August 20, 1998 (age 26)
Carlton, 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. She released her debut EP, Stranger in 2024, followed by her first album, Southern Belle Raisin' Hell, in 2025.

Early life

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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 after winning Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School's battle of the band competition, Ram Jam (interview with Donovan's music coordinator, May 23, 2025), 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 [sic] 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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