WILLOW AVALON | Granada Theater | Dallas, TX

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]
Goes Good With: Zach Bryan, Sierra Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves