Leon Bridges

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, however raised in Fort Worth, Texas, Bridges initially picked up the guitar as a vehicle for his songwriting. Whilst working as a dishwasher in a local venue, the singer would regularly perform at open-mic events around Fort Worth, noted for his retro style and silky-smooth vocals. With a rapidly growing reputation, Bridges met White Denim guitarist Austin Jenkins in early 2014, who subsequently watched Bridge perform a show in north Texas. With little time wasted, Bridges, Jenkins and White Denim drummer, Joshua Block, began recording and producing the soul singer’s early songs using old, authentic equipment.

In late 2014 Bridges released a pair of demo tracks, “Coming Home” and “Lisa Sawyer”, to his Soundcloud page, which earned significant international radio play. Following which the singer inked a deal with Columbia Records in December 2014, as well as embarking on his first national tour in early 2015. His track “Coming Home” was officially released in February 2015 earning widespread critical acclaim and going viral within the same month.

Bridges subsequently toured in support of Sharon Van Etten in New York and performed a number of shows alongside Jenkins and Block before they returned to their responsibilities with White Denim. In June 2015, Bridges released his debut studio album “Coming Home”, garnering both positive and nostalgic reviews from the critical press. Charting at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart, and No. 8 in Australia, the record catapulted Bridges to international success, aided by a extensive promotional campaign by Columbia Records.