Levon (band) explained

Levon
Origin:Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Genre:Country
Years Active:–present
Label:Columbia Nashville, Epic
Current Members:Michael David Hall, Jake Singleton, Ryan Holladay

Levon is a country trio from Nashville, Tennessee, signed to Columbia Nashville / Epic Records. The trio is made up of Northbrook, Illinois, native Michael David Hall (on guitar and lead vocals); Sumter, South Carolina’s Jake Singleton (on harmonies, bass, and percussion); and Camden, Tennessee, native Ryan Holladay (on guitar, mandolin and harmonies).

Origin

Jake Singleton met Michael David Hall at a restaurant where Hall was working as a server. They began performing together and then added Ryan Holladay as well. They eventually chose to name themselves Levon after The Band's Levon Helm and the Elton John song "Levon."[1] [2]

Their debut EP, Levon EP, was released on May 12, 2017,[3] "Ms. Marianne" is the lead single.[4]

In June, 2017, they were mentioned in the Tennessee Journal’s Top 5 Artists to watch at CMA fest.[5] Video for “Ms. Marianne” premiered on People.com on July 31, 2017.[6] The song was placed on Sounds Like Nashville’s 10 songs to listen to in September 2017.[7]

Levon debuted on the Grand Ole Opry on June 30, 2018. In January 2019 Levon parted ways with Sony Music Nashville.

During the spring of 2018, Levon began performing with Kyle Egart on drums.

The band has been the opening act for REO Speedwagon from 2021–2023.

Albums

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Levon Sign With Columbia Nashville and Epic Records. theboot.com. 2017-10-23.
  2. Web site: Levon's Nashville Favorites. Sounds Like Nashville. 29 August 2017. 2017-10-23.
  3. Web site: Sony Music Nashville | Country Group Levon Releases Self-Titled Debut EP, Available to Download and Stream Now. sonymusicnashville.com. 2017-10-23.
  4. Web site: New Songs on the Radio for July 2017. tasteofcountry.com. 2017-10-23.
  5. Web site: www.tnjn.com/2017/06/06/opinion-top-five-artists-to-look-for-at-cma-fest/. tnjn.com. 2017-10-23.
  6. Web site: Watch: Levon Debuts Racy "Ms. Marianne" Music Video. people.com. 2017-10-23.
  7. Web site: 10 Songs You Should Be Listening to Right Now – September 2017. Sounds Like Nashville. September 2017. 2017-10-23.