Levon (band)

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).

Levon
OriginFranklin, Tennessee, United States
GenresCountry
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsColumbia Nashville, Epic
Websitewww.levonthemusic.com
MembersMichael David Hall, Jake Singleton, Ryan Holladay

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 way's with Sony Music Nashville.

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

Albums
  • Levon EP (Columbia Nashville, May 12, 2017)
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References
  1. "Levon Sign With Columbia Nashville and Epic Records". theboot.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  2. "Levon's Nashville Favorites". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  3. "Sony Music Nashville | Country Group Levon Releases Self-Titled Debut EP, Available to Download and Stream Now". sonymusicnashville.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  4. "New Songs on the Radio for July 2017". tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  5. "www.tnjn.com/2017/06/06/opinion-top-five-artists-to-look-for-at-cma-fest/". tnjn.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  6. "Watch: Levon Debuts Racy "Ms. Marianne" Music Video". people.com. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
  7. "10 Songs You Should Be Listening to Right Now – September 2017". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
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