Singer-songwriter Adele Lassiter’s debut EP, “American Nomad” is a captivating blend of Americana that resonates with both folk rock and country influences. The energy throughout the EP is beautifully consistent with melodies that are not just catchy but also deeply moving. Adele’s voice is pure and charming and her performance has an effortless allure that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
The songwriting on this EP is impressive, showcasing Adele’s ability to weave poetic lyrics with rhythms that feel like a perfect fit for the open road. The production and mixing are polished, allowing every element of the music to shine without overpowering the other. The melodies are the kind that lingers in your mind long after the music stops and her voice is one you won’t forget anytime soon. The instrumentals are great with beautiful guitar work that adds depth to each song. The lyrics inspired by her travels across the US, especially her time spent around Yellowstone National Park, tell stories of exploration and self-discovery that feel both personal and universally relatable.
This new EP is a remarkable debut that promises much more to come from Adele Lassiter. Her ability to blend genres, her heartfelt lyrics and her captivating voice all come together to create an EP that is both soothing and inspiring. We’re excited to see where her musical journey takes her next and we have no doubt that there are plenty of surprises ahead 🙂
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Born and bred in North Carolina, Adele Lassiter fell in love with music at a young age, immersing herself in various genres from Classical and Great Standards to Motown, pop, rock, and country.
“I listened to everything as a kid. The first concert I attended was The Beach Boys and I’d love to listen to our Oldies radio station, where my early songwriting inspiration took cues from Motown to folk singer-songwriters. My earliest country influences came from bluegrass. North Carolina has a rich music and roots culture, including an active bluegrass scene. I loved how the instrumentation could take you on a journey with the music.”
Adele was drawn to Americana/Country because of her love of storytelling and poetry.
“I’d write songs in high school that were folksy and seemed foreign compared to Top 40 radio. Hearing artists like Paul Simon, James Taylor, and John Denver, opened my eyes and ears up that it is okay to forge my own style of music. I probably listened to Simon and Garfunkel’s Sounds of Silence album a million times with my Discman (before the grace of streaming with your phone). Americana and Country albums also filled my playlists. I remember hearing Sara Evans ‘ “Born to Fly” on the radio and was hooked. Deana Carter and Lee Ann Womack became huge influences for me.
After graduating high school, Adele decided to move to Montana to attend Montana State University (for film/media studies), however after a freak car accident left her with a broken neck and other fractures, she returned to NC to recover.
“Right before the accident, I was talking to God in prayer, about my love of music and asking Him to help me with my music, and strange as it sounds, surviving this crash and making a full recovery despite the damage…it made me reexamine my goals. I decided to work on moving to Nashville. I started researching the music industry. I noticed many of my favorite Music Row songwriters were Belmont University alums. Located in the heart of Nashville, Belmont is a premier university for all things music. Having the ability to pursue my degree with a built-in support system compelled me to enroll at Belmont.”
While at Belmont, Adele immersed herself in the university’s music business and songwriting courses. “I was blessed to intern on Music Row at a major publishing house, where I could witness top songwriters creating the music, but also the marketing and business that goes into a song getting on the radio.”
“I performed a lot of open mics around town, including The Bluebird. Sometimes it went great, other times I fell on my face, but I learned so much from just going and not being afraid to learn. I think that’s harder the older we get because I’m a bit of a perfectionist, but it was going through that trial by fire that made me a better songwriter. And I’m still learning and growing even today.”
After graduating from Belmont (2009) she lived in Bozeman Montana for five years, where Adele volunteered with The Sweet Pea Music Festival, helping to book major bands for the nonprofit festival. Through this, she connected with Indie musicians who needed help booking their tours and promo.
“I continued to write songs, but my focus shifted to the promotion side. It is a joy to help an artist navigate the industry and encourage them to reach their potential.”
I moved back to NC in 2014 and life happens and I put my own recording goals aside. After the pandemic, I realized I needed to focus on my music again. It brings me joy and I wanted to share these songs with others. American Nomad is an EP of five songs I’ve written exploring different sides of my musical songwriting style, but each tied to this idea of ‘taking a journey.’ This particular EP is heavily influenced by my time living in Montana and Yellowstone Country.