Singer, songwriter, actress and world class entertainer, Emily West is a paradox of contemporary class and irreverent charm. Known for her powerhouse voice and dazzling artistry, she captivates audiences with a unique blend of wit, vulnerability and conviction. From Country to Broadway to Contemporary Pop, this woman is a troubadour of soulful evocation.

 

At the age of 18 the Waterloo, Iowa native moved to Nashville and signed with Capitol Records. The release of, "Rocks in Your Shoes," landed in the top 40 on Billboard's Hot Country charts. The haunting duet "Blue Sky" with Keith Urban also found a home in the top 40, and was met with critical praise, and nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards' vocal event of the year in 2008.

 

West moved to New York city in 2013 in pursuit of her dream to perform on Broadway. It was there that she found herself auditioning for season 9 of America's Got Talent. The show saw her rise as an immensely popular crowd favorite, with every performance ending in standing ovations. Howard Stern declared West "The most original singer to have ever performed in the history of America's Got Talent".

 

Following her success as finalist and ultimate runner up on the show, West signed with Sony Masterworks and released her debut album All For You which showcased her songwriting prowess and genre-bending artistry. After touring the country as an opening act for Jay Leno, West went to work on her EP Symphonies. She recently debuted her one woman show, The Classic Series at the Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs, and performs regularly at the famed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.

 

In early fall of 2022 West will release her Album 'Dear Diary'. She is also developing an epic story-telling stage show called 'Shiners' with Country singer/songwriter Chuck Wicks at The Woolworth Theatre in Nashville, TN