Willow Avalon is an American singer-songwriter from Carlton, Georgia, born August 20, 1998. She grew up surrounded by gospel and country music, beginning piano lessons in church and teaching herself guitar at age 12. After leaving home at 15, she eventually settled in New York City, where she writes, plays, and produces her own music. Avalon's musical style blends country, Americana, folk, and alternative influences. She independently released her debut single "Drivin'" in August 2021, which accumulated over three million streams and appeared on Spotify's Best Indie Songs of 2022 playlist. Following a record deal that ended in 2019, she signed with Atlantic Records. Her debut EP Stranger (2024) accumulated over 30 million streams, while her 2025 album Southern Belle Raisin' Hell followed viral success on TikTok with songs "Tequila and Whiskey" and "Homewrecker."