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“Nothing short of breathtaking.”
- American Songwriter
“A voice that breathes smoke and soul”
– The Washington Post
“As if Norah Jones and the late Jeff Buckley had started a band and gone a tiny bit country”
– Rolling Stone
“Raining Hallelujah is a driving message of hope”
– For Folk's Sake
“Her songs unfold with style and subtlety… via Labrie’s gorgeous voice.”
– Rolling Stone
Shannon LaBrie brings life to insightful stories of a woman who remains true to herself in a life where only uncertainty is certain.
“Raining Hallelujah” is a timely song about resilience. For Folk Sake calls it “a reminder that kindness and healing is just around the bend". LaBrie’s captivating record received wide critical acclaim with NPR adding her heroic anthem “Firewalker” to their Top 20. Watch for LaBrie’s next single, “Beautiful Fall,” coming in October 2024.
She grew up on a farm near Lincoln, Nebraska, and attributes her career start to her Dad, who passed away when she was just thirteen. “He taught me my first guitar chords and when he passed away, songwriting became my way of grieving and dealing with the pain.”
As a talented songwriter, Shannon LaBrie’s work has been recorded by a diverse group of artists. She notably collaborated with Robert Randolph to write “She Got Soul,” which is featured on his Grammy-nominated album. Additionally, she co-wrote "I Got Your Love (You Got Mine)" with Gabe Dixon, a song later recorded as a duo with Susan Tedeschi of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. LaBrie’s songs have also been embraced by a wide range of artists, including Lillie & Madaline, Kyshona, and European DJ Boogie Pimps. Shannon’s music has also been featured in numerous television shows and films, and she is currently recording a new duo project with Sarah Holbrook of the band SHEL.