Payton Howie, a rising star in country music, brings a genuine Southern swagger and backwoods-inspired vocals. She’s been nominated as Texas Regional Radio’s New Female Vocalist of the Year and is the 2023 Texas Country Music Awards Emerging Artist of the Year. Payton, a Texas native and Nashville recording artist, is known as the ultimate ‘All American Girl’ by Scenes Media. She’s gaining nationwide recognition with features in CMT, Guitar Girl Magazine, The Boot, Country Rebel, and has received repeated seasonal invitations to NBC’s The Voice and American Idol from executive producers.
Unapologetically embracing country music’s untamed tradition, Payton is on a mission to infuse her unique grit into the honky-tonk scene. She’s even had the privilege of sharing the stage with the likes of Carrie Underwood since the age of 5. With over 1.5 million streams on her debut EP, “Youngblood,” and multiple songs featured on Spotify’s coveted editorial playlists, Payton’s music is making a mark.
Her music videos, including “Never Go Home,” “Keep Her Breathing,” and “Freedom,” proudly showcase her party spirit and love for the red, white, and blue. Payton has performed alongside renowned artists such as Lainey Wilson, Chris Janson, and Aaron Watson.
Now, with her latest single, “Orange,” released in the summer of 2023, Payton Howie is setting the country music scene ablaze with a brand that’s uniquely hers. Keep an eye on this rising country sensation