AWARD-WINNING SCOTTISH SINGER-SONGWRITER BASED IN CUMBERNAULD, GLASGOW
Songs with Heart & Soul
With a voice that captivates and lyrics that tell powerful stories, Elaine Lennon is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with soulful melodies. Her critically acclaimed debut album earned widespread recognition, and her song "Little Bird Little Sailor" inspired a TEDx Talk and a movement of creative empowerment. With three of her songs reaching the finals of the coveted UK Songwriting Contest this year, whether on stage or in the studio, Elaine’s music resonates with authenticity, emotion, and a deep connection to life’s journeys.
#2 on the NSAI Top 40 +
NSAI 'ONE TO WATCH'
2024/25 FINALIST - Jazz
2024/25 FINALIST - Adult Contemporary
2024/25 SEMI-FINALIST in the Love Song
ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2020
ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2020
"I love when great melodies intertwine with stories that hook me in, leaving me wanting to listen over
...songs that speak to me, make me laugh and cry, remind me of something dear, carry a powerful message, that inspire me...songs that make me FEEL something - that are real and fearlessly from the heart.
That's the song I strive to create...every time..."
'Elaine Lennon: Song by Song'
In a series of online interviews, Boo Hewerdine chats with Elaine Lennon & Producer Findlay Napier about the songs from Lennon's Debut Album.
Watch the full series on Elaine Lennon's Youtube Channel.
Press
Majestic.
Lennon's vocals are tremendous. The songs stay with you for a long, long time after listening to the album.
MAVERICK ★★★★
Gifted with a delicately beautiful voice, her sound embraces light soul, jazz and radio friendly pop
LONESOME HIGHWAY ★★★★★
Sublime.
Lennon recalls some of the classic singer songwriters from the past with echoes of Janis Ian, Dory Previn and even Nina Simone hovering around.
AMERICANA UK
The subject matter is common but you found a new way of saying it. It’s very difficult to do what you did and make it sound effortless...unique, beautiful language
NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL
#2 on the NSAI OP 40 & awarded NSAI 'ONE TO WATCH'
One of the best debut albums I have heard in year - Some of the most powerful and passionate lyrics I have heard in a long time.
FATEA
Sophisticated...assured..brooding classic beauty
NORTHERN SKY
Engaging and enthralling
FOLKING.COM
Assured - taking Americana somewhere new
UK AMERICANA
Stunning
COUNTRY MUSIC & DANCE MAGAZINE
Strong and impactful it sets the stage for a musical career that many believe will stand the test of time.
LOUDEN TEMPLE
Having appeared from nowhere to become one of the most in demand performers on the Glasgow music scene in the space of a year, Elaine Lennon’s debut album, released last January, was universally acclaimed. A winner of a Danny Kyle award at Celtic Connections and noted as an artist to watch by Nashville’s Songwriters’ Association, Lennon inhabits the world of confessional and moving singer songwriters, with folk comparing her to the likes of Dory Previn and Carly Simon.
BLABBER 'N SMOKE
On first hearing I was hooked immediately by both the quality of her music and her songwriting ability. Here is a lady who sings from the heart with real passion and who writes lyrics that you can both understand and associate with. One of my favourite female artistes is Beth Nielsen Chapman who writes about life with an extraordinary feeling and compassion, and Elaine Lennon does likewise. Some of the most powerful and passionate lyrics I have heard in a long time. The whole production is a delight from first track to the last. Fabulous musicianship, powerful and thought provoking lyrics, all brought together with vocals that will give your heart quite a few tugs.'
FATEA MAGAZINE
Despite only deciding to turn professional in 2018, Lennon has produced across-the-board plaudits for her self-titled album, from which the beguilingly beautiful 'Only Love Can Break Your Heart' is taken. 'Next Friday Night' is a beautiful bittersweet love ballad that reflects her songwriting skills.
RnR MAGAZINE
Praise from Peers
A very impressive debut album from Elaine. The production and musicianship are wonderfully complementary to the songs and bring out the very best in Elaine's music and voice. Really Lovely Stuff
BEN GLOVER
Elaine has mastered the knack of creating original beautifully crafted songs, branded with her own unique sound, while evoking the distinct sensation you have been listening to her music all of your life!'
FINDLAY NAPIER
Elaine Lennon's music and writing has a powerfully transporting, ethereal nature to it, immersing and lifting the listener with compelling storytelling and sincere truth-telling.
MICHAEL LOGEN
Rich in colour and full of flavour, with one of those rare voices that just sounds effortless and organic.
DANNY SCHMIDT
Incredible. There's an ease about her voice...it comes from the heart...both strong and fragile. It's real emotive story-telling. I really like it.
HORSE
Elaine has fostered a sense of community and inclusivity in the Scottish songwriting scene and the live shows are a reflection of that.
YVONNE LYON
Radio
A great song-writer. The Homebird Sessions are just beautiful. Elaine has such an infectious personality - the positivity is just glowing from her! She is a great interviewer - really enjoyable - she’s just lovely! I could listen to that Glaswegian accent all day!
EVE BLAIR, BBC RADIO ULSTER & BBC RADIO FOYLE
Just Lovely
IAIN ANDERSON, BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
Rather special
FRANK HENNESSY, BBC RADIO WALES
Co-writes & Collaborations
Co-writes, Collaborations & Cuts
Live Collaborations inlcude
About Elaine
'Music is my way to connect with others…to comfort, motivate & inspire people to work hard to chase their dreams regardless of age or background.'
Back in 2019, she wowed audiences at Celtic Connections with her first ever live audience performance and earned the prestigious Danny Kyle Award. Then, Nashville Songwriter's Association International recognised her talent, dubbing her "One to Watch," while Creative Scotland supported her debut album (Produced by Findlay Napier, Engineered by Paul and Jamie Savage). Launched to high acclaim at Celtic Connections 2020, her album even clinched Album of the Year from Celtic Music Radio.
This Cumbernauld mum has created her own musical tapestry, linking her unique blend of old and new with her distinctive vocal and style, demonstrating a real talent to write in a way that flows across genres and effortlessly through timelines. Winning comparisons to Lori McKenna, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Annie Lennox, Carole King, Nina Simone and Adele her songs are featured regularly on BBC Radio.
A lover of co-writes and collaborations, Lennon's songs have been recorded by US & UK artists Will Kimbrough and one of Scotland's finest Country bands Raintown. You can hear her harmonies adding magic to music from many leading UK singer songwriters including Simon James, Madraykin and Lisa T.
She's dedicated to giving back, using her music to raise funds for the Pediatric Ward at University Hospital Wishaw with her song Uncharted Waters in which she was supported by a raft of leading UK talent including Boo Hewerdine, Karine Polwart, Siobhan Miller & Chris While.
With BLABBER ’N SMOKE naming her ”One of the most in demand performers on the Glasgow music scene”, her live performances have been dubbed by many as ‘not to be missed’.
She has performed at UK festivals, Nashville's Bluebird Cafe & opened for artists ranging from Rab Noakes to Eric Paslay (writer of 5 US #1s). She has toured Scotland with artists including legendary Songwriter Boo Hewerdine, US songwriter Jesse Terry and Grammy Winning Singer-Songwriters including Michael Logen.
Her original live show 'THE HOMEBIRD SESSIONS, dubbed by THE HERALD as 'A must see for music fans and writers everywhere' lead to a UK Americana Music Association 'HERO' Award nomination and has toured throughout Scotland collaborating with an array of UK & US artists including UK musical legend Horse to US Songwriter David Starr
Lennon has been taking a break from releasing her own music this past year as she has enjoyed developing her other creative projects. She is currently back in the writing rooms working on a future solo release with Hewerdine in the Producer's chair.
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