About Leah

Leah Marlene has a gift for pulling audiences into a spell. At the heart of her music is a commitment to visceral storytelling, melodic invention, and emotional honesty. Blending the intimacy of folk with the dynamism of rock and pop, she creates songs that feel both timeless and refreshingly new. Born in Ontario and raised in Illinois, Leah grew up surrounded by music before capturing national attention when she placed third on Season 20 of American Idol. Now based in Nashville, she has toured extensively across North America, shared stages with artists like Jade Bird, Peach Pit, and Margo Price, and was named a Top 50 finalist in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. On stage, she’s as magnetic as she is refreshing, leaving every audience changed for the better.