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.
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Career Highlights
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SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award 2021
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Raising over $10k on Kickstarter 2021 to fund second album, "Many Colors"
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1.65 million Spotify streams in 2022
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2022 single, "Flowers" hit #6 on iTunes chart
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SOCAN 2022 TD Incubator
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Placing 3rd on Season 20 of American Idol 2022
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Homecoming parade of over 15,000 people
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"Leah Marlene Day" - official town holiday in Normal, IL (May 17th)
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Performing with and/or being mentored by: Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, will.i.am, Gabby Barrett, Sara Barielles, Ben Platt, Derek Hough, Bebe Rexha, Flo Rida, etc
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Sold 4300+ tickets for headlining show in Normal, IL in 2022. Concert-goers from over 35 states.
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23 date headline tour in 2023, US & Canada
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$18,000 in Patreon Revenue in 2023
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Released 2 self-produced albums albums & and 2 EPs
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95k followers on Instagram, 40k on Facebook, 35k on TikTok, 7K on X, 9k on YouTube, 22k on Spotify
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20+ opening slot dates in 2024 (Peach Pit, Jade Bird, David Cook, Tophouse, The Cat Empire, +)
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Top 50 entrant in the 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Competition. Local Standout opener for Nashville stop of NPR Tiny Desk on the Road tour.
Tour History
Contact
Booking
Germany | Austria | Switzerland
SPIDER PROMOTION
Jan Hagerodt
0049 1737204723
info@spider-promotion.de
www.spider-promotion.de
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