Lucas Leon hails from Gallatin, Tennessee, just 30 minutes north of Nashville aka “Music City.”In a town full of transplants, he’s what we call “born and bred.” The singer-songwriter began playing piano at six years old and picked up the guitar shortly after. “The first song I learned on guitar was Chris Stapleton’s ‘Millionaire,’” says Leon, “and from there I was hooked.” It didn’t take long for Music Row to take notice, and soon a serious songwriter emerged. Honing his craft with some of Nashville’s finest, he’s penned well over a hundred songs in the last two years. Reminiscent of a young Taylor Swift, he has drive, talent and determination. And like Taylor, is seriously likeable. Leon recently reached Top 9 on Season 24 of American Idol, showcasing his talent on a national stage.
On the vocal front, Leon has been compared to Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan, but his musicianship truly sets him apart. Equally as inspired by a great guitar lick as he is a great lyric, one can’t help but see a young Keith Urban or John Mayer emerging. Growing up on a mix of country and blues, it’s not hard to hear a little Ray Charles making his way into the mix too. Leon lives and breathes music, and his work ethic matches his determination. While Leon easily fits into the current Americana/Country landscape, his goal is to outlive any current trend and truly bring a style that can go the distance. He knows it takes laser-focus, “There is no ‘Plan-B,”Leon says, and he means it.
