Gritty. Soulful. Country.
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North Carolina native, Pressley Laton, is redefining the boundaries of country and rock music. Drawing inspiration from an inherited passion for iconic '70s rock legends like Aerosmith and the ‘90s country stars like The Chicks, Laton is carving out her niche in the country music landscape. With a powerhouse voice that reverberates with the soulful intensity of a Baptist hymn, Laton blends her gritty, whiskey-smooth vocals with a gift for crafting timeless songs. While other children were glued to Saturday morning cartoons, Laton was captivated by CMT music videos and live country award shows. Inspired by the rise of hometown American Idol star, Kellie Pickler, Laton made her vocal debut at just 13 years old at her church’s youth talent show. This experience ignited a passion for songwriting and performing, eventually releasing her first EP in 2024 and earning third place in The Music City Singer-Songwriter Throwdown in 2025. "Pressley's music seamlessly blends creativity and depth, while her lyrics strike a perfect balance between wit and seriousness, revealing a nuanced perspective beyond her years," praised the Roots in the Round's Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival in Statesville, NC. With her commanding stage presence and a voice that leaves a lasting impact, Pressley Laton is the unconventional country artist poised to captivate audiences everywhere.
BAND MEMBERS:
Pressley Laton - Songwriter, lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Daniel Ames - Songwriter, lead guitar, background vocals
Austin Summers - Bass
Ray Edmonds - Drums, background vocals
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Roots in the Round's
Singers & Songbirds Songwriter Festival (Statesville, NC)
"Experience a rising star, Pressley Laton, the Boone, NC-based singer-songwriter with a potent voice and commanding stage presence. [...] Pressley's music seamlessly blends creativity and depth while her lyrics balance wit with seriousness, revealing a nuanced perspective beyond her years. Catch her during 'Roots In The Round' [...] as she captivates with her powerful voice alongside fellow artists. Don't miss the chance to witness Pressley Laton's ascent, as she adds her compelling mark to the dynamic soundscape of Singers & Songbirds 2023."
Boonerang Music & Arts Festival
(Boone, NC)
"You want authentic, honest-to-God, Appalachian Mountain country music? Then look no further than the Pressley Laton Band. The band’s namesake frontwoman is one of Boone’s hardest working musicians, a star on the rise with her name adorning lineup posters at venues and festivals all across the region. [...] If you haven’t heard Pressley Laton play yet (seriously, you’re missing out – climb out from underneath that rock), here’s what you can expect when her band takes to the stage: powerhouse vocals, electrifying instrumental solos, and a solid blend of dressed-up covers and hard-hitting originals. Oh yeah, and a 100% chance of a good time."