Hubbry Logo
Leon BridgesLeon BridgesMain
Open search
Leon Bridges
Community hub
Leon Bridges
logo
8 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Key Information

Todd Michael "Leon" Bridges (born July 13, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He signed with Columbia Records to release his debut studio album, Coming Home (2015), which peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and earned a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

His second and third albums, Good Thing (2018) and Gold-Diggers Sound (2021), also earned Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album; the former peaked at number three on the chart while the latter peaked at number 17 and yielded critical acclaim.[1][2] His 2018 single, "Bet Ain't Worth The Hand", won the Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

Early life

[edit]

Todd Michael Bridges was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 13, 1989, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.[3]

Bridges learned to play the guitar by playing simple chords to accompany his lyrics.[4] While working at Del Frisco's Grille in Fort Worth, he played countless open mics until he was signed by Columbia Records in December 2014.[5] It was his song "Lisa Sawyer", written about his mother, that first defined his style.[4]

Career

[edit]

2014–2015: Coming Home

[edit]
Main article: Coming Home (Leon Bridges album)

Bridges began writing and performing 1950s and '60s-style soul music that was described by Austin 360 as "a transmission straight from the heart."[6] He began to attract followers, and his break into the music industry has been attributed to meeting guitarist Austin Jenkins and Joshua Block of White Denim.[4] It was Bridges' performance of "Coming Home" that caught the attention of the two.[4] Bridges worked on his first few tracks with Jenkins and Block as producers.[7] They recorded an album with vintage equipment, using local musicians affiliated with White Denim.[8] Bridges released two demo songs on SoundCloud in late 2014. "Coming Home" received airplay from local radio stations including KKXT.[8] It attracted the attention from several record labels with Bridges eventually signing with Columbia Records in December 2014.[8]

Bridges and his band at Webster Hall, Manhattan, in October 2015

Bridges began his first national tour in January 2015, playing shows in Texas as well as playing support for Sharon Van Etten in New York City.[9][10] His first official single, "Coming Home", was released on Columbia Records in February 2015.[11] The song continued the success of the demo version and became a Top 10 Most Viral Track on Spotify the same month as its release.[12] Bridges toured with Jenkins and Block until they resumed work with White Denim. He also played at the Sundance Film Festival[13] and played at the SXSW festival in 2015.[14]

His debut album was released in the summer of 2015 and has been referred to as a 2015 "Album to Look Forward to From Texans" by The New York Times.[15] Bridges made the cover of Fort Worth, Texas magazine in May 2015[16] for his vocal accomplishments and his distinctive retro style. "Coming Home" is featured in an Apple iPhone 6 commercial.[17] Bridges made his first appearance in the UK as an artist in May when he sold out the London Village Underground.[18] He went on to announce four July dates,[19] ending with a gig at Shepherd's Bush Empire on September 28.[20] Coming Home was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Aside from his own shows, Bridges also supported Pharrell Williams at the Apple Music Festival on September 26. While opening at the intimate Roundhouse, he was able to perform songs such as "River", "Better Man" and "Lisa Sawyer" from his debut album Coming Home. Bridges was the featured musical guest on Saturday Night Live on December 5, 2015. He performed "Smooth Sailin'" with a full backup band and sang "River" with only backup singers and organ, accompanying himself on guitar.[21]

2016–2019: Good Thing and Texas Sun

[edit]
Main article: Good Thing (Leon Bridges album)

Bridges also participated in Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's song "Kevin", which was released on the duo's second full-length album.[22]

On February 24, 2016, Bridges performed in Washington, D.C., as part of the series "In Performance at the White House" for President and Michelle Obama. He performed a song by Ray Charles as well as one of his own songs.[23]

On April 8, 2016,[24] Bridges was the live artist featured on BBC Radio London Robert Elms show. Elms interviewed Bridges briefly, and played track 8, "Pull Away", from the Coming Home album. Bridges was set up to play live with Colin O'Brien. Together they performed a live version of "River". The live track was so well received it was played again as "live track of the week" on the Elms Saturday show on April 9,[25] and again on April 11[26] during a program segment on the best-ever live performances on the Robert Elms show.

Bridges performing at Toyota Music Factory during tour for Good Thing, June 2018

In 2017 "River" received further recognition in the first season of the HBO series Big Little Lies. It was later included on the soundtrack for the show.[27][28]

In 2018, his song "Better Man" was featured in the film Pacific Rim: Uprising. He was the opening act on the South American and Mexican legs of Harry Styles' first solo tour.[29][30] Bridges' second album Good Thing was released on May 4, 2018.[31] He had a cameo appearance in Damien Chazelle's film First Man, playing singer Gil Scott-Heron. Bridges and Gary Clark Jr. appeared together on the song "Gone Away" from rapper Bun B's album Return of the Trill, with Bridges singing the hook and Clark on lead guitar. On May 18,[32] Bridges performed "Beyond" from the album Good Thing on an episode of the BBC series The Graham Norton Show.

In December 2019, Houston, Texas-based trio Khruangbin announced a collaboration and tour with Leon Bridges and released a single titled "Texas Sun" on December 6, 2019. The collaborative EP of the same name was released in February 2020.

2020–2022: Gold-Diggers Sound and Texas Moon

[edit]
Main article: Gold-Diggers Sound

On June 8, 2020, Bridges and Terrace Martin released a single titled "Sweeter" in response to the murder of George Floyd on May 25.[33]

Bridges performed at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.[34]

Bridges' third studio album, Gold-Diggers Sound, was released on July 23, 2021.[35]

A second collaborative EP with Khruangbin, titled Texas Moon, was released on February 18, 2022.[36]

2024–present: Leon

[edit]

On August 8, 2024, Bridges released the single "Peaceful Place", simultaneously announcing his fourth studio album, Leon, which was released on October 4, 2024.[37][38]

Musical style

[edit]

Artistry

[edit]

Bridges's style is primarily soul, but resembling 1960s rhythm and blues.[11] The Wall Street Journal described him as a "throwback to '60s-soul a la Otis Redding and Sam Cooke."[39] Bridges performs in vintage clothing; Fort Worth Weekly described him as someone whose "music sounds like he looks."[8]

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[40] 		AUS
[41] 		BEL (FL)
[42] 		FRA
[43] 		GER
[44] 		NL
[45] 		NZ
[46] 		SPA
[47] 		SWI
[48] 		UK
[49]
Coming Home 6 8 104 61 89 10 13 49 35 8
Good Thing
  • Released: May 4, 2018[54]
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl
 3 8 17 130 93 22 13 47 40 20
Gold-Diggers Sound
  • Released: July 23, 2021[55]
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl
 17 25 22 —[A] 81 17 31 — 51 93
Leon
  • Released: October 4, 2024
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl
 58 85 65 —[B] — 37 38 — — 70
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Extended plays

[edit]
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[40] 		BEL (FL)
[42] 		BEL
(WA)
[58] 		GER
[44] 		NL
Vinyl
[59] 		NZ
[46] 		POR
[60] 		SCO
[49] 		SWI
[48] 		UK
[49]
Louisiana Sun
  • Released: February 5, 2016
  • Label: Columbia (AL88875146291)
  • Format: Vinyl
 — — — — — — — — — —
Texas Sun
(with Khruangbin)
  • Released: February 7, 2020
  • Label: Dead Oceans
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
 57 — — — — — — — — —
Texas Moon
(with Khruangbin)
  • Released: February 18, 2022
  • Label: Dead Oceans
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
 23 4 110 12 2 28 44 9 19 41
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

[edit]

As lead artist

[edit]
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[61] 		US
Rock
[62] 		BEL
(FL)
[42] 		BEL
(WA)
[58] 		CAN
[63] 		NL
[45] 		NZ
Hot
[64] 		SCO
[65] 		UK
[49] 		WW
[66]
"Coming Home" 2015 —[C] —[D] —[E] — — — — — —[F] — Coming Home
"Smooth Sailin'" — —[G] 66 — — — — — — —
"Better Man" 2016 — —[H] 57 75 — — — — — —
"River"[73] — — — — — — — 62 —[I] —
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[50]
  • BPI: Gold[52]
  • MC: 2× Platinum[53]
  • RMNZ: 2× Platinum[70]
"Bet Ain't Worth the Hand" 2018 — — 57 — — — — — — — Good Thing
"Bad Bad News" — —[J] 79 — — — — — — —
"Beyond"[74] — —[K] —[L] —[M] — — — 78 —[N] —
"Liberated"[76]
(with Dej Loaf) 		— — — — — — — — — — Non-album single
"If It Feels Good (Then It Must Be)" — —[O] 65 60 — — — — — — Good Thing
"That Was Yesterday" 2019 — — 82 —[P] — — — — — — Non-album single
"July"
(with Noah Cyrus) 		85 —[Q] 63 — 40 —[R] 8 99 66 183
  • RIAA: 4× Platinum[50]
  • ARIA: 4× Platinum[78]
 The End of Everything
"Texas Sun"
(with Khruangbin) 		— 20 53 — — —[S] 37 17 —[T] — Texas Sun
"C-Side"
(with Khruangbin) 		2020 — — — — — — — — — —
"Inside Friend"[81]
(featuring John Mayer) 		— — — —[U] — — 11 — — — Non-album single
"Sweeter"[82]
(featuring Terrace Martin) 		— —[V] 64 — — — — — — — Gold-Diggers Sound
"All About You"[83]
(with Lucky Daye) 		— — — —[W] — — — — — — Non-album singles
"Like a Ship"[84]
(with Keite Young) 		2021 — — — — — — — — — —
"Motorbike" — —[X] — — — — 33 — — — Gold-Diggers Sound
"B-Side"
(with Khruangbin) 		— 49 — — — — 34 — — — Texas Moon
"Purple Snowflakes" (Amazon Original) — — — — — — — — — — Non-album singles
"If You Were Mine"[85]
(with Miranda Lambert) 		2023 —[Y] — — — — — — — — —
"Peaceful Place"[87] 2024 — —[Z] — — — — — — — — Leon
"Laredo" — —[AA] — — — — — — — —
"That's What I Love" — — — — — — 40 — — —
"Hold On"[88] 2025 — — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
[edit]
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
AAA
[89] 		US
Dance
[90] 		US
Rock
Air.
[68] 		BEL (WA)
[58] 		NZ
Hot
[91]
"Across the Room"
(Odesza featuring Leon Bridges) 		2017 6 30 38 —[AB] — A Moment Apart
"Interstellar Love"[92]
(The Avalanches featuring Leon Bridges) 		2020 — — — — — We Will Always Love You
"The Hardest Part"[93]
(Olivia Dean featuring Leon Bridges) 		2023 20 — — — 27 What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?
"It Was Always You (Siempre Fuiste Tú)"
(Carín León featuring Leon Bridges) 		2024 — — — — — Boca Chueca, Vol. 1
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Other charted songs

[edit]
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
AAA
[94] 		US
Dance
[90] 		US
R&B
[95] 		ICE
[96] 		NZ
Hot
[97]
"Steam" 2021 11 — 23 31 34 Gold-Diggers Sound
"Why Don't You Touch Me" — — — — 39
"Chocolate Hills"
(with Khruangbin) 		2022 — — — — 40 Texas Moon
"Mariella"
(with Khruangbin) 		— — — — 28
"High Rise"
(Diplo featuring Amtrac and Leon Bridges)[98] 		— 31 — — — Diplo
"When a Man Cries" 2024 — — — — 34 Leon
"Panther City" — — — — 18
"Ain't Got Nothing on You" — — — — 38
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Guest appearances

[edit]
Year Title Artist(s) Album
2016 "Katchi" Nick Waterhouse Never Twice
"On My Own" Lecrae The Birth of a Nation: The Inspired By Album
"Kevin" Macklemore & Ryan Lewis This Unruly Mess I've Made
"Present Without a Bow" Kacey Musgraves A Very Kacey Christmas
2018 "Gone Away" Bun B, Gary Clark Jr. Return of the Trill
2019 "God Is Love" Common Let Love
2024 "Clear My Rain" Gunna One of Wun

Music videos

[edit]
Year Title Director(s)
2015 "Coming Home"[99] Chip Tompkins
"Better Man"[100] David Nelson
"Smooth Sailin'"[101] Vern Moen[102]
"River"[103] Miles Jay
2018 "Bad Bad News" Natalie Rae
"Beyond" Josh Goleman

Awards and nominations

[edit]

Grammy Awards

[edit]
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016 Coming Home Best R&B Album Nominated
2017 "River" Best Music Video Nominated
2019 Good Thing Best R&B Album Nominated
"Bet Ain't Worth the Hand" Best Traditional R&B Performance Won

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Leon Bridges

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Todd Michael Bridges (born July 13, 1989), known professionally as Leon Bridges, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer recognized for his retro-style soul and rhythm and blues music evoking the 1960s era. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, after his family relocated there in early childhood, Bridges developed his musical talents through self-taught guitar playing and local open-mic performances following a period of working odd jobs. He achieved breakthrough success with his debut studio album Coming Home (2015), released via Columbia Records, which peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart and earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Album. Subsequent releases, including Good Thing (2018) and Gold-Diggers Sound (2020), continued to receive critical acclaim and further Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album, solidifying his reputation for blending vintage influences with contemporary production. Bridges' fourth album, Leon (2024), draws deeply from his Texas roots and personal experiences, marking an evolution in his songwriting.

Early life

Upbringing and family background

Todd Michael Bridges, professionally known as Leon Bridges, was born on July 13, 1989, in , Georgia, to parents with family ties to New Orleans, . His family relocated to , when he was approximately two years old, settling in the working-class, predominantly Black Near Southside neighborhood after a brief period in New Orleans. Raised in a modest household amid limited financial resources, Bridges experienced his parents' separation during early childhood, resulting in primary upbringing by his single mother, Lisa Sawyer, alongside siblings. His father's presence was intermittent, with Bridges spending summers on Fort Worth's Southside, where the elder Bridges instilled values of self-reliance through hands-on guidance in a challenging environment. The family's religious household emphasized as the core musical influence, with Bridges' mother frequently playing church-oriented recordings that shaped his initial exposure to melody and performance. Secular music faced strict prohibitions, reflecting the home's devout Christian ethos, though Bridges covertly accessed via radio and burned CDs; his mother permitted only one exception, Usher, allowing limited deviation from gospel norms. This environment, coupled with socioeconomic constraints, fostered a centered on resilience and moral grounding, as church involvement provided communal support and ethical structure amid familial instability. Post-high school graduation from Crowley High School in Fort Worth, Bridges briefly attended before dropping out to pursue practical employment, taking on odd jobs such as dishwashing to contribute to household needs. These early work experiences, starting in his late teens and early twenties, underscored a pre-fame ethic of hustle and independence, reinforced by his mother's example of perseverance in a single-parent dynamic and the neighborhood's demand for self-sufficiency in the face of economic pressures.

Initial musical interests and obstacles

During high school at Crowley High School in , Bridges engaged in dance, drawing inspiration from hip-hop artists, before graduating and enrolling at (TCC) to pursue choreography in styles including hip-hop, , , and . He attended TCC for three years but prioritized dance training over academics, eventually abandoning formal studies amid a lack of clear direction and growing interest in music. At TCC around 2010, Bridges began exploring music more seriously, initially in the cafeteria and learning basic guitar chords from a classmate named Kyree who lent him her instrument. He later purchased his own guitar to foster creative independence, teaching himself further through trial and error while rejecting the of his youth—such as Usher and —in favor of emulating the authenticity of 1950s and 1960s soul artists like and , discovered via platforms like and during his late teens and early twenties. This shift, crystallizing around age 23, stemmed from a personal epiphany about reconnecting with soul's roots as a Black artist, prompting him to write and perform retro-style songs at local open mics despite initial audiences as small as five people. Bridges faced several barriers in these formative efforts, including persistent that made early performances nerve-wracking, financial pressures from low-wage jobs like that limited resources for equipment or practice, and familial reservations—particularly his mother's disapproval of late-night gigs in smoky bars, where he often snuck out to perform. His self-taught approach yielded rudimentary skills, with simple chord progressions accompanying , but the "outdated" retro aesthetic drew limited immediate appeal, especially amid expectations for modern R&B sounds prevalent in Black music circles at the time.

Career

Pre-fame development and discovery (pre-2014)

Bridges supported himself through various low-wage jobs in Fort Worth, including as a dishwasher at Del Frisco's Grille and on an producing eye solution at Laboratories, while beginning to perform original songs at local nights around 2013–2014. These grassroots appearances, often solo with minimal accompaniment such as an iPod plugged into a speaker, allowed him to refine a retro-inflected soul sound derived from personal experimentation rather than commercial ambition, drawing small audiences at venues including smoky bars and neighborhood spots. In mid-2014, during a solo performance in Fort Worth, Bridges caught the attention of guitarist Austin Jenkins of the band White Denim, who had attended to see a mutual acquaintance and was struck by Bridges' vintage vocal timbre and songcraft. Jenkins, along with Josh Block, promptly invited Bridges to their home studio in Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood, where they recorded informal demos including an early version of "Coming Home" between August and October 2014 using analog equipment for a raw, period-appropriate fidelity. These demos, shared initially through local networks and later posted on , generated organic buzz in the Dallas–Fort Worth music scene due to their unpolished authenticity and evocative rooted in Bridges' observations of familial bonds, romantic longing, and community life in his southside neighborhood. Bridges maintained artistic independence during this period, funding further experimentation through his jobs and declining premature industry overtures to preserve control over his output, reflecting a deliberate, talent-driven ascent unburdened by extensive prior networking.

Breakthrough with Coming Home (2014–2015)

Leon Bridges signed with in December 2014 following attention from his demo recordings. The label released the single "Coming Home" on February 3, 2015, which showcased his style recorded using analog techniques including an 8-track Studer tape machine and vintage microphones like the Neumann U67. This minimalistic production evoked R&B influences, prioritizing organic instrumentation over digital effects prevalent in . His debut album, Coming Home, followed on June 23, 2015, debuting at No. 6 on the with 38,200 equivalent album units in its first week and later reaching No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The title track contributed to the album's commercial success, with the project earning from the RIAA for over 1 million units sold, reflecting strong sales momentum by amid a landscape dominated by and autotune-heavy production. Bridges supported the release with headlining tours across starting in 2015, performing in venues like in New Orleans. Critics praised Coming Home for revitalizing authentic traditions, earning a nomination for Best R&B Album at the in 2016. This recognition positioned Bridges as a fresh voice countering polished, effects-laden R&B contemporaries, with reviewers highlighting the album's raw, era-defining sound.

Expansion with Good Thing and Texas Sun (2016–2019)

Leon Bridges released his second studio album, Good Thing, on May 4, 2018, via Columbia Records, marking a shift from the vintage soul of his debut toward a broader fusion of retro influences with modern R&B and pop elements. The album debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting sustained commercial momentum following Coming Home. The "Bad Bad News" achieved No. 1 status on the chart in May 2018, underscoring Bridges' expanding appeal in radio formats beyond traditional R&B. This track, along with others like "Bet Ain't Worth the Hand," highlighted Bridges' evolution in production and lyrical themes, prioritizing personal introspection over strict historical mimicry. Subsequent singles further diversified his sound, contributing to the album's and streaming success driven by consistent artistic output rather than trend-chasing. Bridges headlined the Good Thing Tour from 2018 into 2019, including arena and amphitheater dates across , such as stops at and the Fillmore Miami Beach. He performed at major festivals like Bonnaroo in 2016, delivering sets emphasizing raw live energy and authenticity that resonated with audiences seeking genuine soul performances over polished recordings. These tours solidified his draw, with individual shows grossing figures like $257,765 from nearly 7,000 tickets at Wolf Trap's Filene Center in 2018. In late 2019, Bridges collaborated with psych-funk band on the EP Texas Sun, announced December 3 and fusing his roots with their instrumental grooves to evoke regional heritage and psychedelic textures. The project, rooted in shared Lone Star State origins, garnered a dedicated following for its organic, non-commercial approach, peaking on niche like Top Rock Albums at No. 4 despite limited mainstream promotion. This partnership exemplified Bridges' strategy of leveraging local ties for creative expansion, prioritizing enduring cultural resonance over transient hype.

Gold-Diggers Sound, Texas Moon, and pandemic-era work (2020–2022)

Leon Bridges recorded most of , his third studio album, at the Gold-Diggers studio complex in East Hollywood prior to the onset of the , with the bulk of the tracks completed before widespread shutdowns. The album, featuring introspective explorations of personal evolution, relationships, and life's multifaceted challenges, was released on July 23, 2021, by , during the ongoing pandemic restrictions. It debuted at No. 3 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart, reflecting a shift toward more sensual and honest R&B-infused soul compared to his earlier retro stylings. Amid pandemic lockdowns, Bridges adapted by participating in virtual performances, including a socially distanced set at the on August 18, alongside artists like , and benefit streams such as an April 30 online concert for Fort Worth's Southside C.A.R.E.S. and a November 2020 appearance at the Save Our Stages Festival with . Tours planned for 2020 were postponed, but Bridges announced a 2021–2022 itinerary in July 2021, commencing in August with dates extending into the following year across cities including , , and , signaling a return to live engagement as vaccination efforts progressed. In February 2022, Bridges released the Texas Moon EP, a five-track sequel to his 2019–2020 collaboration Texas Sun with instrumental trio , issued via in partnership with . The project maintained a collaborative , blending Bridges' vocals with Khruangbin's psychedelic grooves into a moodier, low-key sound described by critics as sultrier and more introspective than its predecessor. While not achieving major commercial streaming breakthroughs, it earned praise for its cohesive atmospheric texture and thematic continuity with prior joint work.

Self-titled Leon album, acting, and ongoing projects (2023–present)

In October 2024, Bridges released his fourth studio album, Leon, via on October 4, drawing from his upbringing with blends of folk, , and elements; tracks like "That's What I Love" and "Laredo" reflect family-inspired themes of joy and introspection. The album debuted at No. 5 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart, marking Bridges' sixth charting project overall, while lead single "Peaceful Place" reached No. 1 on the chart on October 19. Bridges expanded into acting with his most prominent role to date as River, the groom, in the 2023 film The Young Wife, directed by Tayarisha Poe and released digitally on May 31, 2024; the drama explores marital pressures on a non-traditional day, building on his prior cameo appearances. In 2025, Bridges performed at the Ohana Festival on September 27 at Doheny State Beach in , delivering sets including "Bad Bad News" and "There She Goes" amid a lineup featuring and . On October 7, Fort Worth honored his roots with a street sign topper unveiling at the corner of South Calhoun Street and East Terrell Avenue in the Near Southside neighborhood, where his debut album Coming Home was conceived; the ceremony included city officials, family, and fans, coinciding with a sold-out fundraiser at Bowie House. Through his nonprofit The Big Good, co-founded in 2020 with , Bridges has directed funds to Fort Worth-area causes, including a 2024 event raising $1.3 million for local organizations and a September 2025 concert benefiting groups like the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Ongoing releases include the 2025 single "Hold On," with additional touring scheduled such as Simifest in on November 29.

Personal life

Relationships and family influences

Leon Bridges has maintained a high degree of privacy regarding his romantic relationships, with no publicly confirmed marriages or children as of 2025. Reports indicate he is currently single, prioritizing his career and artistic pursuits over public disclosures of personal partnerships. This reticence aligns with his pattern of shielding intimate details from media scrutiny, focusing instead on professional growth following his breakthrough. Family has served as a foundational influence in Bridges' life, particularly his mother's role in shaping his resilience and values. His parents divorced when he was seven, leading him to split time between households in Fort Worth and nearby areas, though he primarily resided with his mother during formative years marked by financial hardships. She instilled a strong in Bridges and his siblings, emphasizing perseverance through manual labor and support systems that extended into his adult responsibilities, such as bartending to sustain his early music ambitions. This maternal guidance fostered a grounded perspective, contrasting with the isolation often accompanying fame, as Bridges credits her for reinforcing communal ties to his origins. Bridges' connection to extends to broader relational dynamics rooted in his Fort Worth upbringing, where bonds and extended kin provided stability amid parental separation. These experiences inform his emphasis on authentic, non-celebratory relationships, with public honors like local recognitions underscoring his commitment to over detached stardom. Rather than seeking spotlighted alliances, he draws relational strength from these enduring anchors, reflecting a deliberate choice for privacy and rootedness.

Faith, values, and struggles with fame

Bridges grew up attending church every Sunday in his Fort Worth home, where formed the core of his early musical exposure and instilled values of humility and perseverance amid economic hardships. His mother's influence, honored in the song "Lisa Sawyer," reinforced a Christian foundation that emphasized authentic expression over commercial expediency, shaping his rejection of excess and preference for a self-reliant path built on odd jobs like rather than entitlement or handouts. Sudden fame after 2015 brought personal struggles, including to dull stage anxiety and reduce self-awareness during performances, which Bridges clarified did not constitute but highlighted his introverted discomfort with spotlight demands. The loss of led to isolation and a sense of numbness in navigating , as he described the abrupt shift from everyday labor to leaving him psychologically unmoored. Bridges addressed these pitfalls by recommitting to faith-rooted routines, such as maintaining a "dishwasher mindset" of grounded labor, which restored balance and countered fame's temptations toward detachment. In June 2020, he released "Sweeter" featuring , a track written the prior year but timed to George Floyd's killing, meditating on racism's enduring wounds from a man's perspective without positioning it as ongoing .

Musical style and influences

Core influences from soul, gospel, and Texas traditions

Leon Bridges' musical style draws heavily from the traditions of the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the vocal phrasing and emotive delivery of and . In interviews, Bridges has cited these artists as foundational, noting how Cooke's smooth transitions from to secular and Redding's raw intensity shaped his approach to storytelling through song. This influence manifests in his emphasis on heartfelt, unadorned lyrics over elaborate production, a deliberate choice to evoke the organic simplicity of mid-century recordings rather than contemporary auto-tuned aesthetics. Gospel elements stem directly from Bridges' upbringing in a devout household in Fort Worth, Texas, where his mother enforced a strict ban on secular music, immersing him in church choirs and spirituals. This early exposure instilled a rhythmic cadence and harmonic richness in his work, blending call-and-response patterns with soulful ad-libs that prioritize communal uplift over individualism. As a teenager, Bridges rebelled against these restrictions by secretly exploring R&B, but he later synthesized gospel's purity into his revivalist sound around 2012, marking a pivot from Usher-influenced pop toward authentic roots expression. Texas traditions infuse Bridges' music with regional and folk undertones, evident in his incorporation of sparse, acoustic-driven arrangements that echo the state's historical crossroads of Southern and Southwestern sounds. Collaborations with Houston-based on the 2020 Texas Sun EP and 2022 Texas Moon further highlight this, merging his with their psychedelic explorations of local psych-folk and cumbia-inflected grooves to represent the Lone Star State's eclectic heritage. These works underscore a causal link from Fort Worth's open-mic scenes—where Bridges honed his craft pre-fame—to a mature rejection of overproduced modernity, favoring instrumentation like upright bass and minimal reverb that mirrors ' raw, terrain-inspired minimalism. While tangential nods to artists like appear in later reflections, family and church remain the unyielding core, grounding his output in verifiable personal causality over eclectic borrowing.

Artistry, vocal technique, and stylistic evolution

Leon Bridges employs a vocal technique characterized by a raspy and emotive delivery that echoes the grit of classic soul singers like and , yet distinguishes itself through contemporary clarity and precision in phrasing. His use of adds layered emotional depth, often transitioning seamlessly from to create dynamic contrasts in songs such as "River" from Coming Home, where the technique enhances introspective vulnerability without sacrificing power. This approach prioritizes raw expression over polished perfection, allowing for stylistic effects that blend vintage soul inflections with modern vocal control. In songwriting, Bridges focuses on concrete narratives of everyday romance and personal introspection, eschewing abstract metaphors for direct, relatable depictions of love and longing. Tracks like "Coming Home" exemplify this through simple, heartfelt lyrics centered on relational reconciliation, drawing from lived experiences rather than idealized tropes. His process often begins with melodies or personal anecdotes, evolving into that maintain while conveying authenticity, as seen in tributes like "Lisa Sawyer" dedicated to his mother. Bridges' stylistic evolution progresses from the sparse, minimalist arrangements of Coming Home (2015), which emphasized and for intimate revivalism, to broader experimentation in later works like Good Thing (2018) and the self-titled Leon (2024), incorporating country-infused elements rooted in traditions such as pedal steel and narrative while preserving a retro core. In Leon, this manifests in organic, '70s-inspired warmth with subtle infusions of Western swagger, reflecting personal growth without abandoning foundations. He has described each album as an extension of self, intentionally unpredictable to foster artistic development. Recording preferences favor analog methods for sonic warmth, as evidenced by the use of an 8-track tape machine and Neumann U67 microphone during Coming Home sessions at Niles City Sound, capturing edgy intimacy in tracks like "Better Man." Single-take, straight-to-tape approaches minimize digital artifacts, yielding a textured depth that aligns with his vintage aesthetic. In live settings, Bridges and his band introduce , adding unpredictability through groove extensions and spontaneous zags, as observed in performances where the ensemble navigates stylistic shifts fluidly. Critiques portraying Bridges as derivative of mid-20th-century are countered by his integration of a distinct lens, infusing regional pride and cultural elasticity into compositions that expand beyond nostalgia—evident in projects like Texas Moon (2021), where he redefines R&B boundaries with local swagger and narrative universality. This unique perspective, drawn from Fort Worth upbringing, imbues his work with authenticity that transcends imitation, prioritizing skill in craft mechanics over rote revivalism.

Reception and impact

Critical reception and artistic praise

Leon Bridges' debut album Coming Home (2015) garnered critical acclaim for its authentic revival of soul aesthetics, with reviewers emphasizing its emotional depth and departure from autotune-heavy contemporary production. highlighted Bridges' magnificent singing voice, marked by Sunday choir-honed chops and an appealing gentleness that conveyed genuine vulnerability. The praised the record as an unabashedly old-school effort, featuring romantic, easygoing tracks that tapped into insatiable demand for retro soul's heartfelt simplicity. Such praise underscored Bridges' merit in preserving soul's raw traditions, as The credited him with exploring long-forgotten sounds vital to countering modern music's polished dilutions. Subsequent releases built on this foundation, with Gold-Diggers Sound (2020) achieving a Metacritic aggregate score of 81 out of 100 from 12 professional reviews, reflecting consensus on its mature evolution. Critics lauded its high production values paired with Bridges' velvety-smooth vocals and strong songwriting, creating an effortless R&B listen that maintained organic warmth amid stylistic risks. Pitchfork noted the album's smooth, tradition-rooted approach, pleasant yet risk-averse in its devotion to soulful restraint. Bridges' self-titled album Leon (2024) continued earning praise for its confessional authenticity and nostalgic '70s-inspired production, often described as a high-reward extension of his revivalist . characterized it as a stunning, organic work evoking welcoming warmth and capturing soul's unadorned emotional core. commended its wistful backward gaze, wrapped in sumptuous stylization that prioritized genuine heritage over mainstream concessions. affirmed its deliciously soulful timelessness, blending modern themes with borrowed past elements in a manner valued by traditionalists for safeguarding American soul's causal emotional realism against diluted trends.

Commercial success and audience dynamics

Leon Bridges' debut album Coming Home (2015) achieved from the RIAA, denoting over one million equivalent units sold in the United States. The album's title track similarly reached status, reflecting sustained commercial viability through sales and streaming equivalents. Subsequent releases, such as Good Thing (2018), earned , underscoring consistent market performance across his catalog. Bridges' live performances have generated substantial revenue, with individual arena shows demonstrating strong ticket sales; for instance, a July 2022 concert at the in , grossed $767,251 from 9,709 tickets sold. His tours post-2015 have routinely filled venues of 10,000 capacity or more, contributing to annual grosses exceeding $10 million in peak years, driven by demand for his soul-infused sets. This success stems from organic virality, where tracks like "Coming Home" gained traction through authentic resonance rather than targeted promotional campaigns. In the streaming era, Bridges' catalog has amassed over 4.25 billion plays on alone, with standout singles such as "" surpassing 518 million streams. He maintains emphasis on physical formats like vinyl for audio , appealing to audiophiles amid digital dominance, which bolsters long-term fan engagement. Bridges' audience exhibits broad cross-racial appeal, with empirical indicating predominant support from and crossover demographics initially fueling breakout success, as his retro-soul style transcended traditional genre boundaries. Efforts to cultivate core Black fan growth, including performances at events like ESSENCE Fest, have expanded this base through live experiences, evidencing merit-driven draw independent of identity-focused marketing. This demographic diversity underpins his sustained commercial trajectory, evidenced by sold-out multicultural venues and streaming metrics reflective of wide accessibility.

Controversies, criticisms, and debates

In 2018, Leon Bridges faced backlash for his selection as the headliner for Black Heritage Day at the , with critics arguing that his retro-soul style and predominantly white fanbase made him an unsuitable choice for an event celebrating . Social media complaints highlighted perceptions that Bridges lacked the urban or hip-hop edge expected, positioning him as more aligned with white audiences than black heritage traditions. Despite the outcry, Bridges performed on March 2, enlisting rapper for an onstage cameo to infuse hip-hop elements, which helped energize the crowd and underscored the performative nature of some objections. Earlier critiques, such as a 2015 Fort Worth Weekly piece, accused Bridges of promoting "color-blind " through lyrics like those in "Coming Home," claiming they idealized interracial romance in a way that ignored racial dynamics and catered to white sensibilities. Bridges has acknowledged initial difficulties connecting with audiences, noting in interviews that his first performance for one bombed due to mismatched expectations, though his commercial success—evidenced by multi-platinum sales and Grammy wins—demonstrated broad resonance beyond such gatekeeping claims. These debates often reflect intra-community pressures on artists to conform to specific stylistic or political norms, with Bridges' influences drawing charges of inauthenticity despite in gospel and soul traditions. Amid rising fame, Bridges disclosed struggles with alcohol dependency, admitting in 2019 that he relied on 5 to 10 shots daily plus beer to cope with performance anxiety, a habit exacerbated by his rapid transition from to . As a self-described introvert, he has described fame's toll, including resentment toward its demands, though he maintains a faith-centered approach avoiding overt political . In , Bridges released "Sweeter" featuring , a response to George Floyd's death addressing personal experiences of , but he has not pursued sustained public engagement in movements like , opting instead for individualistic expressions through music. A 2023 incident involved sampling Bridges' 2015 track "River" without prior collaboration or clearance for West's Vultures project, with Bridges' representatives confirming it as an unapproved "surprise." This unauthorized use, amid West's own controversies, highlighted ongoing tensions in music sampling practices but drew limited direct fallout for Bridges. Broader debates around Bridges critique left-leaning expectations of racial conformity, framing his apolitical, values-driven stance as a rejection of imposed in favor of personal realism.

Discography

Studio albums

Coming Home, Bridges' debut studio album, was released on June 23, 2015, by and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. The album features 10 tracks, including the title track "Coming Home" and "Smooth Sailin'". His second studio album, Good Thing, followed on May 4, 2018, also via , reaching a peak of number 3 on the Billboard 200. It consists of 10 tracks. The third album, , was released on July 23, 2021, by after delays caused by the , and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard 200. The record includes 13 tracks. Bridges' fourth studio album, the self-titled Leon, came out on October 4, 2024, through and debuted at number 58 on the 200. It comprises 11 tracks.

Extended plays and collaborations

In 2020, Bridges collaborated with the Houston-based instrumental trio on the EP Texas Sun, released February 7 by in partnership with . The four-track project fused Bridges' vocals with Khruangbin's and guitar-driven grooves, serving as a homage to their shared roots and the state's sonic diversity. Tracks included the title song "Texas Sun," "Midnight," "C-Side," and "Conversion," emphasizing laid-back, atmospheric instrumentation that complemented Bridges' smooth delivery. The partnership continued with Texas Moon, a five-track EP issued February 18, 2022, also via and Columbia. Announced December 8, 2021, it expanded on the psych-soul aesthetic, incorporating more experimental elements like reverb-heavy production and subtle electronic touches while retaining the organic, regional flavor of the prior release. Featured songs were "Doris," "B-Side," "," "Horse Shoes," and "Mariella," with Bridges handling lead vocals over Khruangbin's intricate, groove-oriented backing. These EPs marked Bridges' primary forays into shorter-format collaborative works, distinct from his solo full-length albums by prioritizing joint creative synergy and instrumental interplay.

Notable singles and appearances

"Coming Home", the title track from Bridges' 2015 debut album, marked his breakthrough as a , released on June 16, 2015, and exemplifying his vintage soul sound influenced by R&B. The song propelled his rise, contributing to the album's multi-platinum status by the RIAA, though specific single certifications highlight its enduring streams and sales. "River", another single from Coming Home, released in 2015, achieved a peak position of number 77 on the UK Singles Chart and later earned certification there in August 2024 for equivalent units surpassing 400,000. Its gospel-infused lyrics and arrangement led to prominent placements, including HBO's Big Little Lies, boosting visibility without major U.S. Hot 100 charting. From his 2018 album Good Thing, "Bad Bad News" served as a , released March 26, 2018, and certified by the RIAA on August 10, 2024, after accumulating over 500,000 equivalent units in the U.S. The track topped adult R&B charts in select markets, reflecting Bridges' evolution toward modern production while retaining roots. In featured roles, Bridges collaborated with on the 2020 EP Texas Sun, where the title track debuted strongly, aiding the project's number 38 peak on the and multiple format chart tops. More recently, his vocal contribution to Hermanos Gutiérrez's "Elegantly Wasted" (2025) underscored ongoing cross-genre appearances in contexts. Bridges' "River" faced unauthorized interpolation by and Ty Dolla $ign on their 2024 track of the same name from Vultures 2, without clearance permission, highlighting sampling disputes in hip-hop production. This unapproved use amplified the song's exposure amid broader clearance issues for the album.

Awards and honors

Grammy Awards and nominations

Leon Bridges has received six Grammy Award nominations from , with one win, as of October 2025. The nominations span categories recognizing his R&B and soul-influenced work, determined by votes from industry professionals rather than public polling. His sole victory came in for a track from his sophomore album Good Thing. The following table summarizes his Grammy history:
YearCategoryWorkResult
2016 (58th)Best R&B AlbumComing HomeNominated
2017 (59th)Best Music VideoNominated
2019 (61st)Best R&B AlbumGood ThingNominated
2019 (61st)Best Traditional R&B Performance"Bet Ain't Worth the Hand"Won
2022 (64th)Best R&B AlbumGold-Diggers SoundNominated
2022 (64th)Best Traditional R&B PerformanceNominated
Bridges' recognition highlights peer acknowledgment of his retro-soul style and vocal delivery, though he has not secured additional wins despite consistent category placements. No nominations were reported for the 67th Annual in 2025 that altered his tally.

Other recognitions and tributes

In , Bridges received a for Emerging at the , recognizing his breakthrough in the genre alongside contemporaries such as and . On October 7, 2025, the city of Fort Worth unveiled permanent street sign toppers designating a section of South Calhoun Street as "Leon Bridges Way" near Niles City Sound, the studio where he recorded his debut album Coming Home; this followed a temporary renaming during his November 2024 concert at and the declaration of as Leon Bridges Day. Bridges has headlined major festivals as a mark of his enduring appeal, including in 2024—where he debuted material from his album Leon—Fortress Festival in 2018, Music Festival in 2022, and in 2019. His acting roles in films such as First Man (2018, portraying poet ), Ocean's Eight (2018), and The Young Wife (2024) reflect broader cultural acknowledgment beyond music. Bridges participated in high-profile tributes, including a performance of "" honoring the at the 2024 alongside , and a medley at the 2021 ' In Memoriam segment with commemorating figures like and . Through his nonprofit The Big Good, co-founded with former TCU coach , Bridges has directed proceeds from events—including a September 2025 intimate concert at Bowie House Auberge Resorts—to Fort Worth organizations such as the Tarrant Area Food Bank, with distributions totaling $750,000 to local charities by September 2025.

References

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5910736/bio/
  2. https://thegreatdiscontent.com/interview/leon-bridges/
  3. https://grammy.com/artists/leon-bridges/18920
  4. https://www.mickmgmt.com/leonbridges-onesheet
  5. https://grammy.com/news/leon-bridges-new-album-inspirations-interview
  6. https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2015/10/28/interview-leon-bridges
  7. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/leon-bridges-after-dark/
  8. https://people.com/music/leon-bridges-not-allowed-listen-secular-music/
  9. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jul/23/leon-bridges-my-transition-was-dishwasher-one-day-star-the-next
  10. https://www.aspentimes.com/news/leon-bridges-finds-his-voice-and-returns-to-aspen/
  11. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/homegrown-star-taking-next-step-in-young-career/
  12. https://www.vice.com/en/article/leon-bridges-2015-interview/
  13. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/jun/13/soul-music-racial-tensions-leon-bridges
  14. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/leon-bridges-sam-cooke-coming-home-inspirations-fort-worth-ginuwine-6612765/
  15. https://www.ebony.com/join-the-leon-bridges-revival-interview-111/
  16. https://www.vogue.com/article/leon-bridges-profile-coming-home-record-release
  17. https://www.uncut.co.uk/reviews/leon-bridges-coming-home-69774/
  18. https://snl.fandom.com/wiki/Leon_Bridges
  19. https://www.mixonline.com/recording/leon-bridges-coming-home-425005
  20. https://www.billboard.com/pro/leon-bridges-number-one-top-rb-hip-hop-albums/
  21. https://ratedrnb.com/2023/11/leon-bridges-scores-six-new-riaa-certifications/
  22. https://glidemagazine.com/137626/leon-bridges-sets-2015-north-american-headlining-tour/
  23. https://grammy.com/news/coming-home-with-a-grammy-nomination
  24. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/review-leon-bridges-good-thing-is-a-uniquely-modern-vision-of-classic-soul-628938/
  25. https://albumism.com/reviews/leon-bridges-good-thing
  26. https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/leon-bridges-on-sophomore-set-good-thing-8474725/
  27. https://www.billboard.com/pro/leon-bridges-bad-bad-news-adult-alternative-songs-chart/
  28. https://www.jambase.com/article/leon-bridges-2019-north-american-tour-dates
  29. https://substreammagazine.com/2018/03/leon-bridges-announces-good-thing-tour/
  30. https://passtheaux.co/bootleg-leon-bridges-bonnaroo-2016/
  31. https://news.pollstar.com/2018/03/22/leon-bridges-has-your-good-thing/
  32. https://pitchfork.com/news/khruangbin-and-leon-bridges-team-up-for-new-texas-sun-ep/
  33. https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/khruangbin-texas-sun-no-1-emerging-artists-chart/
  34. https://fwtx.com/culture/stay-gold/
  35. https://ratedrnb.com/2021/07/how-leon-bridges-found-his-gold-diggers-sound-on-new-album-interview/
  36. https://everythingisnoise.net/reviews/leon-bridges-gold-diggers-sound/
  37. https://ratedrnb.com/2024/10/leon-bridges-album-leon-debuts-on-billboards-rnb-albums-chart/
  38. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/maggie-rogers-leon-bridges-2020-democratic-national-convention-1045830/
  39. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/leon-bridges-hosting-online-concert-to-raise-money-for-southside-c-a-r-e-s-in-fort-worth/2360262/
  40. https://www.jambase.com/article/leon-bridges-kiana-lede-better-save-our-stages-fest-video
  41. https://www.brooklynvegan.com/leon-bridges-announces-2021-2022-tour/
  42. https://shorefire.com/releases/entry/khruangbin-leon-bridges-release-collaborativetexas-moonep
  43. https://variety.com/2022/music/reviews/khruangbin-leon-bridges-texas-moon-ep-review-1235186046/
  44. https://www.billboard.com/music/features/leon-bridges-khruangbin-texas-moon-interview-1235032787/
  45. https://pitchfork.com/news/khruangbin-and-leon-bridges-announce-new-ep-share-video-for-new-song-watch/
  46. https://www.sonymusic.ca/press_release/leon-bridges-announces-self-titled-album-leon-out-october-4
  47. https://www.grammy.com/news/leon-bridges-new-album-inspirations-interview
  48. https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/leon-bridges-peaceful-place-number-one-adult-alternative-airplay-chart-1235798754/
  49. https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2024/06/the-young-wife-offers-leon-bridges-his-largest-acting-role-yet/
  50. https://variety.com/2024/film/reviews/the-young-wife-review-kiersey-clemons-tayarisha-poe-1236021823/
  51. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/leon-bridges/2025/doheny-state-beach-dana-point-ca-1346c1b9.html
  52. https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/music/2025/10/07/leon-bridges-fort-worth-street-sign-unveiling/
  53. https://fortworthreport.org/2025/09/30/leon-bridges-honored-with-near-southside-street-sign-toppers/
  54. https://www.papercitymag.com/society/the-big-good-leon-bridges-fort-worth-charity/
  55. https://www.keranews.org/arts-culture/2025-09-29/leon-bridges-auberge-resorts-collection-concert-nonprofit
  56. https://leonbridges.com/
  57. https://otakukart.com/who-is-leon-bridges-dating-love-life-partner-timeline/
  58. https://www.whosdatedwho.com/dating/leon-bridges-singer
  59. https://www.cultursmag.com/leon-bridges-and-cultural-mobility/
  60. https://undertheradarmag.com/interviews/leon_bridges_on_his_new_album_gold_diggers_sound_and_new_single_motorbike
  61. https://fwtx.com/news/features/leon-bridges-musing-songs-success-city-calls-home/
  62. https://www.jessicamorris.net/publishedwork/2018/7/21/leon-bridges-finds-a-place-to-belong
  63. https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/leon-bridges-interview-a4202386.html
  64. https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/leon-bridges-alcohol-perform-alcoholic-river-coming-home-a9030946.html
  65. https://www.readingeagle.com/2021/08/15/leon-bridges-shares-his-evolution-to-gold-diggers-sound/
  66. https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1025456535/leon-bridges-an-introvert-is-resigned-to-fame
  67. https://www.npr.org/sections/we-insist-a-timeline-of-protest-music-in-2020/2020/09/02/903236499/leon-bridgess-sweeter-addresses-the-historical-wounds-of-white-supremacy
  68. https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/why-i-protest-leon-bridges-sweeter-9405314/
  69. https://wfuv.org/content/leon-bridges-0
  70. https://exclaim.ca/music/article/leon_bridges-instant_vintage
  71. https://www.loudersound.com/features/building-bridges-the-rise-of-leon-bridges
  72. https://readrange.com/leon-bridges-tales-from-texas/
  73. https://www.slugmag.com/music/interviews/music-interviews/leon-bridges/
  74. https://www.tccd.edu/magazine/volume-08/issue-02/leon-bridges
  75. https://www.grammy.com/news/leon-bridges-khruangbin-texas-moon-ep-interview
  76. https://kxt.org/2022/02/leon-bridges-khruangbin-expand-definition-of-texas-music-on-new-ep/
  77. https://www.overtureglobal.io/story/leon-bridges-and-kruangbin-an-unexpected-side-of-texas
  78. https://www.npr.org/2018/05/04/607180785/leon-bridges-remixes-his-retro-style-to-move-the-sound-forward
  79. https://www.wnyc.org/story/leon-bridges-in-studio/
  80. https://kxt.org/2022/08/the-evolution-of-leon-bridges/
  81. https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2024/10/14/qa-how-leon-bridges-made-the-coolest-album-of-2024/
  82. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fort-worth-native-leon-bridges-gold-diggers-sound/
  83. https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/05/05/concert-review-leon-bridges-rising/5254747007/
  84. https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2021/08/06/leon-bridges-gold-diggers-sound
  85. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20725-coming-home/
  86. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/22/leon-bridges-coming-home-review-old-school-romance
  87. https://www.michigandaily.com/arts/leon-bridges-revives-soul-music-coming-home/
  88. https://idea-central.fandom.com/wiki/Gold-Diggers_Sound
  89. https://www.metacritic.com/music/gold-diggers-sound/leon-bridges/critic-reviews
  90. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/leon-bridges-gold-diggers-sound/
  91. https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/leon-bridges-leon/
  92. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/05/leon-bridges-leon-review-deliciously-soulful-confection-with-added-country
  93. https://news.pollstar.com/2025/01/13/lone-star-great-leon-bridges-keeps-his-cool-cover-story/
  94. https://kworb.net/spotify/artist/3qnGvpP8Yth1AqSBMqON5x_songs.html
  95. https://www.gq.com/story/leon-bridges-good-thing
  96. https://www.essence.com/celebrity/essence-fest-artist-leon-bridges-speaks-his-struggle-find-black-audience/
  97. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/leon-bridges-houston-rodeo-controversy/
  98. https://www.chron.com/entertainment/rodeo/article/Leon-Bridges-prove-himself-at-rodeohouston-12716472.php
  99. https://savingcountrymusic.com/a-response-to-texas-monthlys-takedown-of-saving-country-musics-defense-of-leon-bridges/
  100. https://www.chron.com/entertainment/rodeo/article/Bun-B-helps-Leon-Bridges-liven-up-Black-Heritage-12724801.php
  101. https://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/03-02-18-leon-bridges-rodeohouston-review/
  102. https://www.fwweekly.com/2015/09/18/leon-bridges-is-color-blind-the-new-racism/
  103. https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/health-and-families/leon-bridges-alcohol-perform-alcoholic-river-coming-home-a9030946.html
  104. https://variety.com/2020/music/news/leon-bridges-george-floyd-terrace-martin-sweeter-listen-1234627665/
  105. https://www.dallasobserver.com/uncategorized/kanye-wests-vultures-samples-leon-bridges-river-18229685/
  106. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-45057141
  107. https://www.discogs.com/release/7146213-Leon-Bridges-Coming-Home
  108. https://www.discogs.com/master/1357619-Leon-Bridges-Good-Thing
  109. https://www.sonymusic.ca/press_release/leon-bridges-announces-third-album-gold-diggers-sound-launches-album-with-track-motorbike-featuring-visual-directed-by-anderson-paak
  110. https://genius.com/albums/Leon-bridges/Gold-diggers-sound
  111. https://ratedrnb.com/2024/10/leon-bridges-leon-album-review/
  112. https://deadoceans.com/news/khruangbin-leon-bridges-announce-texas-sun-ep/
  113. https://music.apple.com/us/album/texas-sun-ep/1485581308
  114. https://khruangbin.bandcamp.com/album/texas-sun
  115. https://deadoceans.com/news/khruangbin-leon-bridges-announce-texas-moon-ep-out-february-18th/
  116. https://kxt.org/2021/12/khruangbin-and-leon-bridges-make-musical-magic-together-on-texas-moon/
  117. https://leonbridgesshop.com/en-ca/collections/all/products/texas-moon-cd
  118. https://www.discogs.com/master/2512126-Khruangbin-Leon-Bridges-Texas-Moon
  119. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTrKkqE9p1o
  120. https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/47848/leon-bridges/
  121. https://www.billboard.com/pro/leon-bridges-river-top-tv-songs-chart-february-big-little-lies-kiiara-cage-the-elephant-riverdale/
  122. https://ratedrnb.com/2024/08/leon-bridges-bad-bad-news-riaa-gold-certification/
  123. https://www.billboard.com/artist/leon-bridges/
  124. https://www.gratefulweb.com/articles/khruangbin-leon-bridges-ep-tops-six-billboard-charts/
  125. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24uC02FZBCY
  126. https://x.com/Variety/status/1819839887883096202
  127. https://variety.com/2023/music/news/kanye-west-ty-dolla-sign-debut-vultures-miami-1235834609/
  128. https://www.aceshowbiz.com/celebrity/leon_bridges/awards.html
  129. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5910736/awards/
  130. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-honors-grammy-winning-musician-leon-bridges/3929024/
  131. https://www.npr.org/2016/09/19/494562331/the-2016-americana-honors-awards-ceremony
  132. https://thebluegrasssituation.com/read/the-2016-americana-music-awards-winners/
  133. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article312359964.html
  134. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/leon-bridges-fort-worth-street-calhoun/3926759/
  135. https://www.kut.org/life-arts/2024-05-07/2024-acl-fest-headliners-khruangbin-leon-bridges-and-dua-lipa
  136. https://fortworthbusiness.com/culture/leon-bridges-to-headline-fortress-festival/
  137. https://grammy.com/news/jill-scott-leon-bridges-more-headline-afropunk-brooklyn-2019
  138. https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/article289256010.html
  139. https://variety.com/2018/music/news/leon-bridges-interview-grammys-first-man-1202971344/
  140. https://www.loudersound.com/news/grateful-dead-kennedy-honors
  141. https://americansongwriter.com/watch-leon-bridges-jon-batistes-emmy-awards-in-memoriam-tribute-honoring-norm-macdonald-alex-trebek-michael-k-williams/
  142. https://www.thebiggood.org/news/leon-bridge-gary-patterson-the-big-good-distribute-750k
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.