ALLISON AUGUST
SINGER/SONGWRITER/PERFORMER
BLUES-AMERICANA
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Allison August is a soulful blues singer, songwriter, and performer whose music blends blues, R&B, rock, and classic soul influences. Raised in a deeply musical family, she draws inspiration from artists such as Billie Holiday, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Bonnie Raitt. Her work has included collaborations with notable musicians including Coco Montoya and Paul Barrere of Little Feat. With her album August Moon earning a 2026 Blues Foundation nomination for Best Emerging Artist Album, August continues to build recognition as a powerful and heartfelt voice in contemporary blues.
Awards / nominations
2026 Blues Music Awards nominee — Best Emerging Artist Album for August Moon. The Blues Foundation’s official nominations page lists Allison August’s August Moon in that category.
August Moon was nominated for Best Emerging Artist Album 2026 by The Blues Foundation.
Notable achievements
Released August Moon in 2025 on MoMojo Records; Apple Music lists it as a 12-song Contemporary Blues album released March 21, 2025.
Worked with Grammy-winning producer/drummer Tony Braunagel on August Moon.
Collaborated with a strong roster of musicians on the album, including Paul Barrere, Mike Finnigan, Lenny Castro, Bob Glaub, Maxayn Lewis, and Teresa James.
August Moon received favorable blues press, including a “strongly recommended” review from Blues Blast Magazine.
The album appeared on Roots Music Report charts; for example, it reached #10 on the Top 50 California Album Chart for the week of November 1, 2025.
August Moon is Allison August’s 2025 blues-soul album, produced by Grammy winner Tony Braunagel and released on MoMojo Records. Fueled by August’s powerhouse vocals, rich songwriting, and an all-star band, the album moves through blues, funk, rock, and heartfelt balladry with warmth, grit, and emotional depth.
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