Samantha Crain

Samantha Crain is a distinguished American singer-songwriter and musician, hailing from Shawnee, Oklahoma. Born into a family with Choctaw heritage, this background has influenced both her sound and storytelling, imbuing her work with a sense of personal and cultural narrative. Crain's music deftly blends elements of folk, rock, and various Americana influences into a unique and intimate presentation, marked by her evocative lyrics and distinctive voice. Her career took flight in the mid-2000s, yielding a body of work reflecting her growth as an artist and her deepening exploration of life's complexities.

Over the years, Samantha Crain has earned critical acclaim and a dedicated following through her authentic approach to songwriting and her ability to translate profound emotion into song. Albums such as "Under Branch & Thorn & Tree," which showcases her reflective storytelling, and "You Had Me at Goodbye," featuring quirkier, more technicolor sounds, highlight her versatility. Her more recent work, including "A Small Death," reveals a period of personal upheaval and introspection, resulting in some of her most powerful work to date. Songs like "Pastime" and "An Echo" continue to solidify Crain's place as a compelling voice in contemporary folk and indie music, one that resonates deeply with the landscapes and legacies of her upbringing.

Genres

Stomp And Holler

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Latest Release

Gumshoe

Samantha Crain

Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 2, 2025