Emily Ann Roberts delivers a sound that feels like a warm breeze through a screen door in East Tennessee. It is unmistakably country, rooted in the high-lonesome sounds of bluegrass but polished with a contemporary sheen that makes it accessible to the modern ear. Her voice carries a natural, crystalline twang that feels both youthful and ancient, capable of soaring over a full band or whispering over a lone acoustic guitar.
What sets her apart is her refusal to bury her traditional influences. While many of her peers lean into pop-rock territory, Roberts doubles down on the fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. Her songwriting is sharp and observational, often leaning into the 'feisty' side of country music with a wink and a nod, while maintaining a deep emotional sincerity in her ballads. It is music that feels hand-crafted rather than manufactured.
Start with her 2023 album 'Can't Hide Country' to hear her at her most realized. It perfectly captures her ability to bridge the gap between the Grand Ole Opry's history and the current streaming landscape, offering a masterclass in how to stay true to your roots without sounding like a museum piece.
Emily Ann Roberts (born October 23, 1998) is an American country singer and songwriter. She was a contestant on NBC's The Voice, as a member of team Blake Shelton, and she became a finalist on season 9. Songs she performed on the show charted on the Billboard magazine charts, where three songs were on the Hot Country Songs and one placed on the Hot Christian Songs chart. After the show, she finished school before focusing on her music career. In 2018, she released her first single "Stuck on Me and You," which charted in the top 40 on iTunes. On May 14, 2019, Roberts returned to The Voice stage to perform her latest single "Someday Dream". Her debut album, Can't Hide Country, was released on September 22, 2023.
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