Soulful vocalist
Audra Mae makes country, blues, and rock-influenced music with an earthy, often acoustic vibe. Born in Oklahoma,
Mae is the great grandniece of
Judy Garland on her mother's side. In 2004,
Mae relocated to Los Angeles and found work as a songwriter, signing a publishing agreement with Warner/Chappell. In 2009, she released her debut EP,
Haunt. That same year, her cover of
Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" appeared on the FX motorcycle gang drama Sons of Anarchy. A year later,
Mae released her full-length debut album,
The Happiest Lamb. In 2012,
Mae returned with her sophomore effort,
Audra Mae & the Almighty Sound. ~ Matt Collar