Willa May
Southern Rock/Alternative/Pop/Country/Blues (Multi-Genre)
Granite Falls, NC
Willa May’s band, Diamonds and Whiskey won the 2019 and 2022 Carolina Music Awards “Band of the Year”
2023 saw her rise to new heights, with Willa becoming the Carolina Music Award's "Female Vocalist of the Year", and the Carolina Country Music Awards "Female Artist of the Year"
Diamonds and Whiskey has shared stages in support of many great acts, including Oliver Anthony, Travis Tritt, Florida Georgia Line, Sammy Kershaw, Love and Theft, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell, Jon Langston, Ashland Craft, Midland, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Lee Greenwood, Chase Bryant, Lonestar and many more
Her latest album is being produced by Chet Roberts (3 Doors Down)
“Songbird Willa May leads the way with strength and soul in her voice, delivering her songs in a way that embeds her lyrics into the hearts of the audience.”
“Willa is an energetic , give-it-all-she’s-got firecracker with a heart of gold.”
“With her enchanting voice and eloquence on keys, her prowess as a songwriter began to manifest itself in 2014. Taking influences from a multitude of artists and genres, such as Dolly Parton, Heart, Tori Amos, Rob Thomas, and even Eminem, she has cultivated a sound and style that is as unique and refreshing as the woman herself.”
Willa May is best described as a combination of barroom beauty, backwoods danger, beauty queen and hell raiser alike. The multi award-winning artist from North Carolina, brings it all to the table... soaring vocals, stellar musicianship, abundant energy and crowd resonance.
Willa’s Band, Diamonds and Whiskey, garnered the 2019 and 2022 Carolina Music Awards "Band of the Year" and has shared stages in support of many great acts, including Oliver Anthony, Travis Tritt, Florida Georgia Line, Sammy Kershaw, Love and Theft, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell, Jon Langston, Ashland Craft, Midland, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Lee Greenwood, Chase Bryant, Lonestar and many more. She has continued throughout the past 2 years, headlining fairs, festivals, and venues, supporting major acts at county and state fairs, as well as gracing the main stages at Barefoot Country Music Fest, ND Countryfest, and Carolina Country Music Fest. 2023 saw her rise to new heights, with Willa becoming the Carolina Music Award's "Female Vocalist of the Year", and the Carolina Country Music Awards "Female Artist of the Year". With 2 cross country tours and 2 Europe tours behind her now, the sky is the limit. As Diamonds and Whiskey grew, so did support of Willa May. She became synonymous with the band, as the front-person, songwriter, and lead-vocalist. She's known for her outstanding character, as well as her incredible talent. With her album, produced by Chet Roberts(3 Doors Down), nearly complete, Willa May is ready to come out and play!