Grammy Award-winning musician and songwriter Brittany Howard rose to prominence as the dynamic lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Alabama Shakes. Initially formed as ‘The Shakes’ with bassist Zac Cockrell, drummer Steve Johnson, and guitarist Heath Fogg, the band signed with ATO Records. Their debut album, ‘Boys & Girls,’ released in 2012, garnered widespread critical acclaim and multiple Grammy Award nominations, setting the stage for their significant impact on the rock and soul landscape. Building on this success, Alabama Shakes released their second album, ‘Sound & Color,’ in April 2015, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received further favorable reviews.
Her highly anticipated debut solo studio album, ‘Jaime,’ released in 2019, was met with significant critical acclaim, earning seven Grammy nominations and securing a win for Best Rock Song for ‘Stay High.’ Her profound influence on the music industry was further recognized in 2023 when Rolling Stone included her in their prestigious ‘250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ list, solidifying her status as a generational talent. Howard continued her prolific output into 2024 with the release of her follow-up album, ‘What Now,’ in February. Demonstrating her expanding artistic range, she made her acting debut in the animated film ‘Thelma the Unicorn’ in May 2024. Looking ahead, Howard has announced a new hardcore project, KUMITE, scheduled to debut in January 2025, and contributed by co-writing an original track, ‘Pale Pale Moon,’ for the film ‘Sinners.’ She is also set to reunite with Alabama Shakes for their anticipated Summer Reunion Tour in 2025, underscoring her ongoing versatility and enduring appeal.