Laney Jones

Laney Jones, born in Stevensville, Maryland in 1991, moved to Florida at age six. Her early life was spent on a 10-acre farm where her parents raised exotic animals. She developed an interest in music from a young age, taking singing lessons and participating in musical theater. Jones later pursued an international business degree at Rollins College, where she began writing and performing her own music. This period marked a turning point, as she discovered the cathartic power of songwriting. Following her time at Rollins, Jones further honed her craft by majoring in songwriting at Berklee College of Music. There, she studied under influences such as former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, which she cites as pivotal in her development as a songwriter. In 2013, she self-produced and released her debut album, “Golden Road”.

Jones’s career progressed with notable recognition and performances. In 2013, she was invited to perform an original song at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a performance later featured on PBS’s “Great Performances” alongside established artists. Her talent was also acknowledged in 2014 by the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for a co-written electronic song, “Still Want You To Be Mine.” The same year, department store Belk Inc. selected her as a winner in their Southern Musician Showcase. In 2015, Laney Jones and the Spirits were official showcase artists at the Americana Music Festival and Conference. Leading up to her self-titled album release in 2016, Rolling Stone named her one of “10 Country Artists You Need To Know.” This album, produced with Grammy-nominated David Plakon, received critical acclaim from publications such as Paste Magazine and Elmore Magazine. The album was praised for blending pop sensibilities with indie folk, and for addressing themes of youth and growing up through a mix of contemporary viewpoints and retro sounds. Jones has continued to release music, including her 2022 album “Stories up High” and singles like “Stay at Home”, while also touring with various artists.