Ally Marie Venable

About

American blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter who has built international recognition through albums such as "No Glass Shoes" and "Puppet Show" as well as her European tours and critical acclaim. Several of her full-length albums have charted in the Billboard Blues Albums and other radio/industry charts.

Before Fame

She began singing in church when she was only four years old and started playing the guitar at the age of twelve. By the time she was thirteen, she had established her own band and was performing in local shows. She released her debut EP, "Wise Man," when she was only fourteen years old, in 2013. 

Trivia

She won East Texas Music Awards' Female Guitar Player of the Year in both 2014 and 2015. Her band won Blues Band of the Year in 2015 and 2016. Her 2023 album "Real Gone!" reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Blues Charts. In 2022, she was ranked at #2 on Guitar World's list of "Young Guns Making the Gibson Les Paul Cool Again."

Family Life

Her parents, both avid music enthusiasts, introduced her to music at a young age and encouraged her to follow her artistic passions. She has stated that her grandmother also played a significant role in her musical development and taught her to sing.

Associated With

Her chart-topping 2023 album "Real Gone!" featured collaborations with notable artists such as Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa.