ELLE TOWNLEY
About Elle Townley:
Hailing from Georgetown, Texas, country singer-songwriter Elle Townley is a rising force in today’s country music scene, known for her powerhouse vocals, magnetic stage presence, and heartfelt songwriting. Blending classic country roots with a bold, modern edge, Elle’s sound speaks to both tradition and the next generation of country fans.
Her artistry and talent have earned her recognition across both media and industry circles. She has made TV and media appearances on The Heartland Network, WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, Teen Kids News, Postcards Magazine, Austin Woman magazine, CBS Austin, FOX 7 Austin, AIM Country Music, and more. In competition, she was a Top 5 finalist in the 2020 Houston Rodeo Rockstar competition, winner of the 2021 Old Settler’s Music Festival Youth Competition, and a Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the Year nominee in both 2022, 2024 and 2025.
In her most recent single, “Taking Off My Halo,” Townley unveils a bold, and unapologetic new chapter—channeling honesty, empowerment, and a deeper glimpse into the artist she’s becoming. At just 17, Elle Townley is a young artist with an old soul—yet she’s only just getting started.
Awards & Recognition:
- WINNER: Texas Country Music Association Young Artist of the Year (2025)
- RUNNER-UP: Texas State Songwriters Association’s Female Songwriter Championship (2025)
- NOMINEE: Texas Country Music Association’s Young Artist of the Year (2022, 2024)
- FINALIST: Houston Rodeo Rockstar top-five (2021)
- WINNER: Old Settler’s Music Festival Youth Talent Competition (2021)
Media Praise:
“A future voice in country music”
— Trigger, Saving Country Music
“…Elle Townley is the Grace Slick of country music with her powerful vocals which is reminiscent of the 60’s female icon.” — Nashville.com
“…proving that country music’s future is bold, fearless, and entirely authentic.”
— Robert White, Savoir Faire
PRESS RELEASES
Out Now: Texas Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Rings In The Holiday Season With Festive New Music Video For Her Swanky Retro Holiday Original, “Perfect Christmas”
Texas singer-songwriter and recording artist Elle Townley is readying for the holiday season with her swanky retro country original, “Perfect Christmas,” available everywhere digitally on Nov. 07. Townley is also preparing a new music video for the song available on her YouTube (@ElleTownleyMusic) on Nov. 21.
Texas Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Celebrates Her 17th Birthday With New Lyric Video For Her Bold & Empowering Country Rock Song, “Taking Off My Halo”
Texas country singer-songwriter and recording artist Elle Townley returns with bold and empowering new single “Taking Off My Halo,” which she will independently release everywhere digitally this Friday, June 27. The song was recorded at Beagle’s Nest in New Braunfels,Texas by musician and producer Zack Walther.
Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Shows Grit & Grace On New Song & Music Video For “Fighter”
Townley gives fans a sneak peak of her new music video on Fox 7 TV’s ‘Good Day Austin’ Music video out October 28 on YouTube with network TV airings on The Country Network, The Heartland Network, & Texas Country Music Network “Fighter” WAV track available to...
Texan Teen Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Set To Premiere New Music Video For Poignant Country Ballad “One Too Many Heartaches”
[Watch video | Download video files] Video to exclusively premiere by The Country Network on July 11 at 7:36am & 3:07pm, along with anticipated airings TBA on The Heartland Network, Texas Country Music Network & AIM Country TV Set to perform song on WoodSongs...
Texan Teen Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Shows Maturation On Moving Country Ballad “One Too Many Heartaches”
The song’s lyric video was exclusively premiered by Postcards Magazine in Texas Townley to make festival debut on April 23 at Old Settlers Music Festival in Tilmon, Texas “One Too Many Heartaches” WAV track available to Country Radio Programmers; please make request...
Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Reflects On Value Of Friendships In Sophomore Single “Fairweather Friend”
New lyric video also premiered today on Elle’s YouTube Page “Fairweather Friend” WAV track available to Country Radio Programmers; please make request to jwa@jwamedia.com AUSTIN, Tex. - Tween country music singer-songwriter Elle Townley impresses on her sophomore...
Country Music Newcomer Elle Townley Premieres Debut Video “Trouble With Trouble” On The Country Network
[Download PNG] “Trouble With Trouble” video exclusively premieres Nationwide on The Country Network beginning today at 7:54am & 2:15pm! Watch now on Elle’s YouTube channel: youtu.be/g8S5_49b888 “Trouble With Trouble” WAV track available to Country Radio...