Leeann Atherton

Leeann Atherton, GOOD GOD. Roll back all the music since the Earth welcomed humans walking upright all those centuries ago, and there’s a good chance that gospel exhortations would be among the earliest. As soon as voices rose high, it was thankfulness that cracked open the spirit. Now, all these years later, singer Leeann Atherton is right there in the current numbers leading the holy parade, singing about the goodness that can be found all around. This Austin woman has covered the waterfront in her musical travels, from blues to country to rock to soul and back. And now that she’s landed in hand of the Lord, it feels like she’s found her home. Atherton never goes overboard, but always fills songs like “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” “Call on the Lord,” “I’ll Fly Away” and all the other glorious chestnuts on GOOD GOD sound heaven sung. Her voice can travel from soft to supercharged, and most important of all, actually feels like she was heaven-sent to sing the songs of redemption. And, fortunately, Atherton has a round-up of players who seem like they were delivered straight from her heart. Gospel music has to come from that holy place living inside, and that’s exactly what GOOD GOD delivers. Half-way through the album, “I’m Looking for a Miracle” seems to take over the world from this woman’s voice and the true effect of gospel music lights up the room with a endless aura. We’re all looking for a miracle of one form or another, and that is often in the sheer ability to live another day. Once that’s accomplished everything feels alright. Leeann Atherton knows. Say amen somebody.

Bill Bentley · Bentley’s Bandstand, American Highways · May 1, 2026

3 originals, mixed with classic pop, roots, gospel, Americana & soul. High-octane vocals with a rock n’ roll spiritual muscle akin to Elvis. Her voice has all the convincing energy. Taking church songs & liberally blending them with a stylistic banquet of soulful sound that’s irresistible. If you’re in a church pew, you’ll be standing & clapping. Elvis probably would have enjoyed singing with the Austin-based Leeann.

John Apice · Americana Highways · May 26, 2026

She knows how to do blues, and one can hear strong echoes of Janis Joplin, Marcia Ball, Aretha Franklin, and above all the grit of Bonnie Raitt. Leeann’s vocal play is beautiful: it rises and falls a little, surfing through high notes and an immense joy for life. Good God is a rainbow-colored journey of hope, with various shades. The vocal performance passes with flying colors, the real highlight here is the harmonica (Leeann on harmonica).

Giorgio Burreddu · Buscadero · June 2026

Without seeming artificial in the slightest, Leeann Atherton exudes a healthy dose of positivism and hope on this album, which we can definitely use in this day and age. With role models like Mavis Staples and Sam Cooke, Atherton, who also has considerable vocal qualities, is spot on.

Marco Piazzalonga · BluesNews Switzerland

New original tracks blending traditional gospel with Texas blues and Southern soul.

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