Discography & Work Samples

Leeann Atherton: The Recordings

Three decades of soul, blues, gospel, jazz and Americana from Austin, Texas, from her 1995 debut Only Glory to the 2026 chart album Good God. Listen to samples below, watch her live, or stream the full albums.

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    · Album

    Good God

    13 tracks · RainStorm Records · produced by TJ Moss & Johnny Vernazza

    A gospel album blending traditional hymns with Texas blues and Southern soul, including three Atherton originals: “Joy,” “Call On the Lord” and “Smack Dab In a Miracle.” Reached #2 on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Texas Album Chart, #3 Roots Rock and #4 Rock.

    Joy (30-second preview)

    Call On The Lord (30-second preview)

    Smack Dab In A Miracle (30-second preview)

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    · Single

    God Is In the Water

    Single

  3. The Flag / Fast Cars & Amphetamines cover art
    · Single

    The Flag / Fast Cars & Amphetamines

    Two-song single

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    · Single

    You Are Not Alone / The Key

    Two-song single

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    · Album

    Fallen Angel

    RainStorm Records · produced by Mac McNabb

    A full-band record that swings from the euphoric “Smack Dab in a Miracle” to the defiant “Cleaning House,” with the late Barry “Frosty” Smith on drums in one of his last sessions. It closes with the a cappella “Motherless Children’s Club,” recorded at her mother’s memorial service.

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    · Compilation

    Songwriters Across Texas, Vol. 1

    Various artists

    From the television series recorded at Austin’s Broken Spoke, featuring Leeann alongside Dale Watson, Brennen Leigh, Alvin Crow, Omar Dykes, Redd Volkaert and others.

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    · Album

    Heart Traveled Road

    Produced by Rich Brotherton

    A Texas belter’s mix of gospel, soul, folk and a little twang, cut with a hand-picked cast of Austin session players. One of its songs was used in a Lifetime Network movie.

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    · Album

    Gypzee Heart

    Leeann Atherton & Zhenya Rock · Fretworld Records

    A duo album with Zhenya Rock, released under the name Gypzee Heart.

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    · Album

    Every Day Dream

    RainStorm Records · self-produced

    A soulful look at the blues and the life of a modern Southern woman, with tears and laughter in equal measure.

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    · Album

    Mama’s House

    RainStorm Records · self-produced

    Bluesy, heartfelt rock with an acoustic and electric blend of twang and folk, built from years of songwriting, travel and raising a family.

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    · Album

    Limited Edition

    Slim Richey & Leeann Atherton present a Dreamband

    Jazz standards recorded with the late Austin guitar legend Slim Richey. Out of print on CD.

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    · Album

    Lady Liberty

    Steppin’ Stone Records · produced by Rich Brotherton

    An Americana record cut with Austin’s finest acoustic players. It reached #1 on local and independent charts (Austin Chronicle, No Depression) and earned international airplay.

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    · Album

    Only Glory

    RainStorm Records

    Her first independent release, which grew out of sessions at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio with guitarist and producer Rich Brotherton. A blend of country, soul, pop and blues; every song co-written by Leeann.

Watch Leeann Live

Performances and videos from across her career. More on her YouTube channel.

“Smack Dab in a Miracle,” live at the Continental Club, Austin
“Smilin’ Devil” with Rich Brotherton, live in Austin
“Fallen Angel”
“Cleaning House” (lyric video)
Gypzee Heart, “Exceptional Man,” live at Kerrville
“Mama’s House” with Kathleen Stanley

Come hear Leeann live, or take the new album home.