Bringing back country with an indie twist and going on 78 sold out concerts for the year is Faye Webster. She started singing in her teens and released her first album “Run and Tell” at 16 years old back in 2013. Her songs always have a graceful flow to them whether it’s about love, life experiences or her daily life. Webster’s songwriting skills didn’t come from studying at Belmont University, but from having a natural talent from a young age. She grew up immersed in music, always fascinated by her family members and their talent. She took inspiration from her grandfather especially because he played in various bands, and these bluegrass themes are reflected frequently in her songs. Webster considered herself to be an underdog, always learning from others and never the inspiration. But with over 7.2 million listeners monthly, she’s caught the public’s attention.

Webster has grown so much over the years as she’s slowly built a diverse fanbase and established her sound as a musician. Her style of music sticks out in the industry as not many people can pull off an alternative sound with a dreamy voice like hers. To fans, Webster’s voice is like a gentle lullaby, telling a story to comfort its listener. Whether someone is happy, sad or angry they can connect to her music nonetheless.The diversity of her songs allow fans to relate to her lyrics, building her fanbase. Everybody is the same, holding in the same emotions from even the closest of friends; music is the perfect escape which is what draws people to Faye’s genre. The relatability in her songs allow people to be vulnerable with the music at any time.
This comfort and creativity can also translate in her photography. She’s done shoots with rappers Migos and Lil Yatchy alongside a campaign ad for Nike. Webster takes pictures for Awful Records and currently serves as their resident documentarian. She never has to force a concept and just flows with clients. Webster’s diverse skill set makes her incomparable in the industry. Webster balances a lot throughout her days between concerts, photography, and her personal life; she always manages to set a comforting tone for her fans. This is another reason why people enjoy Faye Webster: she can do it all. In music and photography, it’s always so Faye.