Brynn Elliott

Brynn Elliott (born November 11, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter who is currently signed to Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music. She has toured with acts like Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, and Grace Potter. In May 2018, she released her first major label single, "Time of Our Lives," and in September 2018, released her debut major label EP also titled Time of Our Lives. Her other single, "Might Not Like Me," has reached number 12 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart.[1]

This article is about the American singer. For the English football player, see Bryn Elliott.
Brynn Elliott
Background information
Born (1994-11-11) November 11, 1994
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrumentsguitar, piano
Years active2014–present
Labels
Associated acts
Websitebrynnelliott.com

Early life and education

Elliott grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where she was homeschooled through high school. She taught herself how to play guitar at age 15. After graduating high school in 2013, she applied to Harvard University, but was wait listed. A family friend had sent some of Elliott's recordings to producer, Clif Magness. He invited her to Portland, Oregon where she stayed for a year, interning and writing music with Magness. After that year, Elliott was accepted by Harvard, where she studied philosophy.[2][3][4] She graduated from the university in 2018.[5]

Career

In April 2014, Elliott released dual EPs entitled Notions of Love and Notions of Youth.[6][7][8] That summer, she went on tour with Tyler Ward.[3][9] She would go on to open for Wilson Phillips[10] and, later, Alanis Morissette that year.[11] The next summer, she toured with various artists[8][3][7] and also opened for Brandi Carlile on numerous occasions throughout the year.[4][12] She would later tour with Grace Potter.[13]

In 2017, she released two singles, "Might Not Like Me" and "Psycho Stupid Crazy," both of which featured a more pop bent than her previous records.[13][14][15] She also often flew to Nashville, Tennessee to work on writing songs with record producer and frequent Taylor Swift collaborator, Nathan Chapman.[13]

In May 2018, it was announced that Elliott had signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music. She released her first major label single, "Time of Our Lives," at the time of the announcement.[5] It was the first recording to be released as part of Atlantic and Big Yellow Dog's joint venture.[16] She also re-released her single, "Might Not Like Me," later in 2018. Her debut major label EP, also entitled Time of Our Lives, was released on September 7, 2018[17][18] and was produced by Nathan Chapman.[19] Throughout her career, Elliott has played more than 200 shows.[20]

In September 2018, she performed "Might Not Like Me" on Live with Kelly and Ryan, marking her first national television appearance.[21] In 2019, she announced that she is going on tour with American band Why Don't We and American singer Eben.

Discography

EPs
List of EPs with selected album details
Title Details
Notions of Love
  • Released: April 18, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Notions of Youth
  • Released: April 18, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Time of Our Lives
  • Release date: September 7, 2018
  • Label: Atlantic, Big Yellow Dog
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Adult
[22]
"Might Not Like Me" 2018 12 Time of Our Lives
"Time of Our Lives" —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References
  1. "Adult Pop Songs Chart". Billboard.com. April 4, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. Radsken, Jill (November 30, 2016). "Three chords and some Kierkegaard". Harvard Gazette. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. Dyroff, Denny (August 27, 2015). "On Stage: Brynn Elliott balances studies, music". The Unionville Times. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  4. Thoms, Elke (December 20, 2015). "Brynn Elliott: A Balanced Life in Tension". Elke Thoms. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  5. Kress, Bryan (May 23, 2018). "Brynn Elliott's 'Time of Our Lives' Marks First Release From Atlantic & Big Yellow Dog Music Partnership: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  6. Atout, Alicia (May 26, 2014). "CD Giveaway: Brynn Elliott – "Notions of Love"". A Music Blog, Yea. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  7. Niesel, Jeff (September 4, 2015). "Backstage Pass: An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Brynn Elliott". Cleveland Scene. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  8. Kish, Molly (June 29, 2015). "Allen Stone, Brynn Elliott preach tech-free positivity at The Chapel". Showbams. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  9. Yu, Karmin (July 1, 2014). "An Evening With Tyler Ward: A Show for All Ages, Literally". Into The Crowd Magazine. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  10. Grigware, Don (September 18, 2014). "BWW Interview: CARNIE WILSON of Wilson Phillips Talks About Saban Concert on the 26th". Broadway World. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  11. Burnham, Emily (January 1, 2015). "Portland City Council approves full, expanded Waterfront Concert season at Maine State Pier". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  12. Upham, Becky (March 12, 2015). "Brandi Carlile plays Asheville's Orange Peel March 14". Asheville Citizen-Times. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  13. Fadroski, Kelli Skye (September 1, 2017). "From writing papers to writing songs, how Brynn Elliott balances Harvard with budding music career". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  14. Eisenman, Danielle L. (October 3, 2017). "Portrait of an Artist: Brynn Elliott". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  15. Hutchings, John (August 14, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Brynn Elliott Talks Boston, Inspirations, and "Smart Pop"". New England Sounds. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  16. "Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog ink partnership for future releases". Music Business Worldwide. May 24, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  17. Wang, Amber (September 6, 2018). "PREMIERE | Brynn Elliott Talks About Love and Heartbreak in Private Acoustic Session". Pop Dust. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  18. "Singer-songwriter Brynn Elliott releases new single "Might Not Like Me" from debut EP 'Time of Our Lives' set to release on September 7". Guitar Girl. August 9, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  19. Victor, Dan (June 5, 2018). "MUSIC MONDAY | Brynn Elliott is having the Time of her Life". Pop Dust. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  20. Serrato, Lauren (August 20, 2018). "Feeling Fine: Atlantic artist Brynn Elliott finds people adore her". The Enterainer!. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  21. "LIVE with Kelly and Ryan | Welcome to the official website for the nationally syndicated talk show LIVE with Kelly and Ryan". Kellyandryan.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  22. "Adult Top 40 – The Week of December 1, 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
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