Valerie June

Valerie June
Valerie June at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles in 2022
Background information
Birth nameValerie June Hockett
Born (1982-01-10) January 10, 1982 (age 42)
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
OriginHumboldt, Tennessee, United states
GenresAmericana, alternative, roots rock, folk, blues, soul, bluegrass, dream pop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Guitar, banjo, ukulele
Years activeEarly 2000s–present
LabelsFantasy
Websitewww.valeriejune.com

Valerie June Hockett (born January 10, 1982),[1] known as Valerie June, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.[2][3] Her sound encompasses a mixture of folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian and bluegrass.[4] She is signed to Fantasy Records, and its parent company, Concord Music Group worldwide.[5]

  1. ^ Hubbell, John (2009), "$5 Cover in profile: Valerie June -- Down to Earth", The Commercial Appeal, May 28, 2009.(aged 27 in May 2009).
  2. ^ Barnett, Laura (2012), "One to watch: Valerie June", The Observer, September 30, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  3. ^ Leggett, Steve "Valerie June Biography", AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  4. ^ Valerie June Biography", AllMusic. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  5. ^ Valerie June Discography", AllMusic. Retrieved February 17, 2017.