I knew I had a gift. I wanted the world to hear my music, and I wanted it to be my career, but I didn't know how to go about it. Leon Bridges careergifthear Change image and share on social
Gospel music played a huge part of my life. I was too scared to audition for the choir, but through my own music, I was also able to find spirituality for myself. Leon Bridges auditionchoirfind Change image and share on social
For me, making music just starts with a simple melody, and lyrics will come sometime after that. Leon Bridges lyricmakemelody Change image and share on social
I don't like a lot of attention. That's kind of who I am at heart. So I see everything, the people circulating around me and a lot of people know me - it kind of feels like a heavy weight sometimes. Leon Bridges attentioncirculatefelt Change image and share on social
I was washing dishes at Del Frisco's Grille and busing tables at a Tex-Mex place and writing songs the whole time. I did a lot of my writing at those jobs, thinking up melodies in my head. Leon Bridges busedeldish Change image and share on social
From the core, I'm a shy person, but when I'm on stage, I know how to put it aside. Of course, I'm not perfect, but I've definitely grown as far as being comfortable on stage. Leon Bridges comfortablecoregrow Change image and share on social
People tell me they use my song 'Coming Home' at their weddings. My audience seems to range from young to old, and it's cool when you really get to connect with all different people. Leon Bridges audiencecomeconnect Change image and share on social
My music is more than me writing a flashy soul song. They're heartfelt songs about my family and true stories. I have also songs that aren't personal, but just painting a picture. I don't like being put under labels, but my music is going to continue to stay classic and timeless forever. Leon Bridges classiccontinuefamily share on social
I shop at thrift stores and consignment shoppes. I wear my clothes as is, and maybe get them dry cleaned whenever possible. Leon Bridges cleanclotheconsignment Change image and share on social
My mother and my great-aunt told me stories, like how when my grandfather first met my grandmother at a party, he noticed her long legs and was like, 'Woo woo!' I like to incorporate those stories into my music. They just seem to fit. Leon Bridges auntfitgrandfather share on social