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
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
The first time I shared my music and style with my mom, she said, 'Boy, you look like you came right out of the 1950s.' Leon Bridges 1950sboymom Change image and share on social
When I write, I talk about stories and things that are happening in my life. I come from the church. There was a time in my life when I actually had that transformation and relationship with God. Leon Bridges churchgodhappen Change image and share on social
My father would play Stevie Wonder in the car, but that never sunk in. Leon Bridges carfatherplay Change image and share on social
My mom is a very religious woman. So when I began recording music, I was afraid she wouldn't accept it. But when I played her a song, she loved it. Leon Bridges acceptafraidbegin Change image and share on social
If I went crazy and tried to make pop music, my band wouldn't record it! I love them too much to do that. Leon Bridges bandcrazylove 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
I think I'll always live in Fort Worth. It's great that I can now go anywhere I want to play music, but I love coming back here. I can roll down the streets and just reminisce. Leon Bridges backcomefort 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
