Emily Hollingshed

Hailing from Coweta, Oklahoma, Emily Hollingshed has enchanted audiences with her soulful voice since childhood. Raised in a musical family, she began performing at local events like Coweta’s Fall Festival and in church, showcasing her natural talent early on.

At 16, Emily started playing acoustic sets across Oklahoma and beyond, quickly gaining recognition. Her second-place finish in a Battle of the Bands at Tumbleweeds in Stillwater earned her a spot at the Calf Fry Festival, sharing stages with artists like Dylan Wheeler and Treaty Oak Revival.

In 2024, Emily’s career soared with performances at Ft. Gibson’s Bicentennial Festival, Wagoner Summer Fest, and the Rogers County Fair. She organized “Homegrown” in Coweta to spotlight local talent and recorded her debut album of original songs at Tulsa’s iconic Church Studio, capturing the raw energy of her live shows. A standout performance at Cain’s Ballroom closed the year on a high note.

In 2025, Emily solidified her rising status with major milestones. She opened for Tanner Usrey at Tumbleweeds, joined the Boys from Oklahoma events for Cross Canadian Ragweed’s comeback, and headlined her first show at The Vanguard in Tulsa. She performed at the Caney Live Festival with Jason Boland, the BOK Center street party for the Zach Top/Dierks Bentley tour, and festivals like Country Drive Live, Tontitown Grape, and the prestigious Born and Raised Festival alongside Wade Bowen, Tanner Usrey, Jamey Johnson, Blackberry Smoke, Cody Jinks, Casey Donahew, Braxton Keith, Hudson Westbrook, Gavin Adcock, Randy Rogers Band, and Parker McCollum. She also supported Parker Ryan at the East Texas State Fair. Emily’s single “Drunk Call,” recorded in 2025, was warmly received, boasting strong streaming numbers and boosting her music and social media following significantly. Emily has also secured a spot at the renowned Mile 0 Fest in Key West in January 2026, marking a defining moment in her career.

Emily Hollingshed is a proud ambassador of Oklahoma’s music scene, known for her authentic songwriting, heartfelt performances, and deep roots.