Brian Allison is a Nashville-based Americana singer/songwriter and two-time Josie Music Award
winner, earning honors for Americana Artist of the Year (Male) and Americana Song of the Year for
“Worth Breaking.” His music is rooted in family, legacy, and heartfelt storytelling, blending timeless
Americana with a modern, road-worn edge.
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Brian grew up immersed in music. His grandfather, Lynn
Allison, sang and played saxophone and clarinet in the Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band, while his
grandmother, Gloria Van, was a celebrated big band vocalist. His father—a versatile
multi-instrumentalist—became both Brian’s mentor and songwriting partner, shaping his earliest
experiences as a performer.
After his father’s passing in 2012, Brian committed fully to honoring their shared musical dream. In
2016, he became a full-time musician, steadily building his career through touring, writing, and
recording. His catalog includes the albums Back In the Middle (2015), Waiting On You (2017), For
Now (2018), along with a series of singles.
In 2021, Brian and his wife relocated their family of six to Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, he has
continued expanding his reach both domestically and internationally. A standout moment came in
2024 with the release of “Music City,” co-written with his four children—Lynn, Miles, June, and
Grady—with June contributing background vocals. The song represents a deeply personal
milestone and a continuation of his family’s musical lineage.
Momentum continued into 2025 with extensive touring across the Midwest and East Coast
alongside Brad Stuart and Natalie Brooke, followed by a European tour with Brad Stuart spanning
Ireland, the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Highlights
included performances at the Longhorn Festival in Jelling, Denmark; opening for James Otto in
Copenhagen and Glostrup; a live radio performance on Radio Lotte Weimar in Germany; and
closing the tour at Listening at the Legion in Estes Park, Colorado.
Brian’s award-winning song “Worth Breaking,” co-written with songwriter Dave Pahanish, reflects
his strength as a storyteller and collaborator. Now firmly rooted in Nashville, Brian Allison continues
to write, record, and tour, carrying forward a multi-generational musical legacy while connecting
audiences through honest, soul-driven songs.
