Janet Devlin – Raw, honest storytelling with a captivating country-folk sound.
From heartfelt ballads to bold country-inspired anthems, discover Janet Devlin's distinctive voice, powerful storytelling and deeply personal music that connects with audiences.
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Janet Devlin is a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, who first captured public attention with a viral audition (44m views) and subsequent place as a finalist on The X Factor UK in 2011. Last year she released her third album ‘Emotional Rodeo’ alongside collaborators including Ben Earle, Kaity Rae, Jamie Sellers and Ian Barter. She started the writing process and refined the tracks throughout 2022 and early 2023, after being invited by Russell Crowe to open for him at his live shows across Australia and Europe.
With a collection of road-tested tracks in her pocket, she headed to Martina McBride’s iconic Blackbird Studio in Nashville. She collaborated with a team of seasoned musicians including legends like Charlie McCoy and Rob McNelley - 'Emotional Rodeo', blends country-rock with her signature heartfelt lyricism, tackling topics like relationships, mental health, and self-discovery.
Singles 'Red Flag' and 'Best Life' have been featured on BBC Radio 2's B-list playlist on heavy rotation, and her first single 'Emotional Rodeo' made a significant mark on the charts, reaching No. 15 on the UK iTunes Charts, No. 4 on the iTunes Country Charts, and No. 31 on the Big Top 40.