Yard Sessions — Alex Hart

Devon born singer/ songwriter Alex Hart is proving to be an important addition to the UK's current crop of classy country and roots artists.

At 18 she collaborated with electronic duo Electronic Youth on a cover of Angie Stones’ “I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” which had huge global radio success reaching No.2 in the Music Week Dance Charts and was supported by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. This recognition spearheaded a run of high-profile festivals performances and a slot opening for UK folk sensation Turin Brakes at the Lyme Regis Folk festival. Alex’s opening performances landed her two record deals, as she was quickly snapped up by US label OK!Good Records and Right Track Records UK. Alex started working with Grammy Award winning songwriter and producer Terry Britten (famous for “What’s Love Got To Do With It for Tina Turner) and went on to release her critically acclaimed debut Album “On this Day”

Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates. Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and is embarking on an international US tour, Spring 2022.

Alex also collaborates and performs alongside, the critically acclaimed Devon born folk singer Seth Lakeman, Alex’s voice as well as her multi-instrumental playing features heavily on his brand-new album. The new single “Higher We Aspire” is currently getting huge BBC Radio 2 support, and Alex has just performed the song live on BBC Breakfast TV. Alex is currently touring with Seth on a sold-out UK tour.

As well as a busy touring schedule, Alex is constantly working on new music ready for new releases in 2022, Alex sold a staggering 10,000 copies of her self made, self produced album “Under the Covers” that she recorded and released at her home studio during lockdown in 2020.

Alex Hart is not only a talented vocalist, but an accomplished musician too, 2024 is set to be her most successful and exciting year yet.

Find out more about Alex on Facebook, Instagram and on her Website