Texas blues-rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Ally Venable is back with a poignant new single, "Do You Cry"—a soul-stirring ballad that delves deep into the emotional complexities of heartbreak and lost love. The song, marking a raw and intimate exploration of Venable’s musical identity, is now available on all streaming platforms.
"The song explores the raw, vulnerable experience of heartbreak and the complex emotions that come with it," says Venable. "I wrote 'Do You Cry' about the bittersweet reality of lost love. I hope this song connects with listeners on a deeply personal level.”
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Known for her electrifying live performances, signature glitter dresses, and black knee-high boots, Ally Venable is a powerhouse in the blues-rock world. Guitar Player Magazine praises her as an artist who “pulls off a stunner of gritty and/or sultry blues rock tunes embellished with lots of tasty guitar solos." Rooted in the blues and inspired by early influences like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ally has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and dynamic guitarists and songwriters of her generation.
Born in Kilgore, Texas, Ally began singing at age four and picked up the guitar at age 12. By 13, she was leading her own band, drawing deeply from her love of the blues. Her early albums, No Glass Shoes (2016) and Puppet Show (2018), earned her local acclaim and radio play. However, her 2019 release, Texas Honey, catapulted her to international recognition, debuting at #2 on the Billboard Blues chart and solidifying her place as one of the brightest stars in the genre.
Her 2021 album, Heart of Fire, also charted on the Billboard Blues chart and featured collaborations with music legends like Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The album showcased Ally’s talent for writing about love, pain, and perseverance. “On this album, I really wanted to create a tone of overcoming struggles and persevering through them,” she shared.
Ally’s most recent release, Real Gone (2023), produced by Grammy-winning Tom Hambridge, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues chart and included collaborations with blues icons Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa. This spring, she was ranked #2 on Guitar World’s list of “Top 15 Young Guns Making the Gibson Les Paul Cool Again” and received the Road Warrior Award at the Independent Blues Music Awards.
In addition to her solo tours, Ally’s band has supported legends like Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Colin James. She has also performed alongside fellow guitar icons on the Experience Hendrix Tour and at ACL Live in Austin, Texas.
Looking ahead, Ally Venable is set to join the highly anticipated Experience Hendrix Tour in 2025, sharing the stage with musical heavyweights like Samantha Fish, Devon Allman, Eric Johnson, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, and many more.
With her new single, "Do You Cry," Ally Venable continues to evolve as an artist, offering audiences an intimate and introspective side of her music. Fans, both old and new, will find solace in the vulnerability and soulfulness of this beautifully crafted song.
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