Valerie June

Valerie June Hockett, known as Valerie June, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Memphis, Tennessee. Born on January 10, 1982, June's sound encompasses a mixture of folk, blues, gospel, soul, country, Appalachian, and bluegrass. She is signed to Fantasy Records and its parent company, Concord Music Group worldwide. June grew up in Humboldt, Tennessee, where she was exposed to gospel music at her local church and R&B and soul music through her father, who was a part-time concert promoter. After relocating to Memphis in 2000, she began recording and performing at the age of 19. June's unique musical style has garnered her recognition and success in the industry.