Erin Enderlin has firmly established herself as one of country music’s premier storytellers, weaving tales that channel the genre’s golden era while resonating with contemporary fans. Her acclaimed 2017 album Whiskeytown Crier solidified her reputation as a gifted lyricist and soulful vocal stylist, garnering her a featured spot as a breakthrough artist in the 2020 American Currents exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has amassed over 7 million streams and performed at the Opry more than 26 times, evidence of her fast-growing influence.
An in-demand songwriter, Erin’s work has been recorded by icons like Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Lee Ann Womack (“Last Call”), and Luke Bryan (“You Don’t Know Jack”). Her reach continues with over 50 songs recorded by artists including Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Rhonda Vincent, and Ringo Starr. Among her latest high-profile achievements, Erin penned the main theme, “Blood in the River” (sung by The War & Treaty), for The Gray House, a new miniseries produced by Morgan Freeman, Kevin Costner, and Leslie Grief. She also wrote end credit songs for the series, with performances by artists such as Drake Milligan, Shania Twain, Willie Nelson, and Larkin Poe. Beyond songwriting, she serves as Executive Producer for The Gray House soundtrack and accompanying album.
Erin has continued to build her legacy with collaborations like “I Wrote This Song for You,” co-written with Larry Cordle on Willie Nelson’s upcoming 2024 album Border. She co-produced and performed “Put It in a Song” with Trisha Yearwood at the 2024 CMT Awards. Additionally, Grammy-nominated band Sister Sadie included three Enderlin co-writes on their latest project. Upcoming releases include her new album, produced by Sunny Sweeney, anticipated for 2025.
Erin’s talent is further highlighted in documentary features, including an in-production piece on legendary songwriter Cindy Walker and 10 Year Town, a documentary about Nashville’s songwriting community, which is pitching for a SXSW premiere. Her career has been bolstered by tours with legends like Willie Nelson, Jamey Johnson, and Marty Stuart, showcasing her prowess as a performer.