Songs that remind you who you were before the world told you otherwise.

Award-winning Austin-based songwriter Ella Reid blends Americana, jazz-influenced soul, pop, and country storytelling into a sound that is emotionally raw, vocally dynamic, and unmistakably her own. Never interested in staying inside genre lines, she lets each song become exactly what it needs to be, drawing from a wide musical palette while keeping honest storytelling at the center.

Known for powerful live performances that feel both intimate and expansive, Reid has become a familiar presence on respected Texas stages including the Saxon Pub and Poodie’s Hilltop Roadhouse. She first gained recognition at the Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival, winning the NSAI Songwriting Contest in 2009 and returning the following year to place third.

Her newest single, “Baby, I’m Leaving You,” continues a new chapter of music that began with 2026’s “Nobody But Me.” The new releases showcase Reid’s ability to move naturally between soulful vocals, pop melodies, Americana roots, jazz textures, and Texas storytelling without losing the emotional thread that connects her work.

Reid also recently released Lemon & Lime, a collection bringing together nine singles originally released throughout 2023. The project captures the range at the heart of her music—from vulnerability and longing to grit, humor, and joy.

After years of performing across Texas stages, Reid is increasingly turning her focus toward songwriter rooms and listening-room settings—spaces where the story, the lyric, and the connection between songwriter and audience take center stage.

For Reid, genre has never been the destination. The song is. And whether it leans Americana, soul, pop, jazz, or somewhere in between, her aim remains the same: tell the truth, serve the song, and create a genuine connection with the listener.

“I can hear her soul through her voice.”

~ Dj Rob KZSM Radio