Sarah Buxton
Moving to Nashville from Lawrence, Kansas to attend the prestigious Belmont University, Sarah Buxton quickly learned how to stand out from the crowd in a sea of music students. A lover of many genres, Sarah sought to combine her musical influences in her work. Her songwriting and vocals were a definite standout. Showcasing a raspy, rangy voice, with intense power in one moment, and immense restraint in another, it wouldn’t be long before Nashville would take notice. Performing at Belmont’s “Best Of” show at the famed Ryman led to her first publishing deal at only 19 years old. Sarah began working with legendary producer, Dann Huff, who put together a showcase for industry executives at The Basement in Nashville. It was there she shined, and was immediately offered six record deals, eventually landing with Lyric Street Records and their leader, Randy Goodman. In 2010, Sarah released her self-titled album, and her song “Stupid Boy” was brought to life a second time thanks to Keith Urban. Once Sarah’s time at Lyric Street Records came to an end, she began collaborating as a featured vocalist, lending her stand out vocals to several artists’ projects including Dierks Bentley, David Nail, Florida Georgia Line, and more. Sarah started to see herself as not only a songwriter of her own songs, but one who could potentially write for others. Sarah began working with their roster as well as other heavy hitters in town. She went on to co-write songs including “Sun Daze” for Florida Georgia Line and “Fix” for Chris Lane. A string of number ones, vocal opportunities on multiple artist albums, as well as more single chances as a writer, encouraged Sarah to think outside the box. She formed the band Skyline Motel with friends and co-writers Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk and Kate York, and independently, they released an album. Soon, Sarah would be releasing her own songs as an independent, solo artist, finally putting out two EP’s Signs Of Life, in 2020, and Moonriser, in 2021. Today, she continues to forge her own path by releasing music she feels speaks to her own style and continues to write for other artists. Buxton has also been lending her vocals on Kacey Musgraves’ world tour. With releases by Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson, Florida Georgia Line, Martina McBride, The Band Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Harry Connick, Jr., Chris Lane, Gary Allan and more, Sarah continues to grace Music City with her creative talents, with no boundaries on what she can achieve.
Songs written by Sarah Buxton
Year | Artist | Album | Song | Co-writer(s) |
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2018 | Mason Ramsey | Famous EP | Famous | Corey Crowder, Tyler Hubbard, Canaan Smith | MacKenzie Porter | // | About You | Corey Crowder, Michael Hardy, Cameron Montgomery | 2016 | Chris Lane | Girl Problems | Fix | Abe Stoklasa, Jesse Frasure | 2014 | Florida Georgia Line | Anything Goes | Sun Daze | Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Cary Barlowe, Jesse Frasure | 2012 | Big & Rich | Hillbilly Jedi | That's Why I Pray | Blair Daly, Danelle Leverett | 2010 | Keith Urban | Get Closer | Put You In A Song | Keith Urban, Jedd Hughes | 2005 | Keith Urban | Love, Pain & The Whole Crazy Thing | Stupid Boy | Dave Berg, Deanna Bryant |