Avery Anna Rhoton (born March 2, 2004) is an American singer-songwriter from Flagstaff, Arizona. Her music blends elements of country, rock, and acoustic pop music, and is described as confessional. She is signed to Warner Music Nashville and her talent manager is David Fanning.
She has released two albums: Breakup Over Breakfast (2024) and Let Go Letters (2025). Anna co-wrote and was featured on the song "Indigo" (2024) by Sam Barber, which reached number 8 on the Hot Country Songs chart, number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 33 on the UK singles chart, and charted in several other European countries. She is featured on the song "Dusty Bibles" with Josiah Queen, which peaked at number 3 on the Hot Christian Songs list.
Biography Avery Anna Rhoton grew up in Flagstaff, Arizona. When she was 8 years old, after she was baptized, she received a journal as a gift, which later became the inspiration for her songs. She started singing in church as a little girl; her mother told her it was to help people get closer to God. She wrote her first song around the fifth grade and soon taught herself to play guitar. She also sang country songs by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard with her grandfather, who played guitar.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she posted her cover version of "Say Something" by Christina Aguilera on TikTok, which became a viral video. She sang in her bathtub because of the good acoustics.
The video gained the attention of Matt Thomas of Parmalee, who forwarded it to David Fanning. Fanning contacted Anna via Instagram and signed her to a talent manager and song production agreement. Along with Andy Sheridan and Ben Williams, Fanning wrote the song "Narcissist", inspired by Anna's journal entries, which she recorded. It was performed by Kelly Clarkson on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
In May 2021, Anna graduated from high school, completing her final year via Zoom. The following August, aged 17, she moved to Nashville.
In June 2022, Anna signed a recording contract with Warner Music Nashville.
Anna made her Grand Ole Opry debut on September 30, 2022.
In October 2022, she released her debut extended play, Mood Swings, made up of songs that are inspired by moments her life where she felt either really happy, in love, confused, or sad.
In July 2024, her debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, was released via Warner Music Nashville. She co-wrote all 17 of the album's songs, which features collaborations with Parmalee, Dylan Marlowe, Hillary Lindsey, Liz Rose, and Lori McKenna (known collectively as the Love Junkies).
In October 2024, Sam Barber released "Indigo" from his debut album Restless Mind which features and was co-written with Anna. It peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 8 on the Hot Country Songs chart, number 33 on the UK singles chart, and charted in several other European countries.
In May 2025, her second album, Let Go Letters, was released. Songs were inspired by fans; at Anna's concerts, fans would write down their struggles in letters as a way to process and let go - each song on her album is based on one of these letters.
Personal life Anna lives in Nashville.
Tours Opening act Josh Turner, Parmalee, and Martina McBride (2022)
Headlining "The Narcissist Tour" (2023) "Treat Yourself Nice Tour" (2023) "Let Go Letters Tour" (November - December 2025) "Girl of Constant Sorrow Tour" (March - May 2026)
Discography Studio albums +List of albums, with selected details Title Album details Breakup Over Breakfast Release date: July 19, 2024 Label: Warner Music Nashville Format: CD, digital download, LP, streaming Let Go Letters Release date: May 16, 2025 Label: Warner Music Nashville Format: CD, digital download, LP, streaming
Extended plays + List of extended plays with selected details Title Details Mood Swings Released: October 7, 2022 Label: Warner Music Nashville Formats: Digital download, streaming Forgive, Forget Released: March 13, 2026 Label: Warner Music Nashville Formats: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album USPeaks on the Billboard Hot 100: "Dusty Bibles": USRockPeaks on the Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: "Dusty Bibles": USChristPeaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs: "Dusty Bibles": USChristAirPeaks on the Billboard Christian Airplay: "Dusty Bibles": USChristACPeaks on the Billboard Christian Adult Contemporary: "Dusty Bibles" USChristDigitalPeaks on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales: "Dusty Bibles": USChristStream.Peaks on the Billboard Christian Streaming Songs: "Dusty Bibles": USCountryPeaks on the Billboard Hot Country Songs: "Blood Runs Thicker": "Just Cause I Love You" 2021 — — — — — — — — rowspan="3" "Can't Miss You Anymore" — — — — — — — — "I Love You More" — — — — — — — — "Narcissist" — — — — — — — — Mood Swings "Critic" 2022 — — — — — — — — "What Made You Think?" — — — — — — — — "Miss You at Christmas" — — — — — — — — rowspan="4" "Self Love" 2023 — — — — — — — — "Worst in Me" — — — — — — — — "I Will (When You Do)"(featuring Dylan Marlowe) — — — — — — — — "Make It Look Easy" 2024 — — — — — — — — Breakup Over Breakfast "Two Sides of the Story" — — — — — — — — "Blonde" — — — — — — — — "Breakup Over Breakfast" — — — — — — — — "Say Something" — — — — — — — — Spotify Sessions "Girl Next Door" — — — — — — — — Breakup Over Breakfast "Low Road"(with Adrien Nunez) 2025 — — — — — — — — "Mr. Predictable" — — — — — — — — Let Go Letters "Wish You Well" — — — — — — — — "Danny Don't" — — — — — — — — "Dusty Bibles" 92 14 3 18 19 4 3 — "Fear in God" (with Sam Barber) 2026 — — — — — — — — Forgive, Forget "Man Downstairs" — — — — — — — — "Blood Runs Thicker" — — — — — — — 47
As featured artist TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbumUS "Indigo": US CountryPeaks on the Hot Country Songs chart:
"Straight and Narrow": "Indigo" and "Man of the Year": US RockPeaks on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart:
"Straight and Narrow": "Music for the Soul": "Borrowed Time": AUSPeaks in Australia:
"Straight and Narrow": Restless Mind: "Indigo": CAN "Indigo": "Man of the Year": IRENORNZSWEWW"Restless Mind"2024—————————— MC: GoldRestless Mind"Indigo"408—23232016201977 RIAA: Platinum ARIA: 2× Platinum BPI: Gold MC: 2× Platinum RMNZ: 2× Platinum"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Awards and nominations YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResultRef.2026Academy of Country Music AwardsNew Female Artist of the YearHerself
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