The Story of Solon Holt

From red brick streets to red dirt roads, Solon Holt began his musical journey at a young age in the Piney Woods of East Texas. As the youngest of four boys in a family with a rich musical heritage, Solon was determined to make his mark musically from a very early age. His exposure to musical genres of all types was vast, including classical, blues, jazz, folk, pop, traditional country, and bluegrass; however, it was his experience as a teen in an all-black church playing gospel music every Sunday that helped curate his soulful sound.

During his freshman year at the University of Mississippi, Solon was quickly recognized for his abilities as a vocalist and guitar player, as well as his ability to command a crowd. It was at this time that Solon was first noticed by a major record label, with contract negotiations tabled in order to allow him time to write and further develop his sound.

To this end, Solon moved to Nashville during the summer following his freshman year, and has been enthusiastically received by the Nashville community. Weaving together his passion for bluegrass with the soulful spirit of gospel, Solon has brought his intense and unreserved sound to the world of country and Americana music. His “home away from home” sits within the walls of Universal Music Publishing Group writing and producing music alongside some of Nashville’s greatest songwriters.