Biography

Raised in Louisville, Kentucky identical twin sisters, Chandra and Leigh Watson, have always blended musical genres to tell their story. The twins moved to the thriving music scene of Silver Lake, Los Angeles in the early 2000’s where their sound “developed a style of sweet, soulful indie-folk” (NPR). The twins most celebrated collaboration came in 2006 with the release of Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins, Rabbit Fur Coat. That album was followed by years on the road honing their notable sibling harmonies and promoting six solo records: Southern Manners (2006), Fire Songs (2008), Talking to you, Talking to Me (2010), Night Covers EP (2011), Pioneer Lane (2013), DUO (2018).In 2014 the sisters returned to the south and put down roots in Nashville where they began to expand their influences and musical community. Their musical journey continues with this years release of "Two Timin'" a honky tonk inspired, energetic single produced and featuring Butch Walker.In recent years the Watson Twins have toured in support of their own releases, as well as continuing to perform as back-up vocalists for some of music's most notable acts. The Watson Twins have performed with: Kings of Leon, Vanessa Carlton, CeeLo Green, Foster The People, The Shins, Paul Cauthen, Orville Peck, Jenny Lewis, John Paul White (the Civil Wars), My Morning Jacket, Shooter Jennings, Butch Walker, Jessie Baylin, Nicole Atkins, Leah Belvins, Bahamas, Billy Bragg, Willie Nelson and many more.