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Nate Hadley crafts songs that feel like stories passed down through generations—raw, honest, and untold. A folk singer-songwriter based in Winchester, VA, he has been making a lasting impression from the Virginias to the Carolinas, forging deep connections with audiences through his evocative storytelling and intimate performances.
Born and raised in West Virginia, Hadley recently returned home, rediscovering his roots and reigniting his passion for folk and Americana. Influenced by artists like Tyler Childers, Noah Kahan, Jason Isbell, and The Lumineers, he blends Appalachian grit and raw acoustic instrumentation with a modern sensibility, highlighting the honest nature of the genre. With a voice that carries both tenderness and strength, he bridges past and present, weaving personal narratives into melodies that feel both familiar and new.
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His debut EP, Burn My Heart, is a deeply introspective collection of five tracks exploring young love, loss, and self-acceptance. Each song is a thread in a larger tapestry, shaped by personal reflection and difficult truths. Released on December 27th, with singles “Who You Were” and the title track already gaining traction, the record has begun resonating throughout the Appalachians and beyond. Recorded at Gat3 Studios with Grammy-winning engineer Glenn Tabor and National Gospel Studio Musician of the Year David Johnson, the EP delivers a sonically rich and immersive experience.
Hadley has brought his music to stages across the East Coast, opening for acts like Driftwood and Abe Partridge and performing at renowned venues such as Richmond Music Hall and The Purple Fiddle. With each performance, he continues to build a loyal following, drawn to the raw emotion and authenticity in his songs, as well as his compelling vocal delivery.
As his music finds its way to new listeners, Hadley continues to evolve as an artist. With his next project already in the works—a six-track record that promises to push his songwriting even further—his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
With a growing presence on the folk-Americana scene and an unmistakable ability to turn personal truths into universally resonate songs, Nate Hadley is an artist on the rise—one whose music isn’t just heard, but felt.
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The natural sounds of birds singing and the crashing waves is soothing, just like Hadley’s expressive vocals, and they mesh beautifully with the acoustic guitar strumming and stunning harmonies.
The thing that I liked the most is the passion with which he interprets his songs.Sweet and ethereal melodies that manage to speak directly to the heart to the soul.
The song’s lyrics delve into memories and the passage of time, highlighted by lines like “It swallows me alive” and “Oh how the years, they numb my heart.” Hadley’s emotive vocal delivery, combined with the energetic arrangement tracked by National Gospel Studio Musician of the Year David Johnson, creates a compelling contrast that captures the essence of longing and the struggle to move forward.
The song 'sunset over paris' has an indie folk sound where the beautiful guitars accompaniment allowing singing to penetrate our souls.
Opening with strumming and plucked guitar layers in a major key we're taken to a place of dreams.
You feel as though you’re in the same room as Nate as he’s just telling the story of his lost friend. It’s a vulnerable and fragile performance, but one of hope as he strives to ensure that his loss is our gain.
“sunset over paris” is tender and minimal, yet it can still reach the deepest depths of your soul. Its acoustic and folk influences shine dominantly throughout the song with its soothing chord progressions, offsetting the melancholy of its lyrics.
This song is a testament to creativity, with a distinct acoustic indie/folk vibe that complements the vocals seamlessly.