Alyssa Bonagura is a singer-songwriter from the United States, born in 1988 in Nashville, Tennessee. She works across country, pop and folk, and is also identified as a female vocalist.

Background

Bonagura grows up between Nashville and life on the road, touring with her parents, Michael Bonagura and Kathie Baillie, who perform in the country act Baillie & The Boys. That upbringing places her close to the music industry from an early age and shapes her as a performer and songwriter.

Songwriting and performance

Her writing is described as direct and personal, with an emphasis on storytelling, sincerity and honest lyrics. Her songs balance happiness with sorrow and concern, while keeping an optimistic tone. She also performs beyond Nashville, with appearances across the United States and internationally.

Associated act

Bonagura is a member of The Sisterhood.

Musical identity

She presents her music as a form of self-expression, using it to turn inner feeling into songs. The available material presents her as an artist rooted in country music tradition while also moving comfortably into pop and folk-influenced songwriting.