Aaron Stephens is a singer and songwriter with soulfulness at the center of everything he does. Born near Chicago and raised on the Texas border in McAllen, Stephens grew up surrounded by a wide range of music. That background still shows in a sound that moves naturally between soul, blues, folk and gospel.

Influenced by artists like Bill Withers, Ben Harper, John Mayer and Robert Randolph, Stephens writes songs that feel personal without trying too hard to explain themselves. Love, loss, struggle and everyday life all find their way in. His warm, expressive voice has remained the thread connecting it all.

In recent years, steel guitar has opened up a new side of his music. What began as another way to explore slide guitar has become an increasingly important part of his sound, bringing the instrument into places well beyond its traditional country setting.

Whether playing alone or with a full band, Stephens brings the same approach to the stage: serve the song, connect with the room and leave people a little lighter than they came.

He has performed at ACL Fest and shared stages with artists including Gladys Knight. His music has also taken him to some of Texas’ most storied rooms including Antone’s, Gruene Hall and the Continental Club. Now based in Central Texas, Stephens continues to write, record and follow wherever the music leads next.