“My mama raised me too strong, wrote too many good songs to act like one of you girls,” sings 22-year-old Laura Lee Bishop on “Those Girls”, a playful yet searing track from her debut EP "Fire". While the doe-eyed Laura Lee may look like the quiet girl next door, these unabashedly straightforward lyrics reveal an assured force behind the guitar, determined to stand out in the crowd as a capable musician and a strong woman. A Texas native with Southern charm and an independent attitude, Laura Lee brings to the table a driving blend of southern rock and pop sensibilities. Boasting powerful vocal chops reminiscent of a soulful Pat Benatar and the ability to unfold a captivating lyrical tale, Laura Lee Bishop commands attention with "Fire" as a daring young new artist.

Currently based in Austin, Laura Lee Bishop is a classically trained vocalist and pianist who came from humble beginnings in the small town of Gilmer, Texas. A passionate performer since the age of seven, Laura Lee has been heavily influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Tracy Chapman and the Dixie Chicks over the years. Ultimately, Laura Lee followed her dreams to New York City where she enrolled in New York University and received much acclaim as a songwriter in the school’s competitive Department of Recorded Music, founded by the legendary Clive Davis. Having honed her songwriting and performance skills in the historically cutthroat city over the last few years, Laura Lee Bishop is now ready to share her craft with the rest of the world.

Whether calling out weak songwriters on the aggressive “Stand For Nothing”, channeling her inner Fleetwood Mac on the smooth ”Tidal Wave”, or tugging at the heartstrings with the reminiscent “Willow Tree”, Laura Lee Bishop’s debut is a lyrically and melodically striking collection of pop-rock gems. These fearlessly honest, yet relatable songs are sure to strike a chord with a wide range of listeners – old and young, male and female – and ultimately solidify Laura Lee as the new singer-songwriter to watch. Given Laura Lee Bishop’s unwavering determination, it is only a matter of time before her "Fire" spreads beyond the Texas borders and sets the nation ablaze. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.