About Haley Johnsen
Singer & songwriter
Haley Johnsen is a singer songwriter best characterized by her powerhouse vocals and unique lyrical perspective. Drawing inspiration from acts like Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter, and Brandi Carlile, Haley writes and sings with a soulful determination that is willful, playful, but never forced.
During 2017 and 2018, Haley toured as an opener for Sawyer Fredericks and as lead support for The Wind and The Wave all across the United States. Over the course of her career, she has self released two EP’s Through the Blue, When You Lit the Sky, as well as a multitude of singles that have showcased her fluidity as a cross genre artist. She recently released her first full studio album and LP Golden Days now available everywhere.
Haley completed her first headline tour of Europe in January & February of 2019 playing 26 shows in 5 weeks. She is currently on tour in the U.S with electronic DJ and producer Big Wild as his bass player and backup vocalist, and was recently direct support for the band Joseph across the USA through April & May.
Born in Oregon to musical parents, Haley grew up around everything from pop, classic rock, country, and blues, an appreciable quality that is easily recognized in her original songs. As a student, she began to learn the guitar, quickly shifting her focus from choral and a cappella ensembles to her solo work. Her first national attention came from a strong run on American Idol, and has since maintained a strong following that stretches well beyond her hometown of Portland.