Leslie Austin is a singer, songwriter and performer with a voice born of soul, raised in gospel, and shaped by the crossroads where blues meets pop, rock and Americana. She sings like she’s been here before—channeling heartache, healing, and hallelujahs with a tone that’s smoky-sweet, a voice dipped in velvet, and a performance fiercely alive. Her music walks the line between Saturday night groove and Sunday morning truth, marrying deep Southern roots with genre-bending, generation-crossing grit. From intimate ballads to foot-stomping anthems, Leslie's sound is a revival for the soul, a friend to the lonely, and the hope you didn’t know you needed.

Having established herself as an artist in the Dallas/Ft. Worth scene and later in Los Angeles, Leslie then expanded internationally, playing two tours in Italy representing the United States in multiple festivals. In 2025, Leslie was selected to be one of the ‘Dallas Sounds’ Spotlight Artists through the Dallas Music Office, participating in programs to bring more live music initiatives to Dallas, Texas. Austin has been the headlining artist on the main stages of many notable showcases and venues worldwide, including Live Nation’s showcase through Breaking Sound at The Peppermint Club LA and a Dolby Atmos show in Laurel Canyon. To quote actor Sean Penn after seeing the Dolby performance of Leslie, “I’d never seen or heard the singer, but felt like I was seeing & hearing a legend. She’s awesome.”

Austin has been featured on several artists' albums over the years and released her first original soundtrack-based single "Crazy Love" in 2016. She’s a writer on all of her own music and loves merging retro vibes with current-day sounds, while keeping the music real and authentic. In 2018 she released her second original…a funky, upbeat anthem titled "Alright", with a portion of proceeds going to help the Sons of Manaseh Children's Home in Kenya. Her third single “Hold Up” is a soulful dance tune that debuted in the Fall of 2018. It aired on 103.5 FM radio across regions of northeast Texas, southwest Arkansas, and southeast Oklahoma. Buzz Music LA said, "Hold Up is a healthy mix of everything we need in an edgy pop song. It shows us a side of flare & pop that we don't hear much of these days. After listening to it on repeat, we want so much more of it." In her fourth release, “Nobody”, she continues the storytelling that began in her very first single. Her fifth track “Burned” (and first from her upcoming EP) is her most recent release and continues to draw rave reviews and new listeners. It’s been featured on KXT 91.7 FM as well as KNON 89.3 FM radio.

Leslie's raw style, bold authenticity, and emotionally charged performances resonate with listeners of all ages, races, and backgrounds, garnering attention from audiences and critics alike. Woven throughout her music, you will find stories of hope, inspiration, love, pain, faith, and strength. With new music on the way, Austin looks forward to continuing to share her songs, stories, and messages of hope with the world.

Along with her growing music career, Austin's modeling & acting career continues to expand. Leslie was selected to be one of the international models for the worldwide DOVE Real Beauty Campaign, doing both commercial and print work overseas. Austin is currently signed with an agency in both Los Angeles and Dallas and looks forward to future opportunities merging the music, modeling, and acting artistically.

Austin's faith drives her to be a light in the world and to use her talents for opportunities to positively impact people. From organizing groups to serve the homeless, to donating proceeds from songs or events to a cause, to performing with charity-driven bands, to going on mission trips, she always wants to keep perspective on what really matters and how she can better the lives of those around her. She previously served on the board of The Mohawk Militia Charity that provides support & resources to U.S. Veterans & homeless. Austin looks forward to continuing the trend of giving back with future events, music, and partnerships.