Leon Bridges

Leon Bridges
Bridges performing in 2016
Background information
Birth nameTodd Michael Bridges
Born (1989-07-13) July 13, 1989
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
OriginFort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
DiscographyLeon Bridges discography
Years active2014–present
Labels
Websitewww.leonbridges.com

Todd Michael "Leon" Bridges (born July 13, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He signed with Columbia Records to release his debut studio album, Coming Home (2015), which peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and earned a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

His second and third albums, Good Thing (2018) and Gold-Diggers Sound (2021), also earned Grammy nominations for Best R&B Album; the former peaked at number three on the chart while the latter peaked at number 17 and yielded critical acclaim. His 2018 single, "Bet Ain't Worth The Hand", won the Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.