Lanterns
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CASSIDY DICKENS
Cassidy Dickens writes songs about the places and people that make us, and what we carry when we leave them.
Raised in the mountains of southern West Virginia, she spent years in Nashville’s songwriting scene, co-writing, performing downtown, and earning Josie Music Award nominations for Song of the Year and Folk Vocalist of the Year.
But as much as she loved Music City, the hills of West Virginia beckoned her home. In 2023, she followed her heart, and a longing for deeper roots, back to the Mountain State.
The songs that came out of that homecoming make up her forthcoming album, recorded in a historic church-turned-studio in Clarksburg, WV with producer Zach McCord.
The first single, “Lanterns,” inspired by Emily Dickinson’s letters, is about daring to face life’s uncertain moments head-on and “go out with lanterns, looking for yourself.”
With a voice that’s been compared to “Emmylou Harris meets Jewel” and a sound that lives between classic Americana and 70s folk, Cassidy is known for songs that are warm, honest, and harder-edged than they first seem.
She’s performed at beloved Appalachian venues like The Purple Fiddle and WDVX’s Blue Plate Special, as well as the 21 Songwriters Festival, and will be hitting the road in support of her new album in 2027.
Praise For Cassidy Dickens & ‘Lanterns’
“‘Lanterns,’ is a raw, beautiful accounting of shutting out the world’s noise to finally hear one’s own inner voice.”
—BORN & BRED MUSIC
“Cassidy has returned [to West Virginia]… ushering in a new era of connection, opportunity, and belonging. Her story reminds us: Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is come home.”
—WEST VIRGINIA CREATIVE NETWORK
"Cassidy Dickens brings a unique fusion of vulnerability, resilience, unguarded sincerity, and soul-stirring melodies to the Americana world."
— HONK MAGAZINE
“Cassidy’s music reflects a rare authenticity, blending Appalachian storytelling with a modern folk sound.”
—ASCEND WV
“Captivating, relatable, and emotionally evocative…”
—YORK CALLING (UK)
"Wholesome indie-folk delight with folklorish charm and masterful storytelling." — SINUSOIDAL MUSIC
"Her voice washes over you like a warm summer breeze—pure and intense.”
—EDGAR ALLEN POETS
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