Lighting Up People’s Hearts
Abbie Sawyer is a multi-genre Iowa musician, performer, and songwriter who embraces audiences with mesmerizing warmth, soul-stirring lyrics, and heartfelt delivery.
She performs with four Iowa bands in addition to her solo work, with a sonic range from retro soul to New Orleans jazz, Americana and women-led Folk.
As a life-long performer and musician, Abbie has curated a deeply-felt, intimate style using her acoustic guitar, voice, and original music, bringing warmth and wonder to her performances.
“I want to feel life through my heart, and I want to help light up other people’s hearts." — Abbie Sawyer with Iowa Public Radio
Abbie captivates live audiences with her stirring lyrics, humor, and soulful voice. From heart to the heart, Abbie shares stories and insights along the way, making every live show its own.
Her debut solo album, “Love Is a Flood” (2022), illuminates her experiences of motherhood and the pandemic, including postpartum anxiety and depression, joy and healing. This album and Abbie’s experience was featured on Iowa Public Radio and National Public Radio.
More Releases and Projects
Other recent albums include a live album with Diplomats of Solid Sound (2022), “Meadowlark” (2023) with Abbie & the Sawyers and a debut full-length from the female folk trio The Night Lights (2023).
Learn more about her current projects and check out the videos.
Abbie has shared billings with Rufus Wainwright, Leyla McCalla, Lake Street Dive, The New Mastersounds, and Fitz & the Tantrums. She has toured internationally and her projects have over 40 million streams on Spotify.
Natural Skin Care
Abbie is also the founder and owner of Mama Bare Botanicals, a line of natural skin care products made with love to inspire your inner glow. Learn more at mamabarebotanicals.com.
Press
“Unforgettable voice.” — Little Village Magazine
“Stunningly intimate.” — dsm Magazine
“Abbie Sawyer delivers her music and lyrics with soul-quenching satisfaction. Hers is an honest connection between her heart and the listener’s being.” — The Culture Buzz
Complete Discography
Meadowlark (2023) with Abbie & the Sawyers
The Night Lights (2023) — with The Night Lights
The Live EP (2022) with Diplomats of Solid Sound
Love is a Flood (2022) — debut solo album
The NOLA Jazz Band Live with Evan Christopher (2020) with NOLA Jazz Band
A Higher Place (2019) with Diplomats of Solid Sound
All Wrapped Up in You (2018) with Diplomats of Solid Sound
Black Swamp Village (LIVE) (2018) with NOLA Jazz Band
Vol. 1 Genesis: Live from the Ark (2016) with NOLA Jazz Band
Shine (2016) with Abbie & the Sawyers
Bittersweet (2012) with Bermuda Report
Diplomats of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes (2008) with Diplomats of Solid Sound
Stream all of Abbie’s projects on Spotify.