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River Run 3:220:00/3:22
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Marianne 4:060:00/4:06
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Ophelia 4:210:00/4:21
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Chestnut Mare 4:000:00/4:00
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0:00/3:02
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Praise for New Single “River Run”
“Paula Fong Creates an Americana Triumph with ‘River Run’”
"Musically, "River Run" is a roots-driven folk, bluegrass, country and Americana single featuring beautiful layered vocals singing heartfelt melodies over slide guitar and rhythmic banjo. The arrangement is lush and rich, allowing Fong’s voice and storytelling to take center stage. "River Run" stands as a poignant and transportive offering, one that showcases Paula Fong’s ability to turn introspection into something expansive, inviting listeners to find their own sense of release within its gentle current."
- EARMILK
Paula Fong Brings Calm and Clarity with Her New Single ‘River Run'
"Los Angeles-based Americana singer-songwriter Paula Fong stands out as one of the most compelling voices in today’s folk and roots scene"
- Too Much Love
Bio
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Paula Fong commands attention the moment she takes the stage. She pairs pure-toned clarity with a soulful power that defies her small stature. Her sound traverses the full landscape of roots music - from stark Gillian Welch-style acoustic to country swing to rockin singer/songwriter strength. Her genre versatility draws comparisons to Patty Griffin, Linda Ronstadt and Karla Bonoff. Whether performing solo with acoustic guitar, alongside multi-instrumentalist Phil Glenn (Moonsville, Show Ponies), or with a full band, Fong captivates with warmth of her surprising intensity and grit. The single "Ophelia" from her debut EP Chestnut Mare earned International Acoustic Music Award recognition, with 2026 bringing a bold two-part 10 song album produced by Justin James Sinclair (ROSIE, Jenny Owen Youngs, Weezer, Kate Micucci, Train).
She grew up singing in choirs and a cappella groups, and spent some formative time in the French countryside, where local folk traditions left a lasting impression on her. Her love of harmony and roots music became the foundation of everything she'd go on to create. Over the years she explored an eclectic range of styles, from classical to Chinese opera - before finding a true home in an Americana church band whose music lived at the intersection of acoustic country, folk, and the spiritual. It was there that she fell in love with Americana roots music and the voices that defined it - Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch, Joni Mitchell - while also drawing inspiration from highly successful contemporary artists like The Wailin' Jennys and Nickel Creek. From 2015 to 2019, she partnered with Seattle/LA-based singer-songwriter Tom Kell, and together they released two full-length albums of co-written music. Aside from her solo project, Paula directs an Americana music service at Rolling Hills United Methodist and tours as vocalist with (and sometimes opening for) Abby Posner's band, Abby Posner and the Big Fall.
International Acoustic Music Award Finalist
Praise for the EP “Chestnut Mare”
American Songwriter - 'New Albums Roundup'
The Bluegrass Situation - ‘You Gotta Hear This’
Saving Country Music - ‘Release Radar & Most Anticipated Albums’
“Paula’s approach is deeply rooted in a folky tradition but she glosses it up with gentle brush strokes of country zeal & bluegrass sweeps spiced with her effective vocal style.”
"Paula Fong’s Chestnut Mare is a breed apart, and a constant reminder that we must be constantly aware of the layers of brilliance that lays in the heart of all."
"Paula Fong Set To Fly Solo with Album Release 'Chestnut Mare'"
"Paula Fong Releases Debut Americana/Folk Solo Album"
"Paula Fong’s ‘Chestnut Mare’ Offers Highlights From Her Solo Songwriting"
"I have been a fan of Paula Fong's singing for so many years and I am thrilled that she is finally coming out with a recording of her own music. I have always loved her singing - her voice has a clarity and sweetness that warms you but she can also reach down and grab you with surprising strength and grit when she wants to... And I have to say that I was not prepared for the depth and maturity of her songwriting. This is a great record!"
- Teresa James of Teresa and the Rhythm Tramps (Grammy nominee blues artist)