"Sean Harrison is a well-traveled, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter from Fayetteville, Arkansas. His 2020 debut album “Halfway From Nashville” cemented his reputation as a witty, insightful Southern songwriter whose quirky, self-mocking songs explore the average guy’s stumbles and struggles through American life. His style crisscrosses boundaries of Americana, combining influences from Folk, Country, Rock and Blues.

Harrison’s second full-length album – “Ghastly Love (And Other Dubious Tales)” -- explores deeper connections into the root-sounds and modern expressions of the Americana genre. With guest artists including Gurf Morlix and Earl Cate, the album released in April 2025.

Songs Sean wrote and produced for Milton Patton in 2015 climbed several Billboard Charts including a high mark of #50 on the Top 200 Country Album chart, and #6 on Heatseekers South Central regional chart for independent artists; music videos from that album gained more than 10 million views, that year; one song was featured in the film ADDicted (2015).

Photo by Stephen Ironside

Sean came by his writing and storytelling style naturally. He was born in Nashville and raised mostly in Arkansas, where he grew up in the literary home of the late novelist/screenwriter William Harrison, probably best known for writing the cult-classic movie “Rollerball.” The elder Harrison taught creative writing at the University of Arkansas, which put Sean in frequent company of numerous talented writing students and visiting writers. It also connected him to a lively college campus during the turbulent cultural renaissance of the late 1960s. Sean lived some years in Europe, then Texas, with a lot of traveling and finally back home to Fayetteville. “I have busked in London, Bath, Paris, Florence and Venice, southern Spain and other parts of Europe, New York City, Dallas/Ft. Worth,” Sean said. “It’s only looking back that I can appreciate where I’ve been.”

Praise for Harrison’s debut album “Halfway From Nashville”:

“His songwriting is fresh, charming and even hopeful… once I leaned in and opened myself to its charms, I was hooked. Damn, debut albums aren’t often this compelling.”
- Donald Teplyske, Fervor Coulee

“Listeners become willing accomplices on Sean’s journey of self-discovery. Intimacy, rough edges, humor - it’s all here with originality and candor. A ‘must’ listen.”
- Stacy Harris, Stacy’s Music Row Report

“. . . Ranks among the best of the fall season. Harrison’s lyrics are striking and literate, his voice convincing and oftentimes searing.”
- Ron Wynn, Tennessee Tribune

“A witty and insightful singer/songwriter firmly entrenched in country music version of the wandering troubadour tradition.”
- Lee Zimmerman, Goldmine Magazine

Honors/Awards

“Favourite Music of 2020” – Lonesome Highway Radio Show, Dublin, Ireland

“Favourite Roots Albums of 2020” – Fervor Coulee, Alberta Province, Canada

“Best of Roots 2020” – The Bluegrass Sitch

Praise for Harrison’s live performances

“Harrison's emotional range as a songwriter and performer belies his plainspoken storytelling approach. Prepare to be surprised.”
- Linda Barrett, Oklahoma House Concerts, Watonga

""Harrison's 'Americana Journey' show is unlike anything out there. Totally original but also with a neat little trip into our collective musical past. Delightful.""
- Amy Love, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, Muskogee

“Sean was so great and engaging for the audience as he shared his stories and music. You don’t want to miss this fantastic singer songwriter.”
- Garrett Melby, The Yellow House, West Plains, MO

“Sean was a total hit! We loved the humor, intimacy and authenticity of his Modern Americana Folk music. We can’t wait for a return engagement!”
- Claudia Powell, Alamogordo Area House Concerts, New Mexico

A Few of the Many Live-Show Fan Comments

“As singer/songwriters go, Sean is a one-of-a-kind.”
- Don Tucker, Little Rock, AR

“Sean Harrison is major league! Ask anyone at George's (Majestic Lounge) today.”
- Bill Lonon, Fayetteville, AR

“I had planned to leave early, but I just couldn’t get enough of his show.”
- Patron at Downshift Brewing, Ruidoso, NM

“He’s the real deal, a true original.”
- Jake Gathright, Texarkana, TX

“So many great songs – one after another!”
- Michael Jochetz, Denton, TX

“I tried several times to get up and go, but he would start another song and I just couldn’t leave!”
- Joe Giles, Fayetteville, AR

“Sean Harrison is one of the most fun storytellers around.”
- Garrett Melby, West Plains, MO
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