Today we’d like to introduce you to Addison Inniss.
Hi Addison, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I was born and raised in San Diego, California, where I first fell in love with music. I grew up in a musical family with an older sister and a younger brother. We had an old upright piano in our kitchen, and I’d watch my sister play for hours before trying to teach myself the same songs. My younger brother picked up drums, so music was always a huge part of our home.
My family moved to Nashville just before I started high school, and being surrounded by such an incredible music community pushed me to take it seriously. At 16, I became obsessed with songwriting, spending hours every day writing, singing, and playing guitar.
I released my first single at 19 and have been putting out music ever since. These days I produce much of my own music and have the opportunity to collaborate with some incredibly talented songwriters in Nashville. My brother and I still write together, and he now plays guitar in my live band, which makes the journey feel even more full-circle.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all. One of the hardest seasons of my life was when my family moved to Nashville. We were homeless for about six months, and there was a lot of uncertainty during that time. Looking back, though, that’s when music became more than just something I enjoyed—it became an outlet. Songwriting gave me a way to process what I was feeling and helped me get through some really difficult days.
That experience shaped the artist and person I am today. If there’s one thing I hope people take away from my music, it’s that no matter where you are or what you’re going through, things can get better. I want my story to remind people that difficult seasons don’t have to define you—they can become the reason you keep going.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I’m a 23-year-old singer, songwriter, producer, and recording artist, and I’ve been releasing music professionally for just over five years. My music falls somewhere in the pop-rock world, inspired by artists like Coldplay, In Color, Switchfoot, and The Fray. I love writing songs with big, anthemic choruses, live instrumentation, and modern pop melodies that feel both energetic and emotional.
I’d say I’m best known for my songwriting, melodies, and vocal style. More than anything, I want my music to connect with people and give them something they can come back to during different seasons of life.
The thing I’m most proud of is getting to play live shows here in Nashville. Performing has always been a dream of mine, and being able to do it consistently—especially with my younger brother playing guitar in the band—is something I’ll never take for granted.
What sets me apart is that I’m not chasing trends or trying to fit into a particular lane. I write the kind of music I’d genuinely listen to myself. If a song feels honest and means something to me, that’s the music I want to put into the world.
How do you define success?
Success, to me, isn’t measured by numbers or accolades—it’s measured by impact. It’s seeing people genuinely connect with my music, whether that’s at a live show, through a message online, or hearing that one of my songs helped someone through a difficult season.
Some of my favorite moments are looking out into a crowd and seeing people smiling, singing the words back, and creating memories together. If my music can make someone feel understood or help them through a hard time, that’s the kind of success I’ve always hoped for.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addisoninniss/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrpkAn3_L1LfbNDYxEK5GsQ
