Emma King’s remarkable journey has already taken her from northern England to Tennessee, touring Europe and receiving 5-star album reviews along the way. Having lived in Tennessee for eight years, Emma became a welcomed regular of Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and represented the UK at Nashville’s CMA International festival, appearing on radio stations across the country including the legendary WSM (home of the Opry).
Emma is renowned for her captivating and high energy live shows and has supported artists such as Jo Dee Messina, Deanna Carter, Thompson Square, Brett Michaels, Sohie Ellis Bextor, The Drifters, Old Dominion, and Exile.
On her return to England, Emma has received unwavering support from the BBC including Radio 2, with live performances on BBC London, HMV’s recommended release, rave reviews from Maverick, Blues Magazine and sharing cover mounts with Joe Bonamanasa..
Emma’s fourth album Pocketful Of Sun was released on 22 August 2025.
The sunflower-strewn fields of the title single have a deeper meaning than just a hopeful nod to the British summer. Emma’s autistic daughter Eloise has played her part in the song’s inspiration, and the sunflower has become a symbol of empathy and inclusivity for those with hidden disabilities.
The song sums up the infectious joy of childhood and, rather than deal with struggles and inequalities (as does its sister song Better Than It Was), celebrates the raucous energy of youth. Its sing-along hook “I’ve got a pocketful of sun…I’ve got enough for everyone” invites us on an irresistible journey of guitar riffs, Americana licks, and vocal power.
More than just a nod to the uplifting atmosphere of Emma’s trademark soulful Americana-country sound, the true inspiration for Pocketful Of Sun’s title refers to the journey she has been on both as a musician and as a parent raising Eloise.
Diagnosed autistic at age two, Eloise is entirely non-verbal yet, amid all the challenges the family faces, the unconditional love felt by Emma has been deeply inspirational, precipitating the desire to have the album exist as a call to action as much as a tribute to her darling daughter.
A musical love letter to the country sounds Emma was drawn to in her childhood, such as the cheeky mischief of The Chicks and the country guitar-rock of Sheryl Crow, other tracks on Pocketful of Sun give us a glimpse into Emma’s years on the road in Nashville (18 Hours), her thoughts on the music industry (Sweetest Song) and a moving reflection of her hometown of Hull (Guess It Was Ours).
