Penny Jayne Black is a multi award-winning UK Americana, roots and blues-influenced singer-songwriter known for her soulful vocals, heartfelt songwriting and authentic storytelling.
Building an international reputation through a series of acclaimed releases, Penny first gained recognition within the UK Country and Americana scene, with career highlights including Bob Harris’s Under The Apple Tree’, a performance at The British Country Music Award, along with prestigious honours including the UKCountryRadio.com Song Award, UK Female Country Singer of the Year, and multiple GSMC Music Awards.
In the US, her Nashville-distributed singles Steel Horse and Gone both charted on the Music Row Country Breakout Charts. These successes led to showcase performances at Nashville’s renowned Country Radio Seminar (CRS).
Music has been part of Penny’s life from an early age. Inspired by her father’s love of music and her fascination with American culture, she developed a deep appreciation for the storytelling traditions of country, blues and Americana. As a teenager, she was drawn to the sounds and imagery of the United States, influences that would later shape her songwriting and ultimately lead her to perform and showcase in Nashville.
2026 marked a milestone year for Penny, with two consecutive singles both reaching number two in the UK iTunes Blues Chart. Her acclaimed rendition of Black Coffee was followed by her original release What You Do to Me, further establishing her distinctive blend of Americana roots, Mediterranean-inspired rhythms and soulful vocals.
On 30 October 2026, Penny releases Fire In My Belly – an Americana/roots single, blending country roots with soulful vocals, bluesy influences and a touch of vintage Western atmosphere. The song captures the heat, chemistry and emotional pull of a passionate relationship, delivered with Penny’s distinctive, rich vocal style.
