Lily Fitts
Lily Fitts | |
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| Birth name | Lily Rose Fitts |
| Born | December 9, 2000 |
| Origin | Topsfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie folk, alt-country |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | Thirty Knots |
| Website | lilyfittsmusic |
Lily Rose Fitts (born December 9, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter based in Massachusetts. She gained attention in 2023 after artists including Noah Kahan, Zach Bryan, and The Lumineers shared her cover performances on social media.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Fitts was born in Topsfield, Massachusetts[1] and also spent part of her youth in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[1] She began playing piano and guitar at age nine. She graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School[1] in 2019 and earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2023.[2]
Career
[edit]Fitts gained initial attention in 2023 through TikTok, where a rewritten version of Noah Kahan’s song "Stick Season" garnered over two million views and led to a repost from Kahan himself.[1] Later that year, she joined Zach Bryan onstage at his sold-out Crypto.com Arena show in Los Angeles to perform his song “Oklahoma City.”[2]
She supported artists including Michael Marcagi, Sam Barber, and Myles Smith throughout 2024 and 2025 and performed at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Summerfest, Lovin' Life, Springfest, and Extra Innings.[3]
Getting By (2025)
[edit]Fitts released her debut album, Getting By, on June 27, 2025, through independent label Thirty Knots Records. The 10‑track project explores themes of heartbreak, anxiety, grief, and personal growth, and was praised for its lyrical honesty and stripped‑back acoustic production.[4][5]
Tour
[edit]In support of her debut album, Fitts launched her first headlining tour, The Getting By Tour, in 2025. The tour includes 11 U.S. dates, beginning in Phoenix, Arizona and concluding in Cambridge, Massachusetts at The Sinclair.[6] She also made her UK debut with a sold-out appearance at BST Hyde Park, supporting Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, and FINNEAS on July 4, 2025.[7]
Additional European tour dates with Max McNown are scheduled for December 2025, including shows in Dublin, Paris, Amsterdam, and London.[5]
Musical style and influences
[edit]Fitts’ sound blends indie folk and alt-country influences.[4] Her music is centered around honest, vulnerable lyrics and simple yet textured production. She cites Noah Kahan and The Lumineers as primary musical inspirations.[4]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Getting By (2025)
Singles
[edit]- "Hurts Like Hell" (2023)
- "I Know What It Isn't" (2023)
- "What They Say" (2024)
- "Lose You Now" (2024)
- "Over Your Head" (2024)
- "Brown Eyed Baby" (2024)
- "Buying Time" (2024)
- "Boston to Barcelona" (2024)
- "In the Dirt" (2025)
- "Some Kind of Evil" (2025)
- "Made To Believe It" (2025)
- "Good Riddance" (2025)
As featured artist
[edit]- "Stopped in Hell" – Sam Barber feat. Lily Fitts (2024)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Reed, William; Lunis, Kwani A. (June 27, 2023). "From Biochemistry Student to Music Sensation: Topsfield Singer's Journey Goes Viral". NBC Boston. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lily Fitts Releases Debut Album 'Getting By' Alongside Headlining Tour". The Concert Chronicles. June 29, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Lily Fitts: Just the Beginning". 1st3 Magazine. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lily Fitts Releases Debut Album 'Getting By'". Hashtag Magazine. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Lily Fitts Releases Debut Album 'Getting By', Headline Tour On Sale Now". The Pop Blog. June 28, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Lily Fitts Shares Debut Album 'Getting By,' Will Kick Off Headline Tour This Fall". New England Sounds. June 27, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "BST Hyde Park: Noah Kahan + Guests". BST Hyde Park. Retrieved July 29, 2025.