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BIOGRAPHY

LONG FORM:

The Young Fables (TYF) are a dynamic Country/Pop and Roots music duo from Maryville, Tennessee, made up of Laurel Wright, a SHURE-endorsed vocalist, and Wes Lunsford, a  southpaw guitarist endorsed by GRETSCH. Their sound blends classic storytelling with contemporary pop sensibilities, captivating audiences worldwide.

Known for their powerful live performances, The Young Fables have made it their mission to address difficult topics often reserved for the therapy couch, using their music to create open dialogue. As advocates for mental health awareness, they are dedicated to dismantling the stigma around mental health struggles, encouraging vulnerability and healing through their artistry. In recognition of their efforts, Laurel and Wes received the Troy Gentry Compassion Award in 2021, celebrating their kindness, commitment, and compassion.

The duo’s feature documentary, The Fable of a Song, which details their personal and professional journey, won the Nashville Film Festival Audience Choice Award and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Musically, TYF's signature blend of roots and pop has drawn praise from industry legends such as Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban, and Travis Tritt. Their work has landed them on Rolling Stone's "10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week", further solidifying their reputation in the music world. They’ve had the honor of supporting Vince Gill, Amy Grant, and Rascal Flatts and were personally invited by Shania Twain to showcase their talents on the CBS series Real Country. Additionally, the duo was named BMI & Texas Roadhouse’s Artists of the Month, leading to their music videos being featured in locations across the U.S.

Recently signing a publishing deal with BMG, 2025 promises to be a pivotal year for The Young Fables as they continue to build on their extensive catalog of music and tour in support of their fourth studio album, Short Stories, which is now available everywhere. The duo’s journey is just beginning, and they are more excited than ever to share their story with the world.

SHORT FORM:

The Young Fables (TYF), a dynamic duo from Maryville, TN, consists of SHURE-endorsed vocalist Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford, a left-handed GRETSCH-endorsed guitarist. Their blend of Country/Pop and Roots music has earned them praise from icons like Sheryl Crow and Keith Urban. Advocates for mental health, they were honored with the Troy Gentry Compassion Award. TYF’s feature documentary, The Fable of a Song, won the Nashville Film Festival Audience Choice Award and is available on Amazon Prime Video. Recently signed to BMG, TYF is touring in support of their latest album, Short Stories.

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The Young Fables are excited to share their newest album, Short Stories!

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THE DOCUMENTARY

Winner of the 2021 NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL Audience Choice Award, The Fable of a Song™ chronicles the songwriting process behind The Young Fables’ “Daddy’s Girl” and the unimaginable events that followed the release. The feature length documentary is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

Laurel Wright and Wes Lunsford of The Young Fables are an award winning Americana duo determined to make it big in Nashville, Tennessee alongside thousands of talented musicians. Manager Patryk Larney decides to shoot some footage of Laurel, Wes and cowriter Dean Fields to use for a short social media project. While cameras roll, tragedy strikes, and Wes and Laurel's lives change in the blink of an eye. Three years later the entire tragic story is finally told by weaving footage of the cowriting sessions, archival film and interviews with notable songwriters, musicians and thinkers.

The documentary explores the impact of depression and the challenges of overcoming unexpected tragedy. The film showcases how The Young Fables’ unique story has helped them to acquire a national platform to raise awareness of mental health issues. The film features Grammy Award winning producer Mitch Dane, television personality Chuck Wicks, and internationally recognized psychologist Dr. August Leming. 

Patryk Larney said, “The universe handed me a big responsibility to tell this unique story. I can say for certain that my biggest accomplishment was collecting the right team.” Director Andy Strohl added,“I wanted to use my gift as a storyteller to help make some sense of the pain we all experience in life. Until we’re able to face our suffering, happiness might elude us. I believe that is the overarching theme of this special film.”

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