The Legendary Andy Stokes
2-time inductee to Oregon's Music Hall of Fame
A MUSICAL POWERHOUSE
Over the course of more than three decades THE Legendary Andy Stokes has built a strong and dedicated following throughout the United States and across the Globe. Starting out in the Pacific Northwest, his rapidly growing fan base has been created by giving fans what they want–feel-good R&B music and unforgettable live performances.
In early 2018 the acclaimed singer released the wildly successful single ’Best Day Ever’, the first release from the new EP ’Now’. Powerful ballads and funky, heart-pumping grooves, together with a silky smooth R&B style and the gritty emotion that is unique to this legendary vocalist—Andy Stokes has earned the moniker ‘The Northwest King of Soul Music’.
The very definition of perseverance, Andy Stokes has overcome a myriad of obstacles to land at this moment where his new release, 'I Don't Give A Damn', is once again bringing this talented icon his dues. The song, originally penned by the late great producer Kashif, is a heartfelt story of love , loss, and facing mistakes. Delivered with powerful vocals and Andy's signature grown-up sexy passion, 'I Don't Give A Damn' is on it's way to becoming an R&B classic.
A MUSICAL POWERHOUSE
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The legendary Andy Stokes is a name synonymous with soulful, heartfelt music delivered with a silky-smooth R&B style. The singer-songwriter, a two-time Music Hall of Fame inductee and multiple award winner, is known for his powerful vocals, his multiple Billboard Hits, and his unforgettable live performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has earned his place as one of the most respected voices in R&B. Often referred to as “The Northwest King of Soul,” Andy’s pure classic vocals have captivated audiences across the globe.
Andy’s ground-breaking hit single ‘Best Day Ever’ blazed up the 2018 music charts and was named one of the year’s top songs by both Billboard and the Independent Soul Charts. Quickly on its way to becoming a classic, ‘Best Day Ever’ consistently claims a spot in the top 10 wedding songs on streaming services, and is still in heavy rotation on playlists across the world. Following the success of his first national release, three more hits followed and now in 2024 Andy’s latest release ‘No Better’ is once again bringing this talented icon his dues.
The very definition of perseverance, Andy Stokes has overcome a myriad of obstacles to land at this moment. With millions of streams and views of prior releases and those legendary vocals, Andy is proving to the world what the Northwest has always known—Andy Stokes is Legendary.
SUCCESS FOR "BEST DAY EVER"
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25 weeks on Billboard Adult R&B/ MediaBase UAC charts
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Debuted in the top 30 on both charts, reached the top 10, & made it onto Billboard’s Adult R&B Top 50 for the year–making Andy Stokes the first Northwest artist to achieve this milestone.
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SIRIUSXM Platinum top 20
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#1 on the Official Indie Soul Charts for 3 consecutive weeks
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#1 spot for R&B/Soul on Music Choice
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#2 on the Amazon.com contemporary R&B bestseller list, & was named Independent song of the year
ANDY STOKES ON STAGE
For more than three decades the Legendary Andy Stokes has built a strong and dedicated following throughout the United States and across the Globe. Starting out in the Pacific Northwest, his rapidly growing fan base has been created by giving fans what they want–an unforgettable live performance. Andy’s silky smooth R&B style and the gritty emotion that is unique to this legendary singer provides an eclectic, powerful, nonstop performance that leaves the audience breathless. From intimate performances, to boisterous 300+ venues, to 60,000+ stadiums—Andy Stokes is a seasoned performer and is able to touch each and every person attending.
VENUES
Andy has performed at iconic venues including: The Nest Palm Dessert California, Jimmy Maks Portland, Highway 99 Blues Club Seattle, Triple Door Seattle, Bake’s Place Bellevue, Revolution Hall Portland, Ilani, Snoqualmie, Red Wing, Wild Horse), and EMP Seattle, Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Columbia Metropolitan South Carolina, Philadelphia Convention Center, Appell Center for the Performing Arts Pennsylvania, Lake Theatre Lake Oswego Oregon. International events include shows at Picford Live Hall and MZA in Tokyo.
FESTIVALS
Andy and his band are regular featured artists at festivals including: the Portland Waterfront Blues Festival; the Rose Festival Portland; Harlem Days New York; the Tom Joyner Family Reunion Festival Orlando; Minnesota Fatz Family Reunion Festival Augusta GA; Fort Vancouver July 4th Fireworks Festival Washington; Umoja Family Festival Seattle; Bite of Seattle; Taste of Tacoma Washington; Alabaster Festival Alabama; Summer Fest Bend Oregon; Bite of Portland; Women’s Empowerment Festival Columbia SC; and many more.
Andy Stokes sings with an earthy intensity that matches the magnetism of his extroverted showmanship on stage.
~ Marty Hugley, The Oregonian
Andy Stokes is infinitely better than all the other modern day soul singers out there.
~ Peter Dammann, Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
Andy Stokes is like a Pied Piper of funk, when the people heard that music, they just followed the tunes, they came from down the waterfront, across the street, and packed the courtyard.
~Tony Democoli, Rose Festival Coordinator