John-Robert leaves the night hanging in suspense on new single "Anna"

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February 19, 2026

JOHN-ROBERT LEAVES THE NIGHT HANGING IN

SUSPENSE ON NEW SINGLE “ANNA” — STREAM

RELEASES MOODY, SOPHISTICATED LIVE VIDEO

FOR THE NEW SONG — WATCH

UPCOMING SOLD OUT TOUR DATES WITH BUFFALO TRAFFIC JAM + NEWLY ANNOUNCED HEADLINE DATES — SEE ALL SHOWS HERE

TODAY’S SINGLE PREMIERED BY GLIDE MAGAZINE — READ HERE

Press photo by Jon Alan [Download]

“There is a vulnerability in ‘Anna’ that brings the otherworldly elements of the performance down to eye level, creating a relatable song from a promising young act. While the silky smooth stylings of John Mayer often come to mind here, John-Robert sets himself apart with a penchant for dynamic guitar-based rock in the vein of Sam Fender.”

“Once you hear his tone it’s undeniable that it’s unique, but with a hint of Jeff Buckley’s qualities of honesty and grit.”

Today, John-Robert makes his first release of the year with the new single “Anna.” With a honey-sweet voice forged in Appalachia and a sonic palette further expanded by his time on the West Coast, the singer-songwriter has entered an era rooted in authenticity. Now living back in Virginia, releasing the music that feels truest to him, and spending plenty of time out on the road, John-Robert has a new confidence about him.

“Anna” is a love song full of tender, yet confident, anticipation. Making use of a short window of time to confess his feelings, the night is held in suspense as he wants to hear if Anna feels the same way that he does for her. The song was produced by Torna aka Ronnie DiSimone (Del Water Gap, Daisy the Great) — Stream.

“It’s a declaration!” shares John-Robert.” “I had a big crush on someone, not naming any names, and wanted to address it in a direct way. That game of emotional chicken, who’s gonna blink first and confess they have feelings.”

“Anna” single artwork [Download]

Today’s single arrives with a moody, sophisticated live performance video directed by Jacob Butler (La Lom). John-Robert is backed by brothers Devin and Cameron Thistle of the band Saburnia, and the video was styled by Jon Alan for Buck Mason — Watch.

In April, John-Robert will be supporting Buffalo Traffic Jam for three sold-out shows in Colorado. And today, he has announced 5 new headline shows in May. See all upcoming tour dates here and below.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 1 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall (SOLD OUT) ^

April 2 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall (SOLD OUT) ^

April 3 - Fort Collins, CO - Sound Bar (SOLD OUT) ^

May 4 - Washington DC - Pie Shop

May 5 - Philadelphia PA - Nikki Lopez

May 6 - New York NY - Night Club 101

May 11 - Chicago IL - Schubas

May 15 - Decatur GA - Eddie's Attic

^supporting Buffalo Traffic Jam

All info here

Early last year, John-Robert made the move from Los Angeles back to his home of Edinburg, Virginia (population 1,070). After spending 6 years on the West Coast, he knew that the best way to prioritize his mental health was returning to the place where he first fell in love with music and with himself. He made his first independent release with the EP Cross Stitch — five tracks of generations of family stories artfully woven together. Throughout the year, he spent time on the road supporting Ax and the Hatchetmen, Infinity Song, Felly and more.

ABOUT JOHN-ROBERT:

John-Robert has been a notable performer since he was a child, it is simply what he was born to do. At only 13 years old, John-Robert was handpicked to perform on the Ellen show as a musical child prodigy. At 19, he left his hometown Edinburg, VA (pop. 1,070) in 2019 to move to LA and start his music career, bypassing a scholarship to Berklee. He was signed to Nice Life/Warner by Grammy-nominated producer Ricky Reed (Leon Bridges, Lizzo) and released a handful of singles and EPs over a few years, earning him co-signs from artists Alessia Cara and Camilla Cabello. But it was a live fireside performance of his 2023 song “Come Pick Me Up” that catapulted John-Robert’s lilting blend of traditional folk and Appalachian country into the modern pop landscape. He toured extensively in 2023 and 2024 in the US and abroad supporting artists like Madi Diaz, Rayland Baxter, Leon Bridges, and even Liam Gallagher.

Virginia, and his family there, has always been a source of inspiration for the singer-songwriter. On making his 2023 EP Garden Snake he says, “It was like trying to make a Virginia record in LA.” A move back home to Virginia in early 2025 made perfect sense as he embarked on creating a new body of work. The move was a way to pull himself out of the professional and personal turmoil of LA, and reconnect with the people and places that made him who he is today – the banks of the North Fork Shenandoah River and rolling hillsides, the home-cooked meals and close-knit community. Newly independent, he released his EP Cross Stitch in 2025. He has spent the last few months on the road with JOSEPH, Ax and the Hatchetmen, Infinity Song and more. And this year, new music is already on the horizon.

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