About
Erin Oakley is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes and records across multiple genres—from acoustic folk-pop and contemporary Christian to country, pop, and even collaborations with Christian rappers.
She has performed in both church and mainstream venues, appearing at festivals such as Brat Fest, LifeFest, and Faith Jam, and sharing stages with artists including seven-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau, Peter Furler and Phil Joel of the original Newsboys, and Christian hip-hop artists Rip and Nicky Gracious, among others.
Before moving to Nashville in 2013, Erin performed more than 50 shows a year with the Wisconsin Dells–based country band Swifkick. During her time in Nashville, she worked in an office overlooking Music Row, led worship, and sang in the indie pop rock band Rutherford. She was frequently invited to sing at conferences around the country and appeared at several songwriter showcases—including a couple of performances at the iconic Bluebird Café.
Erin released her debut album Dreams & Melodies and is currently working on her sophomore album, Stories & Songs, a collection shaped by real-life moments of faith, family, and creative rediscovery.
Alongside her music career, Erin is the Casting Director and Associate Producer for the feature film The Ultimate 90s Movie (working title), where one of her original songs will also appear on the soundtrack.
At the heart of Erin’s artistry lies a message of hope, faith, and the lessons she’s learned along the way—making her not just a performer, but an authentic and relatable storyteller.
Erin and her husband, Mike, live on a small farm with their two daughters and a few very well-loved cats.