Indigenous Artist

The youngest Voting Member of The Recording Academy/The Grammy’s, Ava Rose Johnson is a citizen of both the Osage and Cherokee Nations. This history making, Nashville Recording Artist is the 20th Annual Native American Music Awards Best Female Artist of the Year, making history as the youngest to win this award at age 15. At age 12 she made history being the youngest ever to win a Native American Music Award for her song, “Heaven’s Window”. She is a 2 time and youngest to win in her category, Next Gen Under 30 Oklahoma award winner. She has been entertaining audiences for years from NYC at Good Morning America to Disneyland in California and singing the National Anthem for the OKC Thunder.
Now on her sixth independent release, Ava has steadily built a catalog of music that reflects growth, resilience, and self-discovery. Her songs draw from personal experiences, capturing the highs of hope and the lows of heartbreak with a sincerity that sets her apart. Themes of faith, healing, and finding your voice run consistently through her work, giving her music both purpose and connection. Her powerful voice carries both vulnerability and strength, bringing every lyric to life with raw, emotional honesty.

INDIGENOUS ANCESTRY

First Nations

SELF-IDENTIFICATION

Citizen of both Osage and Cherokee Nations