Tanya Ransom

Tanya Ransom brings together the raw emotion of folk, blues, and alt-country, crafting rich narratives that balance cinematic depth with quiet emotional power. Her rich, emotive vocals and laid-back guitar style form the backbone of authentic stories in songs that explore love, loss, resilience, and the passing of time.

An established presence on the national touring circuit, Tanya has performed at leading festivals including Cygnet Folk Festival, Nannup Music Festival, Blues at Bridgetown, Fairbridge Festival and North West Fest. She has shared stages with celebrated artists such as Missy Higgins, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Kate Miller-Heidke and The Teskey Brothers, captivating audiences from intimate listening rooms to large festival crowds with her heartfelt performances and grounded stage presence.

Her third studio album The Significance of Time (released Sept 2025) debuted at #9 on the AIR 100% Independent Charts and was featured as ABC Country Spotlight Album of the Week. Praised for its evocative storytelling and richly textured production, the album explores themes of connection, grief, love, and the moments that shape who we become. Its lead single Winter Song earned international recognition, named a finalist and Honourable Mention in the Americana category of the International Songwriting Competition.

A recipient of multiple accolades including WAM Best Regional Act and the inaugural Nannup Music Festival Director’s Award, Tanya continues to evolve as one of Western Australia’s most compelling songwriters. Her previous releases — It Is What It Is (2013), The Art of Departing (2017) and Breakdown to Breakthrough (2021) — trace a journey of growth and artistry that has garnered critical praise across the folk and alt-country landscape.

After two decades in the remote northwest town of Broome, Tanya now resides on Wadandi Boodja in Western Australia’s South West, where the landscapes and stories of both regions continue to shape her heartfelt songwriting.


 

Winter Song ~ International Song Comp  ~  Awarded Honourable Mention Americana Category and Finalist.

Spotlight Album of The Week ~ ABC Country Radio.

Debuted at #9 on the Australian Independent Records Chart.

AMRAP Regional Charts top 10. 

Nominated for West Australian Music Best Country Act & Best Folk Act 2025.

Winter Song ~ Finalist WA Country Music Awards ~ Best Alt Country Song.

The International Americana Show’s Best of 2025 Albums. 

 

winner ~ WAM 2020 Best Regional act

Winner of the 2020 Inaugural Festival Directors Award ~ Nannup Music Festival
“Ransom channels Springsteen's rhythm section while delivering her own intrinsic sound as per usual, proving why she is a national icon, once again. ”

— Kath Devaney, ABC Country/Triple J

“I love the driving rhythm and Tanya's gorgeous voice and guitar pickin'. Such a gentle, charming song that is lifted by beautiful production and a stirring ending. (Winter Song) ”

— Ryan Egan, Triple J

“Wise, accomplished, honest music that’s worth taking a moment to absorb. You won’t regret it.”

— Dan Condon, Double J

“Tanya Ransom exudes beauty, from her music and her performance. She delivers with strength and passion, radiating her Kimberley glow. Her shows at Nannup Music Festival are always loved, from the audience and fellow musicians who embrace her magic.”

— Phaedra Watts, Music Director, Nannup Music Festival.

“Tanya’s songs deliver hope for those that have been through tough times. There is soul-searching that leads to self-growth, and these narratives are deftly woven with some fabulous musicianship… A constant through each of the tracks is Tanya’s vocals, which grip and deliver their truth with strength and clarity”

— Bruce Baker, AU Review

“Tanya’s songs feel like a deep dive into a time, place and sentiment. Her lyrics are flowering vignettes seeking to make sense of the complexities of the human condition.’”

— Danielle Caruana, MAMA KIN

“Tanya’s voice, like that of Tracy McNeil and Liz Stringer, inhabits the sweet spot between tough and tender. It’s weathered and learned and you get a real sense that she’s either lived the scenarios she’s singing of or she knows someone who has.”

— Chris Familton, Doubtful Sounds/Post To Wire