Brown was born in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. There, Brown was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her father, singer songwriter Greg Brown. While living with her mother in Alabama, Brown began writing poetry and composing instrumental songs on piano.
She has performed with artists such as Mark Knopfler, John Prine, Amos Lee, Justin Vernon and Calexico. Her early upbringing was in Iowa. Brown spent her childhood living in 17 different residences between Iowa and Alabama.
Collaborator Bo Ramsey produced her 2002 debut record, Pieta Brown and co-produced her 2005 album In the Cool which was named one of the year"s best by Amazon.
Her next album Remember The Sun was released in 2007 and was cited as one of the year"s best in a The Wall Street Journal article. After the release of her next album, One and All, Brown joined Mark Knopfler’s North American tour, had a string of performance dates with John Prine, participated in a full orchestral show with Brandi Carlile, and embarked on her own performance tour in Australia.
Brown"s 2009 European Parliament, Shimmer was produced by Don Was after hearing her on his car radio in a live solo performance. In addition to Mark Knopfler, John Prine and Brandi Carlile, Brown has shared stages with JJ Cale, Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson, Ani DiFranco, Calexico, Neko Case, Mason Jennings, Shawn Mullins, Carrie Rodriguez and Jim Lauderdale.
She has performed at festivals throughout North America including Bonnaroo, Mountain Jam, Edmonton Folk Music Festival and more.
Her national radio credits include performances on eTown and Mountain Stage.
