Buffy Lawson, originally from Lexington, Kentucky, pursued her passion for music from a young age, eventually moving to Nashville to pursue a career in singing and songwriting. After gaining experience singing demos and working as a staff writer for song publishing companies, she formed the country duo Bomshel with Kristy Osmunson, releasing the EP Bomshel Stomp in 2006 before focusing on songwriting for artists like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton. Lawson later signed as a solo artist with Wrinkled Records, releasing her debut album, I'm Leaving You for Me, in 2012.