CSN welcomes Nashville's new director, Jill Stalnaker!
Hear Jill interviewed on "Powered by Her" podcast! (May 4, 2023)
https://poweredbyher.podbean.com/e/jill-interview/
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Next Showcase: March 12
$15 cover / $10 food/bev min
Venue: Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215
Featured artists:
Jenn Schott
Born and raised in Pittsburg, Kansas, Jenn Schott was destined to have a career in music. It's in her genes. Her grandfather was the concert master violinist for the CBS orchestra including the Ed Sullivan show, her father was a university professor of woodwinds, and her mother is a flutist. After graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Missouri, Jenn made the move to Nashville to pursue a career as a songwriter.
More than 20 years later, Jenn's songs continue to resonate with artists in Nashville and beyond. Jenn co-wrote Tim McGraw's #1 single, "7500 OBO" in addition to the title track of McGraw's Grammy nominated album, "Two Lanes of Freedom," which was also the namesake of McGraw's 2013 summer tour. She also penned Mickey Guyton's debut single, "Better Than You Left Me," which was named one of Billboard's 10 Best Country Songs of 2015. Other artists who have recorded Jenn's songs include Rascal Flatts, The Eli Young Band, Billy Ray Cyrus, Pam Tillis, Lonestar, Gloriana, Jana Kramer, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Hemby, Lucy Hale, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Restless Heart.
Jenn is an alumna of Leadership Music and proudly sits on the board of the Nashville Songwriters Association International and a committee for the Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC). [website]
Bella Raye
Bella Raye is a country singer/songwriter based in Nashville. Originally from Bristol, her love of music could be seen at an early age. As a toddler, she swayed along to songs in her stroller, and she gave her first performance in front of an audience in elementary school. Today, after years of dedication and pure passion, she has established a respectable name for herself in Music City.
Bella is known for her vivid storytelling, authentic voice, and electrifying performances. More than anything, Bella loves connecting with her fans, and maintaining a fun and active social media presence daily. She is always happy to hear how her songs have connected with listeners. Fans have described Bella as a 'country princess' due to her combination of poise and power as she rocks the stage. Be sure to sign up below to keep up with Bella as she makes her way to the top! [website]
Stella Prince
Hailing from Woodstock NY, Stella is a singer/songwriter who brings a heartfelt authenticity to contemporary music. Her goal is to share and express the intensity of feelings currently experienced by her generation and beyond, through her deeply evocative lyrics, beautifully crafted melodies and angelic, haunting vocals. Since 2021 she has played hundreds of shows nationally and internationally, playing at legendary venues from London to Austin. Numerous radio interviews and publications have praised
her incredible voice and predicted the attention Stella is receiving through performances, recordings and radio play. Stella's original songs have been played on over 200 radio stations and been written about in over 50 publications. Her timeless music embraces the beautiful and inspiring aspects of Americana, Folk and Country music, encouraging a hugely devoted multi-generational fanbase. Stella is set to host her own round at this year's Tin Pan South festival, where she will be the youngest performer. In 2023, Stella was lucky enough to record five original songs with legendary steel player Steve Fishell, and will be releasing them as an EP, followed by a 2 month radio tour. [website]
Photos from 2/16/2023 show:
More about CSN Nashville and CSN International:
Chick Singer Night (CSN), the country's original and longest-running national songfest for female artists, celebrates ten years of showcases in Nashville with bi-monthly concerts at 9:00 p.m. on a Thursday at the renowned Bluebird Cafe. The shows will feature returning performers such as Christy McDonald (Curb Records recording artist) and Kirsti Manna (writer of Blake Shelton's "Austin"), as well as newcomers Mia Rose, Brian Fisk, Willie Ames, Taylor Wagner, and more.
CSN is a non-profit organization that promotes women in music by providing a house band and a venue for new and established artists to perform in. CSN's directors donate their services in hopes of raising the musical bar for "chick singers" everywhere. "Chick Singer Night offers women the opportunity to experience and expand their musical potential," CSN Founder and Executive Director Lori Maier said. "We encourage women to make music, share that music and become a new addition to the music scene."
Currently running in multiple cities across the globe, the showcase has featured Phoebe Snow, Norah Jones, Paula Cole, Lari White, and hundreds of other talented local and regional female artists. Music lovers can catch the up and coming as well as the seasoned pros at CSN in Music City, as well as Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, New York, Hawaii, and Stockholm, among other cities.
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