Singer, songwriter and self-proclaimed optimist Claire Kelly has been on a mission to brighten every corner she steps in with the music she creates and Nashville is taking notice. In the last 9 years of living in Music City, she’s garnered major songwriting contest accolades (American Songwriter, NSAI, Bluebird Cafe), primetime television/film placements(ABC Network, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Hallmark TV), and several international tours. Her song “Tapestry”,  a song about people who change you for the better, won the Bluebird Golden Pick Songwriting Contest in 2022 and in the fall of 2025 she was named an American Songwriting Contest winner. A lighthearted anthem about being kind to strangers, “Drunk Girls”, placed her in the Top Ten of the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) songwriting contest. She’s also been a finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Festival, Songwriter Serenade, and International Songwriting Competition thanks to her songs “Dandelion Wine” and “Running Out” from her 2022 album, The Scenic Route.  Through songwriting showcases Backstage Nashville and Bluebird on 3rd, she’s shared the bill with legendary Nashville songwriters like Shane McAnally, Josh Osbourne, Tony Arata and many more. Claire’s touring schedule ranges from critically acclaimed festivals to concerts in living rooms and everything in between, opening for acts like Colbie Caillat, Ashley McBryde & 49 Winchester.  She supported her latest album, Can’t Start Loving You Again (October 2024), with a European tour through Belgium, Germany, Poland and Denmark. The release includes her song “Together Again” which was used in the trailer for Sundance award winning film, I’ll Be Your Mirror.  Claire’s music has also been heard on ABC Network, Max, Hallmark TV, the hit Netflix series Love is Blind, and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu. When not on the road, she writes with other artists in Nashville, performs regularly on Music City and teaches songwriting workshops at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.  Her next recording project is currently underway with Grammy Award Winning Producer, Brandon Bell, set to release in the summer of 2026.

Racyne Parker is a Denver- and Seattle-based singer-songwriter whose music blends country, folk, Americana, and classic singer-songwriter sounds with heartfelt storytelling and emotional authenticity. Growing up in Klamath Falls, Oregon, she spent her early years riding horses, working cows, and singing with her dad’s local country-rock band—experiences that shaped her grounded perspective and inspired her lifelong love of music. Since launching her career in 2018, Racyne has released a steady stream of well-received songs, including “Make It Out Alive,” “Willow Tree,” and “Most Likely To Be.” Her thoughtful lyricism and melodic warmth have earned her finalist honors in prestigious competitions such as the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition, Telluride Troubadour Songwriter Contest, Planet Bluegrass's Folk Festival Songwriter Contest, and Denver’s Hometown for the Holidays. After establishing herself in Denver’s vibrant music scene, Racyne relocated to Seattle in 2024, where she continues to craft songs that explore the beauty and complexity of small-town roots, chasing dreams, family, love, and finding joy in the journey. Her debut album, Will You Go With Me? (2025), recorded with Nashville producer Randall Kent, captures that spirit—praised for its open-hearted storytelling and melodic charm. Drawing inspiration from artists like Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, and Lord Huron, Racyne’s music feels both fresh and familiar, resonating with audiences from festival stages to intimate listening rooms. Known for her approachable nature and authentic performances, she aims to build community through her music—inviting listeners to find themselves somewhere in her songs.

Moving to Nashville one day is a big dream for musicians from all over the world. The same goes for Scarlett from Heidelberg, Germany. From an early age she was exposed to American Country and Folk music as her parents had their own touring Country band.  Growing up in a tiny town, she would spend all her free time learning the songs of Patsy Cline, James Taylor, Janis Joplin and the Chicks, until she herself joined the band as a teenager, touring heavily throughout Europe for the next decade.  Over the years she built Nashville connections backing up artists such as Paul Overstreet, Billy Yates, Daryl Singletary, and opening up for acts like Toby Keith, Albert Lee, Chely Wright and Asleep At The Wheel.  At 19 she had saved up enough money from her shows to fly to Nashville and record her first original Country album with some of Nashville’s top studio musicians. Standing in front of the world famous Blue Bird Cafe she had a strong feeling she would be back one day.  After finishing her degree as a jazz vocalist in Saarbrücken, Germany,  she packed her bags and bought another ticket to Nashville for three months to see where it would take her. Her love of songwriting made it very clear that she was in the right place after all and she's lived there ever since.  Scarlett’s songs are refreshingly genuine, clever and beautifully heartfelt. A mix of classic Country, honest Americana and some edge added in there, her EP: “The Next Man Who Loves Me” is a collection of songs she wrote about the path of coming out of unhealthy relationship patterns. With a compassionate, but unfooled, sometimes even ironic look at herself.  A new album is in the works and eagerly awaited for next year! She is a natural entertainer who catches every audience's attention with humor, ease and grace. She can be seen at Nashville’s writers rounds, especially at the renowned Listening Room,  and currently continues to tour with Billy Prine, brother of the late John Prine.