You're Invited to The Nash News' 15th On The Verge Writer's Round

The Nash News is excited to put on our 15th writer's round with independent and up-and-coming country artists this coming Thursday, January 19th from 6-9 p.m. in downtown Nashville at Assembly Food Hall in the Fifth and Broad complex.

Artists performing include Zach Ray, Sarah Morey, JoJo Scott, Olivia Rudeen, Danielle Clark, Sarah Bosetti, Kurt Stevens, Jackie Therrien, and Kennedy Taylor. Get to know the artists and their music below.

Zach Ray

Originally from Blanchard, Oklahoma. Zach Ray got his start singing on the stage at his home church. Raised on Country music and Jesus, you’ll find his songs focus on the important things in his life; God, his wife, family, and life in general. Currently, he is living in Nashville with his wife, Brittney. He released his first EP at the end of 2019, and his second EP "Roots" in the summer of 2022.

Sarah Morey

Sarah Morey is a 22-year-old country music artist and songwriter originally from Tampa,

Florida. Sarah began songwriting at the early age of seven and began performing professionally at the age of fifteen. She has graced the stage at the legendary Bluebird Café as well as music festivals including The Florida Strawberry Festival and The Gasparilla Music Festival. Having opened for artists including The Bellamy Brothers and Have Gun Will Travel, Sarah continues to prove herself as a prolific and captivating performer. Having found her passion for music at such a young age, she was named a Hard Rock Café Ambassador when she was only sixteen years old, following her time at GRAMMY Camp Nashville 2015. Since making the move to Nashville in 2018, Sarah has been featured as the musical guest on Today In Nashville and on stage with the highly acclaimed Song Suffragettes. While studying Songwriting and Music Business at Belmont University, the songstress was named Staff Songwriter at Off The Row Studio right outside of Nashville, Tennessee where she often writes for other artists. To date, Sarah has had over thirty cuts, not including her own releases. Her songs have been featured on CMT, The Country Network, Spotify editorial playlists, and The Nash News. Sarah also boasts an impressive track record as a music industry executive having maintained roles in A&R, music publishing, and music publicity. Now the CEO of Lucky Money Entertainment, the rising artist hosts and performs at various writers' rounds in and around Nashville.

JoJo Scott

JoJo Scott’s simple yet catchy melodies matched with her adoration for the sounds of the 70s blend together creating a vibey yet intimate sound in her acoustic pop music. Scott’s bright personality and eye-catching style add to the charm of her honest songwriting. Her latest single "Honey Girl" is about heartbreak and longing with a touch of magic.

Olivia Rudeen

Raised under the wide open skies of the West and transplanted into the land of “three chords and the truth,” Olivia Rudeen writes songs that tell stories about life from a lonesome bird’s-eye view. The daughter of two writers, her love affair with words began at an early age. Inspired as much by Cormac McCarthy as Sheryl Crow, Rudeen writes observational and poignant lyrics, odes to the lonely that hangs just outside the halo of the headlights on a long drive home, the melancholy oil spill rainbow on an empty corner sidewalk, the ghost of a goodbye floating in the radio static, the heartache and beauty of moments lived, loved, and lost. Her songs have been recorded by Ashley McBryde, Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio, Jake Etheridge, Bre Kennedy, and Jake Hoot - among many others - and featured on TV shows including CMT's Nashville and ABC Family's The Vineyard and Jane By Design. Her latest single, "Radio Star," produced by Jake Finch, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Danielle Clark

A traditional country music fan at heart, singer-songwriter Danielle Clark was raised on all the greats. Drawing inspiration from artists like Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, and Taylor Swift, she seamlessly blends her country roots with truthful lyrics and progressive melodies to create a sound that evokes enthusiasm among country music listeners. Having grown up performing in her church choir, Danielle discovered her passion for music at an early age. At 5 years old. she performed for the first time and began writing songs not long after. In 2016, Danielle relocated from her midwest hometown to pursue her dreams in Nashville. She attended Belmont University where she continued to hone her artistry. One of Danielle’s greatest aspirations is to perform at the renowned Nashville venue, the Grand Ole Opry. Driven by a deep appreciation for the country music genre, Danielle Clark is an artist destined for success.

Sarah Bosetti

My name is Sarah Bossetti, and I'm a country singer/songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee. I was born and raised in a small town in Northern Ohio. I grew up on Lake Erie, so I spent most of my life on the water. I've been singing for as long as I can remember, and I've been writing songs since the age of 10. At the age of 15, I picked up guitar and ukulele and started taking my music career a bit more seriously. My music has definitely got country influence- which is what I grew up on. Most of all I just like to tell stories. I graduated from The Ohio State University in May 2022 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in Music Media and Enterprise. I'm always down to try new things, and my current hobbies include thrifting, sketching, paddle boarding, photography, and anything artsy.

Kurt Stevens

A Florida native, Kurt Stevens is bringing his own brand of chilled-out South Florida beach vibes to the backroad sounds of Nashville-an esthetic best demonstrated in his latest release, “Sunshine State of Mind."

Turning heads on the local circuit and proving himself ready for the big leagues, Stevens’ track ‘I Already Know’ became a playlist favorite upon release in early 2019, landing on Spotify’s ‘New Boots’ playlist, and earning over 1 million streams across all platforms. His tour schedule has found him headlining at the Martin County Fair, Indian River County Fair, and Hooked on Music Festival; as well as opening up for name acts like Dustin Lynch, The Band Perry, Maren Morris, and Luke Combs to name a few. Kurt has also gained support from his local iHeart radio station 94.7 (Treasure Coast) where he has had multiple singles in rotation. When he’s not writing and performing, Stevens, ever the Floridian, always likes to come back to the sea. “My passion is being outside on the water. Fishing and surfing...” he expresses smoothly, “There’s something about the ocean. No matter what you’re going through, you can go out on the ocean and feel how small you are -how small your problems really are against this vastness. It’s humbling and grounding."

Jackie Therrien

Jackie Therrien is a 19-year-old folk/alternative singer, songwriter, and musician from New Hampshire, but is currently based in Nashville studying songwriting at Belmont University.

Kennedy Taylor

The cross between an electric blues and chilling neo-soul feel is where the likes of Kennedy’s range follows. Kennedy is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter from the streets of Temecula, California. With deep powerhouse vocals, an honest lyricist, she is also a guitarist.

Since relocating to Nashville, she’s formed her band Tennessee Barbie and started recording numerous pieces of her next project coming out in the new year. Upon starting to perform in many venues in the town, one of the venues told her she needed to change the way she looked and the way she talked. She was too “Barbie-like” for the Nashville singer/songwriter scene. At first, Kennedy was taken aback. She didn’t want to change herself or her look. So instead, she embraced the name and started using it as her brand. “I am Tennessee Barbie. I’m tired of people seeing me as just another blonde. I’m more than my getup and high-heeled shoes. I’m a woman of blues” Kennedy says. Tennessee Barbie has performed at places such as the PNC Plaza at the Ryman Auditorium, Cafe Coco, The Pond, and many more.

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