Nashville Scene

From Reidsville, North Carolina, Debi Champion began singing with cousins and friends in her home state, then as a solo performer and later with duo's and bands all over NC, SC, Georgia, Virginia, and Maryland. She then moved to South Florida in 1976. Debi's unique blend of country, rock, and jazz made her one of the area's favorite entertainers. In 1978 she won the Mark Allen Critic's Choice Award for "Best Female Vocalist" and in 1985 she won the South Florida Music Award for "Best Rock/Pop/Blues Female Vocalist". Debi has appeared in concert with such diverse artists as Spyro Gyra, Bob James, Leon Russell, Dan Seals, The Dirt Band, Gary Morris, Kris Kristopherson, Restless Heart, Suzi Boggus, Dave Mason, Marshall Tucker Band, Ronnie Milsap, Three Dog Night, The Bama Band, and Mark O'Conner. She also toured as a back-up vocalist with Miami Dolphin, Tim Foley, and sang with the Miami Symphony.

Debi now lives in Kingston Springs, outside of Nashville, where she does demo session work, back-up vocals for different artists, and writes songs, some of which you may have heard on HBO or Showtime. She also serves as hostess for songwriter showcases every Tues, Wed, and Thurs night at the Commodore Grill in Nashville. She currently performs at the Commodore, the Bluebird, and at special events.

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Welcome to “Nick’s Space”. Im a professional Musician, Entertainer, and seeking to be professional Songwriter who has been Performing and Ministering professionally, and most importantly, Writing for about 25 years now, still looking for my first big break as a Writer/Artist in the music business! Had the good fortune of opening for such major acts as T.G Sheppard, Gene Watson, and O.B. McClinton, and The Masters 5. I started writing while attending Clemson University, and have had numerous songs pitched to such artists as Travis Tritt, Ronnie Milsap, Tricia Yearwood, Jamie O’Neal, Lee Greenwood, and Clay Walker, not to mention the ones I don’t even know about. Had a ton of songs put on hold, but I’m still looking to get that first one “licensed”! My style of writing includes Country, Pop, Contemporary Christian and Jazz, as well as Christmas songs. I’ve performed in coffee houses to packed arenas, and now I spend most of my time performing at business functions for fortune 500 companies, Private Weddings and parties, and sharing my faith in churches through song ministry. I play both guitar and keyboards

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Cary Windham has a passion for touching the hearts of his listeners and finding inspiration in everyday life and in every person he meets, Cary connects the common stories between all of us in his songwriting and music. "Making a connection with people and sharing in their lives for a brief moment, nothing could be better and thanks to my music I am part of that.” Cary creates songs that are up close and personal, and performed with his full heart and soul. Inspired by the great performers like Conway Twitty, George Jones, Allen Jackson, and Elvis Presley and more current artists like Walt Wilkins, Chris Knight and Wade Bowen, and Randy Rogers. Cary's latest cd released in May,titled "The Man In Me" with the likes of Big John Mills, Clay Rheinlander, Kyle Schneider, Forest Wayne Allen, Sterling Finlay, Pake Rossi, T-Roy Miller, Doug Davis,and Stephanie Briggs and was recorded at Cheatham Street Woodshed. In Cary's heart Luckenback is his home. "If I put a smile on their face or tug at their heart strings then I know I know I’ve done what I love to do."

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Donnie Winters was raised in a music family. His dad, Don Winters was a great singer,who sang back up and toured with country legend Marty Robbins for 23 years. Growing up, Marty was like an uncle to Donnie and his brother Dennis. Marty even recorded 10 of Donnie and Dennis' songs. Donnie and Dennis would later form the popular Winters Brothers Band that toured along side bands such as the Marshall Tucker Band and Charlie Daniels Band playing festivals and arenas aound the country. In April of 2000 Donnie took his engineering skills to the famous Sutler Saloon in Nashville where he worked as the house soundman. He would often get onstage with his dobro or guitar to join in with some of music city's best songwriters. When the Sutler closed in December 2005 it was a sad day, but it was good news for many because Donnie Winters the guitar player was back. When he's not playing with the Winters Brothers Band band you can catch him playing with Scott Rath, Tony Heatherly, the great Joe Sun, Davis Raines & The Faders, Teddy Larkin & Scary Wagon, The Reigning Hounds, and lots of other great acts in Nashville, Greenville SC or anywhere around the Country!

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Born in Springfield, Missouri, on December 14th, 1977, Jeff Wood is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas city, with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Completely self-taught in playing guitar, base, and piano, Jeff went onto form a band that played 100 to 150 shows per year and toured through 22 different states – from California to New York. Jeff was the main songwriter for the three albums produced in the time the band was together – two of which received regular rotation on major radio stations in the Kansas City Metro Area. In addition, Columbia, Reprise, Road Runner, Epic, Maverick, and Universal Records all showed an interest in signing Jeff to their labels. After the members of the band decided to go their separate ways, Jeff started out on a solo career – forming his own company called, “The Music of Jeff Wood.” From that point on, Jeff began playing bars, restaurants, and corporate events all over the Midwest garnering accolades and awards as he did so – culminating with a selection to sing on the national television hit: “Nashville Star.”

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I'm a singer/songwriter orginally from Jackson, Tennessee, but now living in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm trying to be heard by as many people as possible. Look for me on iTunes.

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A great flute, whistle and pipe player who cut his trad teeth in the New York session scene in the 90s.

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Bedhed and Blondy are a Neo South/Americana group based in Nashville, TN. Formed in February 2010, the duo quickly attracted attention for its strong songwriting and harmony vocals. As quoted in the Murfreesboro Music Examiner, Fran Jackson “has an authentic blues feeling… with that bit of edge that makes her stand out.”

Members:

Jay Studdard
Fran Jackson

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Singer/songwriter Irene Rose Smith is an 8th generation South Carolinian who cherishes her southern roots and Christian heritage. Her music is a soundtrack of the south as she wistfully sings about family, small towns, sweet tea, grits and God. Starting young on the piano, in high school Irene was ready for something different. At 17, a family friend gave her a classical guitar as a Christmas present. Though she had never played before, two days later she had written her first song and hasn't looked back since. Irene Rose excelled in many state and national fine arts competitions from childhood throughout high school studying under various instructors and multiple choirs. After outgrowing Charleston Children's Chorus under director Jean Breza, Irene combined with her two sisters Christal and Lydia forming the accapella group, "The Threefold Chord." The girls sang at various churches, weddings, parties, business functions, Christmas shows, community events, and political functions. As a high school junior, Irene sang with Bel Canto, the ladies vocal ensemble at Charleston Southern University. In college, Irene won her university's version of American Idol twice, sang at multiple school functions, and frequented Overflow coffee house. She sang entertainment numbers for both Mr. and Miss CSU pageants. When B92 radio station sponsored a talent search in Summerville, Irene was a top finalist. She has been offered record deals with a few different labels, but is currently unsigned. Irene graduated from Charleston Southern University in December 2007. She then studied in Auckland, New Zealand at a creative and performing arts school through Youth With A Mission. She wrote and performed original music for her team’s production touring throughout New Zealand, Thailand, China, and Hong Kong. After returning to Charleston in September 2008, Irene recorded an EP CD at Awendaw Green and continues to play more shows in the Charleston area. She was featured at Rocktoberfest at Awendaw Green and frequently performs at the venue’s barn jams. Irene and sister Lydia entertained Summerville crowds at the Flowertown Festival and the Sunset Serenade opening for the Summerville Community Orchestra. Her song "Blood, Sweat, and Tears," is featured on the South Carolina Songwriter's Guild Gospel CD that was released this Easter. She has even branched out of her usual folk genre and collaborated on a hip hop album. Irene is currently continuing to record and collaborate with local musicians, while her repertoire of original music continues to increase.

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