Jessica Rae

Background: Singer Songwriter Jessica Rae was born and raised in Chicago where at four years old, she was inspired by her grandfather's Bluegrass fiddle playing. She spent most of her early life, studying violin and performed extensively all around the world. She is a graduate of Michigan State University and holds a classical violin performance degree. But, it is her singing and songwriting that brings this performer to the limelight. Currently living and performing in Nashville, her songs' messages are moving, her voice clear and natural. With her dedication to tonal perfection, and a voice needing no attitude or glitzy routine, and her outrageous, vivacious spirit that speaks to her exuberance for life, her performances will both engage and addict you. Jessica was recently selected to be a “Rising Star” on the PBS Television show, Legends & Lyrics. She is in good company, sharing the stage with Guy Clark, Roger McGuinn (The Byrds) and Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket). Check local listings on Public TV stations Nationwide in a winter release of 2009. But, it is her singing and songwriting that brings this performer to the limelight. Currently living and performing in Nashville, her songs' messages are moving, her voice clear and natural. With her dedication to tonal perfection, and a voice needing no attitude or glitzy routine, and her outrageous, vivacious spirit that speaks to her exuberance for life, her performances will both engage and addict you.

Interests: guitar, violin, sewing, designing, cooking, reading, gardening, I could go on and on!