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Local Artist Making a Name

Megan Reardon

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Date: Jun 01 2023 10:22 PM

One local artist is really making a name for herself.


An Opp native, Alice Nelson, age 19, has been singing since she was three years old; she started out by singing in church and at local festivals around her community. Nelson also spends some of her time in Nashville, Tennessee.


In addition to singing, she plays the acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, piano, and drums.


Nelson is signed with a subsidy of Sony Music Entertainment and Sony Orchard out of Nashville.


Some may recognize her after hearing her song, “Girlfriend,” which has been played on various local, regional, and national radio stations.


Other songs, “It’s You Not Me” and “Here Comes the Rain,” have been played on Nashville radio stations, and “It’s You Not Me” hit the number-five place on the Independent Country Music Chart, placing higher than Dolly Parton and Morgan Wallen. “Here Comes the Rain” was produced by local musician/producer Robert Reardon.


One of Nelson’s near future goals is to release an extended play (EP) by the end of this year.


She will be at the Grand Ole Opry House in October for the Josie Music Awards where three of her original songs are up for awards. Nelson hopes to make her debut on the Grand Ole Opry stage to perform soon in the future as well.


The following is a list of awards she has recently received:


-North American Country Music Awards 2022: Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for “Girlfriend”


-North American Country Music Awards 2023: Entertainer of the Year, Vocalist of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year for “It’s You Not Me”


-Nominations for 2023 Josie Music Awards: Southern/Country Rock Song of the Year for “Here Comes the Rain,” Modern Country Song of the Year for “It’s You Not Me,” and Songwriter Achievement Award for “Moon”


Nelson will also be opening up for a big-name artist very soon; she is keeping that a secret until the artist announces this information.  She is elated for this opportunity.


She has high hopes for her future and is determined to make all of her dreams become realities.


“I am hoping to walk across that Grand Ole Opry stage for the Josie award wins in October,” Nelson said. “I hope to perform there and other big arenas like Bridgestone one day. I hope to touch people’s hearts and relate to them, so they know I have been where they are.”


Nelson said she hopes to reach out to and touch the hearts of many people, especially to girls going through their first heartache because she knows how it feels.


“I can promise to them it may feel like the end of the world. I am right there with y’all.  We are going to get through this together through the power of new music coming soon!” Nelson said. 


In addition to singing and playing a variety of musical instruments, Nelson also writes songs.  She has written a multitude of songs based on her experiences in life, and she hopes she can reach others and help them get through hard times with her lyrics and music.


Nelson has several musical influences, but the main ones who have impacted and influenced her the most are Loretta Lynn, Ashley McBride, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Rodney Atkins.


In addition to singing solo, she has a band called the Alice Nelson Band that performs in places around the Tri-state area. 


Nelson offers guitar and vocal lessons as well.


If anyone is interested in booking her for an event or for guitar or vocal lessons, they may contact her at [email protected]. She is available for solo-acoustic gigs or full-band concerts. You may also follow her on social media by searching for Alice Nelson Music.


You may also visit https://linktr.ee/Alice_Nelson_Music.


Keep your eyes and ears open for her; she is definitely going places!


Good luck and congratulations on all you have accomplished thus far to Alice from Rickey Stokes News!



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