SONG SUFFRAGETTES CELEBRATES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY WITH MULTI-GENERATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES, PRESENTS LAURA VELTZ WITH THE “YELLOW ROSE OF INSPIRATION AWARD”

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From L-R: Mia Morris, Erin Grand, Song Suffragettes’ Helena Capps, Chloe Gilligan, Jenna LaMaster, Jeannie Seely, Laura Veltz, MTSU’s Dean Beverly Keel, Sarabeth Taite, Candi Carpenter, Kalie Shorr, Vic Allen, Bellah Mae and Song Suffragettes’ Todd Cassetty.

Dual-Round Celebration on Monday Evening Featured Jeannie Seely, Kalie Shorr, Candi Carpenter, Chloe Gilligan, Jenna LaMaster, Sarabeth Taite, Erin Grand, Vic Allen, Bellah Mae and Mia Morris on Cajon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2020) – On Monday, Nashville’s all-female, singer-songwriter collective, Song Suffragettes, celebrated their milestone sixth anniversary with two rounds featuring 9 women singer-songwriters and a special presentation to respected hit songwriter Laura Veltz who has penned 6 #1 hits in recent years including Maren Morris’ “The Bones” and Dan + Shay’s “Speechless.” Veltz accepted the “Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award” for her contributions to the songwriting community including writing many of the songs that have inspired the over 250 women who have performed on the Song Suffragettes stage through the years. Veltz is only the second woman to receive that honor after esteemed songwriter and publisher Liz Rose who received it last year. Beverly Keel, Dean of Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment, moderated a Q and A with Veltz, diving into her career and her songwriting methods. Veltz also surprised the sold-out Listening Room Café audience with an acoustic performance of Maren Morris’ next single “To Hell And Back,” which she co-penned alongside Morris and Jessie Jo Dillon.

The night kicked-off with a multi-generational performance featuring Grand Ole Opry star Jeannie Seely in a songwriter round with Song Suffragette denizens Chloe Gilligan, Erin GrandJenna LaMaster,  Sarabeth Taite and fifteen-year-old, multi-instrumentalist Mia Morris on cajon. Later in the evening, a second round showcased the singer-songwriters who will be featured on the Song Suffragettes first-ever Tour in the United Kingdom scheduled to launch on April 26th in Glasgow, Scotland. Helmed by critically-acclaimed U.S. performers Kalie Shorr and Candi Carpenter, the round also featured U.K. newcomers Vic Allen and Bellah Mae, again with Mia Morris on cajon.

The evening capped off another big year for the much heralded female collective. Ongoing media coverage of Song Suffragettes has included high-profile pieces on PBS NewsHour, National Public Radio, ELLE Magazine and more. In December, they produced and released a cover song and video of Taylor Swift’s “The Man” which features 17 performers in a video that Taste of Country called “humorous” and “empowering”.

Song Suffragettes remains at the forefront of the disparity and discrimination debate surrounding females in the country music genre and is working on multiple plans to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution’s 19th Amendment later this year.

Song Suffragettes U.K. Tour Dates:
April 26 – Glasgow, Scotland – Òran Mór
April 27 – Nottingham, England – Glee Club
April 28 – Birmingham, England – Glee Club
April 29 – Manchester, England – Band On The Wall
April 30 – London, England – Bush Hall

About Song Suffragettes
Song Suffragettes is a collective of female singer-songwriters that performs every Monday night at The Listening Room Café in Nashville, TN. In six years, Song Suffragettes has showcased over 250 talented women out of over 1,400 who have submitted to play the show. With weekly sell-outs and a mantra of #LetTheGirlsPlay, Song Suffragettes vocally combats wide-spread discrimination against women in the music industry by giving female talent a place to play, grow and evolve with fellow creatives. Since its inception, 16 Song Suffragettes women have gone on to receive record deals and over 40 have landed music publishing deals. With over 3 million views on their YouTube channel, Song Suffragettes was named by Billboard magazine as one of “Next-Gen Nashville: 16 People, Places and Things Shaking Up Music City”.  On April 26th, four Song Suffragettes will embark on the collective’s first U.K. Tour that will visit London, Glasgow and more. Featured in Forbes, ELLE, USA Today, Washington Post, Grammy.com, Boston Globe and on PBS NewsHour and NPR, Song Suffragettes continues to fight for female talent to be heard throughout the country and beyond. www.SongSuffragettes.com

About Laura Veltz
GRAMMY®-nominated Big Machine Music songwriter Laura Veltz has become one of the most respected and in-demand songsmiths in music today. Recognized as the No. 1 Country songwriter across multiple charts in 2020, Laura is first and only woman to claim the top spot on Billboard’s Top Country Songwriters chart since its inception last June – and stayed there for an unprecedented five consecutive weeks. Garnering major hits and cuts by today’s hottest superstars, Laura has earned six No. 1 songs to date, including RIAA PLATINUM-certified “Speechless” (co-written and performed by Dan + Shay), “The Bones” and “I Could Use A Love Song” (co-written and performed by Maren Morris) as well as “Drunk Last Night” (Eli Young Band), “Lonely Eyes” (Chris Young) and GOLD-certified “What If I Never Get Over You” (Lady Antebellum). Laura also co-wrote Lady A’s new single “What I’m Leaving For,” which is currently ascending at Country Radio. In 2017, Laura was awarded the AIMP Publisher’s Pick Award for co-penning “Rich” off of Morris’ GRAMMY®-nominated debut album HERO, followed by the 2018 NSAI 10 Songs I Wish I’d Written honor for “I Could Use A Love Song” – two of four cuts she had on that album. Morris’ 2019 follow-up album GIRL features five cuts of Laura’s including “The Bones” as well as her new single “To Hell and Back.” Laura’s songs have also been recorded by Miranda Lambert, The Highwomen, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Ryan Hurd, Brothers Osborne, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown and more. For the latest, follow Laura’s journey on Instagram.

About Jeannie Seely
Country music legend Jeannie Seely has achieved chart topping songs as a solo artist, as a duet partner, and as a songwriter. Seely is a weekly on-air host on SiriusXM Willie’s Roadhouse, where she shares personal memories and fun stories about the songs she spins. She has been honored to receive recognition and a star on the famed Music City Walk of Fame charted at #2 in Billboard’s Top TV Songs Chart for January 2018 for her song “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand).” Her biggest dream came true when she was inducted as a member of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, becoming the first Pennsylvania native to do so. A country music legend and trailblazer, her perseverance over many years earned Seely the honor of being the first female to regularly host segments of the weekly Opry shows. Jeannie works tirelessly behind the scenes in the music industry on behalf of fellow artists and musicians. Known for her quick wit and humor, she documented some of her “sayings” in her book, Pieces Of A Puzzled Mind, which is a unique collection of witticisms. Jeannie Seely has also starred in several major stage productions.  In his 2003 book “Finding Her Voice: Women In Country Music,” music critic Robert K. Oermann wrote, “With her chin-out, tough/tender, heart-of-gold manner, Jeannie Seely remains one of country’s most completely modern female personalities,” and that statement still holds true. Jeannie Seely was honored by Lincoln Memorial University during its Fall Commencement exercises in December 2019 where she received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. Ms. Jeannie Seely, was honored and recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry by the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce Women in Business. Announced by country music icon and friend, Willie Nelson, The Standing Ovation Award was presented to Ms. Seely at the inaugural Influencing Women Awards Gala. Keep up with all things Jeannie Seely at www.jeannieseely.com.

About The LSSW Group
Guided by four women with over 100 years of collective experience in financial services, The LSSW Group serves the wealth management needs of business owners, real estate investors, C-Suite executives and family offices, as well as the unique requirements of those in the entertainment industry. The Group has organized its practice to harness synergies and leverage the global resources of J.P. Morgan. Their strategic partnership, where investment advice and service are paramount, is based on a foundation of quality, integrity, transparency and collaboration. In addition, The LSSW Group is the first-ever presenting sponsor of Nashville’s esteemed all-female, singer-songwriter collective Song Suffragettes.

 

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