Hi! The name is Misy. Like Missy, but with one S. I am an emerging singer/songwriter from Southern California currently residing in the booming city of Nashville, TN. I actually come from a family of atheletes, with me being the first professional musician in my family tree.
Taking inspiration from songwriters like Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Kacey Musgraves, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and John Mayer, I have worked tirelessly on my craft and written hundreds of songs to get to where I am today. Guitar is my first instrument but I also play piano, bass, and ukulele. You may also see me with a foot tambourine at my live gigs, which always brings an exciting element. When I lived in California, I got to play at famous venues like the Whiskey A Go Go, the Viper Room, and the House of Blues. I moved to Nashville at the age of 22 and I've grown so much in the 7 years that I've been here. I've worked many side hustles to fund my career, including serving, bartending, uber, and door dash, while simultaneously playing shows and going to writing sessions with other artists. I jumped into music full-time 2 years ago and haven't looked back!
I regularly play gigs in and around Nashville while also working as an assistant to Kris Crunk, a Grammy-nominated, Dove-award winning and Emmy award-winning producer in Nashville. I've been lucky enough to record and work with other prominent producers including Joe Carroll, Damien Lewis, and Austin Shawn. I've had sponsorships with gear companies like Warm Audio, Black Lion Audio, Bohemian Guitars, and Audient. My recording strengths and vocal abilities have led me into studio sessions with some of the best musicians and studio singers in Nashville. My husband is also a great recording engineer and producer in his own right, Bradley Carter, and we have released multiple songs together that you can find in my catalogue. As I continue on my journey through this wild industry, I am consistently drawn to the songwriter and production side of music. But I consider myself a songwriter first and foremost, with dreams to have my songs recorded by major artists someday.
Aside from music, I am passionate about animals and humanitarian efforts. I regularly volunteer at the Nashville Humane Association where I care for animals, mainly cats, who need to be adopted. I have two black cats of my own at home, Doc Martin and Billie Jean, who make appearances on my social media pages from time to time. I advocate for issues like mental health, self love, and herbal medicine. Spirituality has become incredibly important to me as I have matured, which you may notice through my music. After diving into New Age practices for a few years, I had some dark experiences that led me to giving my life to Jesus Christ in 2023. He has transformed me in ways I never thought possible and I plan to release more Christian Contemporary songs in the near future.
When I'm not writing songs or playing a show, you can often find me hanging with my loved ones, reading books, praying/meditating, going on adventures in nature, and caring for my many houseplants. If you're reading this, that means you support me in one way or another and I couldn't thank you enough. Thank you for listening, for caring, and for giving me a beautiful purpose in this life. I hope to not only connect with you through the art I make, but to actively spread love, positivity, and thought provoking messages through all of my work.
Much love,
Misy xo