Cheley Tackett is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose powerful vocals and sharply observed songwriting have earned her a reputation as one of the city’s standout independent country and Americana artists. Blending traditional country storytelling with soul, roots and folk influences, Tackett has attracted praise on both sides of the Atlantic. UK publication Maverick hailed her as “one of the most powerful, soulful singers in the business”, while her song “Play the One I Like” drew particular acclaim from American Country Magazine. Her distinctive, expressive voice has also made her a sought-after demo singer on Nashville’s Music Row.
Tackett’s credentials as a songwriter are equally impressive. She has won the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at MerleFest and the New Folk competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival, alongside honours from the Just Plain Folks Music Awards including Song of the Year, Country Album of the Year and Country Song of the Year. Her music refuses to sit neatly within a single genre, moving comfortably between country, Americana, folk and roots while retaining the lyrical honesty and emotional directness at the heart of her work.
That versatility has seen Tackett share stages with an eclectic range of acclaimed artists. She has performed alongside Americana favourites Mary Gauthier and Mindy Smith, as well as country names including Ashley McBryde, Kathy Mattea and Chris Young, and has opened for acts ranging from country veteran Doug Stone to folk-rock legends America. For UK country fans who value compelling songwriting and voices with genuine character, Cheley Tackett offers an independent Nashville perspective built around songs first and foremost.
