**You must be logged in on our website before trying to submit your song. This event will open for registration on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 12pm (CST). The registration form will not appear if you are not logged in on our website, as this event is solely for the Members of NSAI. You will only register with your name and email, please send MP3 and Lyric sheet in a word document to [email protected] by end of day Monday, March 11, 2024.
REMINDER:
You do not need to be present for this event; the session will be recorded, and a link to view the video will be distributed to all members that have registered on the "Event Date".
ABOUT LAUREN LUCAS:
Lauren is an Academy of Country Music nominated Recording Artist, and a Tony Award nominated Songwriter based in Nashville, TN.
Her unique blend of singer-songwriter/country/soul has been heard on the ABC Network, Broadway (Urban Cowboy), in various films and on a variety of artists' records, such as Danielle Peck (Big Machine/Y2Country Sirius radio host), Damien Horn (Circle TV), and Risa Binder, to name a few.
In addition to writing music for TV/Film, Broadway and artist projects, Lauren can be heard as a featured singer and background vocalist for marketing campaigns and recording projects. Most recently, Lauren joined multi-Grammy award winning artist, Keb' Mo' as his duet partner for an International Marketing Campaign for the Canadian National Railroad Company.
In touring, Lauren has shared stages and/or opened shows for artists such as Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, The Bacon Brothers (Kevin & Michael), Randy Houser, Maia Sharp, among others, across the U.S. and in Europe.
For nearly three years, Lauren toured and recorded as a member of the all-female indie Americana/Country band, Farewell Angelina. Rolling Stone had high praise for the band when the magazine named them as one of "10 New Country Artists you Need to Know."
In fall of 2022, Lauren joined the songwriting department staff of her alma mater, Belmont University, as an Instructor of Songwriting in the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business.
In December of the same year, Lauren launched the Happiest Hour podcast. Her guests include well-known recording artists, hit songwriters, film directors, wellness coaches, and creative entrepreneurs. She and her guests pair each episode with a delicious beverage and an easy weekend recipe. Think of it like happy hour -- but better. It's the Happiest Hour!
By summer of 2023, Lauren joined veteran Nashville singer/songwriters Sara Beck and Kimberly Quinn for a full-length album of classic country songs from the 1970's-early 1990's. On the heels of that, Lauren three solo singles of her own.
New music is planned for 2024. You can enjoy Lauren's music and her podcast on all major digital streaming platforms.
