Nashville, Tennessee
25 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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"Moon River...wider than a mile"

BIOGRAPHY

"Has anyone ever told you you have perfect pitch" Naomi Judd said to the redhead eagerly awaiting the judges criticisms on season 2 of CMT's "Can You Duet" It has been a long road for Chelsee Oaks from singing in church and as the little redhead "Annie" at a local theatre house at age 11. But she has come a long way. In her 12 years as a professional singer Chelsee has captivated the ears of not only local festival goers in her hometown but also for President George W. Bush. She has opened for acts like Blake Shelton, Trick Pony, Tracy Byrd, and Dierks Bentley, and sang the National Anthem for The Red Wings, and the Tigers. But Chelsee left all that behind and made the big move to Music City, Nashville, TN. Since the move big things have been happening for her, but she says, " Im so excited for the things that are happening in my career, but in my mind I've already "made it". I get to wake up every morning and do what I love, which is to write great songs, if that isnt "making it" I dont know what is"

GENRES

Folk, Country, Alternative Country

Contact

Administrative: Chelsee Oaks

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar

INFLUENCES

Patty Griffin, Gillian Welch, Mindy Smith

DAY JOB

Nanny

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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