Saturday - October 12th 2024
Opening - WoodMill Music Works very on Todd & Friends
Todd & Friends & Jeff Cline 5:00pm
Bailey takes the stage at 6:30pm
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A new musical talent is gaining recognition for her melodic voice and touching lyricism. Bailey Marie Griggs, a Gastonia, NC, native has made waves in the music scene with her country vocals and guitar skills.
Known across all platforms as Bailey Marie, the young musician got her start by being in musicals as a child. After performing in a few musicals, the acting lessons turned to vocal lessons and she found a new passion.
Learning to write her own music was vital because Bailey Marie crafts her own song lyrics as well. She said she writes best when she is in her bed by herself, reminiscent of a girl pouring her heart out in a diary.
She started seeing success early in her career. She sang on stage for one of the first times at the Apollo Theater in New York City.
She has since performed at the Apollo numerous times. Aside from New York City, Bailey Marie has traveled across the country to spread her music. She has spent time in Los Angeles and Nashville, writing songs and advancing her career.
While working in Nashville, she met music producer Kent Wells, who is a huge name in country music. Wells has produced music for Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Kenny Rogers and many other talented musicians.
Wells and Bailey Marie now work alongside each other often. Together they produce country songs that have a slight pop twist.
The musician is dedicated to succeeding in the music industry. This is illustrated not only in her work ethic which was observed from a young age, but also in her desire to improve upon her skills. Learning the guitar in just two years is a significant example.
“If I want to write music … I needed to learn this,” said Bailey Marie.
Her hard work is paying off. Bailey Marie has had several exciting career milestones, including when she met Dolly Parton.
“She signed my first guitar that I ever started learning on. And then she also signed my guitar that I play now,” said Bailey Marie.
Although she has seen many successes in her blossoming career, Bailey Marie still has higher to climb. While she currently attends Gaston College in Dallas NC, her educational goal is to attend Belmont University in Nashville. They have a renowned music program that has produced some amazing singers, including Brad Paisley.
She recently released a song called “November Air.” This song, and all her other releases, can be found on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. She can be found by searching her stage name: Bailey Marie