shelleyraymond

Shelley Raymond combines elements of soul and folk music into something she refers to as "soulk". Her sultry vocals evoke the soul of the blues, the familiarity of folk music, the intrigue of jazz, and the conviction of rock into an infectious style that is truly her own.From her piano lessons in elementary school to majoring in music in college, Raymond has always been involved in music. Originally from Charleston, SC, she received a music degree from Winthrop University, where she performe...

Shelley Raymond combines elements of soul and folk music into something she refers to as "soulk". Her sultry vocals evoke the soul of the blues, the familiarity of folk music, the intrigue of jazz, and the conviction of rock into an infectious style that is truly her own.From her piano lessons in elementary school to majoring in music in college, Raymond has always been involved in music. Originally from Charleston, SC, she received a music degree from Winthrop University, where she performed everything from opera classics to jazz standards.Now Raymond is making a name for herself in Nashville, TN. She has been writing songs since 2004 and has already performed in several writers' showcases at the legendary Bluebird Café. She recently participated in a benefit concert for Happy Tales Humane with along with artists Emmylou Harris and Gretchen Peters.