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Heather has a soulful country voice and shines on stage. 

 She grew up in Bristol, Virginia; the Birthplace of Country Music, and started singing in church at an early age. At eight, she joined the school choir and band. In high school, Heather sang and played the flute in the All Virginia County and All Virginia District Bands. She was also section leader for all four years in Virginia’s famous John S. Battle High School Band! 

 At 18, the young, courageous lady packed her bags and moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University. While at Belmont, Heather studied Music Business and graduated with a Bachelor's of Music Business and Marketing Degree. Heather interned for MCA Records, Giant Records, and Front Page Publicity. While at Belmont, she had the privilege of working at the CMA Awards, Vince Gill Celebrity Basketball Game, Fan Fair, TJ Martel Foundation, NARAS, Tin Pan South, Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, TNN Music City News Awards, and the Country Radio Seminar. Heather was recruited by Vanderbilt University to play piccolo while attending Belmont University. She performed in the Spirit of Gold Marching and Basketball Pep Band at Vanderbilt University for four years. While at Vanderbilt, she had the honor to sing the National Anthem at Vanderbilt Basketball and Football Games. In addition, Heather played in the Nashville Philharmonic Flute Ensemble.

 Heather has appeared in the Dixie Chicks “There’s Your Trouble” music video and Craig Morgan's "Bonfire" music video. She continues to be an extra and seat filler for numerous television shows, such as CMT Crossroads, CMT Christmas Specials, CMT Music Awards and Nashville Star. 

 Heather has electrified the crowd at the world famous Tootsies, Wildhorse Saloon, Broken Spoke, Hotel Preston, Nashville Palace, Country Crossroads, Layla’s Bluegrass Inn and the Second Fiddle. 

 In her spare time, Heather volunteers with the Nashville Sports Council, runs, watches NASCAR and enjoys checking out the newest nightspot in town! 


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