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New and fresh on the scene, California native Briana Tyson is bringing some soul into country music. With influences like Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt, paired with songwriting skills that rival those of Nashville's hottest writers, Briana is paving the way with a style that country radio has never heard before. Being the opening act for many legends including Vince Gill and Clint Black, she is taking Music City by storm with her new twist on an old sound. She is more than a triple threat, having learned guitar and music production on top of her abilities to sing and write. Whether it be for 10 people or 10,000 people, she has a reputation of being unforgettable. If you ever have the opportunity to see her live, it won't be hard to realize exactly why you'll be hearing a lot about Briana Tyson in 2015.

I'm the oldest of three kids. I grew up in the small East Tennessee town of Sparta. I like to tell stories.

As long as I can remember I've liked to tell them, and so I guess becoming a songwriter was logical. Every song I write is like a chapter from a book...they are stories for you and truths for me. 

I never write a song just to write a song. They paint a true and vivid picture of what my life is or was like. My goal when writing is to make people feel something - I want them to think. My stories, and thus my songs, come from observation, lessons, love and dreams.

I picked up the guitar at the age of thirteen and formed my first band at fourteen. With over 1,000 shows under my belt, the next step was to go after my true dream of becoming a professional artist...so off to Music City I went. I started making trips back and forth to Nashville at the end of 2012, and met Clarence Spalding who would sign me to Maverick Management (home to Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, Brooks & Dunn, and Terri Clark). I also landed a publishing deal with Sony ATV in 2014.

Watch the music video for "AWARE" at Youtube.com/LelandOfficial 

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Undoubtedly when it comes to crafting lyrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies, Maggie Chapman is in no short supply.  That's exactly what you hear when you listen to Maggie's debut Record, Vignette, which speaks cover to cover with bold confessions, rousing anthems and heartbreaking ballads.  After all, there's a raw honesty that follows Maggie's writing, weaving in stories from classic novels to life experiences.

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