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Inspiration for some artists is difficult to come by, but for Morgan Bracy, inspiration comes with life; in fact, it is life.  Pain, joy, love, blessings, and tragedy weave together to tell her story, thus far.  It’s a tale not unlike other great artists, poets, and storytellers, which lends itself to heartfelt and thought-provoking art.  Her music has been called folk, smart pop, folk pop with a hint of country, but the one constant, transcending genre description, is it’s expressive nature.  It’s clear when listening to Morgan Bracy sing her crafted songs that every word has been lived and felt.

Bracy’s influences include Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Stevie Nicks, Eva Cassidy, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Over the Rhine, Damien Rice, Shawn Colvin, and Tracy Chapman, among others.  Like these artists, Bracy’s lyrics are especially emotional and explore her creativity.  She has been compared to the likes of Emmylou Harris, Mindy Ripperton, and Stevie Nicks.  This East Tennessee native made the trek to Nashville, TN, to hone her writing and communication craft and to pursue her love of creating and performing music.  Since 2002, she has been performing at clubs, coffee houses and other venues, writing, and recording in Music City.

Her debut album, Dirty Laundry, was released in 2007 before a loving crowd at the Bluebird Café.  Music Row Publication’s Robert Oermann said of Dirty Laundry, “Folk for modern ears. She co-wrote all 10 tunes, and they mark the start of what I hope will be a brilliant career.”  The album has received other nods from Britain’s Maverick Magazine, Broadtexter.com, and news fans across the country.

Currently, Bracy, along with Grammy-nominated producer/engineer John Merchant, is immersed in the creation of a new project, the sound of which is large with orchestral interludes and rich with inspiring lyrics. The CD is somewhat of a soundtrack, as the songs paint a movie with snippets of love, dreams, and life to create a complete, cohesive album.