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Shannon Wurst is among the rare breed who can make you sit upright and wonder aloud, "who is that?" She is unquestionably arresting."
While staying true to the musical traditions set forth by those from so long ago, Shannon Wurst is a a modern twist. By pairing old with new, her music has a truly timeless sound. This sound can strike a chord with just about anyone. Ignited by her passionate performance, Shannon Wurst captivates her audience!
Those traditions that are evident in her music come from a place of not only inspiration, but also firsthand experience. Growing up in a musical family in Alma, Arkansas (affectionately dubbed the Spinach Capitol of the World), she's no stranger to picking parties and house concerts. Considering her musical upbringing, it's no wonder that Shannon's music makes you feel as if you are in her living room, and she is singing only to you. Shannon is a true artist: an entertainer, a storyteller, and a songstress. In 2009, many took notice of this rising star. Shannon was a finalist in the 2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting competition, named one of Folk Alley’s Best Artist, and was the winner of the Walnut Valley New Song Contest at the Walnut Valley Music Festival in Winfield, Kansas. She also was commissioned by the Department of Arkansas Heritage to write and perform songs about Arkansas for school children. Garrison Keillor of A Prairie Home Companion Radio Program picked her as semi-finalist for the program's Talented Twenties Contest. She also was named 2010 Female Singer/Songwriter of the Year in the Northwest Arkansas Music Awards. She has also had the distinct honor of being invited to open for Robert Earl Keen, Yonder Mountain String Band, Carlene Carter, and RailRoad Earth. In addition to all of this she has been touring around the country in support of her well-received album "What's More Honest Than A Song?. "What's More Honest Than a Song?”, Shannon's sophomore album is mostly original music with guest musicians such as 3 Penny Acre, Still on the Hill and Putnam Smith. The album was released in March 2010, and has been #3 on the Arkansas Music Chart, #15 on the Folk DJ charts, and #23 on the Roots Country Chart. The album has made a mark by the limited edition hand packaged flowers seeds that were included in the first 1,000 copies.
Shannon Wurst delivers engaging entertainment, dynamic vocals, and a down-home presence that will make you sit up and listen. Her songwriting provides you with a portal into the life of not only this up-and-coming artist, but also a peek into others' stories. Shannon Wurst is a modern day pioneer, creating her own path and sound.
"Shannon Wurst, like good malt whiskey, goes down a treat." -Maverick County Magazine, London, England
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