Nicole Witt
With Jukebox Winos and Natalie Witt
About Nicole Witt
NICOLE WITT is a nationally-touring, award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her soaring melodies and clever turns of phrase. She just released her first 2 singles from her upcoming EP “Clear” and just finished her first solo European tour.
She has written songs for artists such as George Strait, Lee Brice, Rodney Atkins, Jana Kramer, Terri Clark, Lauren Alaina, Balsam Range, Mandisa, and many more. In 2011, Witt received the international Bluegrass Song of the Year Award for Balsam Range’s “Trains I Missed.” In 2014, she was nominated for a Dove/GMA award for Country Song of the Year. She has moved into TV and film writing with song credits on shows like “Reign”, “American Idol” and the short film score called Black Mountain. Witt is a cowriter on "You Ain’t” by Canadian Country star Aaron Goodvin ft. (Meghan Patrick) that hit the top 20 on the Canadian Country charts a few weeks ago. Ellie Holcomb recently released a Witt co-penned song called “Stronger” to CCM radio.
Witt has spent the last 10 years writing and touring while building a grassroots small business as an artist, songwriter & mentor. She is the founding member of the Super Star act Six One Five Collective. Their song “Kindness” was featured on American Idol 3/19/23. She's currently touring with the “615 Good Vibes” tour. In the past 3 years she has played over 200 dates performing all over the country and world opening for Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Bacon Bros & many more.
About Jukebox Winos
Nashville/Branson blended JUKEBOX WINOS (Greg McFaden and Debbie Olson) are no strangers to the stage with over 500 shows performed to date; including opening for regional favorite bands: The Honkytonk Renovators, The Mark Chapman Band, and Papa Green Shoes. Influenced by an impressive lineup of rock icons, their music is a vibrant tapestry of timeless classics.
For their set at The Nest, they will bring their own unique flavor to the stage with original songs, showcasing their exceptional talent as both performers and songwriters. It's a night that promises to entertain and delight music lovers of all ages.
Raised in Nashville, Greg started on drums at the age of 8, and learned rhythm guitar in his 20's. For Jukebox Winos, he puts to work his audio engineering degree from Full Sail, along with his many years of music experience.
Debbie, a Branson native, started singing 10 years ago. Her message is, "It's never too late to follow your heart’s desires and share your God-given talents.” She has loved writing poetry from an early age, the last 7 years focusing on song-crafting. She really enjoys the co-writing process and has met many talented writers along the way.
Greg & Debbie will be joined by co-writer and friend, Kristen Budde. She is a Nashville recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and gifted singer/songwriter.
About Natalie Witt
NATALIE GRACE WITT is a triple threat actor, singer and songwriter. She describes herself having “New York energy, with a Nashville vibe.” She is a B.F.A. graduate of Marymount Manhattan’s famed Musical Theatre program in New York City. She pursues acting in both theatre and TV & film, along with music. Her last acting credit included playing the role of “Lisa” in Mr. Burns at the Theresa Lang Theatre. Natalie is currently working on her debut EP. She describes her future EP as a pop/country sound, with honest and raw lyrics. She explains, "Songwriting is a way of understanding my thoughts, and sharing them allows me to express myself in the most vulnerable way I can.”
We were so honored to have award-winning Nashville songwriter Nicole Witt at our venue! And we loved that Billy Yates joined in for a couple songs too! Plus, local favorite Jukebox Winos are just fun people to have around. Such an incredible night!
