Singer/songwriter Stephanie Layne maintains a unique position within the country music spectrum with her unforgettable performance style and her distinctive country sound. Singer/songwriter Stephanie Layne maintains a unique position within the country music spectrum with her unforgettable performance style and her distinctive country sound.
This native Minnesotan began her live music journey in the Twin Cities area, touring throughout much of the Midwest, Southeast, and Mountain states playing many esteemed venues and independent country music festivals. Layne was inspired to move to Nashville after winning the 2004 Horizon Award at the North American Country Music Association Internationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Layne has proven to be a viable contender in country music as demonstrated by the whirlwind of activity in her career over the past couple of years. Along with her numerous solo live performances, Layne has also been the opening act for several country artists including Terri Clark, Sawyer Brown, and Earl Thomas Conley. Her well-crafted songs and dynamic live performances have won the attention of fans in some of Nashville's most popular venues, including The Wildhorse Saloon, The Bluebird Cafe, The French Quarter, Fuel, and The Nashville Palace.
For almost two years, Layne and her band packed in crowds at world famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge in historic downtown Nashville. Since her arrival in Music City, Layne has garnered artist endorsements by Peavey, Martin and Co., Sunset Ranch Designs, and Bray Saddlery. She's been featured in both regional and national publications such as Peavey's Monitor Magazine and Riff Magazine. Currently writing and recording,
Layne is preparing for her debut album to be released later this year. She continues to captivate a devoted and growing fan base through her honest lyrics, charismatic live performances, and authentic country sound. The future continues to look bright for this rising star on the country music scene.
Layne proudly endorses Bray Saddlery, Martin & Co., Peavey, and Sunset Ranch Designs!
“Stephanie Layne is one of Music City's best hidden talents.”
-Alyssa Carlson, Production Manager, Country Weekly Magazine, Nashville, TN
“Stephanie Layne has a voice that transports you somewhere with big blue skies, open ranges and mountains that reach the heavens. Her live shows are raucous and intimate at the same time…she has a way of making everyone in the audience feel like her best friend, whether it's a large arena or a small coffee house, she's not to be missed.”
-Scott Southworth, co-host The Music Row Show, Nashville, TN
“You can find a modern western woman with a flavor of the traditional in both Stephanie Layne's sound and her look. She has an uncanny ability to bring both the strength and the softness of woman to her songwriting which appeals to a variety of listeners.”
-Lori Bumgarner, paNash Style Image Consultant/Owner, Nashville, TN
"Tennessee became even more pleasant when I discovered live music in the Nashville airport. Singer-songwriter Stephanie Layne, an up and coming country artist, airport performance was great. I strategically waited nearby for the security line to shrink while I enjoyed her music."
- Dan Reuttimann, Dan Reuttimann Photography (Oct 19, 2007)
"Northfield, MN native Stephanie Layne did a great job capturing the joys and sorrows of Nashville in her song "Heart Wide Open". I also enjoyed her songs about cowboys and falling in love at the county fair. Stephanie fronted a band for a couple of years at Tootsie's. "
- Wendy V, Wendy V's Nashville Blend on Stephanie's Bluebird Cafe Showcase (Dec 19, 2007)
"Stephanie Layne, a regular performer at the famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville-where legends such as Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson got started-is playing Briarwood acoustic guitars."
- Peavey Artist Press, Peavey Monitor Magazine (Jan 01, 2007)
