As featured in Berklee Alumni publication Oct. 30, 2020
This month, hear from alumna Shantell Ogden '05, who is working on a nine-song acoustic album, called “One Step Closer: Songs to Recover By,” about addiction, from the experience of hitting…
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Sep 30 2020
Everyone Loves Guitar: I feel really vulnerable sharing this story...
Recently I was interviewed by Craig Garber for his very popular podcast and show "Everyone Loves Guitar." One of Craig's gifts as a host is in creating a safe space and then asking his guests for answers to really real…
Jun 27 2020
Award-winning Artist Shantell Ogden Releases New Song Sampler Album First Single at #8 This Week
SAUSALITO, CA (June 22, 2020) —Nashville-based Shantell Ogden's highly anticipated sixth studio album, Song Sampler vol. 1 & 2, is now available. It’s a seven-song collection that follows on the heels of the highly successful Road That Drives Me…
May 27 2020
Award-winning Nashville-based Shantell Ogden Releases New Album
Song Sampler vol. 1 & 2 Now Available for Pre-order
SAUSALITO, CA (May 29, 2020) —Nashville-based Shantell Ogden's highly anticipated sixth studio album, Song Sampler vol. 1 & 2, is available for pre-order beginning today, May 29. It’s a…
May 4 2020
Nashville-based Shantell Ogden Announces Three New Music Placements Including Romance in the Outfield: Double Play on Amazon Prime
SAUSALITO, CA (May 4, 2020) — Nashville-based Shantell Ogden is excited to announce three new music placements. These placements continue a consistent track record of film and TV placements that began in 2013.
“Working with indie filmmakers is…
Feb 9 2020
Early Praise for Song Sampler Vol. 1 & 2
Humbled. Blushing. Grateful.
These are just a few reactions I have when I receive reviews like this for my music. There are so many people behind this album and I'm grateful for Bill McDermott who produced it, Judy Rodman who…
Sep 21 2019
Shantell Ogden set to Tour UK and Preview New EP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 24, 2019) - Award-winning songwriter and Americana artist Shantell Ogden is returning to the UK for the third time with a six-date tour that begins this Friday.
As part of the tour, Ogden will…
Jul 3 2019
4 Songs for the 4th by Independent Artists
Since moving to Nashville 15 years ago, I've come to believe that many of the best songs never make it through the major label system to get heard by the masses. But today I'm changing that!
In the…
May 4 2019
Featured in "Write Away" Magazine in the UK
A Tale of Two Lyrics
Songwriting is a choose your own adventure process that exposes how we feel and what we think about the world. Even though there are millions of songs, there are only two primary types…
Sep 20 2018
My Two Loves
Jessi Lu and me
Music and animals have always been part of my life.
My dad used to put me on the edge of the watering trough at the farm as a kid to wait for him…
Jun 18 2018
Ogden Honored at 2018 IMEA Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OGDEN HONORED AT 2018 INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Named Songwriter of the Year and Americana Album of the Year Winner for The Road that Drives Me
NASHVILLE, TN, June 18…
Sep 27 2016
Early Media Praise for The Road that Drives Me
"Love this record...great songwriting...an album in the truest sense of the word."
Charlie Mattos, Radio Personality, WSM Nashville
"Shantell’s voice is distinct, and she’s a blessing to have representing women in music today."
Wine Cowboy's Country Music Blog
"One word…
Sep 9 2016
VIP Album Preview Hosted by WSM's Charlie Mattos
Shantell Ogden with Charlie Mattos, WSM at VIP Album Preview Event
Nashville-based artist Shantell Ogden held a VIP Album Preview event to celebrate her fifth studio album The Road That Drives Me at 3rd and Lindsley this week. Attendees…
Nashville-based artist Shantell Ogden held a VIP Album Preview event to celebrate her fifth studio album The Road That Drives Me at 3rd and Lindsley this week. Attendees…
Jul 5 2016
Introducing the New U.K. Fan Community!
Thanks to Jonathan Peter Barker (above) there is now a new U.K. and Ireland Fan Community on Facebook to follow and connect with Shantell about music, news and future tours in the region.
"Country music is becoming popular in the…
Feb 17 2016
Dreams are Free: Hustle is Sold Separately
Recently I was giggling with a good friend and fellow songwriter about what a typical day looks like as an indie artist. This particular day, in addition to my eight hour day job, I...
- Reviewed and completed a music license…
Oct 25 2015
Shantell Ogden Honored with Songwriter of the Year and Americana Song of the Year at the 2015 IMEA Awards
At the International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) awards on October 24, 2015, Nashville-based artist and songwriter Shantell Ogden won two top honors: Songwriter of the Year and Americana Song of the Year for "Ghosts in the Field." The IMEA…
Aug 4 2015
Proud to Be #2!
Break out the chocolate!
I just found out "Blossom in the Dust" from my new album Ghosts in the Field hit #2 on the Americana/Country Song Chart by the Roots Music Report! It's the highest rising single I've ever had…
Aug 4 2015
Morning Music: Good Day Utah TV Appearance
Jul 20 2015
Joining the SESAC Family!
Me with ET Brown at SESAC
Today I'm thrilled to announce that I have become a SESAC artist and songwriter! For those of you not in the music biz, SESAC is a performing rights organization that collects royalties for writers…
Jun 14 2015
2015 CMA Fest Instant Replay!
Michael Boris, Bill DiLuigi, Manuel and me
CMA Music Fest 2015 was a total blur and a total blast!A few of my favorite moments include:
- Performing at Manuel's Couture. You probably know him best as the American…
Jun 13 2015
Our First #1 Hit Song!
In early May, Marcum Stewart, Bill DiLuigi and I celebrated our first #1 hit song- "Me Before You", recorded by Marcum on his Put It In Drive album. The song was the fastest rising tune in chart history on the…
May 27 2015
Excited to be a Card-Carrying Member!
Today I took an exciting step in my music career by joining the Country Music Association (CMA)!
Brenden Oliver from the membership department even took a moment to welcome me in person during a very busy time of year (they…
Apr 22 2015
New Review from Emily Saxton's The Blog of Country Music!
Shantell Ogden
GHOSTS IN THE FIELD
*****
Beautiful seven-song collection from one of Nashville’s favourite and finest, independent singer-songwriters GHOSTS IN THE FIELD (2015) is the exquisite new fourth release from one of the industry’s finest award-winning Americana singer-songwriters Shantell…
Apr 8 2015
My Song Coming Out in a New Film!
I'm really excited to announce that a song I co-wrote with Marcum Stewart and Dayna Shereck called "Whatdaya Say", performed by Miss Olivia Frances, will soon appear in the new Jerry Casagrande film "On The Wing"! The film stars the…
Oct 9 2014
Best Americana Album of the Year!!!
Excitement on the Red Carpet!
Talk about a pinch-me moment!
On October 4, 2014, I received an award for the Best Americana Album of the Year from the International Music and Entertainment Association for my 2013 release Better at Goodbye…