Meet Kiersten Rae Lasley | Singer-Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kiersten Rae Lasley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kiersten Rae, why did you decide to pursue a creative path?
I’ve known since I was a little kid that I wanted to be a musician. My parents tell me I was constantly writing songs, singing in the backseat of their car and always gathering up the family to perform little shows for them. Fast forward to high school, where I started to take the writing side more seriously. During that time, I felt so strongly that I needed to apply to Belmont University for their Songwriting Major. While at Belmont, I learned so much about the craft of songwriting as well as the music business, and discovered I had a passion for writing for other artists. Now I write songs 5 days a week and love it!

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a songwriter in Nashville writing 5 days a week, working with up-and-coming pop, country, folk and Christian artists & writers in town. I produce demos, write custom songs and work in sync.

I also just released my debut single as an artist myself called “You’re The One.” I wrote this song as a gift for my husband & surprised him with it during our first dance at our wedding. It’s a completely solo project, from writing, producing, playing every instrument, mixing, mastering and releasing. It has been such a great learning opportunity to see what all the artists I work with go through to get a song out into the world – my respect for them has increased tenfold!! I’m so glad I’ve been able to go through this process & thankful for the great response & encouragement I’ve received. The album art was also featured on a billboard called “The Nashville Sign” in downtown Nashville during the entire first week of release which was so surreal.

Another part of my job is performing my music, and I’ve been blessed to play at some incredible places including the legendary Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room & Tin Pan South Songwriting Festival. I’ve also had my songs performed by other artists on some amazing stages including Key West Songwriters Festival.

I’ve had some exciting opportunities through the years, including winning the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Annual Song Contest, winning the 2024 ASCAP Peggy Lee Songwriter Award, receiving the 2024 Bob Kingsley Award for most songs in the NSAI Top 40 list, having two cuts featured on RadioSoBro Nashville, being a semi-finalist in American Songwriters 2023 annual contest, being a finalist in U.S.A Songwriting’s 2022 annual contest, placing TOP 10 in NSAI’s 2022 Global Chapter Challenge and being named “One’s To Watch” by NSAI.

Lastly, I recently launched a new ministry called “Verse Of The Day Songs.” Everyday I turn the Youversion Bible verse of the day into a little song to help get God’s Word written on your heart & stuck in your head. This has been such a blessing to get to do & I’m very grateful for how much it’s grown in such a short time! Verse Of The Day Songs can be found on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
While I love Nashville & the amazing music environment this city has cultivated, I’m more of small town girl at heart. I spend majority of my time in Franklin going down Main Street, getting chai latte’s at The Coffee House, buying books at Landmark Booksellers, taste testing infused olive oils at Olivia’s & shopping at the farmers market at The Factory. We also attend Church Of The City in Franklin which is such a wonderful place. I also love walking at Radnor Lake, Smith Park & Crockett Park. But I will say, my two favorite Nashville spots are Percy Warner Park for the hikes & Amerigo for the gluten free pasta!!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’m so grateful for all of the doors that God has opened & the amazing people He’s placed in my life to help me along my journey. Shoutout to my sweet husband Carson, my wonderfully supportive parents and all of my amazing mentors & champions in Nashville including Sarah Flick, Kele Currier, Liz Hengber, Brian White, Allison Barrett, Jill Moody, Nora Webb and so many others. Thank you all! And of course, I wouldn’t be here without Jesus leading me every step of the way. To quote one of my songs: “The point of my life, is to point it to HIS.”

Website: https://kierstenraemusic.wixsite.com/kierstenraelasley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kierstenraelasley/#

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kierstenraelasley

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kierstenraelasley

Other: Stream “You’re The One”: https://linktr.ee/Kierstenraelasley
Verse Of The Day Songs: https://bio.site/verseofthedaysongs

Image Credits
Danielle Hickman, Kenzie Baker