Brandy Neelly rising country music singer and songwriter began performing at the age of 9 at jamborees and small events across the state.
At the age of 15 Brandy tried out for American Idol making it all the way to the final cut of Hollywood Week before live performances. Determined and focused Brandy went back 3 more times and making same distance until season 2013 top 15 live television American Idol.
To quote Brandy she had been told "No" before but that she would never stop chasing for a "Yes:
Brandy then moved to Bowling Green, Kentucky to be closer to Nashville and the music scene, her hometown was Louisville, Kentucky.
Brandy values education and enrolled at Western Kentucky University to earn a degree in communication. Bowling Green has been a great fit for her to be close and involved with her music in Nashville and complete her education.
For the last 3 years Brandy has been a full time student and member of Delta Kappa. She has made at least 3 trips weekly to Nashville for writing sessions, some days attending class driving 1 hour to Nashville for 3 hour writing session, then an hour back to Bowling Green only to return to Nashville again later that night for writers round or performance. Brandy performs writers rounds and showcases across Kentucky and Tennessee. Brandy also performs full band and has opened for the Kentucky Headhunters, Love and Theft, Mark Wills, Lucy Angel. Ted Nugent. She also performs acoustic shows.
Brandy is a singer, songwriter, entertainer. Brandy has been teamed with a variety of writers to develop her song catalog. Brandy is working with a producer in Nashville to release her EP later this year.
Another great stepping stone in the advancement of her career was to be invited and accepted as a member of Sesac. Brandy is now signed with them and is very excited about all opportunities and working with her rep Cristina Wheeler.
Upon graduation this year Brandy plans to move to Nashville to continue to go forward with her career. Goals yes, publishing, label, and successful music career with longevity to follow like some of the greats, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, who are country music superstars. To quote several in the Nashville Music Industry Brandy is Superstar potential. Brandy realizes there are no guarantees in life but one thing is for certain Brandy believes hard work always pays off and if you set your goals, stay focused and continue the course great things can come about.
Brandy has goals and dreams and for her "A Dream that Won't Stop Playing" Brandy does not want to look down the road and wish that she would have spent more time chasing them.