Cheley Tackett
Cheley Tackett at The Phyllis Maud Performance Space, Newport
About the show
From Nashville to Newport
Known as "The Godmother of Nashville" it only takes hearing Cheley Tackett once to understand why she is one of Nashville's most celebrated independent artists. Cheley's blend of lyrical intensity and melodic craftsmanship have earned her recognition and respect in a town where being a stand-out is a rare achievement.
Supporting Cheley is local artist Rebecca Richards, rise who deservedly won the 2025 Love Live Music Award for Best Country/Folk Act - a defining milestone that ushered in a wave of new opportunities, including a trip to Nashville.
Featuring - Cheley Tackett
It only takes hearing Cheley Tackett once to understand why she is one of Nashville's most celebrated emerging artists. Cheley's blend of lyrical intensity and melodic craftsmanship have earned her recognition and respect in a town where being a stand-out is a rare achievement.
Cheley's latest album, Buckeye, was given a 4 out of 5 star rating in the March 2018 edition of the UK's Country Music People and Think Country UK said, "if this amazing singer-songwriter hits your town, GO!!!! Just go. I can't even say enough about her album, Buckeye....brilliant." She is a MerleFest Chris Austin Songwriting Contest winner, Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk winner, Independent Acoustic Music Award finalist (Best Song & Female Vocalist Categories), & JPF Song of the Year winner.