Born and raised in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amanda Martin spent her early years listening to her parents perform the best of Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings in the honky-tonks of the North Country. Amanda came to Nashville in 1999 to attend Belmont University’s Music Business Program from which she received her degree in 2003 in Music Business Management. During her second year at Belmont, she was awarded the prestigious “Best of Belmont” which afforded her the opportunity to perform with Vince Gill.
A gifted guitar player and songwriter, Amanda is inspired by Dwight Yoakum, Garth Brooks, Lucinda Williams, and Elvis Presley. Amanda’s voice has been described as “deeply emotional without being remotely fluffy” and “distinctive, both sweet and just a little bit naughty.” Her songwriting commands attention with profound lyrics that are both accessible and without pretension. Her emotion can be found in songs such as "Sometimes A Man Takes A Drink," which was recorded by Trace Adkins for his upcoming "X" album due out November 2008. Amanda has also co-written and recorded a duet with Lee Greenwood entitled, "Nothin' That I Wouldn't Do For You." Look for her in a town or city near you, as she has opened for such artists as Tanya Tucker, Jason Aldean, John Anderson, Jake Owen and many others.
