shantell ogden

Nashville, TN - May 4, 2022 - Utah born, Nashville-based artist Shantell Ogden will be opening for Sammy Kershaw, Collin Raye, and Aaron Tippin in a special two night tour in Utah on June 10 and June 11. The performances…

Like many of you, I've watched Lifetime TV for years - and in the last couple of months I've been really honored to have my songs appear in these films...

As part of their vicious Valentine's, Old Flames Never die…

Recently, I was honored to have two original songs featured in Rob Diamond's film, Our Father's Keeper. It's a touching story about a family dealing with alzheimer's. It encourages viewers to grow in love and understanding for one another…

It was so much fun to join Lori Windfeldt on her Recovery Hour podcast to chat about my new album! She is a total firecracker, and her podcast is always refreshing and authentic. Listen to the episode below and visit…

featured songs

"A Second Chance" written and performed by Shantell link here
"More Than You Know' coming in 2021

featured song

"Gift of Christmas" written by Donna DeSopo, Scott Barrier, and Shantell link here

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…

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…

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…

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…

Recently I was asked by Richard at Zetland FM in the UK to introduce three songs that influenced me as a singer/songwriter for his show. It was really hard to pick just three!

Listen to the full…

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…

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…

In November I was incredibly honored to open for Sawyer Brown in my home state of Utah! It was an amazing night and so many friends and family members where there to support me as well as hear a…

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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…

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NASHVILLE, TN- July 24, 2019- Nashville-based award-winning artist/songwriter Shantell Ogden announced today she has joined the Songs & Stars roster for UK booking. Ogden is planning a late September early October tour in England.

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 spirit of…

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…

Michael Noble Backstage at the Opry

Michael Noble is a hit songwriter, session guitar player and member of the Grand Ole Opry band. His story is a fascinating and weaves in names like Roy Orbison, Kenny Rogers…

One of the greatest gifts of my life is the opportunity to learn from other songwriters, and listen to their Nashville stories. Watch this episode of Canine Carpool Karaoke with hit songwriter Jane Bach as she shares stories about…

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…

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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…

In-the-Round: Me, Jan Buckingham and Donna DeSopo. Photo credit Bill Warrington.

Years ago, a friend shared a story with me about a very challenging hike she went on. The trail would end at an amazing summit that…

Last October I gave up desserts. For those of you who know me this is a VERY big deal as my sweet tooth is legendary. But, there was one thing I just couldn't give up: CHOCOLATE.

After trying…

Today women are marching and shouting it from the rooftops: Times Up.

First of all, I want to be clear that I fully support and cheer for women like Katie Arminger and the Song Suffragettes (who released a…