Cassandra Hawkins

Top Performer

Nashville, TN

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Can't Help Falling in Love

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"A Time For Us"

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Cassandra Hawkins Sears' Fiddle Reel

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"All of Me" by John Legend

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Overview

Violinist/Fiddler/Singer: I graduated from Belmont University and have been playing the violin for over 25 years. I play in groups, bands, as a session musician, and as a solo violinist. The genres I regularly play range from classical, Celtic, pop, singer/songwriter, fiddle, and more.

I am a very detailed person, and I aspire for perfection to help make your Day/Event even more special. I provide a Planning Template once booked to ensure no details are missed. I am punctual and will do everything I can to help create your vision!


Reviews

23 reviews

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Ariana B.

October 26, 2026
Verified review

Would book again!

Cassandra played beautifully during our ceremony and cocktail hour. She was easy to work with and her communication was amazing!

Hired as: Violinist


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Julie P.

October 19, 2026
Verified review

Talent! With friendliness & detail orientation

We booked Cassandra & her pianist colleague for a wedding at Estelle in East Nashville. They were on top of all the details with both our coordinator and the vocalist and delivered gorgeous music the day of. What a privilege it was to hear her soaring melody!

Hired as: Violinist


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Haley H.

September 28, 2026
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More than I could have imagined!

Cassandra was absolutely phenomenal! I booked her for my wedding ceremony, and she made the entire process so smooth and stress free. From the beginning, she made sure I had no questions about the booking process and knew exactly what the next steps would look like.

She had me choose all of the songs that were special to us and our families, was incredibly communicative leading up to the ceremony, and frequently checked in to make sure we were happy and satisfied with everything. And, of course, she played so beautifully!

From beginning to end, the entire experience was more than we could have ever asked for. If you’re on the fence about booking with her, let this be your sign to do it! You will not regret it!

Hired as: Violinist


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Neal W.

July 4, 2026
Verified review

Perfect Professional Performance

Cassandra was a delight. She drove a great distance to help me propose. She played all of my requested songs perfectly and with a passion that helped me say “I love you, Marry Me”.
I would recommend her for ANY occasion that you have without ANY hesitation. The bonus in this hire is that the person behind the violin is equally as beautiful as the music she plays.

Hired as: Violinist


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Stacy A.

October 26, 2023
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She made our wedding so magical!!!

THANK YOU Cassandra for everything! Your professionalism and talent is so appreciated! We absolutely loved everything about our wedding day and I would 10/10 recommend her!! She was great, and everything sounded so magical. We cannot thank you enough!

Hired as: Violinist

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English, Italian

What to expect

You will receive:
- Professionalism from start to finish
- Timely responses and arrivals based on the times discussed
- Prepared/Practiced pieces of music
- A contract sign by both You as the Client and Me as the Artist
- A 'Ceremony Template' if planning a wedding (a document I designed to plan all the music together and to keep all details organized in one place)
- Classical attire when playing a more professional, formal event
- Spunk, energy, and proper gigging attire when playing for Receptions, Bars, and/or other events that require audiences to be engaged and entertained

About

With a degree from Belmont University, Cassandra combines the technique and precision of a classical background with the energy and improvisation of various fiddle genres.

With nearly ten years of touring experience, Cassandra has traveled the US (including the Virgin Islands) with various artists and bands. Her most recent and current being "Emo Orchestra.” She has traveled for weddings, weddings receptions, conferences, shows/events, and more.

Off stage, Cassandra understands the pressures, challenges, and demands that come with session work. Her professionalism and hard work are only some of the reasons she continues to be sought out by producers and tour managers.

Additional booking notes

Outside of playing acoustically, I do have the ability to be plugged into a system. I have a high quality pickup installed on my violin. If a DJ or PA System is provided, I can plug in so that I can be amplified over the system. This is not a requirement - just an option!

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

December 2026

19

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Nashville, TN

Past booked events

October 2026

24

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Hendersonville, TN

18

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:45pm

•

Nashville, TN

11

Sunday

Teen Birthday Party

3:30pm - 6:00pm

•

Elizabethtown, KY

September 2026

26

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Bowling Green, KY

04

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Dickson, TN

July 2026

02

Thursday

Surprise

10:00am - 10:30am

•

Corbin, KY

December 2024

14

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Brentwood, TN

October 2024

12

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Evansville, IN

February 2024

24

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Murfreesboro, TN

October 2023

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Nashville, TN

07

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Humboldt, TN

September 2023

01

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

8:30am - 10:30am

•

Nashville, TN

May 2023

19

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:15pm

•

Medina, TN

April 2023

29

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Evansville, IN

March 2023

04

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

December 2022

02

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 4:45pm

•

Spring Hill, TN

October 2022

30

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Robards, KY

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

•

Dickson, TN

July 2022

28

Thursday

Concert

6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Nashville, TN

02

Saturday

Cocktail Party

2:00am - 3:00am

•

Nashville, TN

June 2022

02

Thursday

Grand Opening

6:00pm - 8:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

May 2022

15

Sunday

Personal Occasion

11:30am - 12:30pm

•

Murfreesboro, TN

07

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 7:45pm

•

Nashville, TN

April 2022

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

January 2022

11

Tuesday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 7:30pm

•

Nashville, TN

December 2021

18

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

6:30pm - 7:30pm

•

Nashville, TN

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Corinth, MS

November 2021

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 1:30pm

•

Nashville, TN

19

Friday

Studio Session

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

October 2021

03

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

•

Nashville, TN

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Arrington, TN

September 2021

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 5:15pm

•

Jackson, TN

August 2021

29

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Nashville, TN

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:00pm

•

Manchester, TN

July 2021

31

Saturday

Surprise

6:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

20

Tuesday

Surprise

3:30pm - 4:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

12:00pm - 3:00pm

•

Nashville, TN

June 2021

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Cullman, AL

May 2021

22

Saturday

Dinner Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

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Franklin, TN

21

Friday

Wedding Engagement

8:00pm - 8:30pm

•

Nashville, TN

September 2020

11

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 5:30pm

•

Shelbyville, TN

05

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:00pm - 4:30pm

•

Oak Grove, KY

July 2020

18

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

10:30am - 12:00pm

•

Soddy Daisy, TN

March 2020

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:30pm

•

Spring Hill, TN

November 2019

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm

•

Town Creek, AL

July 2018

24

Tuesday

Grand Opening

4:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Bowling Green, KY

Set list

I take requests! Ask away and I will take a listen to let you know if it’s possible. I have played anything from classical pieces like Bach, to top Billboard hits from artists like Ed Sheeran or Shawn Mendes, to fiddle pieces like the "Devil Went Down to Georgia."

If you are interested in booking me for a wedding, I do have a Song Suggestion List if needed. If you get stuck in your musical planning process, this list can help or inspire your choices. I always let my clients know that they can always veer from the list though!

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