Cassandra Hawkins

Nashville, TN

Contact for rates

Travels up to 200 miles

Get a free quick quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Cassandra Hawkins

Can't Help Falling in Love

Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Cassandra Hawkins

"A Time For Us"

Gallery photo 1 of Cassandra Hawkins

From Radial Conservatory's Show with Thad Kopec and Timbre

Gallery photo 2 of Cassandra Hawkins

Andrew Sears and Cassandra Hawkins Music

Gallery photo 3 of Cassandra Hawkins
Gallery photo 4 of Cassandra Hawkins
Gallery photo 5 of Cassandra Hawkins

Overview

Violinist/Fiddler/Singer: Solo, Groups, or Bands. Graduated from and studied Violin/Fiddle at Belmont University. Along with session work, I have played with Country Music Star Pam Tillis, toured the US with "We've Only Just Begun: The Carpenters Remembered," starring Michelle Berting Brett, toured the US with "Bobby Cool and the Nashville Players," studied with Grammy Winner Tammy Rogers King, studied with on-call session geniuses Buddy Spicher & Billy Contreras, and more. Genres range from classical, celtic, singer/songwriter, fiddle, and more. Great at organizing wedding music with any type of musical arrangement: piano&violin, string duets/trios, harp&violin, and/or any other preference.


Reviews

19 reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Stacy A.

Stacy A.

October 26, 2023
Verified review

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


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Mallory

Mallory

September 15, 2023
Verified review

Amazing!

Cassandra was so great to work with from start to finish and made my wedding ceremony magical!

Hired as: Violinist


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Roylynn A.

Roylynn A.

March 8, 2023
Verified review

Adam/Mallory wedding

Added that special sound to such a beautiful day!

Hired as: Violinist


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Alisha W.

Alisha W.

November 8, 2022
Verified review

Amazing!

If you want an amazing music experience at your wedding, you need to hire Cassandra! She was AMAZING kind, professional, attentive, on point answering back to emails, messages, changes and concerns. You made my wedding beautiful and more than what I expected! I was throughly impressed by her willingness and ability to learn and play specific songs that I wanted for the ceremony. She is so incredibly friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend her services to anyone wanting a Violinist for any occasion!

Hired as: Violinist


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Marla B.

Marla B.

November 3, 2022
Verified review

Wedding ceremony

Cassandra did a great job playing for my son's wedding. I would recommend her. Easy to work with...very pleasant

Hired as: Violinist

Write a review

Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

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 over four years of touring experience, Cassandra has traveled the US with various artists and bands - her most recent and current being "We've Only Just Begun: The Carpenters Remembered." 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.

Services offered

Past booked events

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

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

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

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. I do not have a specific lists of songs because I play whatever is asked of me. I have played anything from classical pieces by 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. This is a list of songs I have played before or are often requested at weddings. 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!

Check out these featured profiles

Featured

Patrick Monnius, Strings

5.0 (24)
42 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Francois said “We had a fantastic birthday celebration with Patrick's show, an incredible person with a wide repertoire, a great person and above all a great professional. Thank you very much Patrick for making us... ”
Featured

K.Thomas Strings

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Samantha C. said “She was very professional and did wonderful. ”
Featured

The String Smith

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Violinist
  • $365 and up.

Peyton B. said “Michael is absolutely phenomenal! He played for our wedding prelude, our ceremony, and our cocktail hour, and all of the guests were obsessed with him and his music. Not only is he extremely... ”
Featured

Tera Nicole - Violinist/Fiddle Player

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Violinist
  • Contact for rates

Leah R. said “We had the absolute pleasure of having Tera, perform at our event and she completely exceeded our expectations! From the moment she arrived, she was professional, kind and such a joy to work with. Her... ”