Hannah Mello
Overview
Looking for music that feels personal, engaging, and truly memorable? Hannah Nicolaisen is a Top 20 American Idol finalist known for her soulful voice and heartfelt acoustic covers. Her sound—often compared to Adele or Stevie Nicks—brings charm and depth to everything from pop and rock to 80s, 90s, and soul.
Hannah’s signature “Song Menu” features 100+ songs your guests can browse and request throughout the event, creating a fun, interactive, and customized experience. She has performed at events across the U.S. and is known for her professionalism, flexibility, and easygoing style, making her a perfect fit for any occasion.
Reach out today to check availability or request a quote!
Reviews
10 reviews
Mason D.
December 6, 2025Couldn’t be more pleased!
Hannah played for a public Christmas event held in the middle of our town square. She did an amazing job! Not only did she sound great but in the planning process she provided a set list of songs that she could perform for us to ensure it met the needs of our event (which it did and more so). She had options to add other musicians to play alongside her and in our case was an awesome pianist, Bryce. Her quote was well priced considering the size of our event.
Long story short - Hannah was very professional, went above and beyond to ensure our needs were met, well priced, and put on a great performance. What more could you ask for???
Thank you again!!!
A Bedford County Christmas
Bedford County, Tennessee
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment, Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Hannah Mello
This is so kind!! Thank you so much for taking time to leave this review, Mason. I had the most wonderful time performing for your community. Thank you again for having us. :)
Daniel P.
September 14, 2025Surprise Birthday Party Performance
Hannah was an absolute joy to work with - would highly recommend her for any event! Communication throughout the booking and planning process was fantastic and her performance was off the charts… cannot say enough good things about this talented artist! She brought charisma and stage presence, unbelievable vocals, and seamlessly matched the vibe of our party throughout the night.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Hannah Mello
Thank you Daniel! I had a great time for your wife's birthday party. Thanks for the opportunity to join you all on such a special night!
Melanie R.
May 6, 2026An absolute gem
Hannah was fantastic addition to our corporate event in Nashville. She has a great voice, plays beautifully, and created exactly the kind of relaxed, polished vibe we were hoping for. She was also super easy to work with: professional, flexible, and clearly experienced. We got a lot of compliments from guests, and several people asked for her info afterward. Would absolutely book her again.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Hannah Mello
Thank you so much Melanie! This was the easiest, breeziest event because of your attention to detail. Thank you for having me!
David L.
July 11, 2025Highly Recommended! Amazing Talent! Easy to Work With!
My group had a great time with Hannah. She was professional, cooperative and extremely talented with an amazing voice and great persona. She did wonderfully interacting with the group and everyone had so much fun. I would highly recommend you hire Hannah for whatever group/family/social/work outing that you are having.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Hannah Mello
Hi David! Thank you so much for your kind words. This was definitely a July 4th to remember!
Kortney B.
March 31, 2025Vintage Market with live music
Hannah was so communicative and professional when planning our event. She did an amazing job.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Hannah Mello
Thank you so much Kortney! I had so much fun performing at The Great Junk Hunt. :)
Booking information
Price range: $500 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Hannah prioritizes your event above all else. Here’s what you and your team can expect:
- Punctual & Prepared: Arrives ~1 hour before the event for setup (~30–45 min) and soundcheck (~10 min) to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Compact Setup: Performs comfortably on a small space with access to one power outlet. Load-in is simple — she brings her own cart and handles setup independently.
- Professional Appearance: Dresses appropriately for the occasion and can adapt to match your event’s theme.
Interactive & Flexible Performance: Brings a full Song Menu of 100+ songs for guests to request, with light stage banter to engage the audience. Your event and your guests’ enjoyment are her top priorities.
- Volume & Ambience Control: Attentive to sound levels, ensuring music enhances the atmosphere without overpowering conversations.
- Longer Events: For multi-hour performances, she takes short breaks while keeping the energy flowing with background music.
- Travel-Friendly: Willing to travel; travel expenses required. For flights, a larger PA is needed and cannot be provided.
- Reliable & Networked: Typically books 1–2 months in advance. While she has never had to cancel, she maintains a trusted network of professional artists (including fellow American Idol and The Voice finalists) to provide replacements if needed — always approved by you.
- Clear Communication: Easy to reach, responsive, and focused on making your event seamless and memorable.
Additional booking notes
All technical requirements are event specific. I am happy to discuss specific details regarding sound system requirements and any additional equipment needed to ensure we have a great show!
Past booked events
May 2026
05
Tuesday
Corporate Event
3:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2025
05
Friday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Shelbyville, TN
September 2025
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
July 2025
04
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Franklin, TN
March 2025
28
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
February 2025
09
Sunday
Booked - CGS
All-day event
January 2025
12
Sunday
Booked - CGS
All-day event
11
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Nashville, TN
December 2024
01
Sunday
Booked - CGS
All-day event
November 2024
17
Sunday
Booked - CGS
All-day event
October 2024
06
Sunday
Booked - CGS
All-day event
September 2024
19
Thursday
Denver Gig - Arium
All-day event (Fri)
18
Wednesday
Recording Studio Day - Arium
All-day event
Set list
Hannah brings a wide-ranging repertoire of songs across decades and genres, carefully chosen to create moments your guests will remember. She believes in playing songs people know and love, while keeping the experience diverse, lively, and tailored to your event.
Rather than following a strict pre-planned setlist, Hannah uses her Song Menu—a curated list of 100+ songs spanning classics, pop, rock, soul, country, and modern hits. Guests can choose favorites, requests are welcome, and the result is an interactive and personalized performance every time.
Here’s a SAMPLE of songs Hannah frequently performs:
~ 70s, 80s & 90s ~
Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty | Landslide – Stevie Nicks | Ironic – Alanis Morissette | Piece of My Heart – Janis Joplin | Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd / Shinedown | What’s Up – 4 Non-Blondes | Strawberry Wine – Deana Carter | Open Arms – Journey | Believe – Cher | I Hope You Dance – Martina McBride | Dreams – Fleetwood Mac | Against the Wind – Bob Seger | Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver | Jolene – Dolly Parton | (Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding | Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers | Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith | She’s in Love with the Boy – Trisha Yearwood | Drift Away – Dobbie Gray | Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack / Fugees
~ 2000s to Today ~
Gravity – John Mayer | Slow Dancing in a Burning Room – John Mayer | Traitor – Olivia Rodrigo | Valerie – Amy Winehouse | Love Story – Taylor Swift | Here Without You – 3 Doors Down | You Broke Me First – Tate McRae | Sunday Morning – Maroon 5 | New Perspective – Noah Kahan | In Case You Didn’t Know – Brett Young | Someone Like You – Adele | I’m Yours – Jason Mraz | Mr. Brightside – The Killers | Stick Season – Noah Kahan | July – Noah Cyrus | Starting Over – Chris Stapleton | Riptide – Vance Joy | Drops of Jupiter – Train | River – Leon Bridges | Something in the Orange – Zach Bryan | Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran | Cover Me Up – Jason Isbell / Morgan Wallen | Love Yourself – Justin Bieber | Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Custom Style Options:
Hannah can focus on a specific vibe—country, modern, upbeat—or mix it up to keep your guests engaged and the energy flowing.
Why the Song Menu is special:
It gives your guests choice and interaction, helping Hannah create a memorable, personalized event that everyone will enjoy. It’s a signature part of her performance and a crowd favorite at every event.