Hi! I'm a singer/songwriter based in Nashville. My songs have been recorded by Reba McEntire and Ashley McBryde, featured on CMT's "Nashville," and streamed over 22 million times worldwide.
I perform solo or with accompaniment, playing covers, originals, and/or custom songs for your event and can provide a PA system upon request.
If you'd like to incorporate the unique experience of an "In-the-Round" Nashville songwriter performance we can draw on my network of songwriters to bring this to your event!
I also have experience with songwriting as a team-building exercise for corporate retreats and have a passion for helping people who've never written a song experience that magic!
9 reviews
Kallie K.
December 3, 2025Olivia played for a last minute work event we were having, she made everything seamless and multiple members of the team asked where I found her since she was so good. She threw in a little Tyler Childers, my favorite, and other songs we all knew and enjoy. We will definitely be using her again and I highly recommend her for any event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jose
October 13, 2025Olivia was the social highlight of our corporate strategic retreat, she is very personable and accommodating. Her voice, style, and guitar playing are amazing. We are looking forward to the next event to bring her back!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Autumn
September 15, 2023As a Nashville outsider, I had the privilege of experiencing a remarkable collaboration with guitarist Olivia Rudeen that left me utterly spellbound. Despite our brief practice time, Olivia delivered an electrifying performance that showcased her unparalleled skill and professionalism. Her impeccable technique and emotive playing added an enchanting dimension to my vocals, creating a mesmerizing musical experience that resonated with the spirit of Music City itself. Our synergy was nothing short of magical, leaving me with a great appreciation for her talent and dedication. Would love to work with her in the future and highly recommend her services.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Brooke E. G.
September 5, 2023We had a 40th birthday for my husband and Olivia performed for our guests. She is so sweet, easy to communicate with, prompt & everything you need from a musician. She has an extensive set list and let us pick our favorite tunes. We will certainly plan to use her again.
Hired as: Singer/Songwriter, Singing Guitarist
Olivia Rudeen
Thank you Brooke! Had such a great time performing and meeting you all!
Eric M. S.
May 22, 2023Great person, great vibe, amazing music. My guests were floored by her talent. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 15 - 240 minutes
I pride myself on being a great communicator and easy to work with! Whether I'm providing a fun acoustic band energy, a more laid back, solo vibe, or anything in between, I look forward to tailoring the experience to make your event a good time for all!
Raised under the wide open skies of the West and transplanted into the land of “three chords and the truth,” Olivia Rudeen writes songs that tell stories about life from a lonesome bird’s-eye view. The daughter of two writers, her love affair with words began at an early age. Inspired as much by Cormac McCarthy as Sheryl Crow, Rudeen writes observational and poignant lyrics, odes to the lonely that hangs just outside the halo of the headlights on a long drive home, the melancholy oil spill rainbow on an empty corner sidewalk, the ghost of a goodbye floating in the radio static, the heartache and beauty of moments lived, loved, and lost.
Originally from Denver, CO, Olivia performs all over the US and is a regular at the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN. Over the years, she has been fortunate enough to share the stage and festival bills with incredible artists such as Ashley McBryde, Madi Diaz, Trace Adkins, Courtyard Hounds, and DeVotchKa.
Between tour dates, Olivia writes songs in her home base of Nashville with and for other artists. Her songs have been released by artists such as Reba McEntire (“Seven Minutes in Heaven”), Ashley McBryde (“The Jacket”), and Josh Ross (“Born With A Boyfriend”), and have been streamed over 22 million times worldwide.
Olivia's music has also been featured prominently in film and television. Her co-written song "As The Crow Flies," was performed on season 5 of the hit CMT show Nashville and her songs have been featured on ABC Family’s The Vineyard and Jane By Design.
In 2024, Olivia released the collaborative “Last June - EP” with Jake Etheridge of Thelma & James. That EP, along with her most recent solo release - “Radio Star" - produced by Jake Finch (Boygenius, Ashe, Lucy Dacus, Suki Waterhouse) - are available for download and streaming on all digital music platforms.
I am flexible when it comes to technical requirements. Whatever the size of your space or sound needs, we will make it work! I have a PA system that can provide good sound for a backyard or smaller room that can be augmented for larger spaces.
Monday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Franklin, TN
Monday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Franklin, TN
Monday
Convention/Trade Show
12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Wednesday
Concert
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Nashville, TN
Monday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00am - 10:00am
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Nashville, TN
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:30pm
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Nashville, TN
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Saturday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Nolensville, TN
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 6:45pm
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Huntsville, AL
Here is a selection of the songs I frequently cover in my sets. I can also prepare specific covers for your event and/or field requests from your guests during the event.
Someone Like You - Adele
Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight - Amos Lee
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Suga Suga - Baby Bash
I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
If I Die Young - The Band Perry
Pinch Me - Barenaked Ladies
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Let It Be - The Beatles
Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Steal My Kisses - Ben Harper
Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All The Small Things - Blink 182
Angel From Montgomery - Bonnie Raitt
Grenade - Bruno Mars
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton
Bubbly - Colbie Caillat
Fix You - Coldplay
Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Yellow - Coldplay
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Zombie - The Cranberries
Fortunate Son - CCR
Proud Mary - CCR
Tequila - Dan + Shay
Strawberry Wine - Deana Carter
Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks
There’s Your Trouble - Dixie Chicks
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
Jolene - Dolly Parton
Take It Easy - The Eagles
Castle On The Hill - Ed Sheehan
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
Drink In My Hand - Eric Church
Springsteen - Eric Church
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Over My Head (Cable Car) - The Fray
Soldier - Gavin DeGraw
Iris - Goo Goo Dolls
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) - Green Day
LA Freeway - Guy Clark
Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
You Make My Dreams - Hall & Oates
As It Was - Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar High - Harry Styles
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Mexico - James Taylor
Sweet Baby James - James Taylor
I’m Yours - Jason Mraz
Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer
Why Georgia - John Mayer
Your Body Is A Wonderland - John Mayer
Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
Big Yellow Taxi - Joni Mitchell
Holy - Justin Bieber
Love Yourself - Justin Bieber
Can’t Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Blowin’ Smoke - Kacey Musgraves
High Horse - Kacey Musgraves
Merry Go Round - Kacey Musgraves
Picture - Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow
Mr. Brightside - The Killers
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
American Honey - Lady A
Downtown - Lady A
Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen
Summer Girls - LFO
Girl Crush - Little Big Town
Pontoon - Little Big Town
Shut Up Train - Little Big Town
Willin’ - Little Feat
Juice - Lizzo
Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
Try - Macy Gray
80’s Mercedes - Maren Morris
My Church - Maren Morris
Rich - Maren Morris
The Climb - Miley Cyrus
Bluebird - Miranda Lambert
Famous In A Small Town - Miranda Lambert
Mama’s Broken Heart - Miranda Lambert
The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert
Float On - Modest Mouse
Don’t Know Why - Norah Jones
Wonderwall - Oasis
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Let Her Go - Passenger
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
Circles - Post Malone
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
Sweet Carolina - Ryan Adams
Breakeven - The Script
Whenever Wherever - Shakira
Man I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain
Favorite Mistake - Sheryl Crow
Leaving Las Vegas - Sheryl Crow
Soak Up The Sun - Sheryl Crow
Strong Enough - Sheryl Crow
The First Cut Is The Deepest - Sheryl Crow
Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer
Life By The Drop - Stevie Ray Vaughan
Santeria - Sublime
Already Gone - Sugarland
Sunday best - Surfaces
Love Story - Taylor Swift
You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift
Ain't Too Proud To Beg - The Temptations
Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
Mary Jane’s Last Dance - Tom Petty
Won’t Back Down - Tom Petty
Good Lord Lorrie - Turnpike Troubadours
Drops of Jupiter - Train
Meet Virginia - Train
Feathered Indians - Tyler Childers
Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
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