Jessi Pugh’s musical style is a captivating blend that covers the diverse landscape of country pop. Her music showcases a remarkable versatility, spanning from honest ballads that tug at the heartstrings to lighthearted and uptempo tunes. Drawing inspiration from her love for islands, her music also embraces a beachy vibe, infusing a sense of carefree island living into her sound. Jessi’s primary artistic mission is to spreading positivity through her music, and this radiant optimism shines through in every note and lyric. With six years of songwriting experience in Nashville, her songs showcase cleverly crafted and deeply resonant lyrical concepts.
Jessi’s musical journey began at the age of nine, inspired by her grandfather, affectionately known as Pop. Together, they harmonized in a southern gospel and bluegrass family band, a six-year journey that laid the foundation for her passion for music. After dedicating her high school years to honing her songwriting skills and planning her move to Nashville, Jessi took the leap, making Music City her home for the past six years. She travels across Virginia, Tennessee, and Florida, sharing her talent on stages while immersing herself in Nashville’s vibrant music community. Jessi has wowed audiences at some of Nashville’s hottest spots, like The Listening Room, Whiskey Jam, BMI Young Guns, Casa Rosa (Miranda Lambert’s Bar), Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge (Luke Bryan’s Bar), and the legendary Douglas Corner. Throughout her journey, Jessi has had the privilege of learning from notable mentors, including Ron Browning, a celebrity voice and performance coach who has worked with luminaries like Carrie Underwood, Alison Krauss, and Wynonna Judd.