2024 PBSF NATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION WINNER: JIM PASQUALE HORIZON AWARD
Kiersi Joli has been playing harmonica since the age of 6. At age 9 she became the youngest Hohner Harmonica endorser & still holds that title today! At 11 years old she also became the only endorser for Dyna-mic harmonica microphones. Now at 16, Kiersi impresses every time she takes the stage with her undeniable tone & skillful harmonica paired with her dynamic vocals that clearly surpass her age. She is already a seasoned performer & has been invited to play alongside Jamey Johnson & The Loving Mary Band. Kiersi has also performed on “Show-Me-St.Louis” TV show & on Heidi Newfield’s “Barfly Sessions”. Kiersi performs a variety of musical genres but primarily stays in the Blues, Blues rock & Americana area. Drawing inspiration from a variety of musical influences while demonstrating an obvious connection to some genuine soulful blues, Kiersi is beginning to bring her own sound to the stage that is drawing in a fan base of all ages! Kiersi continues to evolve as a musician as she is also doing session harmonica work for other artists & as a singer/songwriter/performer.
Kiersi was the artist chosen to represent the Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance to perform at The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis and at the Women In Blues Showcase in January 2024.
Kiersi has been invited to work with Banner Music Publishing and has been involved in co-writes with their staff songwriters & their takeover songwriter rounds. She also is a regular with Music Row Freakshow at The Local & numerous other songwriters rounds & showcases throughout the Nashville area. Additionally, in May ‘24 Kiersi was invited to perform at the Opelika, AL songwriter Fest and the North Central Women In Blues fest in Gainesville FL. She was also a featured artist on Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Black Mountain Blues Festival in North Carolina 7/12-14.
Kiersi has just released “Hey There Blues” & will be releasing award winning song “Took A Man” this August ‘24 & more to follow!
You definitely want to be sure to keep an eye on Kiersi, as she is on the verge of being the next up & coming artist!