Uniquely forged by contemporary sounds of today's popular music and distinctive memories of yesterday's traditional forms, a new talent emerges from the Nashville music scene. Shelby Merchant, a Mississippi born and North Carolina raised southern soul, lends distinctive flavor to the ever-popular melting pot of songwriters and artists alike.

Ranging from serious to the lighter side of things, Shelby takes the influences of life experiences, observations, and fictional scenarios to cultivate ideas behind the lyrics in his songs. He will captivate you with a voice of honest tone and dynamics, slow-cooking each story and mood with an individual style and down home spice. Shelby writes and performs on a level of which his listeners can feel and relate. If you are looking for original music with eclectic taste, you will find Shelby Merchant freshly seasoned and acoustically satisfying, so come hungry.

In a business that makes idols, egos, and monetary objects out of ordinary people, Shelby insists on a career path that's simply "guided by faith in God, fueled by support of family and friends, and driven by audiences who share the same passion for music." Don’t let his talent pass you by; enjoy the ride of this unique songwriter and vocalist.