StellaRising

StellaRising is a female-fronted rock/pop band based in Charlotte, NC, delivering an energetic blend of original music and crowd-pleasing covers infused with rock, pop, funk, blues, reggae, and ska. Formed in 2009, the band has built a loyal following throughout the Carolinas with dynamic live performances, infectious hooks, powerful vocals, and exceptional musicianship. Led by vocalist and songwriter Kristi Ormand, StellaRising has released three EPs—Motion (2011), Karma (2013), and StellaRising (2017)—recorded at studios in North Carolina and Nashville. In 2025, the band returned to the studio to record six new singles, continuing a creative chapter that extends into 2026. StellaRising has shared the stage with national acts including Smash Mouth, Night Ranger, and Loverboy, along with numerous regional artists. In 2025, the band was nominated for Queen City Nerve’s Best in the Nest – Best Indie Rock Band, while Kristi Ormand was nominated for Best Solo Performer. In 2026, StellaRising earned two Josie Music Award nominations for Song of the Year – Pop/Rock for “Grey” and Music Video of the Year – Group for “Cruel Summer.”