Kristen Merlin

Kristen comes ready to WOW each time she gets behind the microphone. Reading the room and connecting with her audience is an art that she has perfected over the years. Get ready for your toes to start tapping and soul to be moved by the music.

Kristen Merlin has been captivating audiences all over for 15+ years professionally. This powerhouse entertainer is altering the way we hear country music with the likes of Dan+Shay and Kane Brown. She has a timbre so unique and unmatched, such as Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Jennifer Nettles. Kristen has had the pleasure of joining Kellie Pickler, Bryan White, Ty Herndon, Jennifer Nettles, Shakira and many others on stage.

In 2014, Kristen found herself performing for millions of fans on NBC's Emmy Award winning show The Voice. During this time, Kristen’s electrifying personality and angelic vocals left team leader, Shakira, and major Merlin fan, Jennifer Nettles, with one word to describe each performance: “Beautiful”. She landed herself in the semi-finals, claiming 4th place overall.

Following The Voice tour, Kristen released Boomerang which peaked at #2 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. With the EP’s success, Kristen hit the road once again finding herself in a variety of venues across the United States. Her continuous efforts to perform and connect with many has earned her various accolades including APCA’s (Association of Promotion for Campus Activities) Female Solo Artist of the Year three times running, as well as Entertainer of the Year.

As a Nashville artist, Kristen has perfected ways to engage with her audience, take on requests and learn songs on the fly. This creates an exchange of good vibes and fun times that people remember for a lifetime.

Kristen can provide a simple sound setup for smaller events.

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