Sarah Clanton

Sarah Clanton

From Southern Americana by OneSouthernMedia

March 10, 2026 · 1h 50m · Episode 66

About this episode

This episode features Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sarah Clanton, who discusses her unique musical journey and the role of the cello in her performances.

Sarah Clanton is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst whose music bridges the worlds of folk-pop, jazz, and classical with soul-stirring authenticity. Known for her "cello-brations" — joyful, genre-bending performances that invite audiences to laugh, feel, and heal — Sarah's sound combines the lyrical sensitivity of Norah Jones with the bold charm of Amy Winehouse, all wrapped in her signature cello grooves. I saw Sarah perform at this years 30A Songwriters Festival and was blown away by her talent. Given that most singer-songwriters perform with a guitar or keyboards, Sarah's mastery of the Cello captivated her audience. A classically trained musician turned indie innovator, Sarah discovered her unique musical voice after a life-changing moment at Bonnaroo, realizing that the cello could sing as freely as her own voice. Since then, she has toured nationally and internationally, releasing music, and shared the stage and writing room with notable Grammy-winning and nominated songwriters including Dan Navarro, Richard Leigh, Tim Johnson, Melissa Fuller, and Georgia Miles . Her song "Tequila" was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association…

People in this episode

Guest: Sarah Clanton

Topics covered

  • music
  • singer-songwriter
  • cello
  • performance
  • creativity

Keywords

  • Sarah Clanton
  • cello
  • folk-pop
  • jazz
  • classical
  • 30A Songwriters Festival
  • Bonnaroo
  • music
  • singer-songwriter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nashville Songwriters Association International

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