Suzi Ragsdale

Suzanne "Suzi" Ragsdale is an American singer and songwriter. Besides her solo recordings, Ragsdale is known for her collaborations with Verlon Thompson and Darrell Scott.

Suzi Ragsdale
Birth nameSuzanne Ragsdale
Born (1964-09-06) September 6, 1964
Nashville, Tennessee
GenresFolk music
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, piano, vocals
Years active1990–present
LabelsClyde Records, VNS Records
Associated actsRay Stevens, Darrell Scott, Verlon Thompson
Websitesuziragsdale.com

Biography

Early years

Ragsdale grew up in Nashville, the daughter of country/pop singer Ray Stevens (whose legal last name is Ragsdale).[1] At age 10, she was singing on children's albums, and at age 11, she was singing on publishing demos for songwriters. She sang as part of the chorus on her father Ray Stevens’ song "Everything Is Beautiful."[2]

Ragsdale provided background vocals for artists such as Guy Clark, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Randy Travis, and Ian Tyson. In 1991, Ragsdale secured a publishing contract and wrote songs full-time.[3]

Collaborations

Ragsdale collaborated with Verlon Thompson from 1990 until 1999, recording two duet albums on their own label VNS Records: Anything Goes (1993) and Out Of Our Hands (1995). Songs from these albums have been recorded by artists such as Anne Murray, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Rodney Crowell, Lari White, and Billy Dean.[3] Ragsdale and Thompson also performed and recorded with Guy Clark.[4]

From 1992 until 2008, Ragsdale performed and recorded with Darrell Scott.[5] Ragsdale sang on Scott's albums, and Scott produced Ragsdale's first album.[6]

Solo career

Ragsdale released her first solo album Future Past in 1998. From 1999 until 2000, Ragsdale resided in London, England, writing and performing in the UK and Europe. In 2007, Ragsdale launched her Stark Raven/Clyde Records label. She recorded two EPs: Best Regards (2009) and Less of the Same (2010).[7] The two discs were also reissued in one set in 2010.[8]

Personal life

Ragsdale is a certified yoga and fitness instructor, and is an accomplished chef.[7]

Discography

Solo Recordings
  • 1998: Future Past (VNS)
  • 2009: Best Regards EP (Stark Raven)[9]
  • 2010: Less of the Same EP (Stark Raven)[10]

Suzi Ragsdale and Verlon Thompson
  • 1993: Anything Goes (VNS Records)
  • 1995: Out of Our Hands (VNS Records)

With Guy Clark

With Darrell Scott
  • 1997: Aloha From Nashville (Sugar Hill)[11]
  • 1999: Family Tree (Sugar Hill)
  • 2008: Modern Hymns (Appleseed)[12]
  • 2010: A Crooked Road (Full Light)

As composer

Also appears on

References
  1. "Suzi Ragsdale Shares How Being Ray Steven's Daughter Affected Hee Career". Country Rebel. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  2. Ron Wynn (February 8, 2010). "Ragsdale will sing new and preloved stuff at Grimey's". City Paper. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  3. Steve Wildsmith (September 6, 2017). "Songwriter Suzi Ragsdale continues to grow in her voice and craft". Daily Times. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  4. Saviano, Tamara (September 23, 2016). Without Getting Killed Or Caught: The Life and Music of Guy Clark. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  5. Craig Shelburne (August 24, 2006). "Inside a Demo Session With Darrell Scott". CMT News. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  6. Craig Havighurst (June 30, 1999). "Darrell Scott - Household man". No Depression. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  7. Vernell Hackett (February 11, 2010). "Suzi Ragsdale Gives Her 'Regards' to Music City". The Boot. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  8. Mark S. Tucker. "Best Regards / Less of the Same - Suzi Ragsdale". Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  9. Jewly Hight (July 9, 2009). "Suzi Ragsdale EP Release Party at The Basement". Nashville Scene. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  10. "Suzi Ragsdale Finds Success Forty Years After Her Recording Debut". Vintage Vinyl. February 1, 2010. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  11. Larry Carlin (September 29, 1997). "Aloha From Nashville: Darrell Scott". Carltone Music. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  12. Steven Stone (November 1, 2008). "Darrell Scott: Modern Hymns". Vintage Guitar. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
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