When discussing columns with YOUR Williamson’s “designHer”,
Amy Freese, she said that I should consider a story on her dear friend Nicole
Witt. She went on to describe all of
Nicole’s amazing talents and that she knew we would connect. Amy was right. I had the pleasure of spending some time with
Nicole during the week of the CMA Fest, and she was all that Amy said she was
and more.
Nicole is a lot like me with a list a mile long of all the
things she has going on in her life, but we both agree that when we’re not
busy, we don’t feel normal. Songwriting,
singing and playing fiddle/violin in two bands (“Mama’s Blue Dress” and “More
Than Rubies”) and being a mom are just a few things on Nicole’s list. With the support of family a friends, she
keeps it all in balance, giving her the opportunity to continue to use all her many
talents. Talents that she gives all the
credit to God for having, as He is the number one priority in her life.
When Nicole and I met, it was at 12th and Porter
in Nashville before a “Mama’s Blue Dress” show.
I was already excited to see the group perform, but after seeing the
line to get in wrapped around the corner of the building, my excitement
grew. Fortunately, YOUR Arts and Culture
gal doesn’t have to wait in lines, and I got to be there during sound check for
a little preview. The vocals alone of
these four female powerhouses will blow your socks off. Add two fiddles, a guitar, an occasional
mandolin and a bass drum made out of an old suitcase, and you’ve got high-energy
country/bluegrass female greatness. And
the icing on the cake, literally, is a cakewalk and baked goods at every show
made by a mom of one of the members. The
caramel bourbon rice crispy treat at 12th and Porter might be one of
the best sweet treats I have ever had. I
don’t know much about her blue dress, but that mamma can cook! 
Nicole describes her other project, “More Than Rubies”, as faith-based
contemporary/folk, worship music. Together
Nicole and Christa Wells make up this duo that recently had a cd release party
at the Franklin Mercantile. Nicole flip
flops between touring with Christa and MBD.
She says both tours are important to her. MBD gets her back to her family’s bluegrass
roots, while MTR fills her need to spread the Gospel.
When I asked the seven-year Brentwood resident what her
favorite part of Williamson County is, Nicole replied, “The people, the
schools, the teachers. I love my
neighbors and my church.” I think we can
all agree that Williamson County is the most perfect place to raise a family,
while pursuing music. With Nicole’s
beautiful family by her side, this nationally touring, award winning Nashville
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is definitely the perfect example!
Check out Nicole at
nicolewitt.com.
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