Delnora Reed

Reed grew up in a musical family. Her mom was a classically trained vocalist and played the piano. Her dad played the guitar and mandolin.
Family gatherings were a chance to make music together, often drawing on the mountain music roots of her great-grandfather, Henry Reed, a fiddler and banjo player from West Virginia. Though he didn’t play music professionally, his music is recorded in the Library of Congress’ American Folklife Collection.
She was introduced to folk, country, bluegrass and rock and roll music. That eclectic blend makes it difficult for her to specify a genre. She likes to “tip her hat” to the music that inspired her throughout her life.
Her first performance was at age 5 at church. She began singing professionally at age 11.
It was then her dad told her she needed to find her own sound. He began writing songs with Norman Godsey, and Reed was part of each writing session.
Soon, she began writing her own material.
She was a founding member of Blue Eyed Grass, which produced three studio albums. She’s collaborated with some of Nashville’s top songwriters and launched a solo career.
“I’m a singer-songwriter. Most of my songs right now are inspirational,” Reed said.
Her latest album, “Blank Page,” hit the No. 1 spot on both PowerSource and Cashbox Magazine Charts. She has received her third consecutive nomination for ICMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and took home Inspirational Song of the Year, and New Inspirational Artist