Sarah Clanton, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst, creates music that 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.

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Watching Sarah ignite the stage at this year’s 30A Songwriters Festival was nothing short of magical. While others strummed guitars or tapped keys, Sarah’s cello became a spellbinding force, captivating every soul in the room.

Sarah Clanton performing during a Southern Americana podcast episode.

Sarah Clanton performing during a Southern Americana podcast episode (OneSouthernMedia, 2026)

A classically trained musician turned indie innovator, Sarah discovered her unique musical voice after a life-changing moment at Bonnaroo. She realized that her cello could sing as freely as her own voice. Sarah 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.

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Her song “Tequila”was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) as one of their Top 40 Songs.  Such an honor marks her as an emerging voice to watch and hear. You can also see Sarah at her East Nashville house concert series, Cellotreepresents, which you can follow on Instagram.