Michelle Edwards

Michelle Edwards has a BM in classical violin performance—and that little piece of wood under her chin has taken her places. From symphony halls to honky-tonks, her violin has been her passport to the world. She began her professional career in classical symphonies but hung up her black concert dress when Wayne Newton (yes, that Wayne Newton), came calling. At just 22, she became the youngest tour member ever hired.

Life on the road led to 13 music-packed years in Nashville, where she played with country stars, jazz legends, and Christian artists—mostly on Music Row. Her journey has included performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Colorado’s own iconic Red Rocks.

Michelle is the founder and fearless fiddler of WireWood Station, where her band brothers keep her busy writing songs, arranging music, and booking gigs. But most of all, she loves connecting with audiences and delivering a foot-stompin’, heart-thumpin’ good time! This eclectic bunch of professional pickers and strummers have  been strumming their way into hearts across the Rockies. They’re proud to be the reigning champs of “Best Acoustic Band in Colorado” from the Rocky Mountain Music Festival, finalists at the iconic Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and multi-year winners of “Best Band” in Colorado Springs—an honor voted on by readers of The Gazette (and not just their cousins).

Over the years, WWS has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of country music’s biggest names—including the late, great Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, Sawyer Brown, Mark Chesnutt, Phil Vassar, Billy Dean, Blackhawk, The Marshall Tucker Band, Josh Ward, and Dwight Yoakam... just to name a few.

More recently, Michelle added “author” to her resume with the Amazon best-selling book How to Break into the Local Music Scene (and Make Money!)—a survival guide for musicians who’d prefer to get paid in cash instead of pizza. She’s also penned five picture books, including Cheers to Hot Flashes and Friendship,  Where Love Always Lives and four rhyming children’s books: Great Big Goals, The Treasure of the Old Violin, Eli's Extra Mile and The Little Drummer’s Christmas Gift. Links to her book on amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DK4XCNQJ/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=57c27b40-68ff-4e84-a0fa-e80c31d3cbae&ccs_id=a2e1afa6-8a7d-4e45-bea3-4dcc24b97116

A big thank-you to the readers of the Gazette, who voted her Gold for “Best Musician”—she’s still blushing.  In addition to her musical career, she is a sought-after music educator, podcast guest, and speaker, always eager to connect with audiences to share a joyful noise with others!