Sarah Clanton

Sarah Clanton is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, cellist, and creative catalyst whose music 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.

 

A classically trained musician turned indie innovator, Sarah discovered her unique musical voice after a life-changing moment at Bonnaroo, realizing that the cello could sing as freely as her own voice. Since then, she has toured nationally and internationally, releasing many albums, and sharing the stage and writing room with notable Grammy-winning and nominated songwriters. Her song “Tequila” was recognized by the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) as one of their Top 40 Songs.

 

Sarah’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through her community-building work. She hosts Cellotree Arts Presents, a thriving East Nashville house concert series. In addition to her life as a performer, Sarah empowers fellow musicians through offering one-on-one artist consultations and workshops that simplify the complexities of royalty collection and music business management.

 

Having ridden the roller coaster of the music business she’s done and seen a little bit of it all having been mostly an independent artist crafter her own career as well as being signed to a record deal. Her engaging teaching style has earned her invitations to speak at major events year after year such as the Rocky Mountain Song School, Opelika Songwriter Festival, and the Gunnison Valley Music Association, where she helps artists understand their income streams, manage their careers, and build sustainable creative lives.