Nikki Talley

from her home in the beautiful mountains of western north carolina, nikki has released her 4th independent album BEAUTIFUL CHARMER. special guests on the record include Grammy Award winner (& friend!) Jim Lauderdale on backup vocals as well as Billy Cardine (acoustic syndicate/biscuit burners), Mike Barnes, Bruce Kaphan (sheryl crow/jewel), Jon Stickley (shannon whitworth band), Paco Shipp, Andy Pond (snake oil medicine show) among others! this record captures nikki's live sound as well as explores her studio canvas.a kick ass release from Collapseable Studios here in asheville, nc
her third album 'to be a bird" includes-jason sharp on guitars & bass, aaron price on guitars, bass & vocal harmonies, michael guggino (of steep canyon rangers) on mandolin, tim gardner (of high windy band) on fiddle in addition to nikki herself playing guitars, banjo & charango.her vocal ability is amazing, haunting and beautiful.'to be a bird' is a reflection of her rootsy upbringing.the heartfelt songs are simply stunning.
nikki's music is available online @ Nikki Talley Dot Com & CD BABY
please feel free to request nikki on WNCW 88.7 FM Spindale



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