Misty Dawn

Country artist, Misty Dawn has a running joke that her parents gave her the most 1970’s porn-star name possible—and yes, that’s her real name. While the Fort Worth, Texas native is definitely not an adult entertainer, she’s passionate about performance and has made a lifelong career out of it. 

Since the age of six, Misty has been performing in professional theatre and television productions. From hosting a video game review show on TV to being one of the puppet-artists-in-residence at St. Anne’s Warehouse for a season, Misty has a knack for exploring the art of storytelling. With a Theatre degree, several off-Broadway productions, and a few international tours under her belt it’s no surprise that’s she’s infused her theatrical upbringing into her music. In fact, she’s calling her unique brand of country, Show Country as it mixes elements of musical theatre, soul country, outlaw country, and Americana into her music. While her sound harkens back to a classic country era and she looks to join the ranks of the Ameripolitan crowd, her message is anything but traditional. Misty takes a no-nonsense approach to re-writing the topics women typically sing about with songs about traditional female roles, poking at the holes in religious and political establishments, and embracing a brazen, sexually empowered version of a woman.