Music chose me years ago, before the open road became where my soul would find it's ultimate peace. Growing up in a small, rural town in Minnesota, I couldn't WAIT to escape and experience the world. What started as a passion and a karaoke dare, became my destiny and journey. After surviving 2.5 years in a tumultuous, abusive relationship, the actual mission behind my music was born. Pedal to the Metal is a movement to inspire people to flee toxic situations and never look back. It is also my non-profit where I raise funds to help women and children with moving costs when they can't afford to leave. 

From coastlines, to backroads. to dive bars, to fancy venues, I've been chasing sunsets, mountains, rivers, moments, and connections with other humans, as I sing the stories of my life. A Hollywood pawn shop guitar I bought in 2009, has allowed me to play my way coast to coast, across America, with my one eyed dog by my side. I've overcome many battles to get to this point, where I can play music for a living, and every show that books, I am blessed. 

Living a life of simplicity is how I have funded and fueled the road journeys, the recordings, the music videos, and the life long memories I'm creating through my music. From my 23' travel trailer, to the dingy 2 star motels, the money I save gets poured back into my music. It's all part of the bigger purpose as I keep driving, keep singing, keep writing, and continuing to raise awareness on domestic violence, as I live out my dreams across the country. 

Somewhere between the late nights, the endless miles, and chasing my next show, my songs found their way onto radio stations around the U.S. 

9 of my recorded songs have been featured on K102 Country (Idaho), KYRS (Spokane), KPRI (San Diego), KZUU 90.7 (Pullman, WA) and WNYR (New York).  I have also told my story of how I fled that abusive relationship on KREM & FOX News, The Boise Beat, numerous podcasts, and magazines. I've recorded in Nashville, hosted open mic nights, co-produced 5 of my music videos, and had a night where I opened for Little River Band and they autographed that pawn shop guitar! As long as there is a road ahead, I'll keep running down my dream. One story, one song, one mile at a time, and I'm just getting started....

"Life is a highway, I wanna ride it all night long." Tom Cochrane

A portion of ALL music proceeds go to her Pedal to the Metal non-profit.