ABOUT
- Samantha Rae
She's a beautiful and energetic small-town country spitfire who packs a punch and a sultry tone. A fierce competitor on and off the stage with a warm heart, wide smile, and a fun-loving free spirit. Samantha, the real girl, spends her days at a horse stable in southern New Hampshire where she tends to championship American Saddlebred horses and teaches her clients how to ride.
Samantha devotes much of her life to the things that matter the most, her family, her friends, a daily routine at the stable, and her music. She’s an aspiring songwriter and expert live performer who can be seen regularly on stages throughout New England. A humble girl with a simple goal; to share her music.
In the past few years, Samantha has performed as an opening act for major national acts including Sugar Ray (Mark McGrath), LoCash, Parmalee, David Nail, Tyler Farr, The Wailers, Fastball and others. She was nominated and won the fan-voted New England Country Music “Country Group of the Year” award in her first year performing as an original artist. Samantha has travelled twice to Abbey Road Studios in London (with another trip planned for June of 2024) to work on her original music co-written and co-produced with creative partner and manager Jay DellIsola. This songwriting team has generated over two dozen radio ready pop country songs with no end in sight.
If you try to describe Samantha Rae, you might say she’s like trying to catch “lightning in a bottle”. She’s powerful, electric, and to be honest, a little challenging to contain! Watching Samantha perform on stage can be intense, exhilarating, and inspiring all at the same time. She’s got an endearing grin and personality that makes people feel good about themselves and you immediately get a sense that you’ve known her for years. And Samantha can deliver the lyrics to her heartfelt songs with honestly and maturity that is well beyond her years.
- Country Women Cancer Fund
Samantha is a caring and active philanthropist. Samantha and Jay co-founded the Country Women Cancer Fund (countrywomencancerfund.org) and they organize events in partnership with The Jimmy Fund, Boston radio personality Carolyn Kruse, and legendary recording and touring drummer Sandy Gennaro, to raise awareness and needed funds for programs at the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancer at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston Massachusetts. Their annual Country Women events are supported by fans, volunteers and sponsors including exclusive radio partner Country 102.5 FM. The annual fundraising gala is one of the highlights of each year and has been hosted in both Boston Massachusetts and Nashville Tennessee.
- Samantha Rae Acoustic
Samantha performs acoustically accompanied by Jay on acoustic guitar and harmony vocals. Samantha Rae Acoustic is an ideal format for Samantha and Jay to present their original music to new fans.
Samantha Rae Acoustic is: Samantha Rae: lead vocals, Jay DellIsola: acoustic guitar & vocals
- Samantha Rae Band
Samantha also fronts her own modern pop country band headquartered in Boston Massachusetts. The band delivers a high energy show delivering a mix of hard driving music propelled by an incredibly talented backing band. The Samantha Rae full band allows Samantha and Jay to share their original music in a higher energy full band context.
