Returning to our page once again is the talented Shayla McDaniel with her honeyed vocals, her pop-rock songwriting, and her instrumental instincts invite comparisons to John Legend fronting an indie rock band, The Roots affiliate Cody Chestnut (“The Seed 2.0”), and a silken Gary Clark Jr. But the truth is, there aren’t many talents who sound like Shayla. Her smoothly emotional vocals, self-contained artistry, and indie rock outlook are singular. Shayla counts as influential artists as diverse as the band Joseph, Lianne La Havas, Andraé Crouch, and Deep Sea Diver, among others. She released her debut single in 2016; her debut EP in 2017; and a follow-up EP in 2019. It took a little prodding to get lifelong musician, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Shayla McDaniel onstage. A friend of hers had never heard the Knoxville-based singer-songwriter’s musical gifts, but was well-versed in her steely determination and Type A personality. He suggested she take her music out of the basement, and Shayla took his sage advice and emerged as an award-winning prolific artist with a soulful, guitar-driven alt-rock sensibility. In a short period of time, the young artist has garnered prime accolades. She performed at Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival; the Waynestock Festival; Sunset on Central; Women in Jazz Jam Festival; and live on-air at WUTK 90.3 FM, WDVX 89.9 FM, and WOZO 103.9 FM, among other stations. Shayla has been in Knoxville Music Warehouse’s Top 16 song charts; been voted by fans as Knoxville’s Favorite Band; won numerous Knoxville Music Awards, and earned prestigious awards nominations from CityView Magazine and Knoxnews. Following the release of her newest track “While You’re Young,” she presents a dreamy sound that will certainly captivate your ears. Beginning with bright instrumentation leading onto her full and ear-catching vocals she completes the song entirely. Explaining the single a bit further it’s a pop-rock song with a driving heartbeat that serves as a reminder to savor every moment you get, no matter your age. To the vocals and production, this song will definitely have you dancing. It would be just perfect for a drive during sunset or a day out on the beach. Go stream “While You’re Young” and check out her discography which is filled with outstanding music.
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