South African born, Nashville and NC based singer/songwriter Laura Reed has become a global success story with her seductive, signature vocal style, thought-provoking lyricism, and powerhouse live presence. The insightful artist feels like she’s truly arrived however with the release of her acclaimed, aptly titled solo debut album, "The Awakening". Journeying to Nashville to make the pivotal album, she credits the connective creative energy of Music City and a close working relationship with the album’s producer, two- time Grammy winner, Shannon Sanders (India.Arie, John Legend, Robert Randolph) with instilling the necessary focus to turn such personal stories into universally themed gems that resonate with the listener from start to finish.