Claude Carmichael plays Nashville Americana week with new solo album

Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Claude Carmichael performed songs from his debut solo album, Tennessee Hill, during Americana Music Festival week in Nashville. The set at Debi Champion’s long-running Writer’s Nights put his new Americana release and decades of credits in session work, film and TV music back in front of a roots-music audience.

Why it matters: - Carmichael is introducing his solo work to the Americana audience at one of Nashville’s best-known songwriter nights. - Tennessee Hill adds a new chapter to a career that already includes film, TV and high-profile studio credits. - The performance helped connect the album’s release with Americana Music Festival week, when roots music gets heightened industry attention.

What happened: - Claude Carmichael performed at Debi Champion’s Writer’s Nights at the Commodore Grille at the Vanderbilt Holiday Inn in Nashville. - The appearance came during the annual Americana Music Festival week. - Carmichael played three songs: “Bottom of a Well,” “Sonia Lee,” and the unreleased “Road Rage.” - Carmichael described the show as “a blast” and said Debi Champion joined in with pitch-perfect harmony on one song. - Debi Champion called Carmichael “a wonderful talent” and said he is welcome back anytime.

The details: - Tennessee Hill was released in August 2026. - The album blends roots melodies with country, folk and blues storytelling. - Casey Wasner, a Grammy-winning engineer and member of Keb’ Mo’’s band, recorded and co-produced the album at Purple House Studio in Leipers Fork. - Jennifer Munoz of Vents Magazine praised the album and said it showed “a sense of genuine reverence for a timeless art form.” - Laura Sanderson Healy, a former writer and journalist at People, said she heard “the voice of Warren Zevon” in Carmichael’s ballads and would vote his set “best in show.” - Tennessee Hill is available on all streaming platforms. - More information about the album is available at the album website. - More information about Big Screen Music is available at the company website. - A social post for the artist appears at Claude Carmichael Music on Instagram.

Between the lines: - Carmichael is using a respected Nashville songwriter platform to position his solo debut as part of the Americana tradition. - The set list mixed released songs with an unreleased track, which suggests the live show was also a test run for newer material. - The praise from media and industry figures points to a launch strategy built on credibility, not just promotion. - Carmichael’s long résumé in session work and production gives the solo project added weight for listeners who know his behind-the-scenes history.

What’s next: - Carmichael is expected to keep promoting Tennessee Hill across streaming and live platforms. - The positive response at Writer’s Nights could help build momentum for future performances and new releases. - Carmichael’s unreleased song “Road Rage” may surface on a future project or live set.

The bottom line: - Carmichael’s Nashville set framed Tennessee Hill as a serious Americana debut from a veteran musician with deep industry roots.