Women Behind The Lyrics

Four female singer/songwriters: Sarah Harralson, Judy Paster, Wendy Moten & Delaney Ann.

Delaney Ann:

Delaney Ann is an eighth generation Texan country singer-songwriter known for her heartfelt storytelling and authentic Texas sound. By 24, she had written over 300 songs, performed nationally, and opened for artists like Clint Black, Linda Davis, and Dwight Yoakam. In 2023, she signed a record deal with Synapse Publishing and Entertainment. Delaney’s music blends humor, nostalgia, and emotional depth, rooted in her Texas heritage and shaped by her musical journey.

Judy Paster:

Nashville-based, Pennsylvania-grown country Americana artist, Judy Paster, breathes life back into the timeless roots music genre. Her latest album release, Road to the Sun, paints the picture of a lush landscape – life’s challenges and victories, with a thread of truth and burst of light throughout.

Paster originally gained notoriety in Billboard with her rootsy self-titled debut EP, Judy Paster, when she was referred to as an artist “truly on the rise.” Since making the move to Music City, not only has Paster enjoyed cuts by other independent artists, but she has also garnered numerous music awards including the 2021 Josie Music Award for Folk/Americana Artist of the Year, and a Canadian Covenant Award for co-writing the Jazz Blues Song of the Year. She is a three-time GMA (Gospel Music Association) Covenant award-nominee and has recorded with Southern Gospel legends, the Gaither’s.

Sarah Harralson:

“Sarah Harralson presents honest recordings that are authentic,” stated Music Connection Magazine after hearing her debut singer-songwriter EP, Finally Found, in 2014. An authentic storyteller and straight shooter, she is not afraid to tell it like it is in her music. This Knoxville native began writing songs when she was ten years old, her bluegrass musician grandfather being her biggest musical influence. She was surrounded by genres such as country, rock ‘n roll, soul, and pop growing up, but the storytelling aspect of country is what ultimately drew Harralson to pursue that genre.

The multi-instrumentalist and producer has penned multiple albums as well as an original children’s book, Turtle Tears. Harralson has contributed to various philanthropic endeavors, including The America for Bulgaria Foundation, Colorectal Cancer Alliance and Musicians On Call (MOC). She was honored with the Michael Solomon Golden Ukulele Award for providing live music to nearly 20,000 hospital patients over the past ten years. The Recording Academy member has been signed with Synapse Publishing & Entertainment since May 2024 and her latest single, “Denim” was her first single on country radio.

Wendy Moten:

This Memphis native spent two decades as one of the most in-demand background vocalists touring with the likes of Julio Iglesias, Michael Bolton, and Martina McBride. Wendy Moten has been a member of the Grammy winning Texas swing band “The Time Jumpers” for the last five years and is nationally recognized as the runner-up on season 21 of the NBC show, ‘The Voice’.

She is also known for her guest appearance on Kirk Whalum’s FOR YOU album singing the Stevie Wonder remake, “ALL I DO”. Her 2020 solo country album, I’ve Got You Covered, features interpretations of classic country songs produced by Vince Gill.

Most recently, Wendy received a brass note on historic Beale Street in Memphis and was selected as one of the honorees from the ACM’s and Amazon tribute to Charlie Pride. Her latest single (and the first single off of the Women Behind the Lyrics Soundtrack), “You Are Worthy” is now debuting on country radio and available on all streaming platforms.