Townsend plays the Hozen Black Label Sitka Spruce/Rosewood with the SGI NS3 Natural Sound 3 Pickup
Townsend has been in the music industry scene for many years, opening for chart-topping artists including Sister Hazel, Jason Reeves, Kris Allen, Maggie Rose, and Ben Rector. She was also named band of the month, received the Spotlight Award, twice named International Songwriting Semi-Finalist, and won multiple Battle of the Bands competitions. Her songs have appeared in commercials as well as short films.
In 2019, Townsend played at the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival and shared the spotlight with award-winning songwriters for artists such as Ashley McBryde, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks, and many more. More recently, Townsend participated in the Cartagena International Guitar festival in Colombia. Along the way, she has gained several music industry endorsements, including Artesia-Pro, K&K Sound Systems, Stonebridge Guitars, Fishman, and Elixir Strings.
Additionally, as Townsend is passionate about giving back, she now hosts a weekly podcast raising awareness for mental health titled “You’re Not Alone With Townsend.” The project has made a profound impact, with countless fans reaching out to share their mental health stories, interest from organizations, media coverage, as well as landing her the title of “Arkansan of the Day”.
Fast forward to 2023, Townsend is working hand in hand with multi-Grammy winning artists and producers to bring her best project yet!
Whether you like pop, rock, or country, you’re bound to love the soulful sounds of Townsend!