The band is broadBAND and as the self-effacing name implies all the members are women. The “gimmick” of having all women in a band is rendered a “gimmick” only because of the dearth of female back-up musicians in the music industry as a whole-tons of female singers but not so many gal drummers, guitarists, and fiddle players. But the “gimmick” wouldn’t work if the music was just average-and apparently it isn’t with this group as all of the members of broadBAND have impressive credentials. Individually and together they have opened for all the biggies in country music from George Jones and Dwight Yoakham to Rascal Flatts and Sugarland. Lead singer Shelly Bush has even sang the national anthem at a handful of Nascar races and several of them have included televised appearances.
There are few acts that showcase the talent and vocal ability than that of country sensation BroadBAND. The five-girl group seemed destined to find each other in the crazed and sometimes overwhelming streets of Nashville. After constant run-ins with each of the other four girls while playing downtown Nashville shows, Shelly Bush decided to take a chance to see what magic could be made if each girl’s unique talents were brought together as one. A mix of southern rock, pop and country girl power, the band has an immense ability to charm any crowd. In the past four years, the industry has also taken notice as the band has opened for such country stars as Sugarland, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Sara Evans, Brooks & Dunn, Dwight Yoakum and many more. Not only do their harmonies and musical talents set them apart, but also the rare mix of each girl taking lead through out their shows. Broadband would not have the talent that it does without each illustrious member.
broadBAND has shared the stage with;
SUGARLAND,
RASCAL FLATTS,
BROOKS AND DUNN,
DIERKS BENTLEY,
SARA EVANS,
KEITH URBAN,
DWIGHT YOAKHAM,
BILLY CURRINGTON,
JOSH TURNER,
TRACEY BYRD,
TRACEY LAWERENCE,
JOHN ANDERSON,
LONESTAR,
CROSS CANADIAN RAGWEED,
JAMEY JOHNSON,
AARON TIPPIN,
DAVID ALLEN COE,
JAMES OTTO,
JOE DIFFIE,
JULIE REEVES, AND
TRENT TOMLINSON.
