Award-winning country singer-songwriter Samantha Rae has emerged as one of New England's most respected independent country artists, earning recognition for her powerful vocals, honest songwriting, and authentic connection with audiences. A native of Kingston, New Hampshire, Samantha balances life as a horse trainer, devoted mother, performer, and philanthropist, drawing inspiration from real experiences that bring emotional depth and authenticity to her music.
In 2025, Samantha was named Country Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards, earning the honor in her first year as a nominee. She has also received four career nominations from the New England Music Awards and five career nominations from the Josie Music Awards in Nashville. Her songwriting has garnered national recognition, with I See in You winning the 2025 Williamsburg International Film & Music Competition and Gaslighter earning Song of the Year honors at the 2026 InterContinental Music Awards. These accomplishments reflect a career built on compelling storytelling, memorable performances, and music that continues to connect with audiences far beyond New England.
At the heart of Samantha's music is a collaborative creative process with co-writer and producer Jay DellIsola. Together, they have co-written a catalog of more than 50 songs and developed the sound, and creative identity that define the Samantha Rae brand. Their collaboration spans songwriting, production, recording, creative media and live performance, supporting the artistic vision that has become a hallmark of Samantha's work.
While maintaining a hands-on approach in the studio, Samantha regularly collaborates with an accomplished group of Nashville touring and recording musicians who help bring her music to life. Her recordings feature rich vocal arrangements, thoughtful production, and a blend of contemporary and traditional country influences that create a sound both polished and personal.
A commitment to artistic growth has taken Samantha to some of music's most legendary creative spaces, including Abbey Road Studios in London and Big Pink in West Saugerties, New York, where Bob Dylan and The Band created some of the most influential recordings in American music history. Combined with frequent trips to Nashville, these experiences continue to shape her songwriting, production style, and artistic vision.
Samantha's upcoming album, Unconditionally with Conditions, represents the most ambitious chapter of her career to date. With two singles already released and additional music planned ahead of its anticipated 2027 release, the project showcases the songwriting, musicianship, and artistic growth that have become defining characteristics of her work.
Beyond music, Samantha is also committed to giving back through the Country Women Cancer Fund, an organization dedicated to supporting women's cancer awareness and fundraising efforts through the Jimmy Fund and benefitting the Susan F. Smith Center for Women's Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Through the organization's Local Country Comes Together fundraisers, and with the support of fellow artists throughout New England and Nashville, nearly $100,000 has been raised for cancer research, treatment, and patient care.
Whether on stage, in the studio, at the stable, or through her charitable work, Samantha continues to build a career defined by authenticity, perseverance, and meaningful connections. Guided by real-life experience and shaped through a longtime creative collaboration with Jay DellIsola, she remains committed to creating music rooted in honesty, connection, and the enduring power of great storytelling.
