Shelby Hudson Bryant is a native of Muhlenberg County, KY. Shelby took to the stage at the early age of 5 when she was cast in the musical Seussical Jr. She has since performed in many stage productions such as Schoolhouse Rock, Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz, and Big Fish, where she played the female lead role as Sandra. Shelby was honored at the age of 11 when she was asked to sing the Dolly Parton hit “Jolene” during a tribute to Chip Young, the studio musician who played on the original recording. Shelby has also portrayed artists such as Dolly Parton, Trisha Yearwood, and JoDee Messina in a tribute show titled “The Women of Country.” Shelby is currently finishing her education with a dual certification in Elementary Education and Special Education. She resides in Greenville, KY with her husband, Seth, and Aussie Doodle, “Bandit.”