About

Passionately uniting music fans with the joy of hope and positivity, Russ Parrish brings together pop-rock country arrangements and expressive vocals for a sound that’s all at once exciting, uplifting, and refreshingly pure.

An award-winning singer and songwriter with a multitude of live shows to his name, Russ Parrish excels on the stage. His Nashville roots pour through as the natural performer connects with audiences across the board.

Having relocated to Minnesota in 2016, Russ Parrish has gone from strength to strength as both a recording artist and well-respected live performer.

Stylishly fusing the delicacy of acoustic guitar play with expressive and increasingly powerful vocals, Russ Parrish’s naturally compelling sound has already won him the top prize in a plethora of renowned competitions – the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest, and the Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest.

In recent years, Parrish also received an Honorable Mention in American Songwriter Magazine’s Lyric Contest, along with NSAI’s Song Contest, presented by CMT. His accolades speak volumes, but his music is where the true magic resides. Notably a songwriter of depth, honesty, and integrity, Russ Parrish has continuously connected with his fans across several releases and has subsequently amassed thousands of streams online for his original works.

Russ Parrish is also the frontman for his band “The Lone Oaks.”