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Passionately uniting music fans amidst the warmth and glow of hope and positivity, Russ Parrish brings together organic pop-rock arrangements and deeply moving, expressive vocals, for a sound that’s all at once familiar, 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 calms and connects with audiences across the board. Whatever the venue or event, from popular bars to breweries, state and county fairs, resorts and even festivals, Russ Parrish creates a welcoming, immersive and musically impressive realm of escapism for even the most stubborn or fired-up of crowds.

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 breathy, 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 dozens of heartfelt, soulful and beautiful releases, and has subsequently amassed thousands of streams online for his original works.