Entertaining~Genuine ~ Charming ~ Vibrant
Carissa is Fun, Funny, Charming, Talented and Unique!
Her Live Show is sure to bring smiles and good vibes.
In her performance her vocals are inspired by greats of the past such as Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and June Carter. Her entertainment style motivates from Garth Brooks, Shania Twain and Gretchen Wilson.
*Missouri Native
*Resides in Nashville, TN
*Experience in Musical Theatre, Dance & Acting
*Former Morning News Anchor
*Former Motorsports Series Reporter
*Small Business Owner
*Screenplay, Song, Blog and Author
Band
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Pam Kendrick-
VP Memphis Speedway
“Carissa is not only a beautiful and talented performer, but a huge motorsports fan as well. I know all the MIR race fans and Chevy enthusiasts will make her feel welcome and enjoy her incredible show,” said Kendrick.”
Jordan Skinner-
Magazine Director
Britt Faaborg-
News Director
“ Former Fulton resident Carissa Dawn Biele named State Fair Idol “We need someone who can perform and who has the whole package deal,” Faaborg said. A crowd of more than 400 people gathered in the Budweiser tent on the fairgrounds Sunday to watch 19 contestants perform. ”
Scott Williams-
Navy Bassist
"Carissa displays an extremely outgoing and charismatic stage presence that many Top-40 artists have not yet acquired, and she has a surprisingly powerful and dynamic voice that can go from mild to wild in an instant. "
SHOW
EXPERIENCE
2019:
Dec 20, 2019 Alley Taps (Printer Alley) Radio Play celebration & jam
Nov 17, 2019 Ryman "1000 Voices of Christmas" with Kathie Lee Gifford
Dec 7,2019 Christ Church Choir & Orchestra Christmas Concert
Sundays 10am: Christ Church Choir, Nashville
2018:
August 11,2018 Opening Act- Chris Jansen: Lake Ozark, MO
2017:
May 4, 2017, "KARMA," Album Release party: Alley Taps in Printers Alley Nashville, TN
June 25, 2017, Pikes Peak International Raceway "Bike Week," Fountain, CO
July 28, 2017, Alley Taps in Printers Alley Nashville, TN
Sept 2, 2017, Lucas Oil Raceway NHRA US Nationals Pro Event Indianapolis, IN
Sept 3, 2017, Lucas Oil Raceway NHRA US Nationals Pro Event Indianapolis, IN
Sept 30, 2017, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Nashville, TN
2016:
Starts her own production & marketing company
Feb 2016 START FULL ALBUM STUDIO SESSIONS
Feb 24, 2016, The DawgHouse, Music Row, Nashville TN
Feb 29, 2016, “Nashville Entertainment Weekly” Television show
March 4, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN
March 12, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN
March 15, 2016, Slider House Nashville, TN
March 19, 2016, Cotton Gin Cullman, AL
March 25, 2016, The Row Nashville, TN
April 8, 2016, Nolens Place Nolensville, TN
April 21, 2016, Slider House Nashville, TN
April 23, 2016, Cotton Gin Cullman, AL
May 26, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN
June 11, 2016, The Sutler Saloon Nashville, TN (Open for Irlene Mandrel)
June 11, 2016, Frankies Pizza Spring Hill, TN
July 2, 2016, Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN
Sept 15, 2016, Soulshine Pizza Nashville, TN
Sept 24, 2016, NashVegas Columbia, MO
Dec 2016 DONE WITH ALBUM
2015:
Works for PINKS ALL OUT & IHRA as a traveling reporter
April 10, 2015 Whiskey Rhythm Saloon Nashville, TN
April 17, 2015 IHRA West Palm Beach FL
April 24, 2015 Slider House Nashville, TN
May 7, 2015 Silver Dollar Saloon, Nashville, TN
June 13, 2015 NASCAR Truck Series Race Madison, IL
Aug 21, 2015 Brickhaus Meridian, MS
Nov 12, 2015 Bootleggers Nashville, TN
Dec 18 2015 Nolens Place Nolensville, TN
Dec 29, 2015 The Basement Nashville, TN
2014:
Works for IHRA series as a traveling reporter
Oct 9, 2014 Hard Rock Memphis, TN
Oct 20, 2014 Shawnee Bluff Winery Eldon, MO (open for Gatlin Bros)
Dec 11. 2014 The Row Nashville, TN
Dec 2014 RECORD EP PROJECT
2013:
Works as a news anchor
Jan 25, 2013 D.Rowes Columbia, MO
MARCH 1, 2013 “Easier Said Than Done,” Album releases
April 12, 2013 Super Chevy Show Memphis TN
April 13, 2013 Album Party Hard Rock Cafe Memphis, TN
April 18 2013 Bootleggers Lake Ozark, MO
April 25, 2013 Bootleggers Lake Ozark, MO
April 27, 2013 Bluenote Columbia, MO
May 10, 2013 Spectators Bar Jefferson City, MO
June 15, 2013 Nashvegas Columbia, MO
July 13, 2013 Chicky’s Lake Ozark, MO
July 19, 2013 Nashvegas Columbia, MO
Sept 15, 2013 Buds Place Moberly, MO
Sept 16, 2013 NashVegas Columbia, MO (Open for Heath Wright)
May 10, 2013 Spectators Jefferson City, MO
August 30, 2013 Chicky’s Lale Ozark, MO
Dec 2013 MOVES TO NASHVILLE, TN
2012:
Works as a news anchor
Jan 27- D.Rowes Columbia, MO
Jan 28- WC’s Moberly, MO
Feb 29- D.Rowes Columbia, MO
April 10- Hawgs & Dawgs Columbia, MO
March 27, 2012 Neils Music Room Memphis, TN
May 8- Spectators Patio 6-8pm/ Jefferson City
May 13- C.Dub's Pub & Grub 9:30p-12:30/ Jefferson City
May 19- Arris 8:30-11:30/ Fulton, MO
May 20- Private Pool Party 7-10PM/ Moberly MO
May 21- Bambinos 6-9PM/ Columbia MO
June 5th- Sheriff’s BBQ Jefferson City, MO
June 11- Opening act at Jet's CD release party 7:30
June 11- Relay for Life 3:00AM/ Fulton MO
June 12- Spectators Patio 6pm/ Jefferson City MO
June 16- Arris 8:30-11:30/ Fulton, MO
June 17- Texaco Country Showdown- Fulton Street Fair 9:00pm WE WON!!
June 24- Beaner's 6:30-1:00am/ Moberly, MO
June 30- TapHouse/ Columbia MO
July 8- McGinty's 8-11pm/ Columbia MO
July 10- W.C's Pool Party 4-8pm/ Moberly MO
July 14- Houlihan's 8-11/ Columbia MO
July 15- SideShow 8pm/ Opening for Hellbound Glory/ Columbia MO
July 16- Whiskey Wild/ Texaco Country Showdown Contest/ CoMO
July 21- D&D Pub & Grub/ Columbia MO
July 28- Tiger Club 7-1/ Columbia MO
August 16- Open Mic @ The Bridge & Midway Truck plaza
August 24- WilliamWoods Unv. Dock 6:30-8:00/ Fulton, MO
August 30th- Open Mic night Midway truck Plaza
Sept 10th- Its a townie Jam!! Arris 8-12/ Fulton MO
Sept 16th- Hard Rock cafe/7:30 NASHVILLE TN
Sept 24th- Beaners Moberly
October 1st- D-Rowes 8-11/ Columbia MO
October 6th- Breast Cancer Awareness Party Lee’s Summit, MO
October 8th- Holts Summit harvest Festival 1-3
October 14th- Tiger Club 8-11/ Columbia MO
October 15th- Black Hog Saloon 9:30/ Centralia MO
October 21st- Tiger Club 8-11/ Columbia MO
Nov 2nd- KC Country Relay For Life Kingdom City, MO
Nov 5th- Isle Capri Boonville
Dec 15th- Doc & Rays Holts Summit, MO
2011:
Works as a news anchor
Feb 28, 2011 Blue Fugue Columbia, MO
April 7, 2011 C-Dubs Jefferson City, MO
March 17, 2011 JJ TWIGS Lake Ozark, MO
May 23, 2010 Pan Head Billy’s Relay For Life Benefit Kingdom City, MO
July 14, 2011 Houlihan’s Columbia, MO
July 15, 2011 Whiskey Wild Saloon Columbia, MO
Sept 16, 2011 Reverb Room Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN
Nov 18, 2011- D.Rowes Columbia, MO
Nov 25, 2011- Beaners Moberly, MO
Dec 10, 2011 Black Hog Saloon Centralia, MO
GRADUATES WITH MASTERS DEGREE
2010:
Plays Every Wednesday at Poplar Lounge Memphis, TN
Feb 2010 MOVES TO FULTON, MO TO GET MASTERS DEGREE
April 2010 Starts morning news anchor position at KRCG 13
June 18, 2010 Fulton Street Fair Fulton, MO
July 19, 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Race Gateway Raceway Madison, IL
Sept 15, 2010 William Woods University Fulton, MO
2009:
Plays Every Wednesday night at Popular Lounge Memphis, TN
Works for PINKS ALL OUT as a traveling production assistant
Feb 8, 2009 Risky’s Lake Ozark, MO Pub Crawl
March 26, 2009 Old Venice Memphis, TN
April 22, 2009 Anthem at Memphis Redbirds Game
May 12, 2009 Reedmeisters Memphis, TN
July 23, 2009 Hard Rock Memphis, TN
July 26, 2009 Mallapalooza Memphis, TN
Aug 16, 2009 Missouri State Fair Opening Ceremonies
Sept 2009 Delta Fair SouthHaven, MS
Dec 11, 2009 Hard Rock Cafe Memphis, TN (Applause for the Cause III)
2008:
JAN: Carissa works for 106.9 The Coyote Radio
FEB: Named Miss Gateway 2008
MUSIC= Plays Every Friday at JJ TWIGS Lake Ozark, MO
JUNE 2008 Moves to Memphis, TN
Works at Memphis Racetrack
Works for PINKS ALL OUT & PassTime on Speed Tv as traveling production asst.
JULY 2008 Sings Anthem at NASCAR Truck Race Gateway Raceway
AUG 2008 Entered Missouri State Fair Idol and Won
SEPT 2008 Joins Jimmy Hudson Band in Memphis
OCT 2008 Sings Anthem at NASCAR Nationwide Race Gateway Raceway
NOV 2008 The Cupboard West Memphis, AR
DEC 29, 2008 Saddle Saloon Fulton, MO
2007:
JAN: Carissa is co-host of “Ozarks In The AM,” anchor of noon news & host of “Your Lake Today,” for channel 98 Ozark TV at the Lake of the Ozarks. Looks for band members.
2006:
JUNE: Graduates with a Broadcast Degree.
Loses her dad to cancer & writes her 1st song.
The dream chase begins.
Writes songs for 1st/ demo album.