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Hi! I'm Katie Tramel, a creative based in Nashville. I started Stuttermouth Management as a way to champion creativity and representation for artists who have something truly unique to share with the world. I believe deeply in artistic individuality and, most importantly, in giving artists the space and support to remain actively involved in their own creative journeys.
Founder & Artist Manager
Katie Tramel
Artists
ARTISTS REPRESENTED
Kelsey Blackstone merges soul-Rock and groovy Pop to create lush, contemporary tones with a retro, live-instrument quality - infused with songs about love, loss, and the freedom to explore the depths that color the wonders of life.
She’s an award-winning songwriter and avid performer, playing with her 4-piece band to sold-out rooms across the country, opening for acts such as Trophy Wife, chrysalis, Zoe Sparks, The Wonderlands, almost a.m., Mom Rock, and Seeing Double. Receiving over 645,000 streams in 2025 with a dedicated and growing fanbase, and rave reviews from GRRRL Music, GrammyU, Allston Pudding, The Hartford Courant, and more, Kelsey is poised and ready to take the stage by storm in 2026.
With a striking stage presence and a love for 70s classics, paired with her background in classical piano & cello, jazz voice, and vast musical theatre experience, Kelsey's approach to music is truly well-rounded and one-of-a-kind. Kelsey is a Berklee College of Music graduate, now based in Nashville, TN. She strives to give her audiences inspiring, unifying and energizing experiences. Reviews have compared her music to the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Joss Stone, Remi Wolf, Madison Cunningham, Lake Street Dive, Sheryl Crow, Alabama Shakes and Amy Winehouse.
Garnering hundreds of thousands of streams independently, with multiple national tours under her belt, Kelsey’s impact is growing at a rapid pace. Weaving her world with colors, bubbles, sass, and fun, Kelsey uses vibrant nostalgia with contemporary soul to create her magnetic sound.
Kelsey Blackstone's band consists of Curtis Heimburger on Guitar and Background vocals, Ava Connaughton on Bass, and Wilson Reardon on Drums.
Kelsey is also a background vocalist, percussionist, and touring member of Nashville Indie-Rock band, Snorkeler, led by Curtis Heimburger.
Artists
Quill is a mirror.. the version of you that bleeds.
A dark-romantic storyteller building an entire world out of her wounds.
Her songs blur confession and confrontation, pulling listeners into a cinematic blend of alt-rock and emotional poetry.
Born from survival, Quill writes like she’s documenting evidence. Each lyric unravels the self she built to be loved, the rage she swallowed to stay safe, and the longing that refuses to die quietly.
Artists
Josie James is an Atlanta-born, Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music moves fluidly between folk, soul, R&B, and pop. With a distinctive voice, expressive musicianship, and a focus on honest, emotionally driven songwriting, James creates music that feels both intimate and expansive, drawing from a wide range of musical influences while maintaining a sound distinctly her own.
After studying Commercial Songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University, James has spent the past several years developing her career as both a recording artist and touring musician. Her work has taken her across the Southeast, Northeast, and Midwest, as well as through some of the country’s most influential music communities, including Nashville, New Orleans, Muscle Shoals, Los Angeles, and Provincetown, Massachusetts. Each of these places has contributed to her evolving musical perspective and deepened her connection to the songwriting and performance traditions that shape her work.
James returns to Provincetown each summer to perform in the historic coastal artists’ community, continuing a longstanding tradition of musicians, writers, and performers making the town part of their creative lives. Along the way, she has shared the stage with artists including Lunar Vacation, The Secret Sisters, and Penelope Road.
Beyond her solo career, James is a member of Young Original, a Nashville-based four-part vocal ensemble that brings a contemporary perspective to the Great American Songbook. Combining jazz, pop, and intricate vocal harmony, the group has toured nationally, performing fresh arrangements of classic songs for audiences across the country. Her work with Young Original has further expanded her experience as a vocalist, arranger, and collaborative musician.
As a solo artist, James began releasing music independently in 2024 before releasing her debut EP in April 2025. Since then, she has continued expanding her catalog and exploring the space between folk, R&B, soul, and acoustic music. Her upcoming projects include new original material and a studio EP recorded in Los Angeles, marking another step forward in an evolving body of work rooted in storytelling, musicianship, and a genuine love of song.
Whether performing as a solo artist or as part of an ensemble, Josie James brings a thoughtful, versatile, and deeply musical presence to every stage.
Artists
To hear Malena Smith sing is to experience a voice distilled from every corner of the American songbook. With influences spanning pop, folk, soul, and jazz, she crafts a seamless, unmistakable sound that is uniquely her own.
The rising singer, songwriter, and storyteller is celebrated for her genre-blending style, expressive vocals, and introspective, thought-provoking lyrics. Based in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, Malena has shared stages with Michael Bublé, Brian Owens, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, the Adam Maness Trio, and Clark Beckham (American Idol) with appearances across the U.S. and internationally in Japan. Malena recently starred in the film An Intimate Christmas, which aired on the PBS Nine Network.
Malena’s debut original project, 27 in Maine, was released in November 2025, marking a bold exploration of coming-of-age in early adulthood. Including acclaimed songs like “Paralyzed” and “Maybe,” the EP dives into raw themes of sobriety, self-discovery, existential conflict, and the passing of time. Music City Melodies calls it “her journey through the struggles and triumphs of a young woman blazing a life and career path in a complicated world,” while The Arts STL hails it as “a singer-songwriter showcase… [crafting] a timeless sound perfect for supporting her warm, earnest vocals.” Grateful Web adds, “beyond its sonic beauty, the EP carries heartfelt stories at every corner… a project that chronicles a season of self-discovery, transformation, and artistic awakening.”
A classically-trained musician with a degree in music, Malena currently serves as the Contemporary Artist-in-Residence at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, where she continues to expand the intersections of music and cultural dialogue in her hometown. In 2025, Malena was invited by The Recording Academy / GRAMMYs to be a voting member. Beyond music, leverages her platform to inspire others by sharing her alcohol-free lifestyle, partnering with wellness brands and via social media
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Carter Elliott is a Nashville-based singer,
songwriter, composer, and multi-
instrumentalist whose music blends
Americana, folk, soft rock, and jazz with
intimate songwriting and improvisation.
Originally from Pearl, Mississippi, Elliott
began playing music at four and went on to
study jazz piano at the University of North
Texas before earning a degree in Commercial
Songwriting from Middle Tennessee State
University.
His 2024 project, ‘At Long Last … At the Piano
(Improvisations and Compositions, Vol. 1)’,
showcased his improvisational approach
through spontaneous piano performances
recorded in a single session. Elliott now enters
a new chapter with his debut album, highlighting his growth as a songwriter, composer, and multi-
instrumentalist.