

On Monday, April 10, APPY Award-Winning country artist Branden Martin visited with the Nashville Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). During the meeting, Branden had the opportunity to acoustically perform for members of the academy including Alicia Warwick (NARAS Senior Executive Director), Courtney White (NARAS Senior Project Manager) and Mike Kepler (NARAS Operations Coordinator). Warwick, White and Kepler spoke to Branden and his team about potential opportunities for him to become more involved with The Recording Academy.
Photos from the night are available below.
For more information on Branden Martin or The Nashville Recording Academy, visit brandenmartinmusic.com and recordingacademy.com/membership/chapters/nashville






Watch Branden Martin’s acoustic performance of “Me and This Old Guitar”
About Branden Martin
Branden Martin is a seasoned country music singer/songwriter from Bath County, Kentucky. Throughout his career, he’s has worked with songwriters who have earned hits with George Strait, Reba McEntire, Rhonda Vincent and Chris Stapleton, and has worked with Jeene Fleenor, 2022 CMA Musician of the Year. Fleenor is featured on Questions Pride and Demons from his Live at Southern Ground
award-winning EP. Branden’s latest project, the critically acclaimed 001 tackles Branden’s journey through struggles in life.
Branden Martin Buzz
“Branden Martin has got one of those voices, the second you hear it, you get it! Powerful, emotional and authentic. All it takes is hearing the first couple notes of one of his songs, and you’re a fan.” – Kyle Manner (Bob Seger, Brad Paisley, St. Vincent and Sheryl Crow)
“Martin’s soulful country vocals paired with rock’n instrumentals evokes the spirits of Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson.” – Lexington Herald-Leader
Watch “Drink To Remember”’s music video
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