This hustling singer/songwriter has accomplished a lot in the last 10 years: from playing 200+ shows a year with his former band Bluestring and receiving a Jammy Award nomination to collaborating with Grammy-nominated artists and hit songwriters. One recent noteable fan and cowriter of Clay's is none other than Mr. John Ellison- writer of the soul classic Some Kind Of Wonderful. Clay has been adopted by and currently lives and writes in the renowned creative community that is Music City, USA. Clay's raw melodic soul and quirky lyrical taste meld into truly authentic song craftsmanship. This autobiographical wordsmith embraces his angst in a humorously cynical style while managing to keep his romantic side intact. Just as Clay has you in stitches over his ex-hating rant “Dead Man,” he may just jerk a tear with his passionate, poetic delivery of “Words.” Seasoned and charismatic yet self-deprecating and approachable, Clay Evans is the real deal and this born entertainer’s ever-evolving live show is not to be missed. Though likened to modern soulsters DeGraw, Mraz, and Broussard, Evans draws most of his inspiration from generations before him including greats such as Bill Withers, Paul Simon, Bruce Hornsby, Al Green, Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. In Nashville, Clay gained the attention and respect of producer and bass player-extraordinaire Viktor Krauss. With the help of tracking engineer and former band-mate Ted Pennington, the two embarked on Clay’s first solo studio journey and the project has just been released digitally. "I Could Be You” is a 12-song album showcasing Evans’ artistry and his undeniable knack for songwriting. With Krauss at the helm, ICBU is as innovative as it is unpredictable: a realm where organic and electronic instruments coexist and unconventional lyrics swim in danceable grooves. The record can be purchased online or at any live performance you can catch him at. Clay is currently touring with a community of Nashville songwriters and performers from around the U.S. called The Cumberland Collective.