Singer-songwriter Sarah Siskind may be, as the Nashville Scene notes, “one of the best and most arresting voices in Nashville’s Americana and pop community,” but her music is hardly a regional secret. Alison Krauss’ recording of Siskind’s song “Simple Love” was nominated for a Grammy, and Siskind also wrote Krauss’ hit single, “Goodbye is All We Have.” She’s played onstage and recorded with Irish legend Paul Brady, toured Europe with indie-rock buzz act Bon Iver (which has also performed Siskind’s “Lovin’s for Fools” at many a concert), and been called “utterly captivating” by Performing Songwriter. Born in North Carolina to bluegrass-playing parents, she started recording songs at age 14 and has been finessing her songwriting and performance chops ever since, developing a distinct sound combining elements of Appalachian, Celtic and progressive folk with rock, pop and gospel. Her sixth and latest album, the self-produced Say It Louder, was released this year.