Nikki Benbrooks Music 
Good Luck Woman
I came in at #3 out of 126 Female Modern Country Artists through the International Singer Songwriter's Association. Thank you to everyone who voted for me.
View the Top 5 Female Modern Country Artists for the month of December 2023 here!

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My young daughter and I wrote a song about a reindeer named Starlight who saved the day for Santa Claus when Rudolph's nose was accidentally broken. My songwriter friend Todd Apfel made a fun music track for it and my producer friend Neil Ebanks produced the final mix for what is now "Hey Santa." This was my first song released by the MC1 Nashville Record Company.
This is a picture of Starlight the reindeer, who was born with a very special characteristic - antlers that glow in the dark. If you would like to hear about how Starlight took over leading the sleigh after Rudolph broke his shiny red nose, watch the video above.
To honor the soldiers on Veteran's Day we released a song called "Our Heroes". This song was written by Todd Apfel and produced by Bo Stottlemyer. It was an honor to record it. Thank you veterans for your service!
I was thrilled to be nominated as a finalist in three categories for the 2023 Who's Hoo Country Music Awards this October in Columbus, Indiana! These artists are amazing singers, songwriters and musicians.
My summer 2023 single is called "Not The Only One". It was written and produced by Todd Apfel.
This is me all dressed up and ready for the 2023 ISSA awards show in Atlanta, GA.
My new single came out on July 7, 2023.  This song was written and produced by Todd Apfel.  Vocals by Nikki Benbrooks.
I' was a finalist in two categories at the 2023 International Singer Songwriters Association Awards Show in Atlanta, GA this summer. The categories were USA Female Single of the Year and USA Emerging Artist of the Year.
This video is called "Like the Leaves". It was made as a tribute song to my producer's wife. She passed away in June of 2022.  Her name was Carole Stottlemyer. This video contains photos of Carole and Bo's life together. "Like the Leaves" was written and produced by Bo Stottlemyer. Vocals were recorded by Nikki Benbrooks.
This is a picture of me recording in Bo Stottlemyer's studio.
New Release - March 2023

"The Other Side of Midnight"

Written by Todd Apfel. Recorded by Nikki Benbrooks. Produced by Neil Ebanks.
Released October 2022

"Gonna Make It"

Written by Todd Apfel and Nikki Benbrooks. Vocals by Nikki Benbrooks. Final mix produced by Neil Ebanks in Nashville.
Five new singles "Hey Santa", "Our Heroes", "Not the Only One", "The Other Side of Midnight" and "Gonna Make It" available on all platforms.

My debut album "Good Luck Woman" is also available for streaming and download on all platforms!

My album "Good Luck Woman" was produced by Bo Stottlemyer.

 
Check out my Christmas song written and produced by Bo Stottlemyer!

"Christmas Doesn't Have to Be White"
Here's an upbeat & sassy song from my album.

"If You Don't Leave Me Alone, I'm Gonna Find Someone Who Will"

Written and Produced by Bo Stottlemyer

Nikki's Bio

Nikki Benbrooks is a singer/songwriter whose two passions in life are being a mother and a musician. She enjoys singing, songwriting, playing the guitar and playing the piano. Her producer/co-writer is songwriting genius and rock-a-billy musician, Bo Stottlemyer, who resides in the Nashville area.


Bo & Nikki

Thank you from Bo

As any Nashville, Tennessee songwriter will attest, it’s getting increasingly difficult to get your original songs recorded by commercial recording artists.  The reasons for this are many but are primarily linked to politics and economics.  Couple these reasons to the fact that my original songs are not mainstream and tend to reside “outside the box”.  Way outside.

 So after several “dry” years of striking out, I decided to quit pitching my songs to outside recording artists and instead, start my own record label.  Smart move, right?   Well, maybe.

 Problem is, I don’t sing very well.  In fact, I’ve been told there are several farm animals that have better pitch control, vibrato, and articulation.  So what’s a non-singing songwriter to do?

 Enter Nikki Benbrooks.  I met Nikki Benbrooks at a local songwriter’s showcase several years ago and we instantly became close friends.  And, get this - she loved my songs.  And I loved Nikki’s voice.  Her vocal style fit my songs precisely.  Topeka! 

 Nikki and I have spent many, many hours in my home recording studio recording, refining, re-recording, and embellishing these songs until we finally reached the point where the songs jelled.  Nikki learned many of the secrets of vocal delivery in a studio environment while I learned how to manipulate a room full of electronic recording gear and computer software.  Together, as a musical team, we were able to compliment each others contribution to this album.

To say this album was a labor of love would be a gross understatement.  Nikki has been a delight to work with in the studio, always open to new ideas, and readily accepting of constructive criticism.  These songs might never have seen the light of day had it not been for that chance meeting at a coffee shop showcase.

 Finally, I feel that the Man Upstairs had a hand in bringing us together and guiding us in this musical project.  We both have suffered major medical issues during this endeavor, but the Grace of God has allowed us to bring this album into fruition.  As a gesture of our gratitude, our next album will consist of songs of faith and praise.  It’s our way of saying thank you.

 I sincerely hope you enjoy listening to this album as much as Nikki and I enjoyed creating it.

 Thank you and God bless.

 Bo Stottlemyer

A Note from Nikki

I would like to sincerely thank anyone who has encouraged me through the years to continue singing, playing, writing and recording. I would like to thank my husband for moving to Nashville with me and residing in Tennessee for several years so that I could pursue my passion of creating and performing music. Last but certainly not least, I would like to thank my amazingly talented producer, co-writer and wonderful friend, Bo Stottlemyer. Bo's willingness to work with me in his studio has resulted in bringing twelve quality songs to life! This unique and diverse album of songs has realized my childhood dreams of becoming a songwriter and recording artist! I'm incredibly grateful to Bo Stottlemyer for making my lifelong fairytale come true!"

-Nikki Benbrooks

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