Donna Frost

Nashville Independent Artist

About Donna

Donna Frost is a native Nashville Independent artist dedicated to her creative spirit. She has performed across the US, the Caribbean and UK. Donna has a distinct style, blending folk, blues & pop. Her latest CD, "Feels Like Home" has been added to many play lists overseas as well as indie stations in the US.

 

Overseas DJs nominated Donna for the Artistic Award of Merit in 2002 for "Feels Like Home", which was also named one of the best CD's of 2001 by several dj’s. Two songs made the top 25 in the indie charts in Europe ("Getting Younger" and "What If") and the title track, "Feels Like Home" went straight to #1 on the World Independent charts in Australia in December of 2002 and remained in the top 10 for 38 weeks.

 

Her Christmas single, "Do You Hear What I Hear" was voted the #2 Christmas song on the indie charts in Europe for 2001 and charted again in 2002. Donna is a 2004 Kerrville New Folk Finalist and performed this spring at the New Folk Concert, Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX.

 

Donna tours year round in major cities throughout the US, and has performed at major festivals & conferences including the Kerrville New Folk Concert at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, TX, 2004, National Folk Alliance 2004, San Diego, CA, National Folk Alliance 2003 in Nashville, National Folk Alliance 2002 in Jacksonville, FL; Indie Music Fest 2001 & 2002, Nashville, TN; 2NMC, Nashville, TN, 2001; and Southwest Regional Folk Alliance 2002 & 2003, Kerrville/Austin, TX.

 

When not on the road, Donna performs in Nashville clubs and is a very accomplished singer/guitarist & songwriter. She also works as a demo and background singer in Nashville studios as well as in film & video. Donna is an actress in local theatre and currently stars as Janis Joplin in the musical "Kozmic Blue-An Interview with Janis Joplin", which has had 2 successful runs in Nashville & she will tour the US with the show in 2005.

 

 She has been on Nashville TV and radio programs including WSM's Opry Star Spotlight, Mornings on Fox, and Music City Showcase. Donna performed with longtime friend and idol, the late Skeeter Davis on tour and at the Grand Ole Opry from 1996-2002. Donna also appears in a new book by Marley Brant, "Tales from the Rock and Roll Highway", which has been published by Billboard Books. Read More

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  • Donna appears in Marley Brant's new book, "Tales from the Rock and Roll Highway", published by Billboard Books and is available now! Donna talks about her friendship with rock and roll legend Carl Perkins. This book features interviews with a number of artists and fans, and takes readers behind the scenes of rock and roll life.
  • Donna has been selected as one of 32 Finalists for the 2004 Kerrville New Folk Competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, TX. Donna will be performing on either May 29 or May 30, more info to come. Donna is very thrilled and honored to be a part of this. For more info, visit the website kerrvillefolkfestival.com

  • Donna returns as Janis Joplin in "Kozmic Blue" at Bongo After Hours Theater in Nashville, TN, June 19. The show will be running for a month. More info coming soon!
  • Saturday, March 20...Donna will appear on the Third Coast Music Hour at the Factory in Franklin, TN at 4 p.m. Then she will be performing at Hobo Joes as part of the Female Perspective Night at 7:30 p.m. Hobo Joe's is located at 918 Main Street in Nashville
  • Donna will be performing with Walter Egan in a concert for Fan Club Cruises, December 9-13. The cruise takes place on the Carnival Cruise Line ship Sensations, leaving New Orleans, LA and sailing to Cozumel in Mexico! You don't want to miss this!

  • *Donna appreciates all your support in 2003 and 2004 promises to be even better! There will be a new CD coming next year plus Donna will be touring all over the US and Caribbean. Stay tuned!!! Also in 2004, Donna returns as Janis Joplin in Kozmic Blue at the Main Street Playhouse!

  • Mark these dates to celebrate the holidays with Donna! On Sunday, December 21, Donna will be performing in her first Christmas concert, "Christmas from the Heart" at Main Street Playhouse, Goodlettsville, TN. For reservations call 615-859-0222.

  • Donna will be ringing in the New Year at the Ambassador Pub, Embassy Suites, 10 Century Boulevard, Nashville, TN on December 31. 615-871-0033 for more info.

  • Back by popular demand!!! Donna will return in her role as Janis Joplin in the show "Kozmic Blue" on Saturday, October 4, at Main Street Playhouse in Goodlettsville, TN. October 4 is the anniversary of Janis Joplin's death. Make your reservations ASAP as this will sell out! Call 615-859-0222 for more info.

  • We have updated information on the Janis Joplin show which Donna will be appearing in. The new title is Kozmic: An Evening with Janis Joplin. The new dates are August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 and 21st at Main Street Playhouse in Goodlettsville, TN. The Thursday night shows are 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 11 p.m. For more info call 615-859-0222

  • Donna will be at Fan Fair Saturday, June 7, in the Graham Entertainment Booth (#406) from 3-4 p.m. to sign autographs. Hope to see you there!

  • Feels Like Home is currently #1 on the world Indie charts in Australia. It's been at #1 and no lower than #3 for 23 consecutive weeks.
    Hows that for Chart Breaking news?
    Keep up the good work Donna.....
    Donna would like to thanks all of her fans for helping make this possible.

  • Donna has been selected to perform as Janis Joplin in the one-woman play, "Love, Janis". The show will run every weekend in August at the Main Street Playhouse in Goodlettsville, TN. More info coming soon!

  • In the news section: "Feels Like Home" has been #1 or in the top 3 on the Australian World Independent charts for 12 weeks in a row! More dates are being booked for Donna's tour in Australia in November. We'll keep you posted! Donna returns to Austin TX in April for dates!

  • Donna's song "Feels Like Home" is still topping the World Underground charts in Australia! Donna will be appearing at the Children of the World Festival in Australia November 28-30. Donna's new single with Beth Travers, "Holding on To Pieces of the Pain" is receiving much airplay and great reviews across Europe

  • Catch Donna on tour....Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC.....more to come. Want to book Donna at a house concert? Email us here! Donna will be showcasing at the National Folk Alliance in Nashville, TN on February 6 at midnight. Donna will also be in her booth daily during the Folk Alliance, February 6-9, at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville.

  • What a great way to start the New Year! Donna's song "Feels Like Home" is back in the #1 spot on the ILR World Underground Charts in Australia!

  • Donna's Christmas single, Do You Hear What I Hear, debuted at #42 on the EMS Independent Country charts. Feels Like Home is still topping the World Underground Charts in Australia.

  • Donna's title track "Feels Like Home" is #1 this week (December 12) on the Ison Live Radio World Independent Charts in Australia!!!!!!

  • Donna's Christmas single, "Do You Hear What I Hear" has been re-released to overseas radio stations on the Country Hotdisc! Catch Donna live on WSM's Opry Star Spotlight with Matthew Gillian on Monday, December 23, midnight, CST. You can tune in at WSM 650 AM or listen online at wsmonline.com.

  • Donna will be performing as part of the monthly Chick Singer Night at the Bluebird Cafe on December 3 at 9 p.m. Chick Singer Night happens in Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami & New York. Visit the website at www.chicksingernight.com

  • Donna heads to Jacksonville, FL in October for dates including an appearance at the Mandarin Folk Festival. Complete dates are on the itinerary section of the website. Donna returns to WSM's Opry Star Spotlight on Tuesday, October 15. Tune in at WSM AM650 or www.wsmonline.com. She also will be making a special appearance at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Friday, October 18, at 12:30 p.m.

  • In September Donna will perform a series of dates in Austin TX as well as at the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance in Kerrville, TX

  • August 24, Donna performs at the Taste of Nashville festival
    at Riverfront Park at 2 p.m.

  • Catch Donna on WSM's Opry Star Spotlight with Matthew Gillian, Tuesday, August 20. Show airs live at midnight CST. Tune in on your radio at WSM AM650 or online at wsmonline.com. Also, Donna has been selected to perform at the very first Taste of Nashville festival at Riverfront Park August 23-25. We will be posting exact date and time here soon.

  • More road dates are coming in for Donna....she will head to Chicago, IL and Loganville, GA in June, St. Louis, MO in July, Kerrville & Austin Texas, & Greenville, SC in September, Jacksonville, FL & England in October, Christmas concerts in Middle Tennessee, Alabama & Mississippi in December. Keep checking here for more info.

  • Donna has been nominated for the Artistic Award of Merit by Airplay International. Airplay International is a worldwide organization & will be holding their awards ceremony & showcases September 26, 27 & 28 in Nashville, TN!

  • Donna's CD's are now available in Nashville at Tower Records and Borders Books & Music.

  • Donna adds new appearance sites to her Schedule, please check her Itinerary page for details.

  • Donna's Christmas single, "Do You Hear What I Hear" was voted the #2 Christmas song on the European indie charts.

  • "Feels Like Home" was also chosen by several DJ's in Europe as one of the best CD's of 2001!

  • Donna appeared on WSM's Opry Star Spotlight with Matthew Gillian, Wednesday, December 19 at midnight. Songs from the "Feels Like Home" CD as well as Donna's Christmas single "Do You Hear What I Hear" were featured. If you tuned in at WSM AM650 or www.wsmonline.com. Im sure you enjoyed it.

  • Donna's Feels Like Home CD continues to be added on radio playlists worldwide!!!! 2002 tour dates have been lined up for Donna including spring performances in the UK.