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Wavemakers Sets New Courses for Women Musicians Over 40

Profile of Wavemakers identifying Wendy as part of the executive team and discussing her coaching/events role.

Wendy Colonna

Interview about motherhood, music, songwriting, Wendy's nine albums, commercial music work and Wavemakers.

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Wendy's songs Nightingale and This Precious Love were used in the episode.

Nightingale

First song in Wendy's Banned collection connecting songs with books that have faced bans or challenges.

Voyage Austin Rising Stars: Meet Wendy Colonna

On July 14, Voyage Austin featured me in its Rising Stars series, and I loved the chance to look back at the strange, winding road that brought me here.

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Authority Magazine: On Women, Leadership + Building Something That Matters

Authority Magazine invited me into a conversation about women, leadership, creativity and building work that matters.

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Jake's Take: Talking BANNED, Wavemakers + the Songs That Brought Me Here

This week I joined Jacob Elyachar on Jake's Take for a conversation that reached across a lot of chapters of my creative life.

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Industry Profile: Wavemakers: Paving the Way for 40+ Women Musicians

Wavemakers profile specifically mentioning Wendy's work with founder Lurleen Ladd to support women musicians.

A Conversation with Wendy Colonna

72-minute conversation covering nine studio albums, songwriting, creative coaching, activism, joy and Wavemakers.

Yogita's Song

Wendy released a collaboration inspired by Mohan Rangarao's memoir Myopia.

The Zombies Wonderfully Invade Charleston SC

Concert review of The Zombies' 'Different Game' tour stop at Charleston Music Hall, where Wendy Colonna opened the show with a 30-minute set.

Wendy Colonna: “Silver Bells & Sweet Farewells”

Wendy returned to FOX 7 to discuss current work and perform.

Two Decades of Singing-Songwriting & Mentoring Intersect to Inspire Personal Growth

Interview about Wendy's two-decade music career, mentoring, coaching, creativity and Paradigms.

New Music: Jennifer Westwood, Ruthie Foster and...

New-music roundup featuring Wendy's Paradigms and noting earlier coverage of The Little Things.

Good Day Music Take 2 – Episode 3

Wendy was featured as a performer in FOX 7's music segment.

Merry & Bright: Wavemakers Holiday Concert and Market

Wendy was featured in the Wavemakers Women in Music 40+ lineup with a detailed biography.

Wendy Colonna & Ginger Leigh — Dual Album Release Show

Substantial biography covering Wendy's Louisiana roots, family history, Austin career and musical background.

Souvenir Release Party

Wendy was identified as moderator/conversational host for Erin Ivey's vinyl release/listening event.

Always Seek The Greatest Within Yourself... Meet Songwriter and Record Producer “Wendy Colonna”

Long-form interview about Wendy's music career and Paradigm Project celebrating the Central Texas music community.

Wendy Colonna performs 'Inspired'

FOX 7 featured Wendy performing Inspired and discussed her background, albums and new single.

Wendy Colonna: “Inspired”

KUTX featured Inspired as Song of the Day and discussed Wendy's Austin career, collaborators and Paradigm Project.

Wendy Colonna performs 'This Precious Love'

Wendy performs This Precious Love and discusses her music and upcoming performances.

Life & Work with Wendy Colonna of San Marcos

Long-form profile covering Wendy's childhood, music, move to Austin, songwriting, coaching, activism, motherhood and creative philosophy.

Wendy Colonna

Artist feature describing Wendy as a Black Fret grant-winning singer-songwriter and referencing San Antonio Express-News coverage.

Wendy Colonna / Noelle Hampton

Feature/interview discussing Wendy's music and releases including Inspired and How Many Miles, with context around the 2020 period.

2023 Live Music Fund Awardee List

Wendy appears as a recipient of a $10,000 Live Music Fund award.

Wendy Colonna at the Buddy Holly Center's Summer Showcase 2022

Profile covering Wendy's Louisiana roots, Central Texas career, No Moment But Now, Black Fret, Kerrville Folk Festival and other recognition.

Wendy Colonna & Song Swap

Wendy appeared in a songwriter showcase with other Austin songwriters.

Wendy Colonna Takes Center Stage at the Buddy Holly Summer Showcase

The talented Wendy Colonna will be taking the stage at the Buddy Holly Summer Showcase to sooth out our summers and make us forget about $3 gas.

Free Music Fridays / Wendy Colonna

Wendy appears in Austin live-music programming listings.

At the Intersection of Hard Work and Opportunity – Wendy Colonna (Ep92)

Interview covering Wendy's career as a songwriter, performer and recording artist, plus coaching, teaching, advertising music and the realities of making a living as a musician.

2019 Blandy Lectures & Alumni Convocation

Wendy was featured as live musical entertainment and described as an Austin singer-songwriter.

Wendy Colonna on Comedians Interviewing Musicians

Wendy discusses her music, Girls Like Me, Yoga-to-Go, motherhood, balancing family and career, Austin music, and performances.

Exclusive Premiere of Girls Like Me Official Music Video in The Girlfriend Letter 8.2.17

Video produced by Ryan Doty. Featuring friends and fans who share their personal mantras for love and empowerment.

10,000 Live Shows at Austin Airport

Wendy Colonna celebrated as part of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's milestone 10,000th live performance, honoring a beloved live music tradition.

Fresh Folk 2017 Playlist

"Every Second" featured on Spotify's Fresh Folk 2017 playlist, curated alongside rising artists in folk and Americana.

A Thank-You Note for a Year of Moving Music

Henry Carrigan's year-end reflection on the music that moved him, published December 26, 2017.

PREMIERE: Wendy Colonna "I'm Satisfied"

Originally from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Wendy Colonna's called Austin, TX home since 2000. Her songwriting combines both rich heritages, while her vocals draw in audiences in like bees to a flower.

LISTEN: WENDY COLONNA, 'EVERY SECOND'

Song premiere published April 19, 2017.

New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters

Wendy Colonna recognized as a New Folk finalist at the prestigious Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for emerging songwriters.

Exclusive Premiere — Girls Like Me

Single premiere from No Moment But Now.

Fans of both Lucinda Williams and Motown soul will find much to like in Colonna; the Louisiana-born troubadour brings a decidedly fresh spin on twangy Americana. 'Girls Like Me' is an upbeat anthem written for the women who don't quite fit the mold.

End of Year Reflections — No Moment But Now

Henry Carrigan included Wendy in his end of 2017 reflections.

Wendy Colonna is a soul singer, and she delivers hard-hitting truths about loss, anguish, and love on her new album, No Moment but Now. Colonna's just-right way with a phrase strikes right to the heart in songs like 'I Will Take You In,' a beautiful anthem about the power of selflessness and love that could easily be a song of resistance in hateful times.

Interview on live music at the airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is among over a half-dozen airports in the United States that offer travelers a bit of a respite in the form of music.

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Exclusive Premiere — Every Second

Single premiere from No Moment But Now.

New Folk Finalist 2017

Named a New Folk Finalist at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival.

Exclusive Premiere — I'm Satisfied

Single premiere from No Moment But Now.

Originally from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Wendy Colonna's called Austin, TX home since 2000. Her songwriting combines both rich heritages, while her vocals draw in audiences like bees to a flower — she can move from a sweet whisper to a full on bayou-soul-shout without skipping a beat.

Every Second — iTunes Hot Tracks & Spotify Fresh Folk Playlist

Single from No Moment But Now featured across major streaming editorial playlists.

Exclusive Premiere — Girls Like Me Official Music Video

Video produced by Ryan Doty. Featuring friends and fans who share their personal mantras for love and empowerment.

Panel Speaker — Why You Matter to Brands/Why Brands Matter to You

Wendy invited to speak at SXSW 2015 alongside Diane Andreoni (McDonald's Global Marketing), Eric Sheinkop (CEO, Music Dealer) and Gary Liu (Head of Spotify Labs) on branding and music in the new era of the music business.

Alumna Sings Praises of Liberal Arts Education

Covered Wendy's address to students at her alma mater, Louisiana Scholars' College at Northwestern State University, on how her Liberal Arts education informed her career.

Commission — My Southwest Louisiana Home

The Southwest Louisiana Tourist Bureau commissioned Wendy to write and produce a song celebrating the culture, beauty and cuisine of her native home.

2-Part Story — My Southwest Louisiana Home, Mardi Gras, Nectar & Life on the Road

The Austin Chronicle published a 2-part story and interview with Wendy.

What else is there to say about a set of pipes that's like ta keep the beeehind of a firefly lit for days?

My Southwest Louisiana Home

Showcasing not just what there is to experience in Southwest Louisiana, but what it feels like — through Wendy's original song and vivid imagery.

Interview — Summer 2014 Issue

Featured interview in the Summer 2014 issue of Lone Star Music.

Best Music Acts at SXSW 2014

Wall Street Journal SXSW pick by Jim Fusilli.

A gifted country-influenced singer-songwriter.

Live Performance Feature

Wendy featured on NPR's Beale Street Caravan with a live performance.

Wendy sounds like if Linda Ronstadt or Emmylou Harris had a soulful swampy side.

Extensive Interview & Review — Nectar

In-depth review of Nectar by Henry Carrigan.

On Nectar, the sweet honey of Colonna's voice fills our cups with the enduring energy of her pure songwriting. She has blossomed as a songwriter, but it's the unadulterated beauty of each song that moves us from one flower to the other on the album.

Live Session — Sunday Breakfast

Wendy stopped by taste-making NYC radio station WFUV to chat and play songs from Nectar.

Interview with Mike Ragogna

Wendy interviewed by Mike Ragogna at The Huffington Post.

Coca-Cola Building Campaign — Top of AdWeek

Coca-Cola released an ad that made the top of AdWeek called 'Building' featuring Wendy's song 'A Happy Song.'

Wendy Colonna's Journey to the New Album

The Albuquerque Journal covered Wendy's artistic journey to Nectar.

Cover Story — On the Verge of Quitting Music, Wendy Colonna Experienced a Musical and Personal Resurrection

Cover story on Wendy's journey to Nectar.

Nectar — Year End Top Album Lists

Nectar made mentions in 2013 top album lists in the Austin Chronicle and Austin American-Statesman.

Radio Interview — Nectar

Interview about Nectar with Scott Meredith Aycock on Oklahoma's Folk Salad on KOSU.