Songwriter Corner: Featuring Brenda Cay

Music Update Central kicks off our BRAND NEW "Songwriter Corner" WEEKLY FEATURE WITH THE TALENTED BRENDA CAY.

Award Winning Singer Songwriter Brenda Cay dropped a new single "Salt & Sugar". With over 10 million streams and 14 licensing deals, Brenda once more delivers a lyrically sound song along with a great contemporary composition that embraces her coastal country songwriting style. Not a typical Nashville songwriter, this Tennessee Queen of the Pen hails from neighboring Chattanooga, TN. Maybe it is her ability to stay away from the fray of Music City's noise that keeps her pen gliding and sliding over her songs much like a seasoned slide guitar player.

Never one to mince words, but rather she serves them up in delicious salad, we are waiting patiently

for one of her songs to be picked up and belted out by an A-lister country star. Short, sweet, salty and to the point with this latest song she really serves up her inspiration of a man who leaves a bad taste in our mouth.

"I’ve ordered from that menu; yeah it all looks so sweet ,It’s a sure fire guarantee she’ll get more trick than treat, that clever disguise he wears feeds into his game, but he’ll leave her with a bitter taste cuz salt and sugar look the same."

About Brenda Cay: Brenda’s passion for music has caused her to push the envelope more than once. She is a prime example of “never give up" and because of this, she has earned accolades from American Songwriter, Academy of Country Music & won a songwriting contest which allowed Brenda to co-write “Reason to Cry” with award-winning Songwriter Trey Bruce.  Brenda says, “I’m ready to serve up my songs to the world and will continue working with other artists and bands on their song material. I love to engage with my fans and hope that my listeners will get to know me through my songs and enjoy the ride with me as a writer and artist." Since 2019, Brenda has released over 24 songs, two EP’s, has had 11 cuts with country music artists and has been celebrated in the media by numerous magazines, bloggers, podcasters and reviewers. 

Brenda focuses on country & Americana  music and her songs are crafted with subtle hints of pop, rock, and R&B, reflecting influences from artists Kenny Chesney, Terri Clark and Sara Evans. She states, “Sometimes there’s something deep in my heart that I need to share and other times there’s a shot of whiskey begging me to tell its story with a fun melody.” Escaping the stresses of daily life and having fun are common themes, but she is unafraid to tackle more serious topics. Her songs are relatable and diverse and she weaves them like a true music storyteller. 

Brenda was nominated for Song of the Year at the Josie Awards for her single, “Joe,” in the Americana/Bluegrass category. She is a member of CMA (Professional Tier), ASCAP, & AMA. She is also a staff songwriter for Heart Songs Music Group.

Brenda Cay Website: https://www.brendacay.com/