Halifax based artist Chelsea Nisbett has a multi-cultural background and wide spectrum of musical influences that cause her to create a new sound infusing acoustic rock, jazz, R&B and soul. All this coupled with her soul-touching lyrics makes for nothing short of a truly captivating songwriter and performer. Jordan Warford (Editorial Manager of www.guitartips.com.au) has commented: “If there were three words to sum up this inspiring artist, they would have to be integrity, class, and passion. Chelsea Nisbett is a new talent recently merging into the music industry. She brings with her a refreshing outlook on life and a tremendous aptitude for music that has been refined over recent years.”

Chelsea’s new anticipated CD entitled New Beginnings has just been released and is now available online and in select stores. It is a seven song EP featuring six songs she’s written herself. This release is a great step towards her goal of launching a successful music career
and ministry. The enthusiasm surrounding this project is certainly something of which to take notice!

Nisbett has been singing ever since she can remember. All through elementary and junior high she sang in choirs at both school and church. In high school she gained experience singing at weddings, funerals, various churches, concerts, school events, coffee houses and competitions. In 2003, she performed on ATV’s annual Christmas Daddies telethon and also won Sackville High School’s “Music Mania” (Battle of the Bands), which she won a second time in 2004. Among other winnings, she is also Cobequid Idol’s winner for 2004, the second competition held to raise money for the Cobequid Multi-Service Centre. Some of her favorite performances include ATV’s Breakfast Television in 2004 and 2007, and
Global Noon in 2006. She has also opened for the Jeff Somers Band concert during Tidal Impact 2006 where there were about 1500 youth in the crowd. In November 2007 she performed during Nova Scotia Music Week as part of the Gospel Showcase. February 2007 marked a highlight in Nisbett’s career as she showcased during East Coast Music Week at the Black Vibes ECMA showcase. The radio stations have picked up on this brewing talent as she has received airplay on Halifax’s Christian Radio Station CJLU 93.9FM in 2005 and Truro Hope 98.5FM in 2006. In 2007 “I Know” and “Soldier” were released to numerous radio stations around the Maritimes.

She credits most of her musical experience to the church, where she began singing and playing guitar. Chelsea is now one of the worship leaders at her church and really enjoys what she does. She has even led worship with a band at the Deeper ‘05 youth conference in Saint John, NB in March 2005. She knows that God was the one who has given her this gift of music and she is so thankful that she has the opportunity to change someone’s world with her voice.

The future looks hopeful for this young, new talent. Jeremy Webb of the Daily News recognizes this at one of her live performances: “Chelsea Nisbett came next, with three songs that proved the Dal student is going places. Nisbett mastered the mic and won over the crowd.” Keep watch for Chelsea’s upcoming musical endeavors as she hits the stage with her debut CD New Beginnings in tow.