Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Lissy Rosemont, 28, is the front woman for the Washington, D.C. based Junior League Band. This rock inspired blue grass band has only been around for a few years, but their popularity is on the rise. They've toured all over the country introducing audiences to their unique blend of rock and blue grass tunes. Despite the changes in band members, the group has managed to release three records in less than 18 months.

Soulful songs such as "South Carolina Blues" from their first album "Oh Dear" have major mainstream appeal. The song blends horns, guitars, and the fiddle, and with the addition of Lissy's sultry voice the song could be heard on pop radio.

When Lissy's not touring with the band, she's working on her solo career. In November she opened for Rosanne Cash, Johnny Cash's daughter. Lissy has already put together an E.P. album that's less rock and has more of a traditional blue grass sound. She plays the banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and the harmonica, but some songs don't require any instruments, just the sound of her captivating voice. 

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