Marion Halliday, a native Kentuckian, splitting her time between Louisville Kentucky and Philadelphia Pennsylvania, has been a singer in various bands over the years. Marion’s first solo full-length album of original music, released July 2019, RINGS AROUND SATURN, debuted at #3 on US/International folk radio charts. The album also made the FAI listing of Top Albums for 2019. The title track was described by one critic as ‘beautifully sung…a delicate and thoughtful piece that showcases a tremendous characterful vocal talent’(Chris Porter, Stereo Stickman July 2019). Another, writing specifically about ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ (Track #2), described the song as ‘miraculous, her voice is a new beacon of peace in this troublesome time.’ (Joe Timmons, Indie Pulse July 2019). In November 2019, Marion was a featured performer in the prestigious ‘Semi-Formal Showcase’ at the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) annual conference held in Stamford CT (a division of Folk Alliance International). In December 2018, Marion was runner-up for Best of Philly Live Performer (Folk/Country Category); she was also a featured ‘DJ Showcase’ performer at the NERFA 2018 annual conference as the selection of Ron Olesko, WFDU ‘Traditions’ DJ. Marion has been recognized as ‘One of the Ones to Watch’ by the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International on several occasions in recent years. Marion has great breadth as a songwriter.  She has found inspiration, for example, in the history of her adopted home-town in Philly, writing a range of songs that touch on city's rich and varied past. This includes songs about an escaped convict from Eastern State Pen, the forlorn beauty of Laurel Hill Cemetery, the statue to the Lenape in Wissahickon Park, and the revolutionary war memorial at Washington Square, among others. Through her "Philly Songs Project," Marion is available for special programs in schools and organizations around Philly that might wish to have her share with audiences interesting and historical tales through the medium of her beautiful, Philly-oriented original music. Marion has also written songs on more universal, contemporary topics such as domestic abuse, gun violence, suicide, and the scourge of heroin and meth addiction ravaging our country. Lastly, Marion’s music also includes amusing reflections on the challenges of relationships, as well as an abiding love of bourbon. Marion performs as a solo artist as well as lead vocalist in various bands featuring her original music (Trickster Sister; Weeping Pints). She has also recently begun a new collaboration with Philadelphia musicians Meghan Cary and Peter Farrell called 'Tangled Humans'. Information about all these bands can be found at www.marionhalliday.com