Cat Ridgeway

Cat Ridgeway is a skilled singer/songwriter from Orlando, FL known for her soulful vocals, high energy, and magnetic stage presence. After debuting on the Americana Charts at #125, her latest release, ‘Nice to Meet You,’ has jumped up 59 spots to #66 on the Americana album chart and moved up to #8 on the Americana Bubblin' Up album chart (after staying at #10 for 3 weeks straight). Her leading single, “Giving You Up,” has tied for #5 most-added Americana single nationally, reached #6 on the Americana Bubblin' Up single chart, and moved up 129 spots to #71 on the Americana single chart. While these numbers may seem humble, they are quite impressive for an independent artist pitching to commercial radio for the very first time.

Cat recently caught the attention of hit songwriter Shawn Mullins (known for his 1998 chart-topper “Lullaby”). The two have become fast friends and since played many shows together and become collaborative partners (look out for an upcoming joint release from them later this year). Shawn also featured Cat on his (virtual) Cayamo Cruise Variety Show this year. Cat has played many notable stages (30A Songwriters Festival, Okeechobee Music and Arts Fest, and House of Blues Orlando), sharing bills with acts such as Arcade Fire, Leon Bridges, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, the Indigo Girls, and Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Marty Balin (Jefferson Airplane/Starship). Her band has been voted one of Orlando’s Best Rock Acts by local music lovers, and in 2016, indie rock duo Tegan and Sara personally selected Cat as the winner of their worldwide cover contest after being impressed by her prowess across 5 different instruments.

Aside from her own songs getting airplay, Cat is also highly sought after to record radio jingles and has lent her voice to many notable causes including Tunes for Tots, Make a Wish Foundation, and Hospice of the Comforter. Her song “Drift” was also licensed by Nemour’s Children’s Health Systems for a national commercial.

Cat has a contagious smile, unmatched work ethic, and voice much bigger than she is. Anywhere she plays, a buzz is sure to follow.