Performer Information

Abby Payne

Aubrey, TX

469-732-0581
abbypaynesings@gmail.com
https://abbypaynemusic.com/
Abby Payne

Abby Payne is a 16-year-old singer and multi-instrumentalist: playing lead and rhythm guitar, upright bass, and can even be seen playing fiddle on occasion.     Abby performs Western Swing and Western Heritage music independently and with A-C Cowgirlfriends.  She is an active performing member of the Cowtown Opry Buckaroo youth organization and the International Western Music Association Youth chapter.  She can be seen performing at various venues across the Lone Star state and nationwide.

   Cowtown Opry Heritage Scholarship recipient 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
   Western Swing Music Society Scholarship recipient 2016
   International Western Music Association Youth Scholarship recipient 2016
   2017 Stars of Tomorrow shocase performer - Belton, Texas
   2017 and 2018 International Western Music Association Liz Masterson Crescendo Award nominee top 5 finalist
   2017 IWMA Youth Harmony Award runner up
   2018 Academy of Western Artists Young Artist Award nominee and 2017 top 5 finalist 

Her priority is maintaining her academic excellence, while performing Western Swing, Western Heritage, and Gospel music at every opportunity. In her spare time, Abby can be found at home training her dogs, participating in church youth activities, and spending quality time with her family.

Talents: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Youth
Awards:
  • 2018 Liz Masterson Crescendo Award
  • 2017 Harmony Award