Alyssa Ruffin

Alyssa started singing at the age of three. She began performing on stage at the age of five. Alyssa's mother is also a Singer-Songwriter. She participated in a singing competition in Iowa, and made it to the finals held at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, the Mother church of Country Music. When Alyssa's mother returned from Nashville, they watched the competition taping together. Alyssa was always inspired by her mothers but there was a little girl in the competition who was also five years old. Alyssa knew in that moment it was okay that she wanted to be a singer. Moving forward, Alyssa's mom had her on stage singing at every singing contest, talent show, fair, and festival she could find. She performed her first music showcase at the Bill Riley Talent Search at the North Iowa Fairgrounds around age 5, and Park Centre Lounge in Thornton, Colorado. By the time Alyssa was seven years old, she had performed all over Northern Iowa including the famous Country Crossroads in Manly, Iowa, and Cashwise Grocery store on a stage made out of Pepsi 12 packs. By age eight Alyssa was performing all over Denver, Colorado at local iconic venues such as Porky's Steakhouse, the Famous Countryland, and the Flight Deck. At age nine Alyssa performed with her mother for Buddy Holly's wife, Maria Holly at the Buddy Holly Memorial Anniversary event in Clear Lake, Iowa. 

Alyssa went with her mother to every band rehearsal, gig, karaoke show, and singing competition that she was allowed to attend. By age 13 she performed on the original Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee. Additionally, Alyssa performed with her moms bands, her moms friends bands, duos, and national touring bands all over the U.S. and Canada. By age 14, Alyssa performed at the International Freedom Festival in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the Essex Singing and Fiddle Competition in Essex, Ontario, Canada, Little Memphis, Bronson's Country & Western Dance Tavern, Purples, The Highway, and various other places throughout Canada. On the other side of the Ambassador Bridge in Metropolitan Detroit, Alyssa performed at various venues to include Emilio's, Vito's, and Alibi's.

Alyssa's mother moved the family to Nashville on two separate occasions while pursuing her career. Alyssa performed with her mother in Nashville on various occasions throughout her teens, and accompanied her mom to the recording studio. Alyssa was always surrounded by music industry professionals. At age 16, Alyssa's mom was in a band with Ron Ellison of the Legendary Grammy Award-Winning R&B Doo-Wop Group the Delfonics (Didn't I Blow Your Mind). Alyssa sat in with them on various occasions for band rehearsal, and guest performed on a song at the VFW Post 1 in Denver. Alyssa continued to compete in singing competitions throughout her teens and early twenties. She and her mother took turns winning local competitions in the Denver Metro area, as well as National singing competitions. 

2007-2013

As a young adult, Alyssa continued to compete in National Singing competitions. She began DJ-ing at dance clubs (DJ Dazzle), and hosting karaoke at various venues and events. She performed with friends bands, National touring bands, and at various Street Dances throughout North Dakota. Alyssa competed in the WEFEST Singing competition and won the wild card round, and opened for Sawyer Brown performing for 30,000+ patrons in Valley City, North Dakota. She's auditioned for FOX's American Idol in St Louis, Nashville, and in Denver twice. Additionally, she auditioned for The Voice casting call in Austin, Texas, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. She started fronting bands on the East Coast for Kicking Norma, Aqua Spank, Lonesome Ryder Band, Jameson Green Band, and eventually started and fronted her own band, The Supernova Band in the Northern Virginia (NOVA) area. She performed all over Washington DC, Virgina, and Maryland to include venues such as Captain Bigs in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, she was the first band to ever perform at National Harbor, Banana Cafe in Washington DC, Lion & Bull in Haymarket, Virginia, Brian's Grille in Fairfax, Virginia, Madigan's Waterfront in Woodbridge, Virginia, and De Lazy Lizard in Ocean City, Maryland.  

2017-2019

After relocating back to Colorado, Alyssa continued to pursue her music career by fronting local party band, the Just Dance Band, before co-founding Eighty3 - an 80s & 90s High Energy & New Wave Rock cover band. Alyssa guest performed with various bands in Denver, and Colorado Springs to include Gravel, Ozonic, Pretty Vague, Brian Grace Band, and many more. She opened for AMA Award-winning Rock band Firehouse (Love of a Lifetime) at The Venue in Denver, and performed all over with her band Eighty3. Shortly after leaving E3 to pursue her solo career, Alyssa had the honor of guest performing with bassist of platinum selling Rock band Saving Abel (Addicted), and music producer Scott Wilson, at Herman's Hideaway in Denver. Continuing her rise to the top, Alyssa opened for ASCAP award-winner J.R. Richards of Dishwalla (Counting Blue Cars), and Legendary Hip-Hop Artist Coolio (Gangsta's Paradise). 

2019-2020

After relocating to California, Alyssa performed the National Anthem for opening ceremonies at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Santa Barbara, and drove back to Colorado to go in the studio with Saving Abel's Scott Wilson. She tracked vocals for her upcoming single "Enough". This track features Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan) on drums, Scott Wilson (Saving Abel) on bass, Grammy nominated producer Richard Easterling on guitar (Muse, Train, Fuel), and Nashville pro-Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood) on banjo, mandolin, and steel guitar. Alyssa opened for Billboard chart-topping Rock band Hinder (Lips of An Angel) at Sunshine Studios in Colorado Springs. Alyssa performed up and down the west coast at various venues to include the iconic Sunset Strip favorites. She performed at The Satellite in Los Angeles for the Gritty In Pink Galentines and Women's Month events, Skinny's Lounge, and State Social House. Alyssa guest performed with Hollywood Filmmaker Galen Walker (TMNT Movies) and his band Fireball at the famed Ireland 32's in Van Nuys.

Additionally, Alyssa performed at Pali Wine Company in Lompoc on several occasions, and guest performed with Soundhouse Band at Mongos in Avila Beach before leaving on tour. Before the pandemic struck, Alyssa's Summer 2020 tour featured venues such as the Rockin' Horse in Minot, North Dakota, Hard Rock Cafe in Denver, Highlands Street Fair in Denver, and the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Furthermore, Alyssa opened for Country Music Group Confederate Railroad (Trashy Side) at the A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa Freedom Motorcycle Rally, performing for 10,000+ patrons. 

2021

Alyssa relocated to Central Alabama at the end of 2020. She recorded her first released single "Collateral Damage" with Grammy Voting Member, producer, engineer, and the first female contributor to Pro-Tools Expert, Audrey Martinovich. Alyssa flew to Madison, Wisconsin to track in-person at Audio For the Arts recording studio. She filmed her music video live in the studio with M.O.D. Media Productions, along with the Behind The Scenes Making Of video. The "Collateral Damage" lyric video was produced by BSquared MGMT out of Nashville, Tennessee. Alyssa continued her recording studio ventures and tracked scratch vocals for upcoming single "Daddy Don't Go" at the Afterdark Studio in Cartersville, Georgia.

Alyssa performed for the Global Green "Music For The Planet" benefit concert via the iconic Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, along with Grammy Award-winning Lisa Loeb (Stay, I Missed You), Taylor Dayne (Tell It To My Heart), Paula Cole (I Don't Want To Wait), Jody Watley (Lookin' For A New Love), Melody Thornton of the Pussycat Dolls (Don't Cha), and Vanessa Bell-Armstrong (Nobody But Jesus).

Alyssa flew to Colorado to track her upcoming single "Where I Need You Now" with Saving Abel's Scott Wilson, at Sunshine Studios Live. This track also features Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan) on drums, Scott Wilson (Saving Abel) on bass, Grammy nominated producer Richard Easterling (Train, Muse, Fuel) on guitar, and Nashville pro-Steve Hinson (Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney) on banjo, mandolin, and steel guitar. 

Alyssa received 4 nominations at the Josie Music Awards including Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Songwriter Achievement, and Stage Fashion Trailblazer. She walked her first Red Carpet at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where she was interviewed by TV & Film star James Craigmyle (Live PD, Court TV). Alyssa won the 2021 Vocalist of the Year Award in the Modern Country Female category. 

2022

Alyssa kicked off the year performing all over Alabama including a Songwriting showcase in Montgomery. She received four nominations at the Fair Play Country Music Red Carpet Awards Show in Holland. Those nominations include Best Song of the Year, Country Voice of the Year, Pop Original Female, and Modern Country Original Female. Alyssa won the Country Voice of the Year Award. 

Alyssa tracked upcoming singles "Love Triangle", "Pretty Boy Blues" and "Party Down a Dirt Road" with producer Fletcher Robinson at Evergreen Records in Alabama. She became an official Spokesmodel for Confidently Ready by Josie and Tinamarie (makeup, hair Care & skincare line), Southern Peach Boutique, Secret Scrunch and Amazon. Alyssa was also selected as a Top 15 Finalist for the JMA Fest Singing Competition being held at Music Valley in Nashville. 

Alyssa signed a distribution deal with a Sony Orchard subsidiary label. She released her sophomore single "Party Down a Dirt Road" just in time for Summer. Party Down a Dirt Road debuted on the Nashville Broadcasting Radio Network, and was shared to all FM Country Music Radio Stations in and around Nashville. It reached over 29,000 streams, charted #1 in Wisconsin, and was picked up on more than 30+ FM Country Radio Stations across the midwest, in the 8 short weeks that it was live. Alyssa kicked off a short tour around the Midwest, and Southeastern Region with dates in Iowa, Florida, Tennessee, and Alabama shortly after. 

Alyssa received 5 nominations at the Josie Music Awards including Artist of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Single of the Year, Songwriter Achievement, and Stage Fashion Trailblazer. Alyssa won the Songwriter Achievement Award for her upcoming single "Enough" featuring Kent Slucher (Luke Bryan) on drums, Scott Wilson (Saving Abel) on bass, Grammy nominated producer Richard Easterling (Train, Muse, Fuel) on guitar, and Nashville pro-Steve Hinson (Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood) on banjo, mandolin, and steel guitar. The 8th Annual Josie Music Awards were held at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Alyssa performed the National Anthem for more than 1500 Military professionals at the United States Weapons School Graduation Class 22 Bravo, at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alyssa was invited by Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, and flew out for the performance. 

2023

Alyssa received 7 nominations at the Fair Play Country Music Red Carpet Awards Show in Holland. Nominations include Country Voice of the Year, Country Song of the Year, Country Rock Original, Modern Country Original, Country Pop Original, Songwriter of the Year, and Most Appreciated Artist. Alyssa is also nominated in two categories at the Mississippi Music Awards. Those nominations include "Best Female Pop Country Artist" and "Song of the Year Love Triangle". That makes Alyssa a 23x internationally nominated independent Recording Artist. Alyssa's song "Pretty Boy Blues" is being mastered by Platinum and Gold award winning producer Bill Douglass at Royal Recording, and "Enough" is being mastered by Grammy nominated producer Richard Easterling at KRM Studios in Colorado, and Nashville pro-Gerry Peters on her upcoming single "Daddy Don't Go".  Alyssa's brand new single "Love Triangle" is available now on all digital platforms, and her EP is on track to release in the Spring, with music videos to follow!