| Suzi Ragsdale | |
| Birth Name: | Suzanne Ragsdale |
| Birth Date: | 6 September 1964 |
| Birth Place: | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Genre: | Folk music |
| Occupation: | Musician |
| Instrument: | Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Years Active: | 1990–present |
| Label: | Clyde Records, VNS Records |
| Associated Acts: | Ray Stevens, Darrell Scott, Verlon Thompson |
Suzanne Ragsdale (born September 6, 1964) is an American singer and songwriter. Besides her solo recordings, Ragsdale is known for her collaborations with Verlon Thompson and Darrell Scott.
Ragsdale grew up in Nashville, the daughter of country/pop singer Ray Stevens (whose legal last name is Ragsdale).[1] By age 10, she was singing on children's albums, and Ragsdale was singing on publishing demos for songwriters by age 11. She sang as part of the chorus on her father Ray Stevens’ song "Everything Is Beautiful", using the hymn, "Jesus Loves the Little Children."[2]
Ragsdale provided background vocals for artists such as Guy Clark, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Randy Travis, and Ian Tyson. In 1991, Ragsdale secured a publishing contract and wrote songs full-time.[3]
Ragsdale collaborated with Verlon Thompson from 1990 until 1999, recording two duet albums on their own label VNS Records: Anything Goes (1993) and Out Of Our Hands (1995).Songs from these albums have been recorded by artists such as Anne Murray, Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Rodney Crowell, Lari White, and Billy Dean. Ragsdale and Thompson also performed and recorded with Guy Clark.[4]
From 1992 until 2008, Ragsdale performed and recorded with Darrell Scott.[5] She sang on Scott's albums, and Scott produced her first album.[6]
Ragsdale released her first solo album Future Past in 1998. From 1999 until 2000, Ragsdale resided in London, England, writing and performing in the UK and Europe. In 2007, she launched her Stark Raven/Clyde Records label. She recorded two EPs: Best Regards (2009) and Less of the Same (2010).[7] The two discs were also reissued in one set in 2010.[8]
Ragsdale is a certified yoga and fitness instructor and an accomplished chef.