Music should befriend. That’s the motto of folk-rock, singer-songwriter Sammi Accola — a local to the 30a community, based in Nashville.

At 22 years old, Accola is a force for good—writing songs inspired by the healing work of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit supporting women survivors of human trafficking, abuse, and addiction—she wrestles with life’s deepest questions and invites listeners to be honest, too.

Accola formed a 10-piece all-female band this past year, winning Belmont University’s Christian showcase. She played Moon Crush the previous year (opening for Lake Street Dive, Tedeschi Trucks, Caamp, and My Morning Jacket) and was chosen to be Nissan x Bose’s 2022 student influencer.

Come to experience joy and (maybe) some tears – Songs inspired by artists like Brandi Carlile, Bob Dylan, and Lauren Daigle – Come to join in.

This will be her 3rd time playing 30a Fest and “I cannot wait to reconnect, stay inspired, and celebrate the gift of music—together.”