songwriter
“Her songs could have been written in the 16 - 1700’s,” said banjoist Riley Baugus.
That songwriting style eventually led to Dossett’s latest collaboration, writing music alongside playwright Preston Lane and co-creating original productions for the professional regional theater, Triad Stage.
Their collaborations tell stories of North Carolina’s legendary folklore, from the innovative Appalachian adaptation of “Beowulf,” to the coast’s legendary tales of Blackbeard the pirate.
Since beginning her professional musical career in 1997, Dossett has performed on stages across North Carolina and the southeastern regions—from Merlefest to the NC Symphony.
She can also be found teaching songwriting at various conferences and universities such as the Augusta Heritage Center, and UNCG.
Awards and accolades
A song from the Brother Wolf soundtrack, “Anna Lee,” was picked up by Levon Helm and recorded on his Grammy-winning record Dirt Farmer, 2008 Grammy Winner for Best Traditional Album
2004 winner of Merlefest’s Chris Austin Songwriting Contest for her gospel song, “Come by Here”
“Leaving Eden,” her song about the lost of textile jobs in North Carolina has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and on the BBC
Discography
“Salt Sea Bound,” “Leaving Eden,” and “Ordinary Seasons” with Polecat Creek
“Brother Wolf,” “Beautiful Star,” “Bloody Blackbeard” with Triad Stage
Songwriter credits
“Lying Man,” Boston Boys, debut album, soon to be released
“Anna Lee,” Levon Helm, Dirt Farmer 2008
