DeChant is a Nashville recording artist originally from Cleveland, Ohio, where she was a five-time Singer-Songwriter of the Year. DeChant's name derives from the French "of song", a birthright clearly expressed through an undeniably unique, powerful voice and songwriter's perception. From this writing on the wall, DeChant has created a career that spans more than 20 years, beginning as the dynamic lead singer for the folk-rock band, Odd Girl Out, and culminating in the powerhouse solo artist she is today. She has released eight critically acclaimed studio albums, including her most recent, “The Sun Coming In”. She looks forward to entertaining and enchanting you with her signature artistic sound, fueled by her irrepressible energy on stage.
Career Highlights
- #1 on the Alternative Folk Song Chart "The Sun Coming In"
- #6 on the Top 50 Ohio Album Chart
- 2016: Release of "The Sun Coming In" 100% fan funded.
- 2014: Hollywood film "The Hot Flashes" featured DeChant's signature song "Girls and Airplanes". The movie starred Brooke Shields and Wanda Sykes
- 2014: Documentary "The Vetters, All We Needed" also featured DeChant's inspirational "Girls and Airplanes"
- 2007: inducted into The Cleveland Free Times Magazine's All Star Musician Category