The homeschool mom and singer-songwriter will take the stage at the Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Sept. 27th backed by her family and fans.
“I took my love, I took it down…” Those familiar words from Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” quieted the lively venue at Mango’s Bar & Grill as local favorite Danielle Gray took the stage this summer. Known for her heartfelt voice and mix of classics like the Eagles and Kathy Mattea, Gray connects instantly with her hometown crowd.
Her voice has the kind of presence that feels both intimate and expansive. Soulful and bright, gentle and strong, Danielle holds each note with clarity, inviting listeners to lean in —and they do, everywhere, from festivals in Roanoke to The Rocky Mount Burger Company in Rocky Mount, from Twin Creeks Brewing Company in Vinton to collaborating with Johnny Lex & the Allies in Moneta. With a guitar in hand, she pairs rich vocals with a warmth that makes her original songs feel instantly familiar and transforms well-loved covers into something freshly personal…