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Monica Austin is a Midwest Country Music artist from the Quad City Area. Her slice-of-life writing style and swing for the fences stage show are a refreshing, honest representation of growing up in the Heartland and have earned a fiercely loyal fanbase there. Monica's brand of country music didn't originate on a farm, but rather a little trailer park in Cambridge, IL. Her tendency to perform in bare feet over the genre-standard cowgirl boots is nearly as indicative of her journey as her lyrics. Often referred to as a "powerhouse vocalist", Monica's soaring belt and soulful grit reflect the influence of 90's Country stars like Wynonna Judd and Faith Hill. Her proven ability to pull an audience into a performance has earned her stage time with some of Country Music's most celebrated artists, as well as critical accolades such as: 2022 Midwest Country Music Entertainer of the Year and 2023 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year.  The highly anticipated follow-up to her 2023 Debut Album "Midwest Mama" is expected to release late 2024.   

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Short Bio

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Monica Austin is a Midwest Country Music artist from the Quad City Area. Her slice-of-life writing style and swing for the fences stage show earned her the title of 2022 Midwest Country Music Organization Entertainer of the Year and 2023 Iowa Music Awards Country Artist of the Year. Monica's 2023 "Midwest Mama" Tour spanned from Southern Texas to Minnesota, marking her transition from Regional to National performing artist. Her Sophomore album, "By the Way", is expected to drop late 2024.

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