Proud Larrys Presents... Bella McCormick

September 10, 2026. Show: 9:00PM

$5 cash fee to be charged to all patrons under 21

ABOUT:

Bella McCormick is a Nashville-based country artist and songwriter with the kind of natural charisma, modern confidence, and classic storytelling instincts that make her feel both fresh and familiar. A recent Ole Miss graduate, Bella has quickly become one of Nashville’s most promising new voices, building early momentum through sharp songwriting, a magnetic vocal performance, breathtaking guitar playing, and an increasingly undeniable connection with fans.

Bella’s foundation as a songwriter runs deep. While still an undergraduate at Ole Miss, she wrote more than 200 songs, quietly developing the voice, discipline, and perspective that now define her artistry. Her music lives in the space between country tradition and the energy of her generation - rooted in Southern storytelling, emotional honesty, and a modern sense of independence.

That connection to country music is also personal. Bella’s father, Lee McCormick, was deeply rooted in Nashville’s 1970s and 1980s scene, running in circles and building meaningful relationships with legendary songwriters and artists including Waylon Jennings, Guy Clark, and Townes Van Zandt. He placed instruments in Bella’s hands when she was just five years old, introducing her not only to music itself, but to the Nashville songwriting tradition and the power of live performance. Bella grew up with that history close to her, absorbing the spirit of a creative culture built on truth, grit, poetry, individuality, and songs that were meant to be lived as much as written.

Her path has also been shaped by the guidance of Grammy-winning producer Paul Worley, who has been a friend and mentor to Bella since she was very young. That early proximity to world-class songs, artists, and record-making helped give Bella both a respect for the craft and a clear sense of the standard she is chasing.

As a performer, Bella brings an easy, unforced confidence to the stage - the kind that feels less manufactured than discovered. Whether playing an acoustic room, a college-town show, a festival stage, or writing in Nashville’s creative circles, she carries herself like an artist with a clear point of view and a long runway ahead.

With music in development, a growing creative team around her, and a wave of early industry momentum, Bella McCormick is emerging as new artist to watch in country music - one built for the modern landscape, but grounded in the timeless qualities that make country music last.