Heartfelt, charismatic, and authentic are three words used to describe Demi Michelle’s music. The Pittsburgh-based pop and country songwriter turns her life experiences into songs that touch the hearts of her listeners through captivating storytelling in her lyrics and memorable melodies. Demi greatly looks up to Julia Michaels, Kelsea Ballerini, Sabrina Carpenter, and Taylor Swift, and she strives to remain honest and authentic in her music.

Demi pieced together her songwriting passion over the years. Her musicianship shines through, being a classically-trained pianist and knowledgeable about music theory. Also being a creative writer with an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction, Demi is always finding ways to blend her musical talent and storytelling in powerful ways.

Demi kicked off her songwriting journey in 2019. After releasing several singles, she delivered her debut contemporary pop album, Dear Diary, on October 15, 2021. This eleven-track album, which includes Demi’s popular single, “Will I Ever,” truly gives listeners a glimpse into Demi’s heart and story. The songs capture honesty and vulnerability, much like diary entries do. Demi wrote this album for herself to explore her thoughts, feelings, and insecurities. Through writing Dear Diary, she has gone on a journey of self-discovery. 

On January 28, 2022, Demi was invited onto her hometown station, 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, to be the first artist on the morning show’s new segment, Bubba Show Live and Local Music Spotlight. Along with an interview, “Will I Ever” aired during the show, making it Demi’s first play on top 40 radio.

Demi’s debut chapter earned her two nominations at the 8th Annual Josie Music Awards, which she attended at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. She received nominations for Pop Artist of the Year and Pop Album of the Year for Dear Diary. 

After a life changing debut chapter, Demi shared her five-track EP, It Is What It Is, on November 11, 2022. This project shimmers with self-empowerment and showcases Demi’s songwriting talent and passion for blending genres in her music. It gives a glimpse into what listeners can expect in the future, as Demi continues to write about meaningful and universal topics that are rooted in her personal experiences.

During the 2023 awards season, Demi received eight music award nominations. She became a finalist in five categories for the International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards in Atlanta and was included in three categories for the 9th Annual Josie Music Awards in Nashville. At the ISSA Awards in August, It Is What It Is won the bronze award for USA Female Album of the Year. Demi’s first music award earned her a cover story in the Penn-Franklin News, her local newspaper.

2024 is here, which means Demi’s Hear Me Out chapter has arrived. Her eight-track sophomore pop album was released on August 23 and features “Kind Heart,” “Passive Aggressive,” and “I’m Introverted, So What?” “Kind Heart” was a finalist for USA Female Single of the Year at the ISSA Awards, and “Passive Aggressive” is being considered for the Songwriter Achievement award at the 10th Annual Josie Music Awards. Hear Me Out is a bold and empowering project that captures Demi’s evolution as a songwriter and her confidence in using her voice through her music.