Nashville Session Bass Player Alison Prestwood

Published: March 22, 2021, 3:07 p.m.

Alison Prestwood grew up in Alabama with music in her soul. The multi-instrumentalist has played and recorded with many of Country and Americana's most successful and influential artists. 

A four-time nominee for Bass Player of the Year by the Academy of Country Music, Alison has toured and played with Rodney Crowell, Patty Loveless, and Olivia Newton-John. Besides playing on-stage with Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, and Vince Gill, Alison played in the house band for the 2019 CMA Award Show. 

Alison has studied under legendary session bassist Carol Kayne and is also a die-hard fan of the Beatles and jazz composition. Besides her studio work, Alison just released her second album, Resolution, which also highlights her vocal and guitar abilities. Hear her tales of recording with many of Nashville's finest musicians and artists.